Trevor Rogers

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked Miami Marlins #6 prospect in 2021
  Fastball: 55. Slider: 55. Cutter: 50. Changeup: 55. Control: 50
  TRACK RECORD: The Marlins drafted Rogers 13th overall in 2017 and signed him for an under-slot $3.4 million. He struggled in his debut season at low Class A Greensboro, but broke out in 2019 with a 2.90 ERA and 150 strikeouts in 136 innings at high Class A Jupiter and Double-A Jacksonville. The Marlins called up Rogers on Aug. 25 ahead of other top pitching prospects in the system, and he maintained his rotation spot the rest of the year.
  SCOUTING REPORT: Rogers uses a smooth, repeatable delivery to command his solid repertoire of above-average pitches. His fastball averaged 93-94 mph and topped out at 97 with an excellent spin rate of 2,426 rpms in the majors. Rogers tweaked the grip on his slider and exhibited noticeable improvement that prompted his early promotion. Rogers also added a cutter to his arsenal last offseason. One of the biggest keys to his success is a changeup with 5.3 inches more vertical break than average. His varied arsenal, combined with above-average control, helped him record three times as many strikeouts as walks in his big league debut.
  THE FUTURE: Rogers handled himself well in the majors. He is in position to earn a spot at the back of the rotation coming out of spring training or perhaps after a brief Triple-A stint.
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  Ranked Miami Marlins #9 prospect in 2020
  TRACK RECORD: The Marlins drafted Rogers with the 13th overall pick in 2017 and signed him for a below-slot $3.4 million. He did not make his pro debut until May 2018, however, with the Marlins citing general fatigue as the reason for his delayed start. After making 17 starts for low Class A Greensboro in 2018, Rogers pitched a career-high 136.1 innings in 2019, including a fivestart cameo in Double-A Jacksonville.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: A lean, 6-foot-6, 185-pound lefthander, Rogers has worked to add strength and velocity to his low- to mid-90s fastball, which tops out at 96 mph. He has thrown both a changeup and slider in the past, with both grading out as average offerings but showing the potential for more. He's recently worked on adding a cutter to his arsenal, looking to find a go-to offspeed pitch in order to increase his strikeout rate. Rogers has a fluid delivery, and his control took a positive step forward in 2019 as he walked fewer than two batters per nine innings in 18 starts with high Class A Jupiter.
  
  THE FUTURE: After getting a taste of Double-A, Rogers should return to the level to begin 2020. Possessing the likely ceiling of a mid- or back-end starter, Rogers could find himself in the Marlins' rotation as soon as 2021.
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  Ranked Miami Marlins #12 prospect in 2019
  Track Record: The cousin of former Marlins outfielder Cody Ross, Rogers was drafted with the 13th overall pick in 2017. After signing for $3.4 million, Rogers did not pitch in 2017, with the Marlins citing general fatigue after a long senior season for Carlsbad (N.M.) High. The 6-foot-6 lefthander made his pro debut in May 2018, eventually making 17 starts and completing 72.2 innings for low Class A Greensboro in his first season.
  
  Scouting Report: Rogers has a smooth, fluid delivery that produces a seemingly effortless mid-90s fastball, routinely touching 96 mph with above-average command. Perhaps expected after a nearly year-long layoff from pitching competitively, Rogers' secondary stuff was wildly inconsistent in 2018. Neither his changeup nor slider graded out better than average, although both pitches flashed above-average potential. Rogers often struggled to land his offspeed pitches in the zone, allowing hitters to sit on his fastball and leading to Rogers' .295 opponent average. He struck out 10.53 batters per nine innings, however, showcasing the swing-and-miss potential he still possesses when his stuff is working.
  
