Jeremy Rodriguez

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked New York Mets #18 prospect in 2025
  BA Grade/Risk: 55/Extreme.
  
  Track Record: The Diamondbacks signed Rodriguez for $1.25 million out of the Dominican Republic in January 2023 and traded him during his pro debut that summer. Arizona added veteran outfielder Tommy Pham in the deal as they chased down a wild card spot that led to a National League pennant. The Mets added an intriguing young lefthanded-hitting middle infielder, one who played his first pro game as a 16-year-old. Rodriguez made his U.S. debut in the Florida Complex League in 2024 and showcased a strong all-around game. He ranked sixth in the Rookie-level FCL with 55 hits.
  
  Scouting Report: Rodriguez does many things well, which combined with his extreme youth, means that his career could unfold in many different ways. He shares overall similarities with system-mates Boston Baro and Marco Vargas as a lefthanded-hitting middle infielder with an all-fields hitting approach and sound strike-zone judgment. Rodriguez is younger and less physically mature than the others and doesn’t impact the ball as consistently as they do. The Mets want him to continue adding strength and exit velocity naturally, while focusing on gaining more consistently with his setup and pre-swing movement, rather than selling out for power. In a best-case scenario, he develops into an above-average hitter with at least fringe-average power. But his average EV and hard-hit rates now are well below-average. Rodriguez is a fundamentally sound defender at both middle infield spots, with reliable hands and an above-average, accurate arm. He has average speed and good baserunning acumen.
  
  The Future: Rodriguez is a well-rounded player with sharp baseball instincts. It’s unclear whether he will develop a plus tool to carry him to first-division status, but he looks like he might have a high floor.
  
  Scouting Grades: Hit: 55 | Power: 45 | Run: 50 | Field: 50 | Arm: 55.
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  Ranked New York Mets #18 prospect in 2024
  BA Grade: 55/Extreme
  
  Track Record: The Diamondbacks signed Rodriguez out of the Dominican Republic for $1.25 million as the headliner of their 2023 international class. As one of the younger players eligible to sign, Rodriguez debuted as a 16-year-old in the Dominican Summer League. Arizona dealt him to the Mets just minutes before the 2023 trade deadline, and acquired veteran outfielder Tommy Pham and $820,000 to pay down half of his expiring contract. Rodriguez’s .878 OPS ranked inside the top 10 among qualified 17-and-under DSL shortstops.
  
  Scouting Report: Rodriguez has a wiry 6-foot frame and the type of bat speed and approach that portends significant offensive growth. His focal point early in his career will be adding strength to hit the ball harder. He averaged an 81 mph exit velocity in his pro debut, a figure that was low even among his age peers. Where the lefthanded-hitting Rodriguez shines is swing decisions. His miniscule in-zone miss rate stands out, while his low swing rate translated to few strikeouts and a high walk rate. Assuming strength gains as he matures, Rodriguez projects as an above-average hitter with solid-average power. Rodriguez’s range and instincts are short for shortstop, though his fringe-average speed and average arm would fit at second base.
  
  The Future: Rodriguez will make his U.S. debut in 2024, likely in the Florida Complex League. He will be 17 years old for the first month of the FCL season and could receive a late cameo with Low-A St. Lucie. In time, Rodriguez has the attributes to develop into a regular major league second baseman.
  
  Scouting Grades Hit: 55 | Power: 50 | Run: 45 | Field: 50 | Arm: 50
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  Ranked Arizona Diamondbacks #30 prospect in 2023
  BA Grade/Risk: 50/Extreme
  
  Track Record: Rodriguez, who signed in January from the Dominican Republic, is young for his class and will make his pro debut when he's still 16.
  
  Scouting Report: The maturity of his swing decisions, though, is advanced beyond his years. He tracks and recognizes pitches well, stays disciplined within the strike zone and puts together consistent quality at-bats with a sound lefthanded swing and a good track record of hitting in games. As he's gotten stronger, he's started to sting the ball with more authority, though it's still a hit-over-power game with gap power that should continue to grow. Rodriguez has easy actions in the box and defends his position well at shortstop, too. He can finish plays with a plus arm that could still tick up another grade as he continues to fill out.
  
  The Future: Rodriguez will make his debut in the DSL.
  
  Scouting Grades: Hit: 50. Power: 40. Speed: 60. Field: 50. Arm: 60

• February, 2023 Scouting Report
  BA Grade/Risk: 50/Extreme
  
  Track Record: Rodriguez, who signed in January from the Dominican Republic, is young for his class and will make his pro debut when he's still 16.
  
  Scouting Report: The maturity of his swing decisions, though, is advanced beyond his years. He tracks and recognizes pitches well, stays disciplined within the strike zone and puts together consistent quality at-bats with a sound lefthanded swing and a good track record of hitting in games. As he's gotten stronger, he's started to sting the ball with more authority, though it's still a hit-over-power game with gap power that should continue to grow. Rodriguez has easy actions in the box and defends his position well at shortstop, too. He can finish plays with a plus arm that could still tick up another grade as he continues to fill out.
  
  The Future: Rodriguez will make his debut in the DSL.
  
  Scouting Grades: Hit: 50. Power: 40. Speed: 60. Field: 50. Arm: 60
• December, 2022 Scouting Report
  BA Grade/Risk: 50/Extreme
  
  Track Record: Rodriguez, who signed in January from the Dominican Republic, is young for his class and will make his pro debut when he's still 16.
  
  Scouting Report: The maturity of his swing decisions, though, is advanced beyond his years. He tracks and recognizes pitches well, stays disciplined within the strike zone and puts together consistent quality at-bats with a sound lefthanded swing and a good track record of hitting in games. As he's gotten stronger, he's started to sting the ball with more authority, though it's still a hit-over-power game with gap power that should continue to grow. Rodriguez has easy actions in the box and defends his position well at shortstop, too. He can finish plays with a plus arm that could still tick up another grade as he continues to fill out.
  
  The Future: Rodriguez will make his debut in the DSL.
  
  Scouting Grades: Hit: 50. Power: 40. Speed: 60. Field: 50. Arm: 60