Dodgers Prospect Notes: Sirota mashing, Hope continuing to shine, George’s power, Foeller impresses, Campos solid, more

Bruce Kuntz 04/24/2025 Prospect Notes Leave A Comment

Top Farm Batter

Mike Sirota has been on a tear through the start of his professional career. Acquired from Cincinnati in the Gavin Lux trade this offseason, the 21-year-old outfielder is off to a .333/.429/.595 line through his first 11 games with Rancho Cucamonga. His 167 wRC+ is third-best in the system.

Sirota has solid tools across the board that make him a compelling player. He was originally drafted by the Dodgers out of high school in 2021, but after going to college instead, he made himself a third rounder in last year’s draft. He’s got very good plate discipline and a glove that plays in center field, so if he continues producing at this level with the bat, he could be hugely valuable.

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Top Farm Pitcher

Aidan Foeller has shown off big swing-and-miss stuff across his first four starts. Across 17 1/3 Single-A innings, the 23-year-old has 35 strikeouts, good for a 44% rate. The SIU Carbondale alum was the Dodgers’ 11th round pick last year.

Foeller stands out for his nearly seven feet of extension down the mound, which was 99th percentile in college. He’s issued a few too many walks early on this year but the strikeouts have limited his ERA to 4.15. The right-hander is certainly an arm to watch as this season goes on.

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Triple-A Oklahoma City Comets

Alex Freeland has picked up right where he left off last year and has been playing well for OKC. Through 23 games, my No. 7 preseason prospect is slashing .333/.414/.495 for a 137 wRC+. His batted ball data and plate discipline metrics continue to look good. The 23-year-old infielder is a defensive standout as well and is likely to make his MLB debut at some point this season.

Hyeseong Kim hasn’t had much of an adjustment period to American pitching before he’s found success. The 26-year-old has moved around three spots defensively while batting .264/.316/.495. While that line does look good, the power numbers are above where he typically produced in his KBO career, and Kim has left some room for improvement in both a 27% strikeout rate and a 5% walk rate.

Hunter Feduccia is running back Triple-A for his fourth year, and he looks like he’s figured out the level. In 13 games on either side of a brief big league call-up, the 27-year-old catcher has posted a 1.038 OPS, producing six extra-base hits. The former LSU Tiger will continue to serve his role as the organization’s third catcher.

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Double-A Tulsa Drillers

While his prospect stock has fallen significantly in recent years, Jose Ramos doesn’t appear ready to fade away. The Panamanian outfielder has already homered five times this season, posting a 150 wRC+ in 15 games for Tulsa. If Ramos can keep his whiffs under control, which has been his problem the last two years in the Texas League, he could make his way to OKC sooner rather than later.

Chris Campos has shown off his steadiness with three quality outings to begin the season. Through 14 1/3 innings, the St. Mary’s alum has issued only one walk while putting up a 2.51 ERA. Being Rule 5 eligible this offseason, the right-hander has a decent chance to make his big league debut with a spot start at some point.

Peter Heubeck has risen up to the Double-A challenge so far, posting a 39% strikeout rate and .130 opponent average through his first two starts. The former high school draftee is still battling with his command, as has been the case throughout his career, and the Texas League will be a tough test for him to throw strikes. The 22-year-old right-hander is right on the brink of relief status due to his strike-throwing inconsistencies.

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High-A Great Lakes Loons

The frigid early-season Michigan temperatures have meant nothing to Zyhir Hope, who looks just as comfortable as he did in Arizona last fall. His swing continues to produce massive and easy power, with the 20-year-old tallying 11 extra-base hits through 17 games this season. His 169 wRC+ is second-best in the system. As Michael Busch has bullied the Dodgers at the big league level, Hope will still have a chance to make that trade a win for LA.

Kendall George clearly made some gains in the offseason. The fleet-footed 20-year-old homered once in his first 114 professional games but has already left the yard three times in 16 games this season. He’s still making his regular impact as well, reaching base at a .395 clip and stealing seven bases.

Brooks Auger skipped Single-A and went straight to Great Lakes for his pro debut to start 2025. Last year’s sixth round selection has responded well to the aggressive move, posting a 0.57 ERA through three starts, although he pairs it with a 4.00 FIP. There’s already been buzz around Auger as a potential day-two steal, and the Mississippi State alum could move up prospect boards quickly.

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Single-A Rancho Cucamonga Quakes

Elijah Hainline is another 2024 Dodgers draftee who has started this season red-hot. The Oregon State Beaver is pacing the organization with a 192 wRC+ as he’s slashed .386/.491/.614. His .571 BABIP isn’t repeatable but it’s still a hugely impressive start to the season for the utility infielder who was selected in the seventh round.

Eduardo Quintero has had his bat cool off a bit from opening weekend but he’s still been impacting the game in many ways. The Venezuelan outfielder is leading the system with nine stolen bases to go with his .775 OPS. His strikeout rate is way up from past years, which means it should work its way back to earth and boost his overall numbers.

Alex Makarewich has been lights out in relief for Rancho Cucamonga so far. Through 8 2/3 innings, the Northwestern State grad has not allowed an earned run while posting a 44% strikeout rate and .107 opponent average. The 23-year-old right-hander struggled badly with command last season, and still is sitting at an 18% walk rate this year, but his stuff is undeniable if he can continue working on harnessing it.

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