Playoff Roster & Beyond

Just another example of what nothing looks like. Maybe all will show up today.

Farhan has put together a team that doesn’t make mistakes. Have to give them their due.

If the offense keeps this up (or is it down?), we’ll certainly have a lot to talk about in the off season. Largely, about how the Giants with inferior talent are beating the Dodgers at their own game.

Two temperature gauges for measuring the Dodgers success thru the Friedman era: are we getting strong starting pitching thru 6 innings and are we consistently hitting HRs. Pitching has been there all year and the cherry on top is the bullpen work. However, the HRs have not been consistent. Meanwhile, Giants who lifted the blueprint are getting both. We’ll have a game with multiple HRs, but can we get three games with multiple HRs? Otherwise, we’ll need one or two shut out performances and none of our SPs seem in that great a groove. At least we know they’ll fight and claw, although, I really thought we’d win game 1 handily. Disappointing for sure.

Doc said Cody at 1st tomorrow. CT3 in CF. He didn’t mention LF

Doc very unhappy with the quality of AB’s at the bottom of the order and mentioned the top of the order too. I think he was talking about Trea.

It is not fair to extrapolate from one game, but the Giants looked better prepared, and they executed better. The Dodgers scarcely threatened to score. Webb dominated, and outpitched Buehler. And the more worrisome thing is that after two playoff games, we have scored three runs, on a home run, and then walk and home run. All the players who struggle, to put it mildly, in the playoffs, are doing it again. And the absence of Muncy removes a major home run threat. Once we get past the first five in the order, we are looking at four outs in a row, and it is very hard to win like that unless you have greet pitching.

We don’t look like a team to inspire confidence that we will win this series. We need the next three starters to pitch superbly, and someone, Betts, or Seager, to carry us. I see no reason to expect that we will put together any rallies, we need someone to hit a three-run home run. And next year, we need a lineup which can score two.or three runs in an inning without a home run. Kapler is not going away, and he is an excellent manager, he has gotten his team to play smart and resourceful baseball,and they expect to win. Our work is cut out for us, not only in this series, but next season as well.

Damn Giants keep playing like they don’t accept that the Dodgers are the superior team. VERY SNEAKY the way they use their underdog status. Hats off to Webb and Kapler for putting on a pitching CLINIC.

We better win three in a row—facing Webb again in SF doesn’t look promising

Thanks Mark for your efforts in maintaining the website. Your comments were always entertaining, even the rare ones that I disagreed with. Your dedication and knowledge are appreciated.

Hopefully, we can keep the website continuing in some capacity.

The difference of the game, until now, the discipline of the SF batters and the indiscipline of the batters of the Dodgers, they did not chase anything from Buehler and the dodgers looked like children, very innocent, lousy AB swinging everything, chasing everything, making Webb’s job too easy.

Bellinger back to being Bellinger tonight

Dodger right handed hitters are pulling off that slider and change up of Webb’s. If they don’t try to go the other way and stay in there a little longer he’ll pitch a complete game shutout

I was definitely worried about this all or nothing approach

Well I sure hope this isn’t the Betts we get for 11 more years

AJ appears to be 2019 post season AJ where he only K’s.

It certainly seems the HP umpire is giving Webb some distance off the plate while Buehler doesn’t seem to be getting that same call.

Well at least the three guys we traded away can hit in October

Why aren’t Ron Darling and the other announcer making an issue of the all those calls off the plate? Trea Turner struck out because of the home plate umpire. First he calls a pitch off the plate a strike, and finally Turner strikes out swinging at a pitch off the plate, that he probably would have laid off if those pitches weren’t be called.

Logan Webb really reminds me of Matt Cain with that kind of face you kinda want to punch.

If Webb is going to get an an extra six inches off the outside corner it’s going to be a long night.

Well except for the hitting, fielding and pitching were doing ok!

Playing with tight butts. Urgh. Act like you’ve done it before.

