Rondon's ceiling could be seen with a glass half-full or half-empty approach. There is no tool at his possession that could possibly allow him to reach a high ceiling. But he does possess a carrying attribute, and that is the ability to play a solid-average shortstop, given his smooth glove and soft hands. He could play second base, too, so there is flexibility in that sense, in case he's sharing a roster with another shortstop that profiles better at the position.

The floor isn't a bad one; a high 40/utility player that can play either shortstop or second base while filling in at third base in shorter stints. Ultimately, I think that is his role on a quality team at the highest level.

If Rondon can convince me he's a plus hitter rather just an above-average one, I would buy more stock in a league average shortstop. But right now, I feel he stabs a bit too much with his swing and don't see the overall strength to become a plus hitter.