Dionys Rodriguez Stats & Scouting Report

IP	50.1
ERA	2.32
WHIP	1.07
BB/9	3.75
SO/9	9.3

Full name Dionys Andry Rodriguez
Born 09/03/2000 in Pedro Brand, Dominican Republic
Profile Ht.: 6'0" / Wt.: 188 / Bats: L / Throws: R

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Organization Prospect Rankings

Track Record: Signed out of the Dominican Republic in 2018, Rodriguez spent his first two seasons in the Dominican Summer League in 2018 and 2019, putting up uninspiring numbers while working exclusively out of the bullpen. Rodriguez, who wasn’t at the Cardinals alternate training site in 2020, started the 2021 campaign back in the bullpen for Low-A Palm Beach, but quickly transitioned to the rotation after dominating hitters in June. He made 12 starts to close out the season, finishing with a 4-5, 3.36 mark and 11.4 strikeouts per nine innings.

Scouting Report: When Rodriguez signed he topped out at just 89-90 mph, but since then he’s filled out some and added strength, with his fastball reaching 97 mph out of the bullpen and sitting 92-94 mph as a starter. The fastball misses bats at an above-average rate. He has a good feel for pitching and solid command of his arsenal, especially his cutter, which opposing scouts feel projects as a plus pitch. Rodriguez rounds out his arsenal with a changeup, although it’s a clear third pitch currently. Rodriguez throws consistent strikes, projecting for average control, and is competitive on the mound. Some opposing scouts are skeptical he can remain a starter without a quality third pitch.

The Future: Rodriguez will look to repeat upon his impressive season at Low-A Palm Beach when he moves to High-A Peoria in 2022. He’s likely to end up in the bullpen, where his fastball and cutter give him two quality weapons.

Scouting Reports

BA Grade: 45/High

Track Record: Signed out of the Dominican Republic in 2018, Rodriguez spent his first two seasons in the Dominican Summer League in 2018 and 2019, putting up uninspiring numbers while working exclusively out of the bullpen. Rodriguez, who wasn&#39t at the Cardinals alternate training site in 2020, started the 2021 campaign back in the bullpen for Low-A Palm Beach, but quickly transitioned to the rotation after dominating hitters in June. He made 12 starts to close out the season, finishing with a 4-5, 3.36 mark and 11.4 strikeouts per nine innings.

Scouting Report: When Rodriguez signed he topped out at just 89-90 mph, but since then he&#39s filled out some and added strength, with his fastball reaching 97 mph out of the bullpen and sitting 92-94 mph as a starter. The fastball misses bats at an above-average rate. He has a good feel for pitching and solid command of his arsenal, especially his cutter, which opposing scouts feel projects as a plus pitch. Rodriguez rounds out his arsenal with a changeup, although it&#39s a clear third pitch currently. Rodriguez throws consistent strikes, projecting for average control, and is competitive on the mound. Some opposing scouts are skeptical he can remain a starter without a quality third pitch.

The Future: Rodriguez will look to repeat upon his impressive season at Low-A Palm Beach when he moves to High-A Peoria in 2022. He&#39s likely to end up in the bullpen, where his fastball and cutter give him two quality weapons.
Track Record: Signed out of the Dominican Republic in 2018, Rodriguez spent his first two seasons in the Dominican Summer League in 2018 and 2019, putting up uninspiring numbers while working exclusively out of the bullpen. Rodriguez, who wasn’t at the Cardinals alternate training site in 2020, started the 2021 campaign back in the bullpen for Low-A Palm Beach, but quickly transitioned to the rotation after dominating hitters in June. He made 12 starts to close out the season, finishing with a 4-5, 3.36 mark and 11.4 strikeouts per nine innings.

Scouting Report: When Rodriguez signed he topped out at just 89-90 mph, but since then he’s filled out some and added strength, with his fastball reaching 97 mph out of the bullpen and sitting 92-94 mph as a starter. The fastball misses bats at an above-average rate. He has a good feel for pitching and solid command of his arsenal, especially his cutter, which opposing scouts feel projects as a plus pitch. Rodriguez rounds out his arsenal with a changeup, although it’s a clear third pitch currently. Rodriguez throws consistent strikes, projecting for average control, and is competitive on the mound. Some opposing scouts are skeptical he can remain a starter without a quality third pitch.

The Future: Rodriguez will look to repeat upon his impressive season at Low-A Palm Beach when he moves to High-A Peoria in 2022. He’s likely to end up in the bullpen, where his fastball and cutter give him two quality weapons.
The Cardinals just moved Rodriguez from Low-A Palm Beach's bullpen to its rotation. He earned that shot by striking out 27 of the 69 batters he faced (14.9 K/9) and allowing just 16 baserunners in 16.1 innings in June in the Palm Beach bullpen. Rodriguez has touched 97 mph as a reliever and sits 92-94 mph as a starter. He mixes a cutter and slider to go with his fastball, showing advanced control of his cutter for his age.