Joe Rock, LHP
AA | 4.50 ERA, 90.0 IP (19 GS) 27.3 K%, 8.1 BB%
AAA | 3 ER, 2.2 IP (1 GS) 4 K, 2 BB
As a cold weather, late bloomer at Ohio University (with a no-hitter on his resume) Rock was drafted 68th overall by the Rockies in 2021, and traded to the Rays this off-season for Greg Jones. Rock has the look of a starting pitcher, with a good body and fluid delivery, and solid extension thanks to his 6’6” build, although there are some quirks. He throws from a low-slot that gives shades of Chris Sale, but with a high elbow on the wind up that could spell trouble for his arm.