Cris Rodriguez

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked Detroit Tigers #19 prospect in 2025
  BA Grade/Risk: 50/Extreme.
  
  Track Record: Rodriguez has long been viewed as one of the best sluggers in the 2025 international class. He is an athletic, well-built 6-foot-4, 200 pounder who hits towering drives in batting practice. The Tigers signed him for $3.2 million.
  
  Scouting Report: Rodriguez has plus bat speed with plus or even plus-plus raw power. He has to watch his swing, as it can get lengthy, and he can be fooled by offspeed pitches for now. But the payoff is potential 25-30 home run power if it all clicks. He’s currently a plus runner who will start in center field, although he could outgrow the position if he keeps filling out.
  
  The Future: The Tigers are a team that has emphasized hit-first players in recent year, Rodriguez gives them a player with massive power potential, offering some useful balance to the system.
  
  Scouting Grades: Hit: 40 | Power: 60 | Run: 60 | Field: 50 | Arm: 50.