Yovanny Rodriguez

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked New York Mets #13 prospect in 2024
  BA Grade: 55/Extreme
  
  Track Record: For some scouts, Rodriguez is the top catcher available to sign in 2024 and on par with the elite catchers who have come out of Venezuela in recent years. That list includes names such as the Dodgers’ Diego Cartaya, the Reds’ Alfredo Duno and the Mets’ own Francisco Alvarez.
  
  Scouting Report: Rodriguez is a true catcher who draws strong reviews for his defense. He has soft hands, a plus arm with a short release and makes accurate throws, cutting his pop times under 1.9 seconds in games on his best throws to second base. Rodriguez has a strong frame with good bat speed and the power to leave the yard now with a chance to develop into a 20-plus home run threat. Scouts highest on Rodriguez felt he was an advanced hitter for his age as well, showing sound strike-zone judgment with good barrel accuracy to help him tap into that power in games.
  
  Track Record: Rodriguez faces a long road ahead in pro ball as he learns the nuances of catching. The 17-year-old’s trek begins in the Dominican Summer League in June, though if he proves to be especially advanced he could head to domestic Rookie ball to make his pro debut, as Alvarez did in 2019.
  
  Scouting Grades Hit: 55 | Power: 50 | Run: 55 | Field: 40 | Arm: 60