Reds outfield prospect Hector Rodriguez singles on first pitch for Low-A Daytona Tortugas
Hector Rodriguez, one of two teenage prospects the Cincinnati Reds acquired in a trade last month with the New York Mets, singled to center field Wednesday on the first pitch he saw for the Daytona Tortugas, the Reds' Low-A affiliate.
Rodriguez, who was promoted to Daytona earlier this week, batted second and played center field. He added a walk in the Tortugas' 8-0 win against the Clearwater Threshers.
Rodriguez, 18, was acquired along with right-handed pitcher José Acuña by the Reds in a trade of outfielder Tyler Naquin and minor-league pitcher Phillip Diehl to the Mets.
Social media reactions:
In the first pitch he sees in a @daytonatortugas uniform, 18-year-old Hector Rodriguez fires a base hit to CF. Bat speed on display instantly. #ATOBTTR pic.twitter.com/otPjItWkpU
— Ian Smith (@FlaSmitty) August 17, 2022
Not a bad start for 18-year-old OF Hector Rodríguez in Tortuga green.
The left-handed swinger slapped the first pitch he sees into center field for a single with a 94 MPH EV. #RedsMiLB— Justin Rocke (@JustinRocke) August 17, 2022
Acuña retired all 12 batters he faced in a relief appearance for the Tortugas earlier this month. He's posted a 1.29 ERA and 0.71 WHIP with 15 strikeouts in 14 innings so far for Daytona.
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This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Reds prospect Hector Rodriguez singles in his Daytona Tortugas debut
