Scouting Report

Scouting grades: Fastball: 70 | Slider: 60 | Changeup: 40 | Control: 40 | Overall: 50

The best prospect from the Rangers' 2019-20 international class was relatively ancient at nearly 19 years old and signed for just $10,000 out of the Dominican Republic. Teodo had limited pitching experience as an amateur but created instant buzz when he came to the United States for his 2021 pro debut and even more when his fastball touched 102 mph during the instructional league that fall. He missed most of the first two months last year with a forearm strain, then averaged 12.3 strikeouts per nine innings primarily as a starter for the second straight season before earning Arizona Fall League Reliever of the Year honors.

Teodo has electric arm speed that generates four-seam fastballs that sit at 95-98 and reach 103 mph, but they tended to flatten out at higher velocities, so at midseason last year he switched to a two-seamer with similar heat and plenty of sink. He has more trust in his mid-80s breaking ball, which combines curveball depth with slider power and approaches 3,000 rpm at times. He can miss some bats with an 88-92 mph changeup with splitter action but doesn't have faith in it and doesn't land it for strikes.

Compared to the late Yordano Ventura because of his smaller frame and power stuff, Teodo is athletic but lacks physicality and has significant effort in his delivery. He did throw more strikes after switching to a sinker, and even more while coming out of the bullpen in the AFL, but he has yet to prove he has more than below-average control. The Rangers considered expediting him to the big leagues as a reliever in 2024 before continuing to develop him as a starter, and he has looked like a potential mid-rotation option a year or two from now.

Scouting grades: Fastball: 70 | Curveball: 60 | Changeup: 45 | Control: 40 | Overall: 40

Though the Rangers spent $3.9 million on Dominican outfielder Bayron Lora and $1.65 million on Venezuelan shortstop Maximo Acosta in their 2019-20 international class, the best prospect from that crop is Teodo, who signed for $10,000 at the relatively advanced age of 18 years and 11 months. The Dominican right-hander began to open eyes when he came to the United States for his 2021 pro debut, then drew more attention by pushing his fastball to 102 mph during instructional league. He continued to light up radar guns in Single-A last year while striking out 115 in 84 1/3 innings.

Compared to the late Yordano Ventura because of his smaller frame and nasty stuff, Teodo has electric arm speed that produces fastballs that park at 95-98 mph and reach 103 with late hop and carry, though they can flatten out at times. He spins his power breaking ball at 3,000 rpm, combining downer curveball break with slider velocity (mid-80s with a peak of 90 mph). While he can miss bats with a 88-92 mph changeup with splitter action, he doesn't trust it and has trouble landing it for strikes.

Control and command are issues for Teodo, who can lose feel for his fastball and averaged 4.9 walks per nine innings in his first two pro seasons. He's athletic but isn't physical and features a lot of effort in his delivery. He may never locate his pitches well enough to fit in a big league rotation, but he does have closer upside if he shifts to the bullpen. 

Scouting grades: Fastball: 70 | Curveball: 60 | Changeup: 50 | Control: 45 | Overall: 45 

Teodo turned pro for just $10,000 out of the Dominican Republic in January 2020 and remained anonymous until he made his pro debut last summer in the Rookie-level Arizona Complex League. He struck out 48 in 29 1/3 innings while showcasing a blazing fastball that reached 102 mph in front of a larger audience during instructional league in the fall. His small frame and high-octane stuff have prompted comparisons to the late Yordano Ventura. 

Teodo's fastball sits at 95-98 mph and regularly touches triple digits in his starts, and its late hop and carry make it difficult to barrel. He also can spin his low-80s curveball at nearly 3,000 rpm and miss bats with an 88- to 92-mph changeup that flashes impressive fade. Both have the potential to become plus offerings with added consistency. 

Because Teodo stands just 6-foot-1 and has a lot of effort in his delivery, he comes with a lot of reliever risk. While he regularly scattered pitches early in his career, he did make some progress with his control and command when the Rangers made him a full-time starter in June. He has closer upside if he winds up in the bullpen, though he'll need to prove he can locate his pitches before being trusted in high-leverage situations. 

Awards

Baseball America Double-A All-Star

Year	Team
2024

Futures Game Selection

Year	Team
2024

AFL Reliever of the Year

Year	Team
2023

AFL Rising Stars

Year	Team
2023

Transactions

Team	Date	Transaction
	11/19/2024	Texas Rangers selected the contract of RHP Emiliano Teodo from Frisco RoughRiders.
	09/14/2024	Frisco RoughRiders activated RHP Emiliano Teodo.
	08/28/2024	Frisco RoughRiders transferred RHP Emiliano Teodo to the Development List.
	07/15/2024	Frisco RoughRiders activated RHP Emiliano Teodo.
	07/14/2024	American League Futures activated RHP Emiliano Teodo.
	07/12/2024	Frisco RoughRiders placed RHP Emiliano Teodo on the temporarily inactive list.
	03/27/2024	RHP Emiliano Teodo assigned to Frisco RoughRiders from Hickory Crawdads.
	03/07/2024	Texas Rangers Prospects activated RHP Emiliano Teodo.
	02/05/2024	Texas Rangers invited non-roster RHP Emiliano Teodo to spring training.
	02/05/2024	RHP Emiliano Teodo roster status changed by Texas Rangers.
	11/03/2023	American League Fall Stars activated RHP Emiliano Teodo.
	11/03/2023	RHP Emiliano Teodo assigned to American League Fall Stars.
	09/22/2023	Surprise Saguaros activated RHP Emiliano Teodo.
	05/24/2023	Hickory Crawdads activated RHP Emiliano Teodo from the 7-day injured list.
	04/13/2023	Hickory Crawdads placed RHP Emiliano Teodo on the 7-day injured list.
	04/13/2023	Hickory Crawdads placed RHP Emiliano Teodo on the 7-day injured list.
	04/06/2023	RHP Emiliano Teodo assigned to Hickory Crawdads from Down East Wood Ducks.
	04/08/2022	RHP Emiliano Teodo assigned to Down East Wood Ducks.
	06/28/2021	RHP Emiliano Teodo assigned to ACL Rangers from DSL Rangers2.
	05/15/2020	RHP Emiliano Teodo assigned to DSL Rangers2.
	01/28/2020	Texas Rangers signed free agent RHP Emiliano Teodo to a minor league contract.