2025 Dodgers Digest Midseason Top 50 Prospects

Top #Dodgers OF prospect Josue De Paula just hit an absolute BOMB three-run homer in the Futures Game

He got a left-on-left slider from top prospect Noah Schultz and demolished it 108 mph off the bat pic.twitter.com/ILSKQbsBgI

— Bruce Kuntz (@Bnicklaus7) July 12, 2025

Josue De Paula is one of the most talented hitters in the minor leagues, and the steps he’s taken the last two years have kept him right at the top of the Dodgers system. The 20-year-old has an advanced approach and feel for the barrel. He lays off of pitches he can’t drive and hunts those he can, taking a step forward in his power production as he’s gotten better at elevating the ball.

De Paula has everything you hope for in a slugger: He posts big exit velocities with room still to add strength in his frame, he strikes out at a manageable 20% clip with a nearly equivalent walk rate, and he has zero issue mashing against same-handed pitching. One overshadowed aspect of his game is his acumen on the bases, where he has stolen more than 50 bases over the last two seasons despite roughly average foot speed.

The New York native’s glove is noticeably behind his bat, but it might not matter. He’s made enough progress that he appears likely to stick in a corner. Even if a move to first base has to happen when he fills out, if his bat continues on its current trajectory, it won’t change his immense value.

ZYHIR HOPE JOINS THE PARTY!

The top #Dodgers OF prospect launched his third homer of the season. The Loons have homered twice in the first inning off last year’s second overall pick Chase Burns pic.twitter.com/wSZZHhM7eF

— Bruce Kuntz (@Bnicklaus7) April 18, 2025

Zyhir Hope has been trending upward since he joined the Dodgers organization from the Michael Busch trade. He’s got serious raw power and can drive the ball out to all fields. The 20-year-old is pretty filled into his frame already, but that’s not a huge issue since the raw strength is already in a great place.

Hope is a good athlete who pitched in high school and plays the game with fluidity. He’s currently a plus runner and has stolen 19 bases so far this season. The Virginia native has played all three outfield spots and may actually have a chance to play center field long-term, which would take his yearly impact to another level. Add a plus arm to his profile as well.

The only reservation to have with Hope is a possibility that swing-and-miss becomes an issue to manage in the upper minor leagues. He’s struck out at a 27% rate in High-A this year, a jump from where he was at in Single-A last year. Whenever he gets there, Double-A will be a good test to find out if whiffs are a thing to worry about or not.

Top #Dodgers OF prospect Eduardo Quintero clubbed his 12th homer of the season

He’s batting .338 with a 1.064 OPS as a 19-year-old… to go along with center field defense and 33 stolen bases in 57 games

Quintero is a BLUE CHIP prospect pic.twitter.com/6VnOCZkDDW

— Bruce Kuntz (@Bnicklaus7) June 21, 2025

Eduardo Quintero has had a massive year, shaking off a rough Single-A debut in 2024 to dominate the California League and force his way to Great Lakes. The teenager takes a patient approach to the plate that results in a ton of walks, but he still turns in great production when he is swinging as well. His power took a big step forward this year, launching 14 homers in 81 games for Rancho Cucamonga.

A former catcher, Quintero is a great athlete, which serves him in all aspects of his game. He has a high probability to stick in center field and could become a plus defender there with his range and plus arm. He’s a base-stealing bandit, which works well in tandem with his on-base ability and has translated to 40 steals so far in 2025.

Quintero has run into some problems with breaking balls. He has a fly ball and line drive geared swing but was forced into a 54% ground ball rate in his short Single-A stint last year. As he moves up through the system, preventing slippage into ground balls and whiffs against breaking stuff will be a priority. He also can be overly passive sometimes at the plate. With those things addressed, if he keeps hitting, Quintero will be a blue-chip prospect soon.

106.5 mph off the bat on this roundtripper from the Triple-A @OKC_comets' Alex Freeland 🔥

MLB's No. 36 prospect is one of two @Dodgers Minor Leaguers with 35+ XBH and 15+ SB in 2025 (Eduardo Quintero): pic.twitter.com/fwiGpMIn7y

— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) July 26, 2025

Alex Freeland barely needs an introduction now that he’s a big leaguer. The UCF product has positioned himself to be in the mix for big league playing time moving forward, potentially even as soon as this postseason. Freeland is a well-rounded player without any extreme weaknesses.

The switch-hitter is better overall from the left side but can still provide thump from the right side. He’s ran into some contact issues occasionally but has still kept his strikeout rates under control despite consistently working deep into counts. Freeland led Triple-A in walks at the time of his MLB promotion, and his plate discipline might be his strongest attribute.

While he may not produce the offensive numbers required to be viewed as a superstar, Freeland should be capable of being an everyday shortstop or quality utility infielder. He’ll produce value with his consistency and patient approach, which would fit well in the bottom third of the Dodgers batting order. Freeland is the kind of finishing piece that helps a polished roster thrive.

Top #Dodgers LHP prospect Jackson Ferris today for Tulsa:

7.0 IP
3 H
0 R
1 BB
7 K
97 P / 64 S

The Dodgers have given Ferris plenty of leash in his best outings this year, and this was certainly one of them pic.twitter.com/MsZgtPeymV

— Bruce Kuntz (@Bnicklaus7) July 19, 2025

Jackson Ferris had a rough start to the year, posting a 6.58 ERA and 1.60 WHIP across his first 10 starts. Since then, in his last nine trips to the mound, the 21-year-old has put up a 1.31 ERA and 1.25 WHIP with significantly less hard contact surrendered. He is back to the spot he was in when the Dodgers moved him up to Double-A as a 20-year-old in 2024.