Don’t try to get back in the count, don’t try to get back in the count, don’t try to get back into the …………BAM

Ugh. Bad break on JT’s ball. Can’t be walking Lastella. Once he fell behind on Posey I wouldn’t have messed around grooving him a fastball.

Cutters that don’t cut to their best player with a base open! That hurts!

His name is Walker so far tonight. He better get his head strait and not delivering 3 balls and being forced into throwing a fat pitch to the likes of Buster Posey.

Kike and Joctober still delivering post season! Who will step up at the end of our bench this year? And cmon Snitker! How can you not start Joc today? Bad on you!

eubiecOOl Only weakness we”ve had was that sacreligious extra inning kradelflap of starting player on Reading Railroad square.Bawlderdash!! Kudos to R oberts for recognizing Scherzer very hittable after 85 pitches.Kelly is the one-eyed Jack in our deck.Mucho respect for Belli he’s givin’ it his all right now.I’m sure he sparked the same thought in all of us ?This team has some speed .Let’s play a little “Billy”ball Counter these god awful shifts.Keep pressure on em.Boys striding up to “Bagdad by the Bay” time to ROCK THE CASBAH

I think we all hope Bellinger will again be MVP again but what he did in the wild card game was more Jake Vogel than 2019 Cody so let’s slow down a bit on him being back.

Mark, you have left us with a cliff hanger that compares to Who Shot JR of the old Dallas series.

What Mark has done over the years is remarkable. Building up his readership over the years is no small challenge. Keeping the site ad free and running in tip top shape while managing the drama is something that few understand. Plus providing good content that keeps us all engaged is no easy feat. All while running a business successfully.

I couldn’t do it. I tried at my own site and there wasn’t 5% of the readership as there is here.

He deserves a respite from all this and kudos from us all. I look forward to reading his book. We talked very briefly about it a while back and it will be extremely good, I have little doubt.

Let me just add one thing. There are some real good posters on this page. That is what we will all miss when this site goes away. My time hasn’t allowed me to post much and my work strongly frowns on my engagement with this hobby, which should be a mute point when retirement kicks in next year. I just wanted to say that there are good quality people here with intelligent opinions that could keep a vibrant site going. I hope that happens, but as many already know, the administration of this page is a “bear” (pun slightly intended).

Hoping for another championship and the end of this site on a winning note!

Alex Verdugo wants to be a pitcher.

Joc doing what Joc does in October.

How in the world is Trea Turner not even nominated/finalist for the Hank Aaron award? Led the league in hitting, hits, SB, and was first or second in WAR I believe.

He just gets overlooked. Last year when Tatis was 2020 ALL MLB’s first team shortstop it was a joke. Trea Turner should have been first and Seager 2nd.

I rarely get nervous, but I was watching the game against the Cardinals on Wednesday. I wasn’t even nervous the night I sang the anthem. But that game had me on edge. Now I find myself with a few butterflies down in my stomach before this game starts. I just want the action to begin. Waiting is the hardest part. That is what being a fan means, churning stomachs. Butane looked pretty good his last time out and his record at Oracle is very good. Just add one more win and get off on the right foot.

Los Angeles Dodgers NLDS roster

https://fangraphs.com/roster-resource/depth-charts/dodgers

How Acquired:

•Homegrown (9)

•Free Agent (6)

•Trade (10)

•Waivers (1)

San Francisco Giants NLDS roster

https://fangraphs.com/roster-resource/depth-charts/giants

How Acquired:

•Homegrown (8)

•Free Agent (12)

•Trade (5)

•Waivers (1)

Tonight’s Lineup:

HITTERS H-AB RBI HR SB AVG

M. BettsRF 123-466 58 23 10 .264

C. SeagerSS 108-353 57 16 1 .306

T. Turner2B 195-595 77 28 32 .328

J. Turner3B 148-533 87 27 3 .278

W. SmithC 107-414 76 25 3 .258

M. Beaty1B 55-204 40 7 2 .270

C. BellingerCF 52-315 36 10 3 .165

A. PollockLF 114-384 69 21 9 .297

W. BuehlerP 7-69 3 0 0 .101

Love this blog Mark. Please don´t close it.

