The Rode Show: Social Media Recap

March 24, 2015

By Nathan Rode
National Supervisor

The first chapter of The Rode Show took place last week and much of it was focused on prospects in Florida. Thanks to the power of social media, we can get snapshots of players and information out to readers quickly. Below is a look back at some of the biggest highlights from the week in Florida through the eyes of Twitter.

Starting the day at Sanford Memorial Stadium for the @floridaleague High School Invitational. #mlbdraft pic.twitter.com/xobcKBeICO
— Nathan Rode (@NathanRode) March 16, 2015

SS Jonathan India doesn't waste anytime. HR on first pitch to left field. He looks much leaner than last summer. #mlbdraft
— Nathan Rode (@NathanRode) March 16, 2015

Here's video from @alycatphotos of SS Jonathan India's home run swing today. https://t.co/VXh31Q8h04 #mlbdraft
— Nathan Rode (@NathanRode) March 16, 2015

SS Jonathan India collects his third and fourth RBIs of the day with a double to right center. #mlbdraft
— Nathan Rode (@NathanRode) March 16, 2015

After seeing SS Jonathan India go 2-3 with a HR, 2B & 4 RBIs, we're down the road at Lake Brantley HS to see SS Brendan Rodgers. #mlbdraft
— Nathan Rode (@NathanRode) March 16, 2015

SS Brendan Rodgers doubles in his 1st AB. #mlbdraft https://t.co/NQaZVGUlyG
— Nathan Rode (@NathanRode) March 16, 2015

Settled in for a good pitching matchup. Solid scout crowd for LHPs Thomas Szapucki vs. Hunter Bowling. #mlbdraft
— Nathan Rode (@NathanRode) March 17, 2015

Got both photo & video going for this American Heritage (Delray, Fl) vs. Dwyer (Palm Beach, Fl) matchup. #theRodeShow pic.twitter.com/1LwFTBsvIC
— Alyson Boyer Rode (@alycatphotos) March 18, 2015

Bowling & Szapucki w/ 2 Ks each in 1st. Bowling 85-88, touch 90. Szapucki 91-92 with good CH. Jonathan India w/ F9 in 1st AB. #mlbdraft
— Nathan Rode (@NathanRode) March 17, 2015

Really enjoying Sanford Memorial Stadium as a venue this week. Ready for RHP Triston McKenzie now. #mlbdraft pic.twitter.com/8IusS1vsf6
— Nathan Rode (@NathanRode) March 18, 2015

McKenzie has retired first 6. 2 Ks. Sitting 87-89, touched couple 90s. Super loose & easy. Very skinny frame. #mlbdraft
— Nathan Rode (@NathanRode) March 18, 2015

Triston McKenzie (Royal Palm Beach, Fl) cruised through 5 innings vs Lake Brantley today. #mlbdraft #TheRodeShow pic.twitter.com/OB2HoJV8L4
— Alyson Boyer Rode (@alycatphotos) March 18, 2015

Catching up with RHP Triston McKenzie after the game. #mlbdraft #fhsiclassic #TheRodeShow https://t.co/vno8oT7a5l
— Prep Baseball Report (@prepbaseball) March 18, 2015

Just arrived at Hagerty HS to see SS Ryan Mountcastle BP and game. #mlbdraft
— Nathan Rode (@NathanRode) March 18, 2015

2017 Oraj Anu taking BP with Hagerty HS. Son of Olympic track runner. Switch hitter can reportedly… https://t.co/SaXbbS73jb
— Prep Baseball Report (@prepbaseball) March 18, 2015

Mountcastle's power is almost as good as this photo I took with my phone. #mlbdraft pic.twitter.com/uJ5CseZzud
— Nathan Rode (@NathanRode) March 18, 2015

Video of Ryan Mountcastle BP. #mlbdraft #TheRodeShow https://t.co/gHJqZc9LYj
— Prep Baseball Report (@prepbaseball) March 18, 2015

Mountcastle coming up in the 7th, down 5-4. Had to two hard hits in his 2nd & 3rd ABs. #mlbdraft
— Nathan Rode (@NathanRode) March 18, 2015