Ferris already has an arsenal that could play in the majors. His fastball works with a flat approach angle and rides above bats at the top of the zone. His hard slider, which the Dodgers added after acquiring him from the Cubs, is a weapon of a breaking ball. His bendy curveball and changeup are behind the other two pitches but have made progress.

With a somewhat deceptive delivery also in his pocket, Ferris has a good chance at reaching his mid-rotation starter outlook. His ceiling is probably only of a number two or high-quality number three, but he’s got a good chance to get there.

Top #Dodgers OF prospect Mike Sirota absolutely demolished his 13th homer of the season

This ball left the bat at 110 mph, per the broadcast. Sirota is batting .352 with a 1.129 OPS since moving up to Great Lakes in mid-May pic.twitter.com/uJfe4RuPXD

— Bruce Kuntz (@Bnicklaus7) June 26, 2025

Mike Sirota has been one of the biggest breakout stars in the minor leagues this year. He was originally drafted by the Dodgers out of high school, but he went to Northeastern instead of signing. Sirota developed into first round upside, but slipped to the Reds in the third round of last year’s draft. He was sent to the Dodgers in the Gavin Lux trade ahead of his pro debut.

Sirota reported to Single-A to begin 2025 and dominated in every way. In 59 games between Rancho Cucamonga and Great Lakes, Sirota posted a MiLB-leading 189 wRC+ as he exploded onto the radar. His .333/.452/.616 slash line was fueled by an 18% walk rate and 13 home runs. Unfortunately, Sirota’s stellar regular season seems to have ended early with a right knee injury that sent him to the 60-day IL in July.

While his offensive numbers jump off the page, Sirota is a valuable player in other aspects as well. He’s a plus runner and should have a good chance to stick in center field. His athleticism helps him move quickly on the bases as well. Sirota has an advanced offensive approach that results in a boatload of walks and fantastic on-base projection.

River Ryan Highlights pic.twitter.com/Etw28bJvNq

— Mad Choriyama (@MadChoriyama) July 29, 2024

River Ryan has missed all of 2025 recovering from elbow surgery, so there isn’t much to update here. There hasn’t been much chatter around his rehab, so it seems fair to expect his return to come in 2026.

The right-hander impressed in his brief MLB time last year, flashing three potentially plus pitches. Ryan was a two-way player in college and uses his athleticism well. He’ll fit in well among the other high-octane arms in the Dodgers rotation.

As soon as Ryan is back and healthy, he will compete for major league innings. He is turning 27 this month, so there is little the minor leagues can do for him aside from rehab. Besides, assuming his stuff can return to its pre-surgery levels, he will have no problem fitting the big league pitching staff.

Adam Serwinowski dazzles in his High-A @greatlakesloons debut 💎

6.1 IP | 1 H | 0 R | 4 BB | 9 K

The @Dodgers' No. 14 prospect, acquired prior to last week's Trade Deadline, racks up 15 whiffs en route to matching his season high in punchouts. pic.twitter.com/ypkIWSe1PQ

— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) August 6, 2025

Adam Serwinowski is the highest ranked newbie on this list, having been acquired at the 2025 trade deadline from Cincinnati. The former 15th rounder has become a highly touted player who could be a top 100 prospect soon enough.

Serwinowski attacks hitters with a funky delivery and two plus pitches. The 6-foot-5 southpaw’s fastball sits in the mid-90s with good carry and has touched triple digits. His slider has good sweep and depth, making it especially effective against left-handed batters. He’ll need to bring his changeup along as a third pitch to reach his ceiling.

As is often the case with talented Dodgers pitching prospects, Serwinowski has spotty command that could stand to improve. His stuff is loud enough that he doesn’t need impeccable control to succeed, but his 12% walk rate on the season has kept his overall results from jumping off the page.

Top #Dodgers SS prospect Emil Morales hit his first Arizona Complex League home run on Monday

Morales won the Dominican Summer League MVP award last year pic.twitter.com/F8ncFs2Iuk

— Bruce Kuntz (@Bnicklaus7) May 8, 2025

Emil Morales signed as part of the 2024 international class and immediately won the DSL MVP award that summer. He’s made his way stateside this year and continued to rake, forcing his way up to Single-A as an 18-year-old. He could be on a track to superstardom.

Morales is already a proficient power hitter and has an aptitude for driving the ball out to all fields. His power stroke to the opposite field is uniquely excellent for his age, but he still shows a good tendency to pull. The Spaniard has run into some swing and miss problems this year, which is something to watch moving forward. His swing has looked a bit hitchy at times, although it used to be more extreme.

While he should be expected to lose some of his current mobility as he fills out, Morales may have a chance to stick at shortstop. Either way, he should be a left side infielder, which will compliment his plus power to create a valuable profile if things work out.