Go Dodgers!

Like Bear said: “It ain’t over… yet!” Lots of stuff to happen before that.

I am fine with Price on the roster for reasons articulated by Jeff.

I give an awful lot of credit to the job that Mark has done over the years. I suppose I’m a fairly recent reader. I think I found this blog around 2016 or so, right before he shut it down the first time, collaborated with Scott Andes at ladodgerreport.com, and then rebooted it here.

It’s not easy. It takes a lot of time and dedication, and being responsible for creating content is hard. You have to write something even if you don’t feel like it.

I look at other Dodger blogs, and someone above asked about some of the others. I think the formula here works: Mark has “a take” that is often edgy and meant to generate discussion, and the comments are much better than anything else out there, IMO. I think Dodgers Nation does a decent job, and they put out a lot of content on multiple channels – and I kind of like Doug McKain’s YouTube videos. Nosler’s scouting reports are excellent. That only happens once year, and the rest is just recaps of games by the rest of the clowns, and I despise the community on that site – completely toxic. TrueBlue – meh…decent.

I think the quality of the content by the posters here is, far and away, much better than anywhere else by an order of magnitude. I think that’s the important thing. Why do I want to go to a blog that’s just going to give me a recap on the game I already watched? I already know what happened. I want some interesting takes, some insight by people who know the game.

Mark has cultivated that culture. I don’t think I coulda done it.

I hope it continues in some form under someone else if someone is willing to take it on.

One thing we’re missing is stealing a base. We have 6 players capable of stealing a base, TT, AJ, Mookie, Taylor, Lux and CB. Together they are 50/61 an 82% success rate. Maybe take out AJ because of his hernia. Even so that’s still a 80% success rate. Not sure what Posey’s cought stealing rate is bu it can’t be any better than Molina’s rate who failed to throw out Bellinger twice.

Perhaps SF pitching staff is better at holding runners than the Cardinals, I don’t know. Maybe Taylor’s HR was partially due to the pitchers not completely concentrating on the batter and giving some thought to the runner at 2B.

The Price haters will be all over this roster. AF went for the experienced guy. The one thing this team has all over the Giants is playoff tested players. The Giants have fewer. Especially in the bullpen and starting rotation. The bench is thin on that kind of experience also. In a series like this it could make a difference.

I’m sincerely sorry to wake up with this notice from Mark, but anyway, I really appreciate the work and effort you have done all this time, General to all LADT bloggers since I have learned a lot from all of them both about Baseball and the history of my beloved Los Angeles Dodgers team. to you and all the collaborators like DC, Jeff, Bear and people like Tejon, B and P and in

Hey, I just found this blog and now you are ending it….hmmmmm…..bad timing I guess. So where do we move to next to talk Dodgers baseball? Anybody have any suggestions?

Is there a site called DodgersNation? How is that site?

Thanks,

TM

Mark, your work on this great site is so appreciated. I certainly understand it’s a labor of love and it takes a large chunk of your days, But I hope the site can continue. I certainly respect all of the time and effort you’ve put in. You’ve done a a great job for a long time and I really appreciate you and all the posters.

Price on the roster, mcKinstry out. ONly two LH relievers. No Bruihl, nor V-Gone.

Here ist the full list.

https://www.mlb.com/dodgers/news/dodgers-2021-nlds-roster

Thank you Mark for all you have done to make this blog the VERY BEST. I don’t text very often, some of us don’t, nut doesn’t mean we don’t appreciate you and all the time and time and energy you have given. God bless and keep you safe and happy.

