If you haven’t heard of Rodriguez, then you are not alone. Still just 18-years-old, the 6’2″, 190 lb. third baseman is a La Romana, DR native. The Miami Marlins signed him through International free agency back in 2016.
A lot of players make their debut with the Dominican Summer League, play a season, and are never heard from again. Success at getting even a lateral promotion, to the Gulf Coast League is remarkable. Around 20 percent end up making the cut, and about two percent overall taste the major league. Jose Urena and Jarlin Garcia are two.