Top #Dodgers OF prospect James Tibbs III has homered twice so far today for Double-A Tulsa

He was drafted 13th overall last year by the Giants before getting traded to Boston in the Rafael Devers package and recently to L.A. in the Dustin May deal pic.twitter.com/lsRVogZJtl

— Bruce Kuntz (@Bnicklaus7) August 7, 2025

James Tibbs III was the Giants’ first round pick last year out of Florida State. He’s since been traded twice: First to Boston as the lead prospect in the Rafael Devers trade, and next to the Dodgers in the Dustin May package. He’ll hope to stick around for good now in his new home.

Tibbs hasn’t lit the world on fire since being drafted 13th overall, but he hasn’t given reason to sell bail out on him either. He had a 135 wRC+ to start the season with the Giants’ High-A affiliate, followed by a 78 wRC+ across 30 Double-A games after being traded to the Red Sox. Tibbs has a well-rounded offensive profile with solid bat-to-ball skills, above-average power and good plate discipline.

His performance against lefties lagged a bit behind in college and so far as a pro, so Tibbs looks most likely to end up as a strong-side platoon corner outfielder. His defense is merely passable in the outfield, but he has previous experience at first base as well.

Edgardo Henriquez threw 1.1 scoreless last night for AAA OKC, and had 2 Ks and a walk. Henriquez AVERAGED 101 on his FB, spin averaged over 2400, which makes me just shake my head.

His FB was in zone 58%, which is close to where you want it to be, and certainly good enough… pic.twitter.com/5z2to6yU7T

— Dodgers Daily (@dodger_daily) July 6, 2025

Edgardo Henriquez has raw stuff that is as good as anyone in baseball. It’s easy back-of-bullpen quality if he can throw enough strikes. The 23-year-old routinely grabs triple digits on his fastball, dialing it up to the 103-104 mph range at his best, and throws a filthy cutter/bullet slider off of it. He’s started mixing in a sinker against right-handed batters as well.

If his command can hold up, Henriquez could be the dominant homegrown relief mainstay that the Dodgers haven’t had since Kenley Jansen. He should immediately be a factor in the Dodgers’ relief core, and it will likely remain that way for a while.

Christian Zazueta turned in ANOTHER really good start for Rancho
3IP | 1H | 0R | 5Ks| 0BB
The 3 innings are a result of a pitch count limit coming off his injury. As Mike Lindskog said on the broadcast, there hasn't been a "hard limit" put in place, but yesterday got shut down at… pic.twitter.com/KxdWytfljb

— Dodgers Daily (@dodger_daily) August 11, 2025

Christian Zazueta has made impressive strides since being traded to the Dodgers in the Caleb Ferguson deal. He had a tough-luck season last year with good numbers under the hood, and the results have caught up to his process in 2025. The 20-year-old has recently been promoted to High-A after posting a 2.44 ERA, 30% strikeout rate and 6% walk rate in Single-A.

Zazueta has the potential for three above-average pitches, with the changeup flashing plus, and above-average to plus command across his arsenal. He is in control on the mound and projects well as a starting pitcher. He trends as a fly ball pitcher, so he’ll have to prevent homers from catching up to him if he lives in the zone too much as he moves up the ladder.

Ching-Hsien Ko had a loud double off the boards in right center last night, and is hitting .359 on the year and .308 since he's been promoted to the Quakes. He has hits in 3 games in a row. #dodgers pic.twitter.com/bGKbFfkpQB

— Dodgers Daily (@dodger_daily) August 3, 2025

Ching-Hsien Ko has been a big riser in the system this year. The Taiwanese outfielder easily led the Arizona Complex League in on-base percentage this summer (.487) and was rewarded with a promotion to Single-A.

Ko has a smooth left-handed swing and good barrel control that gives him an above-average hit tool. He hasn’t tapped into too much consistent power yet but has the frame to slug as he gets older. The 18-year-old could be a complete package offensively, with a good disciplined approach adding to his value.

Although he may be best suited in a corner long-term, Ko has been given just under half of his playing time in center field this season. He’s got average mobility but a good arm that could fit right field well.

Top #Dodgers SS prospect Kellon Lindsey hit his first homer as a pro pic.twitter.com/DhRpw0SAd5

— Bruce Kuntz (@Bnicklaus7) April 14, 2025

Kellon Lindsey was the Dodgers’ first rounder last year. He rivals Kendall George for the fastest player in the system and should wreak havoc on the bases. The Florida native has drawn Trea Turner comps for his quickness and hit tool that compliment one another.

Lindsey has had an injury-plagued 2025 and currently is on the 60-day IL. He played 28 games for Rancho Cucamonga before being placed there, slashing .280/.394/.390 with 10 stolen bases. However, he ran into notable swing and miss issues. Lindsey was a late-riser on the draft trail and the questions around him were about his bat, not his speed or glove.

CHARLES. DAVALAN. DOWNTOWN. 🔥🔥

Hogs strike first at Baum pic.twitter.com/4Jucd9XTit

— 11Point7 College Baseball (@11point7) June 8, 2025

Charles Davalan was the second of back-to-back picks the Dodgers had at the end of the first round in this year’s draft. Davalan has a good approach and plus bat-to-ball skills. Although he doesn’t have a huge frame, he makes the most of his strength, hitting 14 homers this spring at Arkansas. The Canadian has experience at all three outfield spots and second base, giving him defensive versatility to go with his offensive upside.

Chase Harlan with a no-doubter!

He homers to left centerfield to drive in Ching-Hsien Ko and kick start the scoring for the #Quakes!

