Lately, it may seem like Jefry Rodriguez has turned the corner for the Washington Nationals. In his first three starts, the 25-year-old Dominican gave up 15 runs in one less inning. But over his last three, he has limited his opponents to 3 earned runs in his last 16 innings.
It’s easy to imagine those improved results continuing into 2019, especially with his stuff. Rodriguez consistently hits 95 mph with his fastball, and Fangraphs scouting reports gave it a 60 future value.
Based on its velocity and movement, his fastball should be an above average offering, but it is not.