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2022 World Uncommitted Showcase (2022 Grads)
Derek Yahel Rodriguez is a 2022 OF/RHP with a 5-11 175 lb. frame from Coral Springs, FL who attends Marjory Stoneman Douglas. Medium frame with an athletic build. Fast twitch muscle in the build. Ran a 7.19 second sixty yard dash. Primary Outfielder, good first step as he worked into the baseball with urgency. Clean gather out front before working into transfer. Carries weight well before releasing with intent. Threw it 87 mph with accuracy during drills. Secondary Right-Handed Pitcher, full windup with a short side step in. Balanced leg lift before driving down the hill. Rides the backside well and gets velocity out of the lower half. Attacks the zone with the fastball showing late life. Topped out at 86 mph. Comfortable working both sides of the dish with it. Also flashed a sharp breaking ball with 11-to-5 movements in the low-70's. Swing and miss type pitch getting plenty of it. Upside on the mound present. Right-Handed Hitter, even base with high hands. Knee lift to stride as he hands get into slot. Fires the bat head through the zone as he found the barrel often. Easy, linear stroke proving he could go to all fields. Also flashed some pull-side power during batting practice. Good Student. Named to World Uncommitted Showcase Top Prospect List.