Jeremy Rodriguez

Organization Prospect Rankings

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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