Lizandro Rodriguez Stats & Scouting Report

AB	94
AVG	.223
OBP	.342
SLG	.340
HR	1

Full name Lizandro Joel Rodriguez
Born 11/16/2002 in Santiago, Dominican Republic
Profile Ht.: 5'11" / Wt.: 180 / Bats: S / Throws: R

Top Rankings

Organization Prospect Rankings

BA Grade/Risk: 45/Extreme

Track Record: Perhaps the least-known but most-notable prospect in the Royals system is Rodriguez, a switch-hitting infielder who started the season in the Arizona Complex League before moving up to Low-A Columbia, where he showed advanced baseball instincts and high energy playstyle at both levels. After posting a .317/.400/.573 line in the ACL, the 19-year-old Dominican Republic native had no trouble adjusting to full season ball, with a .290/.389/.436 line at Columbia. He has an innate ability to make contact and draws a fair share of walks, with a 10.2% walk rate.

Scouting Report: Rodriguez takes high-aptitude at-bats, with quick hands and an efficient swing. A gap-to-gap hitter, he's better from the left side but should improve from the right side with more reps. His power is currently a tick below average power but should increase as he gets stronger. He's an above-average defender in the infield, but his average arm likely makes him a better fit for second base. His arm might be stretched at third base and he could be able to handle shortstop in a pinch. He's an above-average runner.

The Future: Considering how productive Rodriguez was in his late-season trial at Low-A, it wouldn't be a push to get him to High-A Quad Cities to start the 2023 season. He's got a high floor as a utility infielder, perhaps with the chance to also play some outfield, but there's plenty more growth envisioned from this exciting young ballplayer.

Scouting Grades Hit: 55. Power: 45. Speed: 55. Fielding: 55. Arm: 50.

Scouting Reports

BA Grade/Risk: 45/Extreme

Track Record: Perhaps the least-known but most-notable prospect in the Royals system is Rodriguez, a switch-hitting infielder who started the season in the Arizona Complex League before moving up to Low-A Columbia, where he showed advanced baseball instincts and high energy playstyle at both levels. After posting a .317/.400/.573 line in the ACL, the 19-year-old Dominican Republic native had no trouble adjusting to full season ball, with a .290/.389/.436 line at Columbia. He has an innate ability to make contact and draws a fair share of walks, with a 10.2% walk rate.

Scouting Report: Rodriguez takes high-aptitude at-bats, with quick hands and an efficient swing. A gap-to-gap hitter, he's better from the left side but should improve from the right side with more reps. His power is currently a tick below average power but should increase as he gets stronger. He's an above-average defender in the infield, but his average arm likely makes him a better fit for second base. His arm might be stretched at third base and he could be able to handle shortstop in a pinch. He's an above-average runner.

The Future: Considering how productive Rodriguez was in his late-season trial at Low-A, it wouldn't be a push to get him to High-A Quad Cities to start the 2023 season. He's got a high floor as a utility infielder, perhaps with the chance to also play some outfield, but there's plenty more growth envisioned from this exciting young ballplayer.

Scouting Grades Hit: 55. Power: 45. Speed: 55. Fielding: 55. Arm: 50.
BA Grade/Risk: 45/Extreme

Track Record: Perhaps the least-known but most-notable prospect in the Royals system is Rodriguez, a switch-hitting infielder who started the season in the Arizona Complex League before moving up to Low-A Columbia, where he showed advanced baseball instincts and high energy playstyle at both levels. After posting a .317/.400/.573 line in the ACL, the 19-year-old Dominican Republic native had no trouble adjusting to full season ball, with a .290/.389/.436 line at Columbia. He has an innate ability to make contact and draws a fair share of walks, with a 10.2% walk rate.

Scouting Report: Rodriguez takes high-aptitude at-bats, with quick hands and an efficient swing. A gap-to-gap hitter, he's better from the left side but should improve from the right side with more reps. His power is currently a tick below average power but should increase as he gets stronger. He's an above-average defender in the infield, but his average arm likely makes him a better fit for second base. His arm might be stretched at third base and he could be able to handle shortstop in a pinch. He's an above-average runner.

The Future: Considering how productive Rodriguez was in his late-season trial at Low-A, it wouldn't be a push to get him to High-A Quad Cities to start the 2023 season. He's got a high floor as a utility infielder, perhaps with the chance to also play some outfield, but there's plenty more growth envisioned from this exciting young ballplayer.

Scouting Grades Hit: 55. Power: 45. Speed: 55. Fielding: 55. Arm: 50.

Career Transactions

Dunedin Blue Jays released SS Lizandro Rodriguez.
SS Lizandro Rodriguez assigned to Dunedin Blue Jays.
Toronto Blue Jays signed free agent SS Lizandro Rodriguez to a minor league contract.
Quad Cities River Bandits released SS Lizandro Rodriguez.
SS Lizandro Rodriguez assigned to Aguilas Cibaenas.
SS Lizandro Rodriguez assigned to Quad Cities River Bandits from Columbia Fireflies.