Prep Baseball Report

2023 PBR Florida Player of the Year: Christian Rodriguez


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After a strong 2023 high school baseball season, Prep Baseball Report has announced its Player of the Year in each state. Last year, St. Johns Country Day's Bradley Hodges took home the honors of PBR Florida Player of the Year. This year, the honor goes to 2023 RHP/OF Christian Rodriguez.

2023 PBR Florida Player of the Year

2023 RHP/OF Christian Rodriguez is the 2023 PBR Florida Player of the Year. Rodriguez, a Florida recruit, attends Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, FL. Rodriguez helped Stoneman Douglas win their third straight 7A State Title, including 51 straight wins over that span. This spring Rodriguez pitched to a 12-0 record with a 0.69 ERA and 117 strikeouts. At the plate, he hit .370 with 30 hits, 21 RBI, 8 doubles, 1 triple, and 6 home runs. Rodriguez will be a name to watch in this year's MLB Draft.

Christian Rodriguez

Class of 2023 / RHP

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2023
  • Primary Position: RHP
    Secondary Position: OF
  • High School: Stoneman Douglas
    State: FL
  • Height: 6-0
    Weight: 190lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Statistics

Pitching
95
Max FB
(05/21/21)
91 - 93
FB
(02/17/21)
71 - 76
CB
(07/28/21)
78 - 80
CH
(07/28/21)
77 - 79
SL
(05/21/21)
Pitching
Max FB
93
FB
90 - 93
CB
71 - 76
CH
78 - 80
Pitching
Max FB
95
FB
90 - 93
CH
74 - 75
SL
77 - 79
Pitching
Max FB
93
FB
91 - 93
Pitching
Max FB
89
FB
87 - 89
CB
66 - 67
CH
72 - 73
Pitching
Max FB
89
FB
86 - 89
Position
7.11
60-yard
(07/28/21)
93
OF Velo
(07/28/21)
96
Exit Velo
(07/28/21)
Position
60-yard
7.11
OF Velo
93
Exit Velo
96
Position
60-yard
7.11
OF Velo
93
Exit Velo
96
Position
60-yard
7.11
OF Velo
93
Exit Velo
96
Position
60-yard
7.14
OF Velo
89
Exit Velo
92
Trackman - Fastball
92.7
Velocity (max)
(07/28/21)
88.0 - 91.8
Velo Range
(07/28/21)
88.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
(07/28/21)
2329
Spin Rate (max)
(07/28/21)
2088
Spin Rate (avg)
(07/22/20)
IVB (max)
(07/22/20)
IVB (avg)
(07/22/20)
HM (max)
(07/22/20)
HM (avg)
(07/22/20)
Extension (avg)
(07/22/20)
Release Ht (avg)
(07/22/20)
Spin Score (max)
(07/28/21)
Zone %
(07/22/20)
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
92.7
Velo Range
88 - 91.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
88.6
Spin Rate (max)
2329
Spin Rate (avg)
1984
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
88.6
Velo Range
87.1 - 88.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
87.8
Spin Rate (max)
2188
Spin Rate (avg)
2088
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
66.8
Velocity (max)
(07/22/20)
65.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
(07/22/20)
1877
Spin Rate (max)
(07/22/20)
1877
Spin Rate (avg)
(07/22/20)
IVB (max)
(07/22/20)
IVB (avg)
(07/22/20)
HM (max)
(07/22/20)
HM (avg)
(07/22/20)
Extension (avg)
(07/22/20)
Release Ht (avg)
(07/22/20)
Spin Score (max)
(07/22/20)
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
66.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
65.5
Spin Rate (max)
1877
Spin Rate (avg)
1877
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Slider
78.7
Velocity (max)
(07/28/21)
72.7 - 78.7
Velo Range
(07/28/21)
74.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
(07/28/21)
2205
Spin Rate (max)
(07/28/21)
2129
Spin Rate (avg)
(07/28/21)
Spin Score (max)
(07/28/21)
Trackman - Slider
Velocity (max)
78.7
Velo Range
72.7 - 78.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
74.2
Spin Rate (max)
2205
Spin Rate (avg)
2129
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
79.6
Velocity (max)
(07/28/21)
75.8 - 79.4
Velo Range
(07/28/21)
76.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
(07/28/21)
2296
Spin Rate (max)
(07/28/21)
2156
Spin Rate (avg)
(07/28/21)
Extension (avg)
(07/22/20)
Release Ht (avg)
(07/22/20)
Spin Score (max)
(07/28/21)
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
79.6
Velo Range
75.8 - 79.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
76.3
Spin Rate (max)
2296
Spin Rate (avg)
2156
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
72.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
74
Spin Rate (max)
1947
Spin Rate (avg)
1947
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Hitting
96.3
Exit Velocity (max)
(07/28/21)
88.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
(07/28/21)
327
Distance (avg)
(07/28/21)
358
Distance (max)
(07/28/21)
Hard Hit %
(07/28/21)
Sweet Spot %
(07/22/20)
Line Drive %
(07/22/20)
Fly Ball %
(07/28/21)
Ground Ball %
(07/22/20)
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
96.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
88.7
Distance (avg)
327
Distance (max)
358
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
96.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
88.7
Distance (avg)
327
Distance (max)
358
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
92.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
88.2
Distance (avg)
258
Distance (max)
349
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Blast - Hitting
25.0
Hand Speed (max)
(07/28/21)
23.4
Hand Speed (avg)
(07/28/21)
76.3
Bat Speed (max)
(07/22/20)
73.2
Bat Speed (avg)
(07/28/21)
Rot. Acc (max)
(07/28/21)
Rot. Acc (avg)
(07/28/21)
On Plane Eff (avg)
(07/22/20)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
(07/28/21)
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
25
Hand Speed (avg)
23.4
Bat Speed (max)
75.3
Bat Speed (avg)
73.2
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
25
Hand Speed (avg)
23.4
Bat Speed (max)
75.3
Bat Speed (avg)
73.2
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
23.3
Hand Speed (avg)
21.1
Bat Speed (max)
76.3
Bat Speed (avg)
72.9
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)

