Grayson Rodriguez

Grayson Greer Rodriguez (born November 16, 1999) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Baltimore Orioles organization.

Grayson Rodriguez
Baltimore Orioles
Pitcher
Born: (1999-11-16) November 16, 1999
Houston, Texas
Bats: Left Throws: Right

Career

Rodriguez attended Central Heights High School in Nacogdoches, Texas.[1] As a junior, he went 14-1 with a 0.38 ERA, leading Central Heights to the 3A state title.[2] He signed to play college baseball at Texas A&M University.[3]

Rodriguez was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in the first round, with the 11th overall selection, of the 2018 MLB draft.[4] On June 12, 2018, Rodriguez signed with the Orioles for $4.3 million.[5] He made his professional debut with the GCL Orioles and spent the whole season there,[6] going 0-2 with a 1.40 ERA in nine games (eight starts).[7]

Rodriguez began 2019 with the Delmarva Shorebirds,[8] earning South Atlantic League All-Star honors.[9] That July, Rodriguez represented the Orioles at the 2019 All-Star Futures Game.[10]

References
  1. "Central Heights ace shuts down Clifton in Game 1, 4-0 | High School Sports". wacotrib.com. May 24, 2018. Retrieved November 8, 2019.
  2. https://www.latimes.com/bs-sp-orioles-picks-what-theyre-saying-0605-story.html
  3. "Signing Day - Central Heights' Grayson Rodriguez Signs With Texas A&M". cbs19.tv.
  4. "Orioles' Grayson Rodriguez: Lands with O's at No. 11 overall". CBSSports.com. Retrieved November 8, 2019.
  5. Todd, Jeff. "Orioles Agree To Terms With First-Rounder Grayson Rodriguez". MLB Trade Rumors.
  6. Meoli, Jon. "Orioles minor league report: First-rounder Grayson Rodriguez showing his stuff in rookie ball". baltimoresun.com.
  7. "Grayson Rodriguez Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com. Retrieved September 11, 2018.
  8. "Baltimore Orioles: MiLB Opening Day Features Intriguing Pitching". April 4, 2019.
  9. "Rodriguez, Casas headline SAL All-Stars". MiLB.com. June 4, 2019. Retrieved November 8, 2019.
  10. Jim Callis (June 28, 2019). "Here are the 2019 Futures Game rosters". MLB.com. Retrieved June 28, 2019.


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