Cristhian Rodriguez

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked Miami Marlins #30 prospect in 2022
  Track Record: Rodriguez was added to the fold on the strength of a projectable frame and strong defensive actions at shortstop. Rodriguez spent his first two seasons as a pro (with the pandemic in the middle) playing in the DSL and Florida Complex League.
  
  Scouting Report: Judging Rodriguez on his stats alone doesn’t tell the full story. Scouts who saw him this year in the FCL saw a player with bat speed and power waiting to be tapped. His swing mechanics are complex, leading him to be late on hittable pitches as a result. The Marlins worked extensively with Rodriguez to increase the mobility in Rodriguez’s hips to help him pull the ball with more authority. On defense, Rodriguez has split his time between shortstop and third base, and he’s shown smooth hands and footwork and a strong arm at both spots. He needs to add more strength to his frame.
  
  The Future: After time at both of the Marlins’ complexes, Rodriguez should move to full-season ball in 2022, when he’ll be part of a large glut of young, talented infielders clustered at Low-A Jupiter.
  

• December, 2021 Scouting Report
  Track Record: Rodriguez was added to the fold on the strength of a projectable frame and strong defensive actions at shortstop. Rodriguez spent his first two seasons as a pro (with the pandemic in the middle) playing in the DSL and Florida Complex League.
  
  Scouting Report: Judging Rodriguez on his stats alone doesn’t tell the full story. Scouts who saw him this year in the FCL saw a player with bat speed and power waiting to be tapped. His swing mechanics are complex, leading him to be late on hittable pitches as a result. The Marlins worked extensively with Rodriguez to increase the mobility in Rodriguez’s hips to help him pull the ball with more authority. On defense, Rodriguez has split his time between shortstop and third base, and he’s shown smooth hands and footwork and a strong arm at both spots. He needs to add more strength to his frame.
  
  The Future: After time at both of the Marlins’ complexes, Rodriguez should move to full-season ball in 2022, when he’ll be part of a large glut of young, talented infielders clustered at Low-A Jupiter.