Nellie Rodriguez Carolina League POW 060115 to 060715

Nellie Rodriguez of the Lynchburg Hillcats was selected the Carolina League Player of the Week for the span of June 1, 2015 through June 7, 2015. For the week he hit 9 for 17, .529/.579/1.118 with 2 2B, 1 3B, 2 HR, 6 RBI, 5 R, 0 SB and 1 BB in 5 games. This season the first baseman is hitting .268/.352/.490 with 8 HR, 43 RBI, 31 R, 0 SB in 55 games. Lynchburg is the Class A Advanced team of the Cleveland Indians. He was originally drafted by the Indians in the 15th round in 2012. Rodriguez will be 21 on June 12.