| Player: Cris Rodriguez | |||||||||||
| Org: Detroit Tigers | Highest Level: Rookie | Position(s): OF | |||||||||
| Height: 6’3″ | Weight: 203 lbs. | Bats: Right | Throws: Right | ||||||||
| Summary: The raw power is the carrying tool and it’s genuinely elite. A projectable frame with elite bat speed that generates hard contact and genuine over-the-fence production in games — the ability to handle premium velocity with authority and drive the ball to all fields gives the power profile a legitimacy that goes beyond physical projection alone. A compact setup with a leg lift timing mechanism that initiates a smooth, leveraged swing produces some of the best exit velocity data recorded by a hitter his age, and the strength already present with more physical development ahead gives the middle-of-the-order ceiling a real foundation. The hit tool is where the ceiling conversation gets complicated, and the first stateside exposure has reinforced that it’s the defining developmental variable. An aggressive approach that feasts on fastballs but struggles significantly against breaking balls — particularly secondary pitches that work away from his strengths — gives advanced pitchers a clear avenue to attack. The at-bats needed to build the more nuanced plate skills haven’t accumulated yet, and the adjustment against quality spin is the primary developmental focus that will determine how consistently the elite raw power shows up in game results at higher levels. The age gives the development real runway, and the organization has taken note of a work ethic that suggests the effort to improve will be genuine. Defensively, the athleticism and range give the profile genuine center field value now — fluid movement with a strong arm that fits anywhere in the outfield. The projectable frame will likely push the long-term home to right field as strength continues to develop, where the arm and power give the profile a natural everyday fit. The ceiling is as high as the power suggests if the hit tool catches up — and the age gives every reason to keep chasing it. | |||||||||||
Shaun Kernahan is the founder and lead writer of Three Quarter Slot, where he blends scouting precision with a storyteller’s eye for the human side of the game. Based in Parker, Colorado, he has covered baseball prospects at every level since 2013, delivering in-depth evaluations, draft analysis, and developmental insight. Over the years, he has built Three Quarter Slot into a trusted home for thoughtful prospect coverage, detailed scouting reports, and a grounded look at how talent evolves
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