Roderick Bernadina
| AB | 887 |
|---|---|
| AVG | .249 |
| OBP | .329 |
| SLG | .354 |
| HR | 9 |
- Full name Roderick Henry Bernadina
- Born 08/10/1992 in
- Profile Ht.: 6'1" / Wt.: 165 / Bats: R / Throws: R
Top Rankings
Organization Prospect Rankings
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The younger brother of Nationals outfielder Roger Bernadina, who had his best year as a pro in 2012, Roderick is toolsy but raw. Roger needed three years of development time in the low Class A South Atlantic League, and Roderick and could require similar patience. He signed for $35,000 in 2009 out of Curacao, where the Orioles also found Jonathan Schoop. Much like fellow international outfield prospect Greg Lorenzo, Bernadina shuttled between Baltimore's nearby Class A and short-season affiliates, wherever roster space dictated, hitting .266/.327/.352 across three levels in 233 at-bats. He has good bat speed and hand strength at the plate, and he can drive fastballs with authority. He's still learning to identify secondary stuff and develop an approach, though he shows a willingness to use the opposite field and take a walk. An average runner, Bernadina could handle center field in a pinch, but he best profiles in an outfield corner. He has an average arm. An instinctive player, he makes the game look smooth. Baltimore praises Bernadina's attitude and high-energy style. He likely will play every day for low Class A Delmarva in 2013, which will be an important year in determining his future. -
The Orioles scout Curacao as hard as any organization, with Jonathan Schoop as the most promising result of those efforts currently in the system. Bernadina, who signed for $35,000, soon could join him. He's the younger brother of Nationals outfielder Roger Bernadina, who has played parts of the last four seasons in the major leagues. Roger needed six years to get there after he first signed, and Roderick could require similar patience. He has right-field tools, starting with impressive bat speed and raw power. He can crush fastballs and covers the plate well, possessing decent strike-zone judgment. He's willing to use the opposite field or take a walk, though he just as often swings out of his shoes or has trouble making contact against offspeed stuff. He has average speed and arm strength, which should make him a solid defender in right. Baltimore still isn't quite sure what it has in Bernadina, who's learning the nuances of outfield defense and baserunning. If he refines his swing and his approach, he could become an everyday right fielder in the big leagues.
Minor League Top Prospects
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Curacaoan infielder Jonathan Schoop is one of the Orioles' top prospects, and they may have another find from the island nation in Bernadina. He's a right fielder with impressive tools across the board. With a quick bat and solid-average raw power, Bernadina is capable of punishing fastballs. He takes a big stride and can swing out of his shoes at times, but he has good plate coverage, takes walks and has made strides using the opposite field. He's a capable defender with average speed and arm strength.
