Could this pitcher be the answer to the Blue Jays hitting woes?

Jose Berrios recently hosted a charity softball game in his native Puerto Rico, featuring some of baseball's biggest stars. Among those in attendance was his Blue Jays teammate, Yariel Rodríguez.

While Rodríguez's exact role with the team remains uncertain heading into 2025, perhaps manager John Schneider should consider using him as a pinch-hitter.

Blue Jays fans, this guy can absolutely rake.

Rodríguez went 3-for-3 during the charity game, and he launched a home run that was an absolute bomb. If he keeps this up, could the Blue Jays have their own version of Shohei Ohtani?

The fact that Rodríguez can swing the bat isn't all that surprising. Many major league pitchers were known for their hitting prowess during their college days, with some even carrying that skill into the big leagues. (Anyone remember Carlos Zambrano?)

While Rodríguez 's career batting stats from Cuba and Japan show a sub-.200 average, it's important to note that he's had only 35 career at-bats.

The likelihood of Rodríguez stepping into the batter's box in 2025 remains slim, but the possibility still exists. Maybe fans will get to see him go yard in spring training or during batting practice.

As things stand, Rodríguez will likely begin the year as the Blue Jays' fifth starter, or potentially as a hybrid arm out of the bullpen. There have even been whispers that the team may experiment with him as a closer-something he did frequently in Cuba-at least during the spring.

Whatever happens with Rodríguez in the future, there may be a chance for the Blue Jays to have their own Bartolo moment