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2011 Jr National Showcase
Octavio Rodriguez is a 2013 LHP/1B with a 6-3 185 lb. frame from El Paso, TX who attends Franklin HS. Nice projectable pitchers build, long and lean with room to get stronger. Hands over head delivery, good pace, compact arm action, tight 3/4's arm slot, could extend better out front, some effort on release. Low 80's fastball, topped out at 83 mph, mostly straight. Primary fastball pitcher, rare curveball or change up, soft curveball spin, hard to spin ball with present arm action. Left handed hitter with smooth, easy swing, some hitting potential with added strength.