Richard Rodriguez and Chris Martin were left off the Braves NLDS roster. What a roller coaster ride for Rodriguez. From being one of the most sought after relievers in MLB that many wanted (including me), to a pitcher who is left off the playoff roster. He has been inconsistent all year, and had no strikeout pitch (9K’s in 25 innings for the Braves). Was he a benefactor of the sticky stuff???

Just as an aside, arguably the four most accredited ML teams were in the 2021 Wild Card Games. LAD and Boston win, and St. Louis and NYY go home. The reward…we get to experience a LAD and SFG Division Series. This is going to be fun. Does the clock chime midnight for the Cinderella Giants? If the games were played on paper, there would be no contest. But the Giants team on the field plays much better than the team on paper.

Game 1 – Buehler v Webb. This should be a low scoring game. Logan Webb is a Northern California native from Rocklin, Dodgerrick’s back yard. I remember reading about him when he was in high school. He is in the midst of a breakout year. He is someone that many on this site would have given up on if he were a LAD. This year, he has started three games against LAD with 16.0 IP, with a 2.25 ERA and 0.688 WHIP, 17K/4 BB, and 1 CT3 HR. Walker started 6 games against SF with 37.0 IP, 2.19 ERA, 0.973 WHIP, 33K/9 BB, and 2 HR (Duggar and Belt). He had 5 quality starts, allowing 5 runs (3 earned) in those starts. It was his last start on 9-5-21 that was forgettable. But he seems to have put that game behind him. Oracle Park will be packed, and while there will be some LAD fans, it will be rockin’ with rabid Giant fans. It is already a circus atmosphere up here.

Unlike some, I do not fear a Game 5 at Oracle. Bring it on. But I do not think it goes 5. LAD will win it in LA. I also do not fear “then, (gulp) Gonsolin”. Why can’t he be the 2021 version of the 2013 Michael Wacha? He is more than capable. In a playoff Series, just like CT3 in the WC game, maybe Tony Gonsolin or Matt Beaty becomes the hero. It is going to take all 26, and I have confidence in every one of them.

I often wonder the reason why fans of teams become so apprehensive about their team’s chances. I never doubt that the Dodgers will be victorious, in any situation. Sure if they lose, I am not only disappointed, but I have also opened myself up to the infamous “I told you so’s”. I guess it is easier to dish out the “I told you so’s”, than it is to receive them. After the season, there is plenty of time to do a thorough autopsy on the organization, and I am just as sure that countless autopsies will be performed; good and bad. But for me, they will wait until after the season when the Dodgers win their 8th World Series title (7 in LA).

I could sense that Mark was looking to step away from LADT. As he has said, he has done so on a number of occasions, but most of those were out of being pissed off. This time, I think it is more genuinely tied to being tired of the tedium of managing a blog of this size and stature, and still wanting to have a life and complete tasks while still young and healthy enough to do so. As some have said, unless you have tried it, it is challenging to know just how difficult it is to manage a blog that almost always is free to voice diverse opinions. Tensions mount and tempers flare. Mark very rarely has banned commenters on this site, and it angers many. When I was managing the site, I would get several emails asking me to ban so and so. I can’t begin to imagine how many Mark gets. Mark has kept it free of advertising. Go through the blogosphere and tell me how many other sites can say the same thing.

After the season, I will post what LADT has meant to me. I do not want to quit writing, but I do not want the hassles of LADT. I will certainly keep the doors open on possibilities. I am a green eye shade number cruncher with little IT knowledge, and a passion for LAD (and USC and Green Bay). But for now, let’s cheer for LAD and bring home #8.

