Experience in LMB, key in his ascent; good start in Triple A
Manuel Rodríguez began the season in 26th place among the 30 best prospects of the Chicago Cubs, according to Baseball America.
A few months later, the umanense is in the antechamber of the big show and preparing for his historic appearance in the Upcoming All-Star Game this Sunday in Denver.
Special talent and impeccable work ethic were key to Bolon would take a big leap in no time, especially considering that he suffered an arm injury in spring training in 2020, but also his three-year experience in the Mexican League with the Yucatan Lions, who developed and debuted him. Since he was introduced to his first spring training Major League Baseball, Rodríguez Caamal impressed by his maturity beyond his years and that is largely due to his passage through the cave. Not only was he LMB Rookie of the Year in 2015 and pitched in the All-Star Game that year, but he was important in helping the beasts end a four-year postseason drought. He pitched in the playoffs and faced heavy hitters, including former big leaguers. Before this year, Manuel had not passed high Class A in the United States and now, after dominating in Double A, he is already doing so in Triple A.
His total numbers: 1-1, 1.76 in 15 1/3 innings, with five saves in seven chances, 21 strikeouts, 10 walks, batting against .192 and WHIP of 1.30. The pitcher whom the Chicago Cubs see as a possible future closer received a rescue opportunity in Iowa’s last win (prior to yesterday’s matchday) and completed an episode of a hit and a strikeout. Those tickets accumulated with the beasts now help him face with confidence and security an increasingly tough competition.
Bolon he’s ready for the prospect battle as part of Major League Baseball’s “stellar Sunday.” The playball will be sung at 2:00 p.m. (Merida time; TV: MLB Network) at Coors Field. In an Instagram story, the Yucatecan uploaded an image of the spikes that he would use, mainly purple, which say: Manrod and Futures Games 2021.
Rodriguez will be joined in the game by another top prospect for the cubs, outfielder Brennen Davis. MLB Pipeline noted that the only Mexican in the duel was acquired from the Lions for $ 400,000 in July 2016. “Supported by a dynamic straight of between 94 and 98 miles per hour and a power curve has dominated this year.”
Baseball America He noted that Manuel has the repertoire to join the Chicago bullpen in the “near future.” Among those who wished him success in the Future Stars Game on social media was the roaring reliever, David Gutiérrez. The two trained together last year and are currently enjoying stellar campaigns.
Rodríguez hopes to follow in the footsteps of Mexicans who played in the Futures Game and consolidated in the Big Top such as Julio Urías, champion with the Dodgers, and Luis Urías (12 HR, sub-leader of the Milwaukee Brewers).
Edition: Ana Ordaz
