Carlos Rodriguez
| AB | 2306 |
|---|---|
| AVG | .25 |
| OBP | .294 |
| SLG | .417 |
| HR | 75 |
- Full name Carlos D. Rodriguez
- Born 06/12/1977 in Remedious, Cuba
- Profile Ht.: 6'1" / Wt.: 227 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School Louisville
- Drafted in the 11th round (325th overall) by the Boston Red Sox in 1998.
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Born in Cuba, Rodriguez moved to Louisville when his family won an immigration lottery. He played locally at the University of Louisville before signing with the Red Sox as an 11th-round pick in 1998. After bombing at Augusta in 1999, batting .193 before he was demoted to Lowell, he returned last year and hit for average and power. Rodriguez is a big, strong right fielder with strength and defensive skills. He'll need to make some offensive adjustments as he rises through the minors, because his swing is long and his plate discipline is lacking. Don't be misled by his 24 steals in 2000. He does have average speed but was caught stealing 12 times, making for a break-even ratio. At 23, Rodriguez was old for the South Atlantic League, so he could be pushed to Double-A in 2001 if he has a strong first half at Sarasota.
Best Tools List
- Rated Best Outfield Arm in the Florida State League in 2002