This is his second homer in Single-A.#dodgers https://t.co/odm98WpvWN pic.twitter.com/CJwJKf4WY1

— Dodgers Lite (@dodgerslite) August 6, 2025

Chase Harlan is a raw power dream. At just 19, the Pennsylvania native has big league strength and easily posts plus exit velocities. He slugged .500 in the Arizona Complex League and already has homered twice since moving up to Single-A during his age-18 season. Harlan has some swing-and-miss in his game, but if it doesn’t hold him back, he could be a top 100 prospect fairly soon.

ZACH ROOT IS A BAAAAD MAN!

That's a career-high 11 strikeouts pic.twitter.com/QFTMgAasaE

— Arkansas Baseball (@RazorbackBSB) May 2, 2025

Zachary Root was the Dodgers’ top draft pick this year. He’s a high-floor, lower ceiling type of starting pitcher that probably won’t take too long to reach the majors. He threw a sinker as his primary fastball in college that was commanded well and effective in getting the ball on the ground, but his secondary pitches are what make Root stand out. The Arkansas product has a plus curveball that got a 41% whiff rate this spring, an above-average to plus changeup that tunnels well off his sinker and a solid cutter that lives in the middle of his pitch plot to tie it all together. With his current pitch mix, he looks like a number four starter. It will be interesting to see what the Dodgers do with his arsenal.

Top #Dodgers INF prospect Joendry Vargas drove a 2-RBI triple for Rancho Cucamonga

Vargas has had a nice start to his Single-A career as he drove in three runs last night pic.twitter.com/ZD1TgcLrzT

— Bruce Kuntz (@Bnicklaus7) April 6, 2025

Joendry Vargas has had a tough time transitioning to Single-A this year. Though he’s only played 31 games due to a two-month IL stint, Vargas has a .233/.287/.388 slash line with a 31% strikeout rate and 7% walk rate. The swing-and-miss in his game is looking prevalent and keeping his power from showing through, which was been a concern since he was a top international signee. It’s not time to bail on Vargas yet, especially given his injury situation this year, but he’ll need to make some adjustments to get back to the production that made him a top prospect in rookie ball.

Kyle Hurt 7 Outs pic.twitter.com/kJQuYoyWwz

— Mad Choriyama (@MadChoriyama) March 17, 2024

Kyle Hurt has been on the shelf since his elbow surgery last July, so he technically still qualifies as a prospect, although he should be viewed as a major league pitcher. He has been rehabbing and might have a chance to make it back in 2025, and if his stuff stayed true through recovery, he would be a welcomed reinforcement for a Dodger bullpen that has had widely publicized struggles in 2025. Hurt’s long-term outlook is likely as a reliever, but it’s conceivable the Dodgers could have him work in a Ben Casparius-esque multi-inning role or as a strict five-and-dive starter.

Kendall George is doing things that likely NO OTHER human being could do. Tonight, he had 3 hits, scored 3 times, and had 2 stolen bases. George has 67 stolen bases on the year and has his average up to .262 with an on-base percentage of .380.

But, his on-base percentage last… pic.twitter.com/nUyGgucO3s

— Dodgers Daily (@dodger_daily) August 9, 2025

Kendall George has been wreaking havoc on the Midwest League basepaths this season. Through 94 games, he’s got 72 stolen bases as he’s operated with a permanent green light. George has improved at the plate as the season has gone on, posting an on-base percentage above .400 since the beginning of July. He’s struggled against left-handed pitchers but has a .287/.405/.384 slash line against righties this year. George has such blazing speed that he just needs his hit tool to hold up as average and he should be playable. He’s also made progress on his reads in center field and should stick there given his wheels. George is a fun player to watch as he prioritizes getting the ball in play and letting his speed work.

Top #Dodgers RHP prospect Patrick Copen today:

7.0 IP
3 H
1 ER
0 BB
7 K
19 whiffs
88 P / 57 S

Copen has been a star for High-A Great Lakes this year, posting a 2.48 ERA, 14.33 K/9 and .136 opponent average pic.twitter.com/ZHNXd04Mwu

— Bruce Kuntz (@Bnicklaus7) May 13, 2025

Patrick Copen has had a big year after an unfortunate injury ended his 2024 season early. He’s bounced back from a comebacker to the face and pitched to a 2.98 ERA this year between High-A and Double-A. The 23-year-old has used his plus fastball and slider to post a 31% strikeout rate, and although he has an uncomfortably high 16% walk rate, his opponent average of .180 has kept his numbers low. Copen might be destined for relief if his command doesn’t improve, but with how he’s missed bats and barrels this season, he could have high upside in that role.

What a throw from #Dodgers OF prospect Jaron Elkins to gun down a runner at third from right field 👀

Elkins has been a star to begin this season, batting second both games for the Quakes while picking up four hits last night pic.twitter.com/GkfippIUoK

— Bruce Kuntz (@Bnicklaus7) April 6, 2025

Jaron Elkins is a superb athlete who has performed well so far in pro ball. Drafted out of high school in 2023, the former standout running back brings speed, strength and twitchy quickness to the diamond. The main drawback on his profile is swing and miss issues which seem likely to become more prevalent the more he rises through the system. Other than that, he’s got plus raw power, double-plus speed, a plus arm and a plus glove that can play all three outfield spots. Elkins is the type of prospect who could skyrocket if he finds an adjustment to limit his whiffs.

