Rodolfo Nolasco Stats & Scouting Report

AB	75
AVG	.173
OBP	.264
SLG	.293
HR	2

Full name Rodolfo Nolasco
Born 09/23/2001 in Santo Domingo Centro, Dominican Republic
Profile Ht.: 5'11" / Wt.: 175 / Bats: R / Throws: R

Top Rankings

Organization Prospect Rankings

BA Grade/Risk: 50/Extreme

Track Record: Nolasco was part of a Pirates 2018 international signing class that included players like Dariel Lopez, Alexander Mojica and Luis Ortiz, but injuries slowed his development compared to his peers. He made his full-season debut in 2022, hitting 11 homers in 77 games for Low-A Bradenton sandwiched around two trips to the injured list.

Scouting Report: Nolasco's physicality and raw strength has always separated him from other players his age. It results in wicked bat speed, top-end exit velocities and gargantuan home runs. There still are questions about whether he'll make enough contact to consistently utilize his plus power. Nolasco struck out 34% of the time in Bradenton. Like plenty of inexperienced hitters, he needs to improve his pitch recognition and can stray from his approach, although he has a solid understanding of the strike zone. Nolasco showed signs of improvement in July--he hit five homers with nearly as many walks as strikeouts over 13 games--until an injury essentially ended his season. Nolasco isn't the most fleet of foot defensively and is most comfortable playing right field, where he has average potential and can utilize his plus throwing arm.

The Future: His hit tool remains unrefined, but it's easy to dream on Nolasco's power. He needs more seasoning in the low minors in 2023.

Scouting Grades: Hit: 35. Power: 70. Speed: 45. Fielding: 50. Arm: 60.
Track Record: Pittsburgh signed Nolasco for $235,000 in 2018 after he stood out for his raw power, and he performed well in his first taste of Rookie ball in 2019. A spring training injury delayed Nolasco’s season in 2021, and the Pirates opted to keep him in the Florida Complex League. Nolasco showed power, homering eight times and leading the FCL in slugging (.552).

Scouting Report: Nolasco’s raw power rivals any hitter in Pittsburgh’s system. He’s physically strong and continues to add strength to his frame, resulting in ample bat speed. He crushes fastballs when he’s on time. Nolasco also shows breaking ball recognition, but his swing mechanics suggest he will always have to manage swing-and-miss. He struck out 26% of the time in the FCL. Nolasco will likely be a below-average runner as he matures, limiting him to a corner outfield spot. He split time between right field and DH in 2021.

The Future: Nolasco is a long way away, but few 20-year-olds can match his raw power. He’s ready for Low-A Bradenton in 2022.

Scouting Reports

BA Grade/Risk: 50/Extreme

Track Record: Nolasco was part of a Pirates 2018 international signing class that included players like Dariel Lopez, Alexander Mojica and Luis Ortiz, but injuries slowed his development compared to his peers. He made his full-season debut in 2022, hitting 11 homers in 77 games for Low-A Bradenton sandwiched around two trips to the injured list.

Scouting Report: Nolasco's physicality and raw strength has always separated him from other players his age. It results in wicked bat speed, top-end exit velocities and gargantuan home runs. There still are questions about whether he'll make enough contact to consistently utilize his plus power. Nolasco struck out 34% of the time in Bradenton. Like plenty of inexperienced hitters, he needs to improve his pitch recognition and can stray from his approach, although he has a solid understanding of the strike zone. Nolasco showed signs of improvement in July--he hit five homers with nearly as many walks as strikeouts over 13 games--until an injury essentially ended his season. Nolasco isn't the most fleet of foot defensively and is most comfortable playing right field, where he has average potential and can utilize his plus throwing arm.

The Future: His hit tool remains unrefined, but it's easy to dream on Nolasco's power. He needs more seasoning in the low minors in 2023.

Scouting Grades: Hit: 35. Power: 70. Speed: 45. Fielding: 50. Arm: 60.
BA Grade/Risk: 50/Extreme

Track Record: Nolasco was part of a Pirates 2018 international signing class that included players like Dariel Lopez, Alexander Mojica and Luis Ortiz, but injuries slowed his development compared to his peers. He made his full-season debut in 2022, hitting 11 homers in 77 games for Low-A Bradenton sandwiched around two trips to the injured list.

Scouting Report: Nolasco's physicality and raw strength has always separated him from other players his age. It results in wicked bat speed, top-end exit velocities and gargantuan home runs. There still are questions about whether he'll make enough contact to consistently utilize his plus power. Nolasco struck out 34% of the time in Bradenton. Like plenty of inexperienced hitters, he needs to improve his pitch recognition and can stray from his approach, although he has a solid understanding of the strike zone. Nolasco showed signs of improvement in July--he hit five homers with nearly as many walks as strikeouts over 13 games--until an injury essentially ended his season. Nolasco isn't the most fleet of foot defensively and is most comfortable playing right field, where he has average potential and can utilize his plus throwing arm.

The Future: His hit tool remains unrefined, but it's easy to dream on Nolasco's power. He needs more seasoning in the low minors in 2023.

Scouting Grades: Hit: 35. Power: 70. Speed: 45. Fielding: 50. Arm: 60.
Track Record: Pittsburgh signed Nolasco for $235,000 in 2018 after he stood out for his raw power, and he performed well in his first taste of Rookie ball in 2019. A spring training injury delayed Nolasco’s season in 2021, and the Pirates opted to keep him in the Florida Complex League. Nolasco showed power, homering eight times and leading the FCL in slugging (.552).

Scouting Report: Nolasco’s raw power rivals any hitter in Pittsburgh’s system. He’s physically strong and continues to add strength to his frame, resulting in ample bat speed. He crushes fastballs when he’s on time. Nolasco also shows breaking ball recognition, but his swing mechanics suggest he will always have to manage swing-and-miss. He struck out 26% of the time in the FCL. Nolasco will likely be a below-average runner as he matures, limiting him to a corner outfield spot. He split time between right field and DH in 2021.

The Future: Nolasco is a long way away, but few 20-year-olds can match his raw power. He’s ready for Low-A Bradenton in 2022.
A minor injury during spring training slowed Nolasco's start to the season, but there's still plenty of excitement within the Pirates organization for Nolasco's plus power potential, even if he doesn't get to it as frequently in games yet. He's shown quality pitch recognition and plate discipline for a teenager, too. Nolasco is one of several recent international signings trending in the right direction for Pittsburgh and has a shot to reach Low-A Bradenton by the end of the season.

Career Transactions

OF Rodolfo Nolasco assigned to Eugene Emeralds from San Jose Giants.
OF Rodolfo Nolasco assigned to San Jose Giants.
San Francisco Giants traded RHP Daulton Jefferies to Pittsburgh Pirates for OF Rodolfo Nolasco.
Greensboro Grasshoppers activated OF Rodolfo Nolasco.
OF Rodolfo Nolasco assigned to Greensboro Grasshoppers from Bradenton Marauders.
OF Rodolfo Nolasco assigned to Bradenton Marauders from FCL Pirates.
OF Rodolfo Nolasco assigned to Bradenton Marauders from FCL Pirates.
OF Rodolfo Nolasco assigned to FCL Pirates from Bradenton Marauders.
Bradenton Marauders placed OF Rodolfo Nolasco on the 7-day injured list.
OF Rodolfo Nolasco and assigned to Pittsburgh Pirates.