While I hope the end of LADT does not come soon, I do think that it has been the best forum for Dodger fans to express themselves. Some of the more well known sites like Dodger Digest others just do not seem all that fan friendly. I visit two other sites occasionally. One I have a good relationship with the site administrator. We trade baseball cards now and then and I enjoy his writing and the others who contribute to the site. The other I visit less than when I first joined. Fans just do not post there anymore. But I have thoroughly enjoyed posting here. Even when I am arguing with someone. Contrary to what BandP might think, I am not just history driven. I do know some things about the game. History though is a passion. I enjoy all of the contributors hard work, and since I started writing for the site, I came to realize just how much work it actually is. Finding a subject to post about is probably the hardest part. And I have to believe that what I write will be interesting to the fans who post here. Jeff has enlightened me about a lot of topics in baseball I never thought about much. Harold has done the same. Meeting a fan who is so far away like Watford is eye opening in a lot of ways. I usually do not think there could be many fans as far away as England and Europe except maybe military people stationed there. But it is great to know there are Dodger fans everywhere. I remember when Craig Shipley was signed. He came from Australia and was the first pro from there. He only played parts of 2 seasons for LA, but he played 9 more years after he left. He had a decent .271 career BA but never was a regular for any team he played for. Baseball is a great game. It is also one of the harder sports to master. To be a star, you have to excel at so many things. And you have to be one of the best ballplayers in the world to make it to the big stage. Staying there is even harder.

Hey Mark, I probably like the community here a lot more than it likes me. If you want to slowly phase your way out instead of just shutting the door, I would be willing to maintain the site by doing the IT Administration part of it.

Just a thought, let me know. Cheers!

I’m not so sure why people are quick to dismiss Victor Gonzalez. He’s been just about the same as Bruihl this year. More walks, but also more K’s and the same ERA. He didn’t give up a run in his last 8 games in AAA and in those last 8 games he had 9 K’s against 4 hits and no walks. This tells me that he’s ready to contribute.

No one expected that McKinney, McKinstry and Souza Jr. would be on the Wild Card roster. V-Gone makes a hell of a lot more sense than those guys considering the Giant’s lefty hitters, Yaz, Belt, Crawford, Wade, Duggar, LaStella account for almost half their roster.

Thank you Mark for giving us dodger faithful a place to come together.

I wish you well in all your endeavors and in life.

I hope the site will be able to continue in some form

Again thank you for all your effort it’s been a joy

Thank you Mark – really appreciate you and this site. Excited for what the next chapter brings.

Go Blue !

NLDS rosters should be out sometime early this afternoon. I also think they keep at least 2 lefty’s in the pen. But Gonzalez is not going to be one of them. Bruihl and Vesia will. Position players are easy. Beaty, Bellinger, Seager, the Turner boys, Pujols, Barnes, Smith, Taylor, Pollock, Betts. Lux. If they carry 13 pitchers, likely, then there will be room on the bench for just one more. Take your pick, McKinney, McKinstry, Souza or Raley. McKinney or McKinstry can at least play other positions. Starters, Max, Butane, Julio and Gonsolin who can also double as a long reliever. Graterol, Jansen, Knebel, Treinen, Kelly, Bruihl, Vesia, Bickford, Kelly in the pen and either one more pitcher, or position player.

Honestly Mark, I’m amazed that you’ve been able to do what you’ve done. I fully understand how difficult it is to keep this site going. It’s hard to keep writing with new, pertinent stories that get people thinking and interacting. Agreeing or disagreeing. But running a growing company and doing all this, amazing. Being involved with family and grandkids a priority.

I spent 14 years working for a daily newspaper, seven years in sports and seven years covering government. Now I write a couple of columns a week, mostly non sports, and even then I often feel like writing -30- at the bottom and adding I will write no more forever.

Somehow, I never quite manage to do that, something keeps me going. But if you do take that step, good for you, understanding that you will miss it at times, but everything changes eventually.

I will say you’ve built the best interactive Dodger site I’ve seen. No easy task.

Blue skies and another Dodger championship.

As sincerely and simply as I can put it……… I appreciate you Mark.

