Rainiel Rodriguez Shines at 19 | St. Louis Cardinals News

Rainiel Rodriguez, the Cardinals’ 19-year-old catcher, is crushing it at Double-A with a career-best 24 homers and an OPS over .970—numbers only Mike Trout matched at that age. His bat speed, swing mechanics, and ability to lift the ball hard make him a rare threat from behind the plate, setting him apart from other top prospects like Taveras or Walker. Scouts say his strength and balance are innate, and he’s already showing signs of being ready for the majors sooner than expected. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6dc7f5e174e12bb8