Jeremy Rhoades Stats & Scouting Report

Full name Jeremy Scott Rhoades
Born 02/12/1993 in Wheaton, IL
Profile Ht.: 6'4" / Wt.: 250 / Bats: R / Throws: R
School Illinois State
Drafted in the 4th round (119th overall) by the Los Angeles Angels in 2014 (signed for $400,000).

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Illinois State led NCAA Division I in strikeouts per nine innings at the end of the regular season, and Rhoades was the biggest reason why. The 6-foot-4, 225-pounder moved from the bullpen into the rotation, and while he lost some giddy-up on his fastball, he remained effective as missing bats. He was an all-conference closer in 2013 and moved back to the bullpen in the Missouri Valley Conference tournament; he still led the team with four saves even after making starts in six of seven league weekends. Rhoades attacks hitters with a pair of plus pitches, with his fastball reaching 94-95 mph in relief and his hard, low-80s slider earning plus grades for its sharp, late break. He commands his slider better than his fastball and at times relies on it too heavily, especially when he's starting. Rhoades uses the occasional changeup as a starter but likely will go back to relieving as a pro.

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Rhoades alternated between the rotation and closer role for an Illinois State staff that led NCAA Division I in strikeouts per nine innings in 2014. The Angels took him in the fourth round, signed him for $400,000 and sent him off to Rookie-level Orem for his first assignment. After a nondescript pro debut, Rhoades took off at the start of 2015 with his first full-season assignment to low Class A Burlington. He was named the organization's pitcher of the month in April, when he posted a 3-0, 2.21 mark, and he continued pitching well into midseason. Rhoades struggled significantly after a July promotion to high Class A Inland Empire, where he failed to make the proper adjustments for that level. He yielded 14 home runs in 51 innings with the 66ers. The Angels hope his work in low Class A is a more reliable indicator of his potential and that he'll be better in a return to the Cal League because of his feel for pitching. He's not a power pitcher, relying instead on a sinker/slider combination with a fastball from 89-92 mph and a slider in the 82-85 range. He also mixes in a slightly below-average changeup at 82-85 mph. Club officials laud Rhoades for his exceptional makeup and work ethic. He profiles best as a reliever due to a deceptive delivery that includes a noticeable hop when his right foot leaves the rubber, similar to that of former Angels reliever Jordan Walden.

Illinois State led NCAA Division I in strikeouts per nine innings at the end of the regular season, and Rhoades was the biggest reason why. The 6-foot-4, 225-pounder moved from the bullpen into the rotation, and while he lost some giddy-up on his fastball, he remained effective as missing bats. He was an all-conference closer in 2013 and moved back to the bullpen in the Missouri Valley Conference tournament; he still led the team with four saves even after making starts in six of seven league weekends. Rhoades attacks hitters with a pair of plus pitches, with his fastball reaching 94-95 mph in relief and his hard, low-80s slider earning plus grades for its sharp, late break. He commands his slider better than his fastball and at times relies on it too heavily, especially when he's starting. Rhoades uses the occasional changeup as a starter but likely will go back to relieving as a pro.

High Point Rockers activated RHP Jeremy Rhoades from the 7-day injured list.
High Point Rockers placed RHP Jeremy Rhoades on the 7-day injured list retroactive to July 19, 2023.
High Point Rockers activated RHP Jeremy Rhoades from the temporarily inactive list.
High Point Rockers placed RHP Jeremy Rhoades on the temporarily inactive list.
High Point Rockers signed RHP Jeremy Rhoades.