What a play at shortstop by #Dodgers prospect Noah Miller pic.twitter.com/iuilP3iAQ4

— Bruce Kuntz (@Bnicklaus7) August 14, 2024

Noah Miller is the best infield defender in the Dodgers system and one of the best in all of minor league baseball. He won the MiLB Gold Glove award in 2023 and has continued to flash the leather since being traded to the Dodgers in the Manuel Margot/Rayne Doncon trade. His bat is far behind his defense; he’s slashed .271/.315/.360 between Double-A and Triple-A this season. But, the 22-year-old’s defense at shortstop is excellent, which will likely make him a big leaguer in some capacity.

Top #Dodgers RHP prospect Hyun-Seok Jang created some firewood at Camelback Ranch 🔥 pic.twitter.com/ciD5jVIBwo

— Bruce Kuntz (@Bnicklaus7) February 19, 2025

Hyun-Seok Jang still arguably has as high of a ceiling as any pitching prospect in the system. However, he hasn’t been able to progress his command as was hoped this year. He has high-level strikeout stuff all the way through his arsenal, with a plus heater, two plus breakers and another two above-average secondaries. If he could just develop below-average but playable command, he could be a very good starter. Jang had a 41% strikeout rate last season and has a 31% clip this year. But, his walk rate of 16% last season has regressed to 18% in 2025. Keep a close eye on Jang and hope for his command to step forward, because if it does, he will be a blue-chip prospect.

From a sheer stuff standpoint, RHP Cam Leiter (@FSUBaseball) has one of the loudest arsenals in this year's Draft class. Was a member of the AAC All-Freshman team selection in 2023 after posting a 4.92 ERA with 80 Ks across 56.2 IP. Leiter's first season at FSU was cut short due… pic.twitter.com/A2TmBOPQyg

— Peter Flaherty III (@PeterGFlaherty) November 24, 2024

Cam Leiter was the Dodgers’ second round pick this year. A rehabbing fireballer from Florida State, Leiter is a fitting Dodger target because of his raw stuff and upside alongside an injury history and battles with command. He’s got the pitch arsenal to start, with a fastball that’s touched the high-90s, a plus bullet slider, a good curveball and a solid changeup. Leiter, the nephew of former All-Star left-hander Al Leiter, is already throwing bullpens again and should be full strength to begin 2026.

#Dodgers RHP prospect Peter Heubeck has a 39% strikeout rate and .130 opponent average to start the season pic.twitter.com/SGm06q3B5n

— Bruce Kuntz (@Bnicklaus7) April 24, 2025

Peter Heubeck has continued a steady trajectory through the system since being taken out of high school in the third round in 2021. He’s made the jump to Double-A in 2025 without too much issue, posting a 4.34 ERA, 28% strikeout rate and 12% walk rate mostly in line with his previous numbers. His fastball has a ton of carry and flat approach angle that makes it a plus offering. He’s got a sharp curveball that has always been his best breaker but his tight slider has come along well. Heubeck’s main battle to remain a starting pitcher is command, as he does not control his stuff well enough to be fully effective. Heubeck could become a big league pitcher in a few ways, whether it’s as a five-and-dive back of rotation starter, a multi-inning reliever or in shorter stint relief where his fastball could gain a tick or two. Either way, he becomes Rule 5 eligible this offseason, so the timeline to see his command improve is drawing close.

#Dodgers LHP Wyatt Crowell since the start of July with High-A Great Lakes:

34.0 IP
18 H
3 ER
14 BB
33 K
0.79 ERA

After another gem of a start today, he will have gone over a month since his last earned run before the next time he takes the mound

pic.twitter.com/rJ5Q8lUlnx

— Bruce Kuntz (@Bnicklaus7) August 7, 2025

Wyatt Crowell has a water-carrying slider that works well out of his around-the-body delivery, especially against left-handed hitters. His fastball is fringe-average and his command is fleeting, potentially making a lefty relief specialist his best long-term fit. The Dodgers have kept him in a starting role and he has found success in High-A this year, posting a 2.01 ERA, 28% strikeout rate and .167 opponent average since May 28.

#Dodgers LHP prospect Jakob Wright made his professional debut today:

3.2 IP
2 H
0 R
2 BB
5 K
57 P / 35 S

Wright, my No. 46 preseason Dodgers prospect, was a 4th rounder last year out of Cal Poly pic.twitter.com/cBrJqSACL3

— Bruce Kuntz (@Bnicklaus7) April 7, 2025

Jakob Wright has been limited to seven starts and 16 1/3 innings in his first professional season due to injury, but his time on the mound has been impressive. The former Cal Poly southpaw has a plus or better slider and above-average to plus curveball. He’s seen some velocity gains since being drafted as well, which have brought his fastball up from a 40 projection to a 50. His top three pitches are good enough to make him a reliever, and he’s got a changeup as well that could keep him in a rotation if it progresses alongside his command.

Walk-off double for #Dodgers INF prospect Logan Wagner pic.twitter.com/mWQHN1DnDy

— Bruce Kuntz (@Bnicklaus7) July 24, 2025

Logan Wagner is a talented switch-hitter who has a bat-first profile. He struggled with injuries (mostly just unlucky ones) through his first two years as a pro but has stayed on the field this year, producing solid but not great results. He’s got good thump and raw strength from both sides of the plate but has not seen as much power production in High-A this year as he did in Single-A last year. Wagner’s best path towards the big leagues is as a power-hitting corner infielder, and he’ll need to control his swing and miss to get there.