  The Future: With a full season under his belt, Rogers should be more prepared for high Class A Jupiter in 2019. Continued development of his slider and changeup will be vital for Rogers to reach his potential as a mid-rotation starter.
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  Ranked Miami Marlins #3 prospect in 2018
  One of the oldest prep players in the 2017 draft class, Rogers was a top performer during the 2016 summer showcase circuit before producing inconsistent results as a senior against inferior New Mexico competition. Selected as the 13th overall pick, he signed with the Marlins for $3.4 million. Rogers, who is the cousin of former Marlins outfielder Cody Ross, did not pitch as a professional, though he did partake in several bullpen sessions. The Marlins contend that Rogers is healthy and that he was simply suffering from a bit of fatigue after his senior season. He would have likely pitched in instructional league if not for Hurricane Irma canceling instructs altogether. Pitching from a lean, but projectable, 6-foot-6, 185-pound frame, Rogers uses a low three-quarters arm slot and can easily reach 95 mph with his fastball. Plus control allows his fastball, which routinely sits in the low 90s and has reportedly topped out at 97 mph in bullpens, to play up. A 10-to-4 slider gives Rogers a true above-average secondary offering, and though it can come across as sweepy at times, it has a chance to be an effective swing-and-miss pitch if he can find a bit more consistency. Rogers also flashes an average-or-better changeup with late fade, as well as a solid-average curveball that gives him a true four-pitch arsenal. As he gains experience, Rogers has the feel to develop plus command. Rogers will get his first taste of pro action at the age of 20, nearly 10 months after being drafted. If the Marlins follow the same path they did with 2016 first-rounder Braxton Garrett, then Rogers could start at low Class A Greensboro in 2018.

Draft Prospects

• Ranked #31 prospect in 2017 draft
  Rogers checks a lot of the usual boxes for potential first-round picks while also checking some unusual ones. One of the oldest prep players in the class, Rogers attends the same school that produced big leaguers such as Shane Andrews, Paxton Crawford and more recently Cody Ross. He's a twin whose family members have very different bodies to Rogers' wide-shouldered, lean frame, listed at 6-foot-6, 185 pounds last summer in the Area Code Games. One of the top performers in Long Beach last summer, Rogers pumped effortless gas up to 95 mph to go with a slider with intriguing shape and action. He's been inconsistent against inferior competition all spring, essentially dominating with a fastball around 88-90 mph coming in from his low three-quarters slot that evokes Andrew Miller. When he needs it, he's shown the ability to go get 93-94 mph heat at will. He commands the fastball very well for his experience level. Rogers' sweepy 10-to-4 slider can be a swing-and-miss pitch, though its shape gets loopier when he's working to locate it, and he'll toy with an effective changeup as well. Already 19, Rogers is old for the class but has the pitcher's body and loose arm scouts crave. He's committed to Texas Tech.

