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2019 Midwest Prospect Showcase
Nicholas Rodriguez is a 2021 3B/RHP, 1B with a 5-11 200 lb. frame from Pingree Grove, IL who attends Hampshire. Ran an 8.75 second sixty-yard dash. Primary third baseman with a physical frame and some present strength in the lower half. Fields out front with a clean funnel in, has clean glove actions and sticks the backhand. Has a third base profile, showing better range to the glove side. Has developing arm strength, making accurate throws across the diamond at 74 miles per hour. Has an even stance at the plate, with a toe tap trigger and good balance through the swing. Has a quick barrel through the zone, flashing the ability to generate some lift with a line drive barrel plane. Has a middle of the field to pull side approach, showing some power when squared. Secondary right-handed pitcher that starts from the windup with a small side step into a leg lift that reaches the chest. Has tall and fall actions down the mound, with a short and compact arm stroke and high three-quarter arm slot. Cuts off from extension some at finish, staying balanced throughout. Has developing command of the zone with the fastball at 74-to-78 miles per hour, flashing developing feel for a curveball with 11-5 shape at 62 miles per hour.