New #Dodgers OF prospect Zach Ehrhard, acquired from Boston in the Dustin May deal, hit an RBI double in Double-A

He’s got two hits so far in his first game in the organization pic.twitter.com/3aWDRwbdTu

— Bruce Kuntz (@Bnicklaus7) August 3, 2025

Zach Ehrhard was acquired from Boston this deadline in the Dustin May deal. He was a fourth round pick last year out of Oklahoma State and holds a well-rounded profile. The 22-year-old is a good athlete and above-average runner and outfield defender. With average raw power and a fringy hit tool, he probably won’t ever provide a huge offensive impact, but he takes a good approach to the plate that boosts his on-base ability.

Nice swing from #Dodgers OF prospect Brendan Tunink on the backfields

Tunink was an 8th round draftee out of HS this past season pic.twitter.com/RWu4DXIGng

— Bruce Kuntz (@Bnicklaus7) March 7, 2025

Brendan Tunink was drafted out of high school as a big-time athlete with the hope to bring the baseball skills along. It’s going well so far, as he put up a 148 wRC+ in the Arizona Complex League this summer. Tunink did strike out 30% of the time, so that will have to be addressed, but it was a successful campaign. He has plus wheels and will have a chance to stick in center field.

Payton Martin gave the Loons a good start last night as he continues to recover from the finger issues he's had recently.
3.1IP 2H 1R 3Ks 0BB

Off speed was super sharp, to hitters from both sides of the plate, in all counts, and to all locations. That set up his FB, which had… pic.twitter.com/8wIQta5Gv8

— Dodgers Daily (@dodger_daily) July 20, 2025

Payton Martin burst onto the scene in 2023 as a relatively unknown high school draftee and quickly became one of the better pitching prospects in the system. He’s dealt with injuries over the last two seasons that have limited his overall workload, but he’s had good results this year. Martin doesn’t look like the high-octane starter he did two years ago but his fastball has good carry and his slider remains a good breaking ball.

🔥 This was loud#Pack9 commit Aidan West (@LRHS_BASE) connects for his 2nd 💣 of the game, this one to RCF

First pitch swinging again and got all of this one. No-doubter

Impressive 1st look this spring@PrepBaseballMD @ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/GDuE7VGiZs

— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) March 14, 2025

Aidan West is a high school shortstop drafted in the fourth round by the Dodgers this year. He was signed away from his North Carolina State commitment and enters pro ball with solid upside. The 18-year-old has a good bat path and plus raw power but has run into swing-and-miss problems before. He’ll likely start out as a shortstop but may move to second or third base long-term.

One #Dodgers prospect I’m excited to hopefully see this year: RHP Brady Smith.

He was a 3rd rounder out of high school in 2023 but has to make his pro debut due to injury. High spin on the full arsenal, good secondaries, had room to add strength/velocity. pic.twitter.com/irl8H4aa5U

— Bruce Kuntz (@Bnicklaus7) January 26, 2025

Brady Smith has had a slow start to his pro career in terms of getting on the field, but his potential is still there. He was drafted out of high school in 2023 with a good feel for spin across his arsenal and has been seen as a breakout pick as soon as he can put together a full season. Smith’s fastball rides at the top of the zone, his hammer curveball could be plus and he has solid command overall.

Impressive first pro start for #Dodgers RHP prospect Aidan Foeller:

4.1 IP
6 H
0 R
1 BB
8 K
73 P / 54 S

Foeller was an 11th round pick out of Southern Illinois last year pic.twitter.com/rtzW0de7ii

— Bruce Kuntz (@Bnicklaus7) April 6, 2025

Aidan Foeller was an 11th round draftee last season and has been one of the most impressive players from that draft class. In Single-A, Foeller has posted a 32% strikeout rate, mowing down Cal Leaguers with his plus fastball that sits in the mid-to-high 90s with quality extension and carry. It’s a fastball-heavy profile for the 23-year-old although he also throws a slider and a cutter. He’ll need to progress his command along to remain a starter but his fastball alone puts him on a big league path in some capacity.

Good-looking full count cutter gets the strikeout for #Dodgers RHP prospect Jose Rodriguez pic.twitter.com/bWB6CIxJHH

— Bruce Kuntz (@Bnicklaus7) February 25, 2025

José Rodríguez is a polarizing pitcher. On one hand, he has as good of swing-and-miss stuff as anyone in the system. On another, he has been punished when hitters do make contact this year, and he continues to struggle with command. The 6-foot-6 right-hander has touched 100 mph on his fastball with great extension, but his best pitches are easily his two plus breaking balls. Rodríguez throws his changeup the most, which works against both handiness of batters, and his slider is also more reliable than his fastball. His 17.8% swinging strike rate is eye-popping again, but his 6.45 ERA doesn’t match. The Dodgers will have to decide this offseason whether his command and fastball success are fixable enough to give him a 40-man roster spot, because he will otherwise likely be taken in the Rule 5 Draft for his relief upside.

