Author Topic: Follow the Prospects: Rodney Theophile, RHP  (Read 2069 times)

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Offline JCA-CrystalCity

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bounce back outing for Theophile yesterday.

win, 5.1 IP, no runs, 3H, 2BB, 4 Ks, 1 HBP, 2.00 GB/FB.

So far this year, 8 starts, 43.1 IP, 4-1, 55Ks, 9 BB, 0.92 WHIP.  Just 2 dingers allowed.  ERA now down to 1.44, best in Carolina league. 65% GB when he's not K'ing guys at a rate off 11.42/9

podcast -discussed about 4:50 in.
https://augustafreepress.podbean.com/e/down-on-the-farm-inside-frednats-baseball-with-eric-bach/

Interview with announcer for frednats.
Name is pronounced Theo - feel.  3 pitches this year, breaking ball, change-up working well since dropping his 4th pitch. 

Game story: https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/frednats-explode-for-12-runs-thump-salem-on-thirsty-thursday/n-5832872

Has anyone watched him?  The podcast mentions he's big.  For comparison, Stras is 6'5", 240, and RT is listed as 6'5", 230.  Stras always looked lean to me.  Is the 230 honest?