Yophery Rodriguez Stats & Scouting Report

AB	12
AVG	.417
OBP	.462
SLG	.667
HR	0

Full name Yophery Rodriguez
Born 12/05/2005 in San Pedro De Macoris, Dominican Republic
Profile Ht.: 6'1" / Wt.: 185 / Bats: L / Throws: L

Top Rankings

Organization Prospect Rankings

BA Grade/Risk: 50/Very High.

Track Record: Rodriguez signed with the Brewers out of the Dominican Republic in 2023 for $1.5 million, the team’s highest bonus that year for an international prospect. After Rodriguez had a strong pro debut in the Dominican Summer League in 2023, the Brewers in 2024 aggressively skipped him over the Rookie-level Arizona Complex League and sent him to Low-A Carolina as an 18-year-old. He held his own, hitting .259/.356/.428 through the end of July, then seemed worn down the rest of the season.

Scouting Report: Rodriguez doesn’t have one spectacular tool, but he does a lot of things well. He’s a good fastball hitter with a smooth lefthanded swing and his plate discipline is solid for his age, though he ran into trouble with more swing-and-miss against offspeed stuff. Rodriguez makes quality contact and shows flashes of what could be future average or better power. Rodriguez has good defensive instincts—especially on balls hit over his head—and an average arm, but he’s a solid-average runner so he doesn’t have prototypical center field speed. He projects to be a fringe-average defender in center field but more likely ends up in right field, where he should be an average to above defender.

The Future: Rodriguez has moved quickly, and while there’s upside to being an everyday regular, there’s also tweener risk if he doesn’t stick in center field, which would put more pressure on his power development. High-A Wisconsin is up next in 2025.

Scouting Grades: Hit: 50 | Power: 50 | Run: 55 | Field: 50 | Arm: 50.
BA Grade: 55/Extreme

Track Record: Rodriguez was one of the most advanced hitters in the Dominican Republic for 2023, when the Brewers made him their highest-paid prospect of the class with a $1.5 million bonus. Rodriguez backed up the Brewers’ belief in him as a 17-year-old in the Dominican Summer League, where he showed a promising mix of bat control, plate discipline and power.

Scouting Report: Rodriguez stands out for his maturity at the plate. He’s a selective hitter who recognizes spin and has the hand-eye coordination that leads to a low swing-and-miss rate. He has fast bat speed from the left side and showed flashes of what should be above-average raw power. His flatter bat path means he doesn’t fully tap into that power yet, but he can hit deep home runs and should have more power coming as he gets stronger and learns how to turn on pitches for loft with more frequency. Rodriguez has the athleticism and tick above-average speed to handle center field in the lower levels, though most likely will shift to a corner as he moves up. He has an average arm that could fit in either outfield corner.

The Future: While the Brewers have built a strong group of homegrown Venezuelan prospects, Rodriguez is one of the best Dominican prospects to come through the system in recent years. He’s talented enough that he could follow the path of Milwaukee’s top signings from their last two classes--outfielders Jackson Chourio and Luis Lara--by skipping the Rookie-level Arizona Complex League and instead playing in Low-A Carolina in 2024.

Scouting Grades Hit: 55 | Power: 55 | Run: 55 | Field: 55 | Arm: 50
BA Grade/Risk: 50/Extreme

Track Record: When the international signing period opened on Jan. 15, 2023, the Brewers' three biggest signings were a pair of shortstops from Venezuela--Kevin Ereu and Filippo Di Turri--and Rodriguez, an outfielder from the Dominican Republic. So far, Rodriguez looks like the most advanced prospect of the group with his well-rounded skill set.

Scouting Report: Rodriguez has an athletic frame and was one of the better in-game hitters in the Dominican Republic for his class. He has a selective approach for his age with the ability to recognize pitches and stay disciplined in the zone, which helps him tap into his considerable raw power. He's showing flashes of plus raw power already and should be able to tack on more once he fills out, giving him a good balance of patience and power. Rodriguez isn't a burner, but he is athletic with slightly above-average speed, giving him a chance to at least start his career in center field.

The Future: Milwaukee's international signings have tilted more toward Venezuelan prospects in recent years, but Rodriguez is one of the most talented players the Brewers have signed out of the Dominican Republic lately. He should make his pro debut this year in the Dominican Summer League.

Scouting Grades: Hit: 55. Power: 55. Run: 55. Field: 50. Arm: 50

Scouting Reports

BA Grade/Risk: 50/Extreme

Track Record: When the international signing period opened on Jan. 15, 2023, the Brewers' three biggest signings were a pair of shortstops from Venezuela--Kevin Ereu and Filippo Di Turri--and Rodriguez, an outfielder from the Dominican Republic. So far, Rodriguez looks like the most advanced prospect of the group with his well-rounded skill set.

Scouting Report: Rodriguez has an athletic frame and was one of the better in-game hitters in the Dominican Republic for his class. He has a selective approach for his age with the ability to recognize pitches and stay disciplined in the zone, which helps him tap into his considerable raw power. He's showing flashes of plus raw power already and should be able to tack on more once he fills out, giving him a good balance of patience and power. Rodriguez isn't a burner, but he is athletic with slightly above-average speed, giving him a chance to at least start his career in center field.

The Future: Milwaukee's international signings have tilted more toward Venezuelan prospects in recent years, but Rodriguez is one of the most talented players the Brewers have signed out of the Dominican Republic lately. He should make his pro debut this year in the Dominican Summer League.

Scouting Grades: Hit: 55. Power: 55. Run: 55. Field: 50. Arm: 50
BA Grade/Risk: 50/Extreme

Track Record: When the international signing period opened on Jan. 15, 2023, the Brewers' three biggest signings were a pair of shortstops from Venezuela--Kevin Ereu and Filippo Di Turri--and Rodriguez, an outfielder from the Dominican Republic. So far, Rodriguez looks like the most advanced prospect of the group with his well-rounded skill set.

Scouting Report: Rodriguez has an athletic frame and was one of the better in-game hitters in the Dominican Republic for his class. He has a selective approach for his age with the ability to recognize pitches and stay disciplined in the zone, which helps him tap into his considerable raw power. He's showing flashes of plus raw power already and should be able to tack on more once he fills out, giving him a good balance of patience and power. Rodriguez isn't a burner, but he is athletic with slightly above-average speed, giving him a chance to at least start his career in center field.

The Future: Milwaukee's international signings have tilted more toward Venezuelan prospects in recent years, but Rodriguez is one of the most talented players the Brewers have signed out of the Dominican Republic lately. He should make his pro debut this year in the Dominican Summer League.

Scouting Grades: Hit: 55. Power: 55. Run: 55. Field: 50. Arm: 50

Career Transactions

CF Yophery Rodriguez assigned to Greenville Drive.
Boston Red Sox traded RHP Quinn Priester to Milwaukee Brewers for CF Yophery Rodriguez, Player To Be Named Later and Draft Pick.
CF Yophery Rodriguez assigned to Milwaukee Brewers.
CF Yophery Rodriguez assigned to Wisconsin Timber Rattlers from Carolina Mudcats.
Carolina Mudcats activated OF Yophery Rodriguez.
OF Yophery Rodriguez assigned to Carolina Mudcats from DSL Brewers 1.
OF Yophery Rodriguez assigned to DSL Brewers 1.
Milwaukee Brewers signed free agent OF Yophery Rodriguez to a minor league contract.