Virginia/DC Most Viewed Profiles of 2019: No. 20

Top Prospect Games II

Rhodes is 5-6 with an athletic frame that has plenty of projection left to it. He hits from the left side from an open upright stance, leg kick stride closed, loads back into a bit of a wrap. Hips rotate completely with some violence and he maintains some lower half balance. Keeps hands inside, short and quick to the ball with some extension through the ball. Slightly uphill swing path, showed a primary pull approach, some power potential, exit velocity was 76. In the infield, rounds ball and fields with average hands. Works through ball to a clean exchange, throws from a three-quarters arm slot with a short quick arm action, infield velocity was 82. Showed versatility taking balls in the outfield where his velocity was 86. Ran a 7.42 60 yard dash.

Mid-Atlantic Summer Championship

Athletic frame at 5-foot-6, 140-pounds. Hits from the left side with an open athletic stance. Hands are loose and relaxed, strides slightly closed after a small leg lift, hands stay inside the ball well. Swing has some uphill tilt to it and has some pullside tendency. Athletic quick twitch actions at the plate. Defensively has some lateral range at short, soft hands, and clean exchange. More suitable for second base at this time, but solid shortstop and should only get better with added arm strength across. On the mound, Rhodes throws from a high three-quarters arm slot with a short quick free arm action and normal effort. Closes shoulders and lands closed, some fall off to his finish. Fastball was 76-79, with downward plane and some late run, ball jumps out of hand. Strike thrower moved the fastball to both sides of the plate. Curveball was 66-67 with good armspeed and sharp 11/5 break. A lot of upside as a two-way player. 

Top Prospect Games East

Rhodes is 5-6 with a lankier athletic frame that has a lot of projection left to it. He hits from the left side from an upright slightly open balanced stance, short leg kick stride on line, short load back. Hips rotate completely with violence and he maintains good lower half balance. Keeps hands inside, short to the ball, quick bat, strong contact point with extension through contact. Slightly uphill swing path, line drive swing with potential for carry in gaps, showed good approach working primarily gap to gap, exit velocity was 75. In the infield, rounds ball and fields with average hands and a wider base. Works through the ball, clean exchange. Throws from a high three-quarters arm slot with a short arm action, infield velocity was 79. Showed versatility taking balls in the outfield, where his arm was also 86. Ran a 7.49 60 yard dash.