Yariel Rodríguez signed a five-year, $32 million contract before the 2024 season. His rookie year consisted of 21 starts with a slightly below-average ERA, and he secured only one win. The debate about his role as a starter or reliever was settled when he excelled as a reliever, achieving a 1.2 WAR on Baseball Reference. He has been effective at limiting hard hits, achieving a 90% average exit velocity. His hard contact rate is 27.5% and his soft contact rate improved to 21.1%. Rodríguez has shown effectiveness against both right-handed and left-handed batters.
Yariel Rodríguez signed a five-year, $32 million contract before the 2024 season. His rookie year featured a slightly below-average ERA and one win in 21 starts.
As a reliever, Rodríguez has performed well, achieving a 1.2 WAR on Baseball Reference. He has a high FiP but excels at preventing hard contact, with a 90% average exit velocity.
His hard contact rate remains the same at 27.5%, while his soft contact rate improved slightly to 21.1%. He has been effective against both right and left-handed batters.
Against right-handed batters, his stats are .170/.225/.330, and against left-handed batters, they are .185/.333/.352, showcasing his versatility and effectiveness.
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