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Scouting grades: Hit: 55 | Power: 50 | Run: 45 | Arm: 45 | Field: 45 | Overall: 45

Rodriguez draws rave reviews from evaluators for his off-the-field acumen and ability to process information before applying it on the diamond. He trains with John Carmona at Academia La Javilla in Santo Domingo East (a member of the MLB Trainer Partnership Program), the same program that produced big leaguer Amed Rosario. At 5-foot-10, Rodriguez has a build on the stockier side, but that hasn’t sacrificed any of his athleticism.

Seen as a bat-first prospect at this stage of his development, Rodriguez deploys a pretty left-handed stroke with ample room for projection. He’s quick and short with his hands and arms, which when coupled with his plus approach, enables him to pepper the ball to all fields while also tapping into power that is just currently average, but has room to grow. 

While he has spent most of his time fielding in center, he’s a bit more versatile than many in his class, having gotten reps at all three outfield spots along with second base. He sports a solid-to-average tool package when it comes to his work on the basepaths and with the mitt. But that versatility -- coupled with his advanced bat and plus makeup -- could allow him to move quickly through a pro system once he signs. 

Scouting grades: Hit: 55 | Power: 45 | Run: 50 | Arm: 45 | Field: 45 | Overall: 45

Rodriguez had a long history of performing in game action as a Dominican amateur, which contributed to him receiving the largest bonus ($1,097,500) in the Rangers' 2025 international class. That trend continued in his pro debut, when he earned all-star accolades in the Rookie-level Dominican Summer League. He slashed .337/.473/.506 with six homers in 46 games.

Rodriguez has a stocky 5-foot-10 frame with short levers and a quick, compact left-handed swing. He works counts well and uses the entire field, making him one of the more advanced young hitters in the system. He lacks projection and doesn't hit the ball particularly hard, so he may max out at 15 homers per season.

Though his high baseball IQ helps him play faster than his average speed, Rodriguez may not make much of an impact on the bases or in the field. He split his pro debut between center field, where his range looked fringy, and second base, the only infield position his so-so arm strength is suited for. He may profile best in left field, which would raise the demands on his power.

Scouting grades: Hit: 55 | Power: 50 | Run: 50 | Arm: 45 | Field: 55 | Overall: 45

Rodriguez turned pro for $1,097,500 out of the Dominican Republic in January, receiving the largest bonus in the Rangers’ 2025 international class. They believe in his bat because of his long track record of performing in game action as an amateur. Though he’s a stocky 5-foot-10, he’s more athletic than he appears and also has a high baseball IQ.

Rodriguez’s short levers translate into a quick, compact left-handed stroke. He controls the strike zone exceptionally well for a 17-year-old and uses the entire field. His hitting ability stands out more than his raw power, but he projects to grow into 20-homer pop.

An average runner out of the batter’s box, Rodriguez plays quicker than that on the bases and in the field. Signed as a center fielder with fringy arm strength, he has the instincts to potentially stay there and also saw action at both outfield corners as well as second base as an amateur. Scouts praise his makeup and intelligence.

Awards

DSL Post-Season All-Star

Year	Team
2025

DSL Mid-Season All-Star

Year	Team
2025

Transactions

Team	Date	Transaction
	03/05/2026	OF Elorky Rodriguez assigned to Texas Rangers Prospects.
	07/20/2025	OF Elorky Rodriguez assigned to DSL AL All-Stars.
	02/26/2025	OF Elorky Rodriguez assigned to DSL Rangers Red.
	01/15/2025	Texas Rangers signed free agent OF Elorky Rodriguez to a minor league contract.