Mountcastle smoked a ball to RF for a 1B in 7th, but was caught stealing. Hard hit balls all game, but had rough day defensively. #mlbdraft
— Nathan Rode (@NathanRode) March 19, 2015

One more look at SS Brendan Rodgers this week. Just squared a 1B back up the middle in the 1st. #mlbdraft
— Nathan Rode (@NathanRode) March 19, 2015

No joke...three of us just called the bomb Rodgers just dropped. Crushed one to LF. And @alycatphotos got it on video. #mlbdraft
— Nathan Rode (@NathanRode) March 19, 2015

Been waiting all week for this: Brendan Rodgers (Lake Mary HS, FL) hits a bomb to left center. #mlbdraft #theRodeShow http://t.co/JBAh531x8S
— Alyson Boyer Rode (@alycatphotos) March 19, 2015

She didn't even flinch. Took it like a champ. RT @alycatphotos: Being a sports photog can be a dangerous job! pic.twitter.com/qcrQRDCTiK
— Nathan Rode (@NathanRode) March 19, 2015

RHP Brady Singer (Eustis HS, FL) warming up. #mlbdraft https://t.co/nx3UE9ArEX
— Nathan Rode (@NathanRode) March 19, 2015

And we're in a rain delay...surprised it took until my 5th day in Florida to get one.
— Nathan Rode (@NathanRode) March 19, 2015

Getting in some editing while waiting for the umps to arrive at Venice HS, FL. What a beautiful evening for baseball! pic.twitter.com/neOpQLFhOY
— Alyson Boyer Rode (@alycatphotos) March 20, 2015

North Florida Christian HS (FL) having some fun during a delay in their game vs. Venice HS. #theRodeShow pic.twitter.com/v7mNYDI9wB
— Alyson Boyer Rode (@alycatphotos) March 20, 2015

On the bump for Venice tonight is the lefty knuckleballer Kade Hunkapiller. If you follow the #NHSI, you know I'm not making that up.
— Nathan Rode (@NathanRode) March 20, 2015

Some Venice fans talking about NFC having one of the country's best pitchers. Think they're talking about Sands. Wait until they see Ragans.
— Nathan Rode (@NathanRode) March 20, 2015

2016 LHP Cole Ragans has been mostly high 80s through 2 IP. Couple 90s. Pretty clean & easy. 3 Ks, 1 BB so far. Good CB w/ depth, sharpness.
— Nathan Rode (@NathanRode) March 21, 2015

Excellent defensive look at 2017 SS Shane Shifflett (Venice HS, FL) tonight. Good hands, feet. Strong arm. UCF recruit.
— Nathan Rode (@NathanRode) March 21, 2015

Venice won 2-1 in the 8th on a walk off single that was smoked. One of the better HS games I've seen in a long time.
— Nathan Rode (@NathanRode) March 21, 2015

Nathan Rode is at Tampa Jesuit to see the Tigers face RHP Cole Sands. #mlbdraft #TheRodeShow https://t.co/fNPMEulbvR
— Prep Baseball Report (@prepbaseball) March 21, 2015

Spending our last day in FL here.Tampa Jesuit might have the nicest high school stadium I've ever seen. #theRodeShow pic.twitter.com/PBva5G9kxL
— Alyson Boyer Rode (@alycatphotos) March 21, 2015

RHP Cole Sands has allowed 3 H in 2 IP so far. 0 R, 1 K. Sitting 91-92. Up to 93-94 early. 82-84 SL and 84 CH. #mlbdraft
— Nathan Rode (@NathanRode) March 21, 2015

Sands has settled into 89-91 range. 5 Ks through 6 IP. SL starting to work more late. Low 80s with sharpness. #mlbdraft
— Nathan Rode (@NathanRode) March 21, 2015

Two straight walk off losses for N. Florida Christian. Time for me to head to the airport to get home for the #NHSI15.
— Nathan Rode (@NathanRode) March 21, 2015