While the Angels’ young core in the big leagues saw mixed results this season with Zach Neto making the leap to superstardom while Logan O’Hoppe took a step in the wrong direction, their minor leagues saw some prospects make dazzling contributions. One of those wound up shocking everyone, as a former 19th round pick earned notice from one of the top baseball publications.
Angels MiLB player of the year is a feel-good story everyone can get behind
Raudi Rodriguez was drafted by the Angels in the 19th round during the 2023 MLB Draft. After playing his high school baseball at the Georgia Premier Academy (where 2025 draftee and potential star Ivan Tatis played), Rodriguez was one of the lesser-known prospects in the Halos’ class.