Vizual_Edge

Visual Skills
61.34
Edge Score
(07/28/21)
Visual Skills
Edge Score
61.34

Scouting Report

7/28/21

5-foot-11, 187-pound solid athletic build. Solid projectable in the box, Rodriguez's best exit velocity was 96 mph. Began in a tall balanced stance with a smooth rhythmic load, then used a short leg kick. Has a short upward swing plane, explosive bat speed and high finish. Found multiple barrels with a lot of loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Above average in the outfield, he showed a plus arm and had life on his throws with a position velocity of 93 mph; showed sure consistent hands, a quick natural exchange, and rhythmic feet. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. Used a short very quick arm action with a high ¾ slot while showing consistent accuracy to the bag. During the event, ran the 60-yard dash in 7.11. Above average projectable on the mound, using a long arm action he showed lightning quick arm speed from a ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows easy effort. Has even shoulder and athletic balance point. Lands square with a falling off finish. Threw his fastball 89-92 mph and topped out at 93 mph; has a heavy fastball that shows hard running action and control in the zone. (Max spin 2329; Avg 1984). He shows late fading action and in the zone control on his sharp changeup (76-79). Shows down in the zone control and hard swing and miss action on his tight slider (73-78). (Max spin 2205; Avg 2129).

8/14/20

Positional Profile: OF/RHP 
Body: 5-foot-11, 174-pounds. Athletic, projectable frame, present strength.
Defense: Athletic OF actions all around, smooth/in rhythm gather, plays through baseball with tempo.
Arm: RH.   OF - 89 mph. High 3/4 arm slot, long/athletic arm action, above average arm strength for age, throws on target.
Hit: RHH. Athletic, slightly open setup, high leg kick creating positive body momentum towards baseball, active hands. Short, twitchy compact swing, natural lift, ability to turn on baseball, present bat speed.
Power: 92 mph exit velocity. Projectable power to pull-side gap.
Run: 7.14 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, athletic extension down mound, athletic finish, mature repeatable mechanics. 
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 arm slot, above average arm strength for age, long to short athletic arm action.
FB: T89, 87-89 mph. Arm side sink, life. 
CB: 66-67 mph. 11/5 shape.
CH: 72-73 mph. Circle change action.


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UPCOMING EVENTS

SHOWCASE STATE DATE LOCATION
All-American ID: West FL FL 06/06 Jack Russell Stadium - Clearwater, FL
Future Games Tryout: West FL FL 06/06 Jack Russell Stadium - Clearwater, FL
Uncommitted 2024 ID: West FL FL 06/06 Jack Russell Stadium - Clearwater, FL
All-American ID: Central FL FL 06/15 Lake Brantley HS - Altamonte Springs, FL
Future Games Tryout: Central FL FL 06/15 Lake Brantley HS - Altamonte Springs, FL
Uncommitted 2024 ID: Central FL FL 06/15 Lake Brantley HS - Altamonte Springs, FL
Top Prospect Games (Invite Only) FL 06/16 UCF - Orlando, FL
All-American ID: South FL FL 06/20 Stoneman Douglas HS - Parkland, FL
Future Games Tryout: South FL FL 06/20 Stoneman Douglas HS - Parkland, FL
Uncommitted 2024 ID: South FL FL 06/20 Stoneman Douglas HS - Parkland, FL
All-American ID: Northwest FL FL 06/27 Tallahassee, FL
Future Games Tryout: Northwest FL FL 06/27 Tallahassee, FL
Uncommitted 2024 ID: Northwest FL FL 06/27 Tallahassee, FL
All-American ID: East FL FL 07/05 Lake Brantley HS - Altamonte Springs, FL
Future Games Tryout: East FL FL 07/05 Lake Brantley HS - Altamonte Springs, FL
Uncommitted 2024 ID: East FL FL 07/05 Lake Brantley HS - Altamonte Springs, FL
Gulf Coast Open FL 07/11 Mississippi Gulf Coast CC - Perkinston, MS
Gulf Coast Rising Stars ID FL 07/11 Mississippi Gulf Coast CC - Perkinston, MS
All-American ID: North FL FL 07/12 Bolles School - Jacksonville, FL
Future Games Tryout: North FL FL 07/12 Bolles School - Jacksonville, FL
Uncommitted 2024 ID: North FL FL 07/12 Bolles School - Jacksonville, FL
All-American ID: Southwest FL FL 07/14 Bishop Verot HS - Fort Myers, FL
Future Games Tryout: Southwest FL FL 07/14 Bishop Verot HS - Fort Myers, FL
Uncommitted 2024 ID: Southwest FL FL 07/14 Bishop Verot HS - Fort Myers, FL
All-American ID: Southeast FL FL 07/16 Indian River State College - Fort Pierce, FL
Future Games Tryout: Southeast FL FL 07/16 Indian River State College - Fort Pierce, FL
Uncommitted 2024 ID: Southeast FL FL 07/16 Indian River State College - Fort Pierce, FL