Dodgers’ Leonel Valera Begins To Realize Power-Speed Potential
The hitting conditions at Great Lakes were less than ideal, but the 22-year-old shortstop benefited from hitting in the same lineup as two up-and-coming Dodgers hitters.
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The hitting conditions at Great Lakes were less than ideal, but the 22-year-old shortstop benefited from hitting in the same lineup as two up-and-coming Dodgers hitters.
The 21-year-old shortstop had a surge in power production during his season spent between the Class A levels.
The 2018 seventh-rounder always had the components to succeed in the batter’s box. In 2021 he realized the fruits of his labor with a breakthrough season.
The 21-year-old third baseman stood out this year for an advanced approach and burgeoning power as he reached Double-A.
The 2020 supplemental second-rounder worked on improving his command in the offseason, and Dodgers officials have taken notice.
The Dodgers took pitchers with 17 of their 19 picks in the 2021 draft, including the first 14 in a row.
The 21-year-old third baseman has excited team officials by displaying more thump this season.
The 2019 third-rounder has earned comparisons to Devin Williams for his devastating offspeed offering.
Power-hitting outfielder DJ Peters has the defensive chops to play in the big leagues. Now he needs to make more contact.
The 2019 international signee from Venezuela will be one of the youngest players no matter what level he’s at this season.
The 2020 first-rounder used his time at the alternate site and instructional league to improve his direction to the plate and his repertoire.
The 23-year-old righthander could quickly find his way to the big leagues after a special first visit.
The righthander made his big league debut in an empty park and spent most of the summer trying to stay motivated at the alternate site.
The Dodgers are taking a patient approach with the talented righthander, who has all the ingredients to work as a starter.
It’s the second time in four years the Los Angeles Dodgers received Organization of the Year honors.
Even with prospects deprived of a minor league season, several Dodgers farmhands were able to develop in specific areas.
Tony Gonsolin put in extra work refining his split-changeup prior to summer camp. His hard work paid off with a breakthrough rookie season.
The 22-year-old catcher started the summer late but still reached the big leagues in mid August.
The former 33rd-round pick could make his major league debut at some point this summer.
Alvarez owned up to immature behavior in the past, so he spent the offseason working to improve his discipline as he tries to get back on the Dodgers’ radar.
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