The Dodgers opened the 2019-20 international signing period by locking up three high-profile Venezuelan teenagers in Kristian Cardozo, Yeiner Fernandez and Luis Rodriguez, plus some other interesting prospects.
The highest-rated prospect is Rodriguez. The 16-year-old center fielder is listed at 6’2, 175-180 pounds and was ranked 3rd and 4th, respectively, by FanGraphs and MLB Pipeline. Here’s what both had to say about him.
“Depending on the look, some scouts think he can play center field, others think he’ll get bigger and shift to right field, but everyone sees a hit tool and power projection.