Hector Rodriguez emerged as the #4 prospect in this year’s Community Prospect Rankings in one of the closest votes in recent memory, claiming a slight plurality on a very talented, very crowded ballot.
In the first somewhat surprise of the 2026 Community Prospect Rankings, outfielder Hector Rodriguez has claimed the #4 spot in one of the tightest votes I can remember.
Cincinnati Reds prospect Hector Rodriguez hit his second home run in the Dominican Winter League on Wednesday. Rodriguez, 21, is Cincinnati's No. 9 prospect.
Infielders Edwin Arroyo and Leo Balcazar had their contracts selected from Double-A Chattanooga, while outfielder Hector Rodriguez was selected from Triple-A Louisville.
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It was a big night in the Dominican Winter League for Reds prospect Hector Rodriguez. Rodriguez, who is playing for Leones del Escogido, played left field and went 2-3 with a home run.
Three Cincinnati Reds Minor Leaguers were rewarded for their performance and named to the Southern League All-Star team in 2025. Sal Stewart, Hector Rodriguez and Trevor Kuncl.
The Cincinnati Reds promoted top prospects Sal Stewart and Hector Rodriguez to Triple-A Louisville on Friday. Stewart, the Reds' third-ranked prospect according to MLB Pipeline, has been having a terrific season for Double-A Chattanooga, slashing .306/.377/.473 with 29 extra-base hits in 80 games.
Cincinnati Reds prospect Hector Rodriguez was named Southern League Player of the Week. The outfielder hit .567 to go along with three home runs and seven extra-base hits last week.
All four Cincinnati Reds minor league affiliates were in action on Friday. Here is how their top prospects performed: Louisville Bats (15-15) Lost 5-1 Jacob Hurtubise went 1-4.
All four Cincinnati Reds minor league affiliates were in action on Sunday. Here is how their top prospects performed: Louisville Bats (14-12) Lost 6-4 Tyler Callihan went 1-4.
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The Louisville Bats, Chattanooga Lookouts, Dayton Dragons, and Daytona Tortugas were all in action on Tuesday night. Here is how their top prospects performed: Louisville Bats (8-8) Lost 6-2 Tyler Callihan went 2-4 Ivan Johnson went 2-4 with a double and a stolen base.
Can he hit his way to AAA Louisville in 2025? After a breakout performance during the 2023-2024 Dominican Winter League earned him Rookie of the Year honors, Hector Rodriguez ran somewhat hot and cold for the Dayton Dragons of the Midwest League in 2024.
Cincinnati Reds prospect Hector Rodriguez hit his first home run in the Dominican Winter League on Wednesday. Rodriguez is the Reds' 12th-ranked prospect, according to MLB Pipeline.