Congrats to Ryan Brown for being promoted to High A Great Lakes, and then throwing up a zero yesterday in his Loons Debut. Brown has the "Vulcan" change that gets such crazy swing and miss, and he also has a good fastball to pair with it that can be around 96ish.

While at… pic.twitter.com/rC4pTXbwYG

— Dodgers Daily (@dodger_daily) August 11, 2025

Ryan Brown was a rehabbing draftee out of Ball State in 2023. He was on the draft radar thanks to his incredible changeup. Since getting healthy and getting on the field for 2025, his change has been just as good as advertised. It is at least double-plus and has been the main catalyst behind Brown’s organization-leading 21.4% swinging strike rate. His fastball sits in the mid-90s and is only there as an occasional mix-in to catch hitters napping as they wait for the changeup. Brown has a 4.64 ERA and a 20% walk rate, but his 43% strikeout rate and .139 opponent average suggest a relief star in the making if he can throw strikes.

An extended look @ RHP Sam Horn (@MizzouBaseball) from his outing today. Lived mid-upper w/ 2 distinct breaking balls. Low mileage arm w/ gridiron athleticism to dream on. @PG_Draft https://t.co/4GELsVLReK pic.twitter.com/LJsK8RNkFq

— PG College Baseball (@PGCollegeBall) May 20, 2025

Sam Horn, a Mizzou two-sport athlete in football and baseball, was a hail mary of a late-round selection for the Dodgers. However, they managed to sign him well over slot, although he will still return to Mizzou this fall to compete for the starting quarterback job. Horn is a good athlete who totaled just 15 college innings through his commitment to football and 2023 Tommy John surgery. When he’s on the mound, Horn has a lot of upside, with a fastball that sits in the mid-to-high 90s with good movement and a couple of above-average breakers. If he loses the quarterback job, it sounds like he might shift focus to baseball this winter, where the Dodgers will hope to unlock a steal in the draft.

Luke Fox turned in a good outing for AA Tulsa
3.2IP | 2H | 1R | 5Ks | 2BB

Fox lowered his ERA to 1.35. He has 72 Ks in 61.1 innings, his average against is just .211, and he's given up just 1 earned run in his last 12.2 innings. In that span, he has 18 Ks. #dodgers pic.twitter.com/oSUXUUAbBm

— Dodgers Daily (@dodger_daily) August 1, 2025

Luke Fox was another Dodger pitching draftee who was rehabbing from elbow surgery at the time he was taken. He’s made good progress since getting healthy and was recently moved up to Double-A. Fox has a mid-90s fastball and two glove side breakers, one bendy slider and the other a tight cutter. A changeup finishes out his arsenal. Fox still has fleeting command but it is better this year than last. He profiles as a potential back-end starter, but his stuff would also play in relief.

Landyn Vidourek, absolute NUKE 💣pic.twitter.com/wJrFMWzEaH

— Barstool Cincinnati (@UCBarstool) March 1, 2025

Landyn Vidourek was the Dodgers’ third rounder this year, taken for his offensive upside. He dominated at Cincinnati this spring with 14 homers and 39 steals, posting a 115 mph max exit velocity. The Ohio native has plus raw power and speed but swing-and-miss issues could plague him in the pros.

#Dodgers LHP prospect Maddux Bruns today:

3.1 IP
2 H
1 ER
3 BB
4 K
11 whiffs
68 P / 36 S

This was Bruns’ third High-A start since returning from injury. Command remains an issue, but the former first-rounder’s quality stuff is still clear pic.twitter.com/ZknYAwNdf7

— Bruce Kuntz (@Bnicklaus7) June 29, 2025

Maddux Bruns has been a tough player to evaluate since he was drafted in the first round in 2021. Mostly, command issues have dragged down his ceiling, but now injuries have set him back over the last two seasons as well. Bruns has elite stuff from the left side, especially in his fastball and slider, but has not shown any progress in reigning it in. At this point, he looks like a reliever who you hope can throw enough strikes and stay on the field to make it to the majors. He still has the pitch mix to be a starter if he were to have a miraculous progression in command, though.

Ronan Kopp just had his 6th straight scoreless appearance!

Since 5/20:
7 IP
0 R
6 H
4 BB
9 K

Really solid stretch! Talent remains there. Keep it up, Ronan! pic.twitter.com/SgBnuTwLkm

— Austin Brubaker (@AustinBru99) June 5, 2025

Ronan Kopp is a stuff-heavy JuCo product who has the arsenal of a wipeout back-end reliever but command that is not currently big league caliber. The 6-foot-7 southpaw has a 35% strikeout rate and 3.43 ERA between Double-A and Triple-A this year, but 18% walk rate (24% since moving to Triple-A) is not sustainable. Kopp is Rule 5 eligible this offseason, so it will be interesting to see whether the Dodgers can spare a roster spot for his upside.

#Dodgers RHP prospect Chris Campos yesterday for Tulsa:

5.2 IP
4 H
2 ER
1 BB
7 K
83 P / 55 S

Through 14 1/3 innings, Campos has only walked one batter while posting a 2.51 ERA. He’s got a solid chance to debut sometime this season as a depth starter pic.twitter.com/jQGwhscus4

— Bruce Kuntz (@Bnicklaus7) April 24, 2025

Chris Campos fits the back-end starter mold of plus command but stuff that doesn’t stand out. He’s struggled a bit in his second year of Double-A ball this season, posting a 5.02 ERA. The St. Mary’s product and former two-way player is a good athlete on the mound; his fastball has decent carry but it remains to be seen whether its plus command is enough for his heater to play in the majors. Campos is Rule 5 eligible this offseason and seems like a decent candidate to be taken if he isn’t protected.

