One of the players the LA Angels gave a chance was reliever Jose Rodriguez. The right-handed pitcher has been in the organization since 2013, when he was just 17-years old. He’s always been on the younger side throughout his development, and reached the MLB for the first time last season.
And in a small sample size, Rodriguez was exceptional. He pitched 19.2 innings in nine games, walking 11 batters while striking out 13. He struggled with the longball, giving up five home runs in his time.
Despite that though, he posted a 2.75 ERA on the year.