- Full name Jeremy Dodson
- Born
Top Rankings
Organization Prospect Rankings
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The Royals haven't done Dodson any favors. After he tore up the Northwest League in his 1998 pro debut, they skipped him past two affiliates and sent him to Double-A, where he was a bit overmatched but still managed to hold his own. As a reward, they handed him an invitation to big league camp in 2000. Dodson so impressed manager Tony Muser with his hustle that he stuck around until the next-to-last cut, albeit while getting just 17 at-bats. When he returned to Double-A, his spring inactivity contributed to a two-month slump that didn't see him cross the Mendoza Line for good until June 21. And once he started hitting for average, his home run power disappeared. Dodson has intriguing tools--above-average bat speed and power, average foot speed and an outfield arm that has been rated the Texas League's best for two years running--but his confidence and possibly his career have been damaged by the way he has been handled. He probably needs to head back to Wichita for a third try in 2001. -
Best Tools List
- Rated Best Outfield Arm in the Kansas City Royals in 2001
- Rated Best Defensive Outfielder in the Kansas City Royals in 2001
- Rated Best Outfield Arm in the Kansas City Royals in 1999