Terrence
Rhodes

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Rhodes got the start at third base and went one for one at the plate with a RBI and a run scored. He also walked twice and showed some zone discipline. Square athletic stance at the plate, rhythm in the load and swing, and has a contact driven swing that can use the whole field. Had one play at third base which was a ground ball to start the game. Hands work out front and average arm strength across with a quick clean exchange. 

VA/DC PreSeason All-State Central

Rhodes is 5-6 with an athletic 155 pound frame that has strength present and projection left to it. He hits from the left side from a balanced athletic stance, low leg kick stride on line, smooth load back to a wrap. Hips rotate completely with violence and he maintains good lower half balance. Hands stay inside, short and quick to the ball, uphill swing path with strength at contact and extension up through the ball, showed a pull approach, generates natural loft to his pull side and has some power present that way, exit velocity was 90. In the infield, rounds the ball and fields with a wider base and above average hands, works through the ball to a quick clean exchange, throws from low three-quarters arm slot, short quick arm action, position velocity was 84. Ran a 7.20 60 yard dash.

TPG III

Rhodes is 5-6 with a lankier frame that has a lot of projection left to it. He hits from the left side from a slightly open taller athletic stance, leg kick stride on line, short smooth load back. Hips rotate completely with violence and he maintains good lower half balance. Hands stay inside, short and quick to the ball, slightly uphill line drive swing path, some extension through contact, showed a good approach using the whole field, ball carries some in the gaps, exit velocity was 84. In the infield, rounds the ball and fields with above average hands and a wider base, works through the ball to a clean exchange, throws from a low three-quarters arm slot, position velocity was 85. Ran a 7.57 60 yard dash.

Preseason All-State II

Rhodes is 5-6 with a lankier athletic frame that has plenty of projection left to it. He hits from the left side from an open athletic stance, low leg kick stride on line, short load up and back. Hips rotate completely with some violence and he maintains some lower half balance. Keeps hands inside, short to ball, uphill swing path and strong at contact, exit velocity was 78. In the infield, active feet, rounds ball and fields with a wider base and above average hands. Clean exchange, works through the ball, throws from a higher three-quarters arm slot, velocity was 77. Showed versatility taking balls in the outfield where his velo was 87. Ran a 4.23 home to first. On the mound, throws from a very high three-quarters arm slot, short loose arm action that is quick, some effort to his delivery. Shoulders are level and closed, lands closed with a fall-off finish. Fastball was 80-82, touching 83, with downward plane to it. Curveball had some armspeed and sharp 12/6 break at 66-67.

Compact 5-foot-6, 140-pound frame for the left handed hitting athlete out of Glen Allen High School. Had a group best 3.92 out of the box on a Home to 1st. Open athletic stance, leg kick, and lands slightly closed. Hands load in rhythm, uphill tilt to the swing, and showed some gap to gap ability. Exit velocity was 75 mph. Moves well everywhere on the field. In the infield Rhodes flashed above average hands, fields out front, and gathers to center with a clean exchange. Longer arm action and throws from a three-quarter slot at 80 mph across. Showed off some arm strength from the outfield with an 87 mph positional velocity. Simple efficient mechanics on the mound. Repeatable leg lift, strides down the mound landing closed, and finishes towards first base side. Has a full arm circle and throws from a three-quarter arm slot. Fastball sat 78-81, topped at 82, and was around the zone. Breaking ball had some depth and 12/6 shape when he stayed on it. Tight late action with present arm speed and sat 66-69 mph.

Top Prospect Games II

Rhodes is 5-6 with an athletic frame that has plenty of projection left to it. He hits from the left side from an open upright stance, leg kick stride closed, loads back into a bit of a wrap. Hips rotate completely with some violence and he maintains some lower half balance. Keeps hands inside, short and quick to the ball with some extension through the ball. Slightly uphill swing path, showed a primary pull approach, some power potential, exit velocity was 76. In the infield, rounds ball and fields with average hands. Works through ball to a clean exchange, throws from a three-quarters arm slot with a short quick arm action, infield velocity was 82. Showed versatility taking balls in the outfield where his velocity was 86. Ran a 7.42 60 yard dash.

Mid-Atlantic Summer Championship

Athletic frame at 5-foot-6, 140-pounds. Hits from the left side with an open athletic stance. Hands are loose and relaxed, strides slightly closed after a small leg lift, hands stay inside the ball well. Swing has some uphill tilt to it and has some pullside tendency. Athletic quick twitch actions at the plate. Defensively has some lateral range at short, soft hands, and clean exchange. More suitable for second base at this time, but solid shortstop and should only get better with added arm strength across. On the mound, Rhodes throws from a high three-quarters arm slot with a short quick free arm action and normal effort. Closes shoulders and lands closed, some fall off to his finish. Fastball was 76-79, with downward plane and some late run, ball jumps out of hand. Strike thrower moved the fastball to both sides of the plate. Curveball was 66-67 with good armspeed and sharp 11/5 break. A lot of upside as a two-way player. 

Top Prospect Games East

Rhodes is 5-6 with a lankier athletic frame that has a lot of projection left to it. He hits from the left side from an upright slightly open balanced stance, short leg kick stride on line, short load back. Hips rotate completely with violence and he maintains good lower half balance. Keeps hands inside, short to the ball, quick bat, strong contact point with extension through contact. Slightly uphill swing path, line drive swing with potential for carry in gaps, showed good approach working primarily gap to gap, exit velocity was 75. In the infield, rounds ball and fields with average hands and a wider base. Works through the ball, clean exchange. Throws from a high three-quarters arm slot with a short arm action, infield velocity was 79. Showed versatility taking balls in the outfield, where his arm was also 86. Ran a 7.49 60 yard dash.