Top 100 Rankings

• Ranked Baseball America's #89 prospect in 2021

• March, 2021 Scouting Report
  Fastball: 55. Slider: 55. Cutter: 50. Changeup: 55. Control: 50
  TRACK RECORD: The Marlins drafted Rogers 13th overall in 2017 and signed him for an under-slot $3.4 million. He struggled in his debut season at low Class A Greensboro, but broke out in 2019 with a 2.90 ERA and 150 strikeouts in 136 innings at high Class A Jupiter and Double-A Jacksonville. The Marlins called up Rogers on Aug. 25 ahead of other top pitching prospects in the system, and he maintained his rotation spot the rest of the year.
  SCOUTING REPORT: Rogers uses a smooth, repeatable delivery to command his solid repertoire of above-average pitches. His fastball averaged 93-94 mph and topped out at 97 with an excellent spin rate of 2,426 rpms in the majors. Rogers tweaked the grip on his slider and exhibited noticeable improvement that prompted his early promotion. Rogers also added a cutter to his arsenal last offseason. One of the biggest keys to his success is a changeup with 5.3 inches more vertical break than average. His varied arsenal, combined with above-average control, helped him record three times as many strikeouts as walks in his big league debut.
  THE FUTURE: Rogers handled himself well in the majors. He is in position to earn a spot at the back of the rotation coming out of spring training or perhaps after a brief Triple-A stint.
• December, 2020 Scouting Report
  Fastball: 55. Slider: 55. Cutter: 50. Changeup: 55. Control: 50
  TRACK RECORD: The Marlins drafted Rogers 13th overall in 2017 and signed him for an under-slot $3.4 million. He struggled in his debut season at low Class A Greensboro, but broke out in 2019 with a 2.90 ERA and 150 strikeouts in 136 innings at high Class A Jupiter and Double-A Jacksonville. The Marlins called up Rogers on Aug. 25 ahead of other top pitching prospects in the system, and he maintained his rotation spot the rest of the year.
  SCOUTING REPORT: Rogers uses a smooth, repeatable delivery to command his solid repertoire of above-average pitches. His fastball averaged 93-94 mph and topped out at 97 with an excellent spin rate of 2,426 rpms in the majors. Rogers tweaked the grip on his slider and exhibited noticeable improvement that prompted his early promotion. Rogers also added a cutter to his arsenal last offseason. One of the biggest keys to his success is a changeup with 5.3 inches more vertical break than average. His varied arsenal, combined with above-average control, helped him record three times as many strikeouts as walks in his big league debut.
  THE FUTURE: Rogers handled himself well in the majors. He is in position to earn a spot at the back of the rotation coming out of spring training or perhaps after a brief Triple-A stint.
• July, 2020 Scouting Report
  TRACK RECORD: The Marlins drafted Rogers with the 13th overall pick in 2017 and signed him for a below-slot $3.4 million. He did not make his pro debut until May 2018, however, with the Marlins citing general fatigue as the reason for his delayed start. After making 17 starts for low Class A Greensboro in 2018, Rogers pitched a career-high 136.1 innings in 2019, including a fivestart cameo in Double-A Jacksonville.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: A lean, 6-foot-6, 185-pound lefthander, Rogers has worked to add strength and velocity to his low- to mid-90s fastball, which tops out at 96 mph. He has thrown both a changeup and slider in the past, with both grading out as average offerings but showing the potential for more. He’s recently worked on adding a cutter to his arsenal, looking to find a go-to offspeed pitch in order to increase his strikeout rate. Rogers has a fluid delivery, and his control took a positive step forward in 2019 as he walked fewer than two batters per nine innings in 18 starts with high Class A Jupiter.
  
  THE FUTURE: After getting a taste of Double-A, Rogers should return to the level to begin 2020. Possessing the likely ceiling of a mid- or back-end starter, Rogers could find himself in the Marlins’ rotation as soon as 2021.
• February, 2020 Scouting Report
  TRACK RECORD: The Marlins drafted Rogers with the 13th overall pick in 2017 and signed him for a below-slot $3.4 million. He did not make his pro debut until May 2018, however, with the Marlins citing general fatigue as the reason for his delayed start. After making 17 starts for low Class A Greensboro in 2018, Rogers pitched a career-high 136.1 innings in 2019, including a fivestart cameo in Double-A Jacksonville.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: A lean, 6-foot-6, 185-pound lefthander, Rogers has worked to add strength and velocity to his low- to mid-90s fastball, which tops out at 96 mph. He has thrown both a changeup and slider in the past, with both grading out as average offerings but showing the potential for more. He's recently worked on adding a cutter to his arsenal, looking to find a go-to offspeed pitch in order to increase his strikeout rate. Rogers has a fluid delivery, and his control took a positive step forward in 2019 as he walked fewer than two batters per nine innings in 18 starts with high Class A Jupiter.
  
  THE FUTURE: After getting a taste of Double-A, Rogers should return to the level to begin 2020. Possessing the likely ceiling of a mid- or back-end starter, Rogers could find himself in the Marlins' rotation as soon as 2021.
• July, 2018 Scouting Report
  The 13th overall pick in 2017, Rogers’ pro career has gotten off to a slow start. The 6-foot-6 lefthander did not throw a professional inning in his draft year because of a forearm strain. After starting 2018 in extended spring training, Rogers made his pro debut in the South Atlantic League on May 22, more than 11 months after he was drafted. After such a long layoff, Rogers’ results have been unsurprisingly rocky, but he still struck out more than a batter per inning with a mid-90s fastball, sharp low-80s slider and upper-80s changeup.