Sterling Patick turned in a good start for Rancho last night and flashed his very good fastball, his big curveball, and his sweeper.
4.1IP 7H 2R 2Ks 1BB

Patick also features a cutter and change to complete his 5-pitch arsenal. FB tops at 96, cutter is 89-91, curveball is 74-76,… pic.twitter.com/u9zsLdUJd7

— Dodgers Daily (@dodger_daily) July 2, 2025

Sterling Patick is a local product who drafted out of South Hills High School in West Covina in 2023. The former 18th rounder has progressed well, and in his first full season, he’s posted a 4.11 ERA, 27% strikeout rate and 10% walk rate. He’s got a five-pitch arsenal highlighted by his low-to-mid 90s fastball and his sweeper. Patick could develop into a backend starter or a solid left-handed reliever.

Paul Gervase had a good multi-inning relief outing for AAA OKC last night and got his 2nd W of the season.
2IP | 0H | 0R | 2Ks | 0BB

Gervase was 94-94 on his 4-seam, 83-84 on the slider, and 89-90 on the cutter. He's gone scoreless in 3 of his 4 outings since joining OKC and in… pic.twitter.com/DG4kTVPzFL

— Dodgers Daily (@dodger_daily) August 13, 2025

Paul Gervase was acquired at the trade deadline from Tampa Bay, where he made his MLB debut earlier this season. The 6-foot-10 right-hander has a 37% strikeout rate in Triple-A between the Rays and Dodgers affiliates, mostly relying on his 92-94 mph fastball with 17 inches of induced vertical break and 7.5 feet of extension. Gervase is already on the 40-man roster and should factor into the Dodgers’ relief group moving forward.

Nick Frasso was pretty electric last night!

He threw a scoreless inning, and while the score was out of hand, that's not relevant when you're in his situation and trying to stack good outings.

Frasso hit 99…LFG, and his spin averaged over 2300, and he threw strikes with every… pic.twitter.com/67TkNgGedy

— Dodgers Daily (@dodger_daily) July 25, 2025

Nick Frasso has not had a glamorous return from labrum surgery that he had after the 2023 season. The Dodgers tried to bring him back as a starter/bulk guy this year and it did not work; Frasso posted an abysmal 15% strikeout rate across his first nine appearances this season. Since then, the Dodgers have moved him to strictly one or two inning stints, where he still has not had much success but has seen his stuff rebound slightly. His arsenal is still far from where it was pre-surgery when he was trending to possibly be the top pitching prospect in the system. Now, with Frasso occupying a 40-man spot, it isn’t hard to imagine him being on the outside of the annual offseason roster crunch.

#Dodgers OF/1B prospect Ryan Ward went OFF tonight for OKC:

• 5-for-5
• 3 HR
• 6 RBI

Ward, who lead the Pacific Coast League in homers last year, has 12 long balls and a .976 OPS this season pic.twitter.com/pNcJ7Vzdq3

— Bruce Kuntz (@Bnicklaus7) May 30, 2025

Ryan Ward is the epitome of a too good for Triple-A but no MLB opportunity player. He’s posted a 137 wRC+ in his third go-round in the Pacific Coast League, but there has not been a big league opening for him. Ward has limited defensive versatility and value, needing his bat to play above-average to fit a roster as talented as the Dodgers’. If he is not rostered this offseason, he will likely be out of the organization next year in search of a better opportunity.

First hit in Great Lakes for Samuel Munoz! 👊 pic.twitter.com/LHuIThtkq5

— Great Lakes Loons (@greatlakesloons) August 8, 2025

Samuel Munoz has had a bounce-back year after he struggled to adjust to Single-A in 2024. He posted a 111 wRC+ with the Quakes before he recently was moved up to High-A. Munoz has above-average bat-to-ball skills but has not been hitting for as much average as he did in rookie ball. He’s got a corner outfield or first base outlook defensively.

Jared Karros, 2Ks in the 4th. pic.twitter.com/Vg9fsEfO9h

— Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) February 27, 2025

Jared Karros had a quality 2024 that was cut short, and after a rough start to 2025, he underwent Tommy John surgery. The former UCLA Bruin still retains a back-end starter outlook, but he will need all of his stuff to hold its quality through rehab. He’ll likely miss most if not all of the 2026 season.

Justin Chambers turned in his 3rd scoreless outing in a row last night for the Quakes.
2IP | 1H | 0R | 4Ks | 0BB

Kept working to find the feel of the breaking ball, and was using the FB well up in the zone with good run, and the slider he was burying was DURTY.

Velo is one… pic.twitter.com/t1V03WM3wQ

— Dodgers Daily (@dodger_daily) August 6, 2025

Justin Chambers was more valuable than his draft position shows as a prospect, taking late due to signability concerns. The Brewers managed to get him to pro ball before trading the southpaw to the Dodgers for Bryan Hudson. Chambers spent the first part of his Dodger career on the shelf but has impressed since making his recovery from Tommy John surgery. His sinker sits in the low-to-mid 90s with serious action, and his sweeper plays off of it well.