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Sirota mashing, Hope persevering with to shine, George’s energy, Foeller impresses, Campos stable, extra – Dodgers Digest


Prime Farm Batter

Mike Sirota has been on a tear by way of the beginning of his skilled profession. Acquired from Cincinnati within the Gavin Lux commerce this offseason, the 21-year-old outfielder is off to a .333/.429/.595 line by way of his first 11 video games with Rancho Cucamonga. His 167 wRC+ is third-best within the system.

Sirota has stable instruments throughout the board that make him a compelling participant. He was initially drafted by the Dodgers out of highschool in 2021, however after going to varsity as an alternative, he made himself a 3rd rounder in final 12 months’s draft. He’s obtained superb plate self-discipline and a glove that performs in heart subject, so if he continues producing at this stage with the bat, he might be vastly helpful.

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Prime Farm Pitcher

Aidan Foeller has proven off large swing-and-miss stuff throughout his first 4 begins. Throughout 17 1/3 Single-A innings, the 23-year-old has 35 strikeouts, good for a 44% charge. The SIU Carbondale alum was the Dodgers’ eleventh spherical choose final 12 months.

Foeller stands out for his almost seven toes of extension down the mound, which was 99th percentile in school. He’s issued just a few too many walks early on this 12 months however the strikeouts have restricted his ERA to 4.15. The proper-hander is definitely an arm to look at as this season goes on.

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Triple-A Oklahoma Metropolis Comets

Alex Freeland has picked up proper the place he left off final 12 months and has been enjoying nicely for OKC. By way of 23 video games, my No. 7 preseason prospect is slashing .333/.414/.495 for a 137 wRC+. His batted ball knowledge and plate self-discipline metrics proceed to look good. The 23-year-old infielder is a defensive standout as nicely and is prone to make his MLB debut sooner or later this season.

Hyeseong Kim hasn’t had a lot of an adjustment interval to American pitching earlier than he’s discovered success. The 26-year-old has moved round three spots defensively whereas batting .264/.316/.495. Whereas that line does look good, the facility numbers are above the place he usually produced in his KBO profession, and Kim has left some room for enchancment in each a 27% strikeout charge and a 5% stroll charge.

Hunter Feduccia is working again Triple-A for his fourth 12 months, and he appears to be like like he’s discovered the extent. In 13 video games on both facet of a quick large league call-up, the 27-year-old catcher has posted a 1.038 OPS, producing six extra-base hits. The previous LSU Tiger will proceed to serve his function because the group’s third catcher.

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Double-A Tulsa Drillers

Whereas his prospect inventory has fallen considerably in recent times, Jose Ramos doesn’t seem able to fade away. The Panamanian outfielder has already homered 5 occasions this season, posting a 150 wRC+ in 15 video games for Tulsa. If Ramos can preserve his whiffs below management, which has been his downside the final two years within the Texas League, he might make his technique to OKC sooner quite than later.

Chris Campos has proven off his steadiness with three high quality outings to start the season. By way of 14 1/3 innings, the St. Mary’s alum has issued just one stroll whereas placing up a 2.51 ERA. Being Rule 5 eligible this offseason, the right-hander has an honest likelihood to make his large league debut with a spot begin sooner or later.

Peter Heubeck has risen as much as the Double-A problem to this point, posting a 39% strikeout charge and .130 opponent common by way of his first two begins. The previous highschool draftee continues to be battling together with his command, as has been the case all through his profession, and the Texas League will likely be a troublesome take a look at for him to throw strikes. The 22-year-old right-hander is true on the point of reduction standing on account of his strike-throwing inconsistencies.

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Excessive-A Nice Lakes Loons

The frigid early-season Michigan temperatures have meant nothing to Zyhir Hope, who appears to be like simply as comfy as he did in Arizona final fall. His swing continues to provide large and simple energy, with the 20-year-old tallying 11 extra-base hits by way of 17 video games this season. His 169 wRC+ is second-best within the system. As Michael Busch has bullied the Dodgers on the large league stage, Hope will nonetheless have an opportunity to make that commerce a win for LA.

Kendall George clearly made some beneficial properties within the offseason. The fleet-footed 20-year-old homered as soon as in his first 114 skilled video games however has already left the yard thrice in 16 video games this season. He’s nonetheless making his common influence as nicely, reaching base at a .395 clip and stealing seven bases.

Brooks Auger skipped Single-A and went straight to Nice Lakes for his professional debut to start out 2025. Final 12 months’s sixth spherical choice has responded nicely to the aggressive transfer, posting a 0.57 ERA by way of three begins, though he pairs it with a 4.00 FIP. There’s already been buzz round Auger as a possible day-two steal, and the Mississippi State alum might transfer up prospect boards rapidly.

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Single-A Rancho Cucamonga Quakes

Elijah Hainline is one other 2024 Dodgers draftee who has began this season red-hot. The Oregon State Beaver is pacing the group with a 192 wRC+ as he’s slashed .386/.491/.614. His .571 BABIP isn’t repeatable however it’s nonetheless a vastly spectacular begin to the season for the utility infielder who was chosen within the seventh spherical.

Eduardo Quintero has had his bat cool off a bit from opening weekend however he’s nonetheless been impacting the sport in some ways. The Venezuelan outfielder is main the system with 9 stolen bases to go together with his .775 OPS. His strikeout charge is means up from previous years, which suggests it ought to work its means again to earth and enhance his total numbers.

Alex Makarewich has been lights out in reduction for Rancho Cucamonga to this point. By way of 8 2/3 innings, the Northwestern State grad has not allowed an earned run whereas posting a 44% strikeout charge and .107 opponent common. The 23-year-old right-hander struggled badly with command final season, and nonetheless is sitting at an 18% stroll charge this 12 months, however his stuff is simple if he can proceed engaged on harnessing it.



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