Mike Rodriguez Stats & Scouting Report

Full name Michael Roy Rodriguez
Born 10/15/1980 in Hollywood, FL
Profile Ht.: 5'10" / Wt.: 180 / Bats: L / Throws: L
School Miami (FL)
Drafted in the 2nd round (54th overall) by the Houston Astros in 2001 (signed for $675,000).

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Mike Rodriguez (no relation to Javy) has solid all-around skills but is just 5-foot-10 and hasn't had a strong season. He does have 6.4-second speed in the 60-yard dash and fills the roles of center fielder and leadoff man.

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Rodriguez played on College World Series championship teams at Miami in 1999 and 2001, ranking second in NCAA Division I with 53 steals (in 55 attempts) for the latter club. The Astros thought they were getting a catalyst who could wreak havoc when they made him a second-round pick in 2001. Instead, he has proven to be an above-average runner and not a burner, and he hasn't made a huge impact on the bases. He's a poor man's version of Josh Anderson, albeit with the best plate discipline in the system. Rodriguez has a sound swing and puts the ball in play. Getting stronger would make him more of a threat at the plate. He's also a solid center fielder who takes good routes, especially on balls hit in front of him. He has an average arm and a quick release. Rodriguez has been bothered by shoulder problems throughout his career, and he had to leave the Arizona Fall League early to have surgery to clean up his labrum. Added to the 40-man roster for the first time in the offseason, he'll get a look as an extra outfielder this spring.