John Rooney
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Position:
LHSP
Level:
Class A
Affiliate:
Great Lakes Loons
League:
Midwest League
Born:
01/28/1997 (Age: 26)
Height:
6'5''
Weight:
235
B/T:
Left / Left
Acquired:
3rd Rd., 2018 MLB First-Year Player Draft (LAD)
Prospect Spotlight
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Rooney was the Dodgers’ third-rounder in last year’s draft from Hofstra. His primary weapons are a low-90s fastball and average slider, each playing up from the natural angle his 6-foot-5 frame provides. He’s comfortable with a low-80s changeup that shows turnover action, and developing that pitch gives the foundation for a full starter’s arsenal. The Dodgers have had success bringing out more velocity in pitchers with Rooney’s build. For now, we see the ceiling as a low-end #5 type or swingman option who could be more than that with a firmer fastball. |
