VICE PRESIDENT, BASEBALL OPERATIONS
Carlos Rodriguez enters his 15th season with the Rays and sixth as vice president. He was promoted to vice president, assistant general manager in November 2022 after serving as vice president of baseball operations in 2022 and vice president of player development and international scouting from 2019-21. In his current role, Rodriguez assists Erik Neander in all areas of baseball operations, with a focus on major league operations, strategic initiatives and international operations. Previously, he oversaw player development and performance science, leading efforts to create a more comprehensive development system. His initiatives—including the expansion of sports nutrition and individualized performance and wellness programs—contributed to the Rays’ farm system posting the best winning percentage in the minors in both 2021 and 2022. In 2022, the organization’s domestic affiliates combined for a 361-237 (.604) record and a +634 run differential, both the best in the minors. From 2015-19, Rodriguez served as director of international scouting after three years as director of Latin American scouting (2012-14). During this time, he expanded the Rays’ global scouting presence and refined their international evaluation and acquisition processes. He played a key role in scouting and signing notable players such as José Alvarado, Jonathan Aranda, Vidal Bruján, Genesis Cabrera, Diego Castillo, Yonny Chirinos, Ronaldo Hernández, René Pinto, Cristopher Sánchez and Jesús Sánchez. Rodriguez joined the Rays in 2010 as a professional and international scout after four seasons as an area scout with the Blue Jays. In 2009, he signed Yan Gomes, who became the first Brazilian-born player to reach the major leagues. A native of Puerto Rico, Rodriguez attended the University of North Florida, where he played and later served as an assistant coach. He graduated in 2004 with a double major in international business and economics. He and his wife, Omayra, reside in Tampa with their daughter, Eva Marie.