Prep Baseball Report

CLASS OF 2026

SS
2B

Israel Nick
Rodriguez

Taft (HS) • IL
5' 9" • 158LBS
R/R • 16yr 3mo
Travel Team: Cangelosi Sparks North

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Positional Tools Velos / Pop
TrackMan Hitting
Blast
Swift
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Best Of Stats

Hitting
22.4
Hand Speed (max)
2/18/24
71.5
Bat Speed (max)
2/18/24
15.6
Rot. Acc (max)
2/12/23
-
Hard Hit %
Power
90.8
Exit Velocity (max)
2/18/24
86
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/18/24
338
Distance (max)
2/18/24
86
Sweet Spot %
2/12/23
Run
7.52
60
2/18/24
-
30-yd
1.79
10-yd
2/18/24
17.9
Run speed (max)
2/18/24
Defense
77
INF Velo
2/18/24
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time

Positional Tools

2024
2023
60 Yard Dash
7.52
Infield Velocity
77.0
Power / Speed Score
12.1
60 Yard Dash
7.66
Infield Velocity
74.0
Power / Speed Score
10.6
Chicago Preseason ID
Feb 18, 2024
Position
7.52
60-yard
77
INF Velo
91
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
O'Hare Preseason ID
Feb 12, 2023
Position
7.66
60-yard
74
INF Velo
81
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score

Hitting

2024
2023
Exit Velocity Max
90.8
Exit Velocity Avg
86.0
Distance Max
338
Distance Avg
240
Launch Angle Avg
20.4
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
80.9
Exit Velocity Avg
77.0
Distance Max
300
Distance Avg
242
Launch Angle Avg
26.2
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Chicago Preseason ID
Feb 18, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
90.8
Exit Velocity (max)
86.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
240
Distance (avg)
338
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
O'Hare Preseason ID
Feb 12, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
80.9
Exit Velocity (max)
77.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
242
Distance (avg)
300
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %

Hitting

2024
2023
Hand Speed Max
22.4
Hand Speed Avg
19.5
Bat Speed Max
71.5
Bat Speed Avg
69.7
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
20.9
Hand Speed Avg
19.7
Bat Speed Max
70.9
Bat Speed Avg
67.7
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Chicago Preseason ID
Feb 18, 2024
Blast - Hitting
22.4
Hand Speed (max)
19.5
Hand Speed (avg)
71.5
Bat Speed (max)
69.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
O'Hare Preseason ID
Feb 12, 2023
Blast - Hitting
20.9
Hand Speed (max)
19.7
Hand Speed (avg)
70.9
Bat Speed (max)
67.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

Pitch Scores

Pitching Velos

Game Performance

2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
1.79
60 Yard Dash
7.51
Top Speed (MPH)
RSi
Vertical Jump
Vertical Jump
Chicago Preseason ID
Feb 18, 2024
Swift
1.79
10-yd
7.52
60-yd
17.9
Run speed (max)
2.46
RSi (max)
27.9
Jump Height (max)
O'Hare Preseason ID
Feb 12, 2023
Swift
1.84
10-yd
4.25
30-yd
7.66
60-yd
18.0
Run speed (max)
2.09
RSi (max)
2.09
RSi (avg)
1,100
Jump Power (max)
24.7
Jump Height (max)
24.7
Jump Height (avg)

Visual Edge

2024
2023
Edge Score
70.44
Edge Score
63.69
Chicago Preseason ID
Feb 18, 2024
Visual Skills
70.44
Edge Score
O'Hare Preseason ID
Feb 12, 2023
Visual Skills
63.69
Edge Score

Pitch Ai

Notes

Comments

2/18/24
INF Israel Rodriguez (Taft, 2026) will be a name to follow moving forward. He’s made some noticeable strides in his game since our last look a year ago, adding about 10 mph for his max EV which now sits at 90.8 mph, he also has impressive power for his size, recording the second farthest hit ball of the day at 338’. The right-handed hitter displayed a flat path with loose wrists throughout his round, creating some extension out front while staying through the zone, working on the barrel up the middle of the field with line-drives and elevated contact. Defensively, he has fluid actions and soft hands, playing low and through the ball with rhythm/timing.
2/12/23

Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-8, 142-pounds. Compact, lean frame, athletic.
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance, smooth load and leg-lift timing trigger. Long, uphill path, lose hands.
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 77 mph. 300’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. Short and athletic arm action, plays from multiple angles. Quick release.
Defense: Dependable glove with soft hands and a clean transfer. Displayed feel for the position with a smooth, fluid double play turn.
Run: 7.66 runner in the 60. 

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Physical

2024
2023
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip Strgth (RH)
Chicago Preseason ID
Feb 18, 2024
Physical - Athlete
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)