Mark if you shut down LADT then I will be forced to say stupid things instead to my wife and that’s not going to end well. We’ve had our differences but I do appreciate all your time and energy keeping the site up and running. It’s been fun. I’m sure hearing about my retirement had something to do with your decision. More time to post dumb stuff! But thank you. Sure hope Jeff and Bear and the other guys would continue your legacy! But if not then let’s go out back to back!!!!!!

Mark, we all owe you a debt of gratititude. It must be a heck of a lot of work and more than a little aggravation. I began following and occasionally contributing when the pandemic started. It kept me going during those bizarre times. Fortunately, my timing was impeccable, as the Dodgers won it all for the first time since 1988. Now we’re going for two in a row. LADT has made the ride that much more enjoyable. Thanks for the ride, and also to all of the contributors. Sometimes the opinions expressed come pretty close to the line of decency and sanity, sometimes they even cross it, but somehow we keep bouncing along. I have found it entertaining, engaging, edifying, and aggravating. All in all, very worthwhile.

“I think it will be hilarious if Cody Bellinger is the NLDS MVP! ”

I think it would be awesome! Mostly because it most likely means we won the NLDS.

I have enjoyed writing for this site. It has kept me busy doing research for the stories and my passion for the history of the Dodgers has never been higher. I want to thank Mark and Jeff for helping me when I needed it most. It was great to finally meet Mark and get to know him a little better. I am pissed someone stole his luggage and got the Dodger bobbleheads I had given him. I wish him nothing but success in any future endeavor. Running this site cannot be easy. Not only trying to find subjects to discuss during the season, but in the offseason when there is little actual action, and mostly just rumors. Also dealing with the egos and opinions of so many fans. Some are quite knowledgeable. Others know little about the game. And sometimes the vitriol between different opinions has to be just too much for one person to take. Lately, and I am glad of this, the conversation has stuck to baseball, and not drifted into politics. I have a lifelong love affair with the game, and the team. I quit having favorite players years ago. I might defend a player like Bellinger because I try and understand what he has gone through. I have seen players who were healthy have pretty bad seasons too.

I respect every person who posts on here. We all have our opinions as fans. We all love the game. Some played at a much higher level than I ever did. My playing days ended when I was in the Army. I played softball and some baseball with an over 40’s team for a while, but my knees and arm would not allow me to do that for very long. I have never tried to paint myself as an expert on baseball. But I do know I am highly opinionated. My best moment as a fan was getting to sing the anthem at Dodger Stadium. For me it was a great honor as a Veteran and a fan. I am extremely glad I did not blow it. I shall probably post at least one more story on here. I have one player in mind I think I should write about. For now, it is on to the NLDS. I am hopeful, and pretty confident that the Dodgers have the talent, and at this point, the will, to beat the Giants.

I also was lucky enough to get to meet Ted when he came to my little town. He is a really great guy and a lot of fun to discuss baseball with.

After looking at the roster a little bit more, I would definitely figure out a way to have 3 lefty relievers. Bruihl and V-Gone both make my roster. Sorry Mitch White, you’re sitting this series out. The 26th spot goes to the third lefty reliever. I think I’d also rather have Souza Jr. over McKinney. You don’t always have to play the splits.

Scherzer

Buehler

Urias

Gonsolin

Bickford

Graterol

Kelly

Treinen

Vesia

Bruihl

V-Gone

Knebel

Jansen

Smith

Barnes

Beaty

Pujols

T-Turner

J-Turner

Seager

Pollock

Taylor

Bellinger

Betts

Lux

Souza, Jr.

I don’t really think you need 13 pitchers in a post-season series with 4 starters. But, the cat man is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re gonna get. The Gnats have a lot of pretty good lefty bats. That’s why I want that third lefty reliever. It wasn’t that tough of a decision to pick between another bench outfielder that can’t hit and a lefty reliever.

Price is done for me this year.

Only one LH reliever with Vesia. Need at least one more vs the Midgets. I would add Bruihl or Price or V-Gone instead of another utility guy.

