power sinker, starter traits, and a rising Arizona State arm
Rodriguez looks like a legit fit for a starter role: Arizona State lists him as a broad-shouldered righty with repeatable actions, a fastball up to 92 mph, and an 84 mph changeup that may already be his best pitch. In 2025, he was praised for a heavy-sinking heater that climbed to 94 mph, three usable pitches, and a spring ERA of 1.33, while his prep track record showed 8-0 with a 2.30 ERA in 2025 and 8-2 with a 2.88 ERA in 2024. Translation: strike-throwing, movement, and poise — the kind of arm coaches love to develop.
