 | Name:Mel Rojas Jr. Position:CF Birth Date:May 24, 1990 Height:6'3'' Weight:200 Bats:Switch Throws:Right College/HS:Wabash Valley CC Acquired:2010 Draft, 3rd Round Major League ETA:2013 |
| McEffect Report: Mel Rojas. Jr was an after thought for Pirates fans in the 2010 draft. His selection followed the Pirates drafting Jameson Taillon and Stetson Allie, which led to Rojas flying under the radar a little bit. In his junior college career, he hit .396 with 12 home runs and 61 stolen bases in 230 at bats. Rojas is a 5-tool athlete with the ability to help a team in a lot of ways. However, a few of those tools might not stay with him as he moves up the ranks in the Pirates minor league system. He doesn't project to hit for much power in the majors, and he might not be quick enough to be a centerfielder or steal a lot of bases. However, his arm is good enough to move to warrant a move to right field. Keep an eye on Rojas this year, he should put up some pretty impressive numbers in the lower levels of the minor leagues. |