Go Dodgers!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mark, I am legitimately impressed to learn you are in the process of reading a book. I wish you good luck in finishing it.

Knebel will be on roster.

Great website.

Go Dodgers.

The Arizona Fall League will be back in action on October 13. There will be six teams filled with some of baseball’s top prospects. One of the six teams will have seven Dodgers prospects, including some of their top ranked guys. The season concludes with the championship game on November 20.

The Glendale Desert Dogs feature prospects from the Dodgers, Angels, Cardinals, Astros and White Sox. They will be managed by Jair Fernandez, the Dodgers’ DSL manager. In addition, their strength and conditioning coach will be Gage Cosgrove, another coach in the Dodgers’ system.

Here are the Dodgers prospects who will be participating.

Bobby Miller

The Dodgers’ No. 1 prospect, according to Baseball America. LA’s first round pick in the 2020 MLB Draft skyrocketed up ranking boards this season, and for good reason. In his first year of minor-league ball, the 22-year-old started the season at Great Lakes and finished at Tulsa. He’s a Top 100 prospect in baseball and one of the rising pitching prospects in the game.

2021 stats: 17 games, 14 starts, 2-2, 2.40 ERA, 0.94 WHIP, 56 1⁄3 IP, 70 SO, 13 BB

Landon Knack

Another pitcher rising up the ranks in the Dodgers’ system is Landon Knack. The 24-year-old was selected by the Dodgers in the second round of the 2020 MLB Draft. Just like with Miller, he spent the beginning of the season with Great Lakes but then was promoted to Tulsa to finish the season. The Dodgers have many great right-handed pitchers in their farm system and Knack is one of the best.

2021 stats: 16 games, 11 starts, 7-1, 3.16 ERA, 0.93 WHIP, 62 1⁄3 IP, 82 SO, 8 BB

Kody Hoese

Once considered a top prospect in the organization, 2021 was a forgetful season for Kody Hoese. After being selected by the Dodgers in the first round in 2019, Hoese struggled to stay on the field, dealing with injuries. He spent time in the Arizona Complex League rehabbing, while also trying to play his way back to Tulsa.

2021 stats: 69 games, .196 AVG, .247 OBP, .250 SLG, 2 HR, 20 RBI, 51 H, 59 SO, 17 BB

Jacob Amaya

Another player that slid down the rankings a bit was Jacob Amaya. The 23-year-old shortstop is still considered to have one of the best gloves in the entire system, but his offensive production was lacking this season. He spent all of 2021 in Tulsa.

2021 stats: 113 games, .216 AVG, .303 OBP, .343 SLG, .645 OPS, 12 HR, 47 RBI, 90 H, 103 SO, 53 BB

James Outman

The 24-year-old outfielder had a breakout season in 2021. After spending the first chunk of the season with Great Lakes, Outman spent the second half with Tulsa, where his production actually got better. Outman is one of the rising outfielders in LA’s system.

2021 stats: 104 games, .266 AVG, .379 OBP, .490 SLG, .869 OPS, 18 HR, 54 RBI, 110 H, 23 SB

Jeff Belge

After a great 2019 campaign, Jeff Belge struggled in 2021. He spent all of the season with Great Lakes, but just never seemed to get things on track. He was an 18th round pick back in 2019.

2021 stats: 31 games, 2-2, 5.61 ERA, 1.68 WHIP, 43 1⁄3 IP, 63 SO, 34 BB, 5/10 saves

Kyle Hurt

In case you forgot, Kyle Hurt also came over from the Marlins in the Alex Vesia trade. The 23-year-old was a fifth round pick in the 2020 MLB Draft. He didn’t see much action this season, seeing limited time between the ACL and Rancho Cucamonga.

2021 stats: 12 games, 2-2, 5.57 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, 21 IP, 36 SO, 10 BB

Please make sure Mark you find writers to keep LAdodgertalk going. You’ve done a helluva job and truly enjoy it!