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Yankees Prospect Rodriquez Joins Team Puerto Rico
31 Jan
Summary
- Rodríguez is MLB's No. 82 prospect and Yankees' No. 3 prospect.
- He had a 2.58 ERA with 176 strikeouts in the minors last year.
- Team Puerto Rico begins its Classic run on March 6 against Colombia.
Hard-throwing right-hander Elmer Rodríguez, ranked as MLB's No. 82 prospect, is preparing to bring his powerful arm to the World Baseball Classic for Team Puerto Rico. Rodríguez, who is the New York Yankees' third-ranked prospect, was recently confirmed as a participant.
He will be joining fellow MLB All-Stars on the roster, including Francisco Lindor and Nolan Arenado. Rodríguez expressed his excitement, calling the opportunity to represent his country an unforgettable honor and a dream come true.
Last year, the 22-year-old pitcher achieved a 2.58 ERA over 150 innings across three minor league levels. He limited opposing hitters to a .192 average and recorded the second-most strikeouts in the minors with 176.
Rodríguez, whose four-pitch mix features a high-90s fastball, is a potential Major League debutant this year. His immediate focus, however, is to compete on the global stage.
Team Puerto Rico is slated to begin its World Baseball Classic journey on March 6 against Colombia. Puerto Rico will host the first round of Pool A games in San Juan at Hiram Bithorn Stadium.
