Endy Rodriguez

Rodriguez put on an offensive masterclass last season, slashing .323/.407/.590 with a 19.0 K%, 11.3 BB%, 25 home runs and four steals in 125 games across the three highest levels of the minors. He primarily played catcher, but also played 18 games at second base, showcasing his versatility and decent athleticism relative to most catching prospects. Steamer even projects Rodriguez as a significantly above-average MLB hitter as a rookie (118 wRC+). There's essentially nothing to nitpick in the stats -- his strikeout rate dipped at every level he ascended to and he had an ISO north of .240 at all three levels. While Rodriguez is a solid athlete who can play other infield positions in a pinch, he isn't a Bo Naylor or Daulton Varsho type of stolen-base threat. There is no reason Rodriguez shouldn't debut sometime early in 2023, as he is already on the 40-man roster, but even the best catching prospects sometimes struggle initially against big-league pitching, and Rodriguez's team context will suppress counting stats. Read Past Outlooks