The Book on Rafael Rodriguez

Prospect Info

ARZRafael Rodriguez
Born 9/24/1984
RHP, ARZ

A flameout as a starter due to recurring elbow issues, R-Rod has ascended to top reliever status in the Angels' minor league system. The strikeout artist should open the season in the bullpen for the club's AAA franchise in Salt Lake, and will probably end it as their closer. He's one of a half-dozen arms vying to be the long-term answer to Francisco Rodriguez's departure, and one of the most interesting from a risk/reward standpoint.

Ranking in ScoutingBook (7/30/2010): #267

Ranking in Baseball America 2010: Unranked

Ranking in Baseball Prospectus: Unranked

Ranking in MiLB.com 2010 Season Preview Unranked

Ranking from the Sporting News: Unranked

Ranking from ESPN: Unranked


Player Updates and Notes

Rafael Rodriguez has been traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks as part of a multi-player package for pitcher Dan Haren.

7/25/2010 by DataBoy


 

 

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