The Dodgers Minor League Players played the Angels and the Dodgers won 8-1. The Dodger pitchers struck out 14 and only allowed the Angels 4 hits. The Dodgers prospects also struck out 14 times, but got some key hits. The Angels Caden Dana who at 6′ 4″ and long blonde hair is a Thor lookalike and has a change to be like Thor was at one time. All-in-all it was fun to see the prospects in a competative environment.
My Takes
- LHP Justin Wrobleski is legit and is super-athletic to boot! He’s intense and has filthy stuff. After allowing the first batter to hit a single up the middle, he struck out 4 in his 2 innings pitched. This guy is going to be in LA sooner than later.
- To say that Kendall George is fast is an understatement. He’s actually extremely fast! A LH hitter, he doubled in the 3rd inning and scored on a single by Josue DePaula. In the forth, with Freeland on first aftedr a bloop single, George tripled into the gap and stood up as he cruised into 3B. He has a prepetual smile on his face, and seems to be a joy to be around. I see similarities with Juan Pierre.
- Dalton Rushing walked in the 1st and hit a sharp single in the third as DePaula went first to third on it easily.
- Thayron Liranzo absolutely crushed a 3-Run Home Run in the 3rd inning. He is a very large person and will need to follow the Andy Pages Slim-down model as he matures. He also committed a throwing error as a 1B in the 3rd allowing a run to score, but I was impressed with his quick feet as he fielded the ball and spun to 2B on the throw. He has a quick bat and generates huge power. If he can cut down on his strikeouts… he will be awesome. If not, he will just be good.
- Jackson Ferris looked like a nervous 20-year-old, but you can see the underlying ability. He ought to develop quickly. He went 2 innings, allowing 2 hits and 2 walks to go with 3 strikeouts. Ferris has a “funky” release so that may give him an advantage.
- Josue DePaula did not disappoint as he was 2-3 with 2 RBI. He stayed within himself and didn’t overswing – he looks like an RBI Machine and has the sweet swing of a professional hitter.
- Alex Freeland and Austin Gauthier look like Ballplayers.
- 2023 Draft Pick RHP Patrick Copen at 6′ 6″/220 pounds looked intimidating and struck out 4 in his 2 innings. He looked impressive. He could move up quickly.
- Jared Karros went two inning and solidified has status as a “pitcher.” He’s never going to blow anyone away, but he pitches to soft contact and misses barrels.
- Zyhir Hope and Samuel Munoz both got hits, but it’s hard to get a read in such a small sampling.
- Yenier Fernandez impressed me behind the plate with his defense and footwork.
- 6′ 4″ RHP Edgardo Henriquez who is still just 21 (after bing in the Dodgers system since 2019) was very impressive in his 1 inning as he struck out the side.
Highlights
Tonights Dodger Game vs. Kiwoom Heroes
The lineup is above. The game starts at 11 PM EDT/8 PM PDT.
Well, that was a close one…
Perhaps nothing better than last night’s game demonstrates the disparity between American and Korean baseball. They have a few good players but every sub the Dodgers have on the team would start for the Kiwoom Heroes. Still, they are making progress. BOXSCORE It was just a beat-down and the Dodgers were on cruise control. The Heroes struck out 6 Dodger batters while Dodger pitchers struck out 15!
- One thing is perfectly clear to me: Freddie Freeman is playing like he wants the MVP. He is on a mission. Lux and Outman both had two hits and if they continue to play like that the sky is the limit.
- CT3 has not been 100% healthy for two years. Watch out if he is!
- Kyle Hurt flashed his filthy stuff with 5 Ks in 2.1 IP.
- This is why the Dodgers want Lux at 2B:
Discussion (15)
Disagree, not disagreeable
It’s actually refreshing not to have to discuss Lux not being able to play SS and anything having to do with Miguel Vargas.
agree to disagree on that one. and i agree with you 98% of the time!
If you are judging Austin Barnes by his batting average, you are missing the point entirely. A team needs a backup catch for the purpose of solidifying the pitching staff when the starter is out. Barnes does that and more. The Dodgers would likely be a worse team without him.
Great column. Appreciate the detailed analysis on the prospects and love what you are doing with the Twitter embedded posts/highlights.
i know Bear! barnes is here forever. i know dodgers don’t make schedules , just believe season opener should be here! and i don’t watch nba anymore. horrible product!
“The Dodgers were called out by St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas, with the right-hander saying that Los Angeles was playing “checkbook baseball” this offseason. There is irony in his comments since the Cardinals sit in 10th place in terms of payroll, while the Dodgers are in 9th”.
dodger organization is loaded! austin barnes is replaceable with an improvement! make him a coach please! lots of young baseball fans won’t get to watch ohtani s debut at 6 am . really would rather start season here! the nfl takes a home game away from season ticket holders now every year. now if lebron james plays all his games in australia, i’m good with that!
In the Angel Dodger Spring Breakout game yesterday, I was impressed with Zyhir Hope, who also came over from the Cubs with Ferris, followed up in center field for George, and singled twice in his two at-bats, and stole a base.
mark , it kinda looks like Lux might be much more calm and relaxed now. swung the bat very well yesterday. having that kind of hitter at the bottom of the lineup gives the boys in blue the 2nd best lineup (barely) in baseball! i still givve the braves a slight edge if Acunia is healthy. with opening day almost here , does Snell and montgomery maybe take a very large one year deal somewhere? if so could LA pounce? not advocating for either, but AF did say they are never done! boy would the giant and angel fans freak the f**** out!!
Rams signed Jimmy Garoppolo to back up Stafford. Bears traded Josh Fields opening the door for them to draft Caleb Williams. Lakers lose to Warriors.
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“In our DNA, we can never say ‘we’re done.’ Continue to have conversations, but we feel really good about this team, and not just the 26 guys but the depth behind it. That being said we’ll continue to explore avenues, and if there’s ways we can get better, then we won’t hesitate.”
— Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman
Dodgers 14 Kiwoom 3. Mookie was 0-2 with a walk. Shohei 0-2 with 2 k’s. Freddie hit the only homer and was 3-6. Taylor had 2 hits, Heyward 3 and drove in 4. Lux was 2-6. Outman went 2-2. Feduccia had 2 hits and so did Miguel Rojas. Phillips and Brasier allowed the runs. The only error was made by Daniel Hudson who was added to the roster earlier in the day when Vargas was optioned to AAA and Lipcius was designated for assignment. Yasiel Puig signs with Aguilla De Veracruz
Sorry Mark, a bit off topic here, but feel compelled to clear up one thing with Bluto.
I realize that I referenced the 2nd lawsuit in my last statement, but should’ve been more clear about the initial case. Was talking about the criminal case, not the lawsuit; hence, the prosecution dropping charges against Bauer. Apologies for my lack in clarity.
You bring up a good point though, we are not privy to evidence that MLB and the LAD had when they established the grounds of Bauer’s suspension, but what did they have that the prosecution didn’t have? Nevertheless, I agree with you, we will probably never know.
However, what we can deduce is that MLB’s suspension was on shaky grounds once the DA decided not to file criminal charges; hence, the reason why his suspension was reduced to essentially time served.
I stand by comment. IMO, both MLB and LAD originally caved to the court of public opinion; hence, cancel culture, and very likely laid judgement a bit premature.
The fact that he has not latched on with a major league team is further proof, that MLB as an organized body continues to concede to the demands of a cancel culture.
Will some team have the courage to challenge the status quo? We shall see.
Thanks for the summary of the prospects.
Without you and others I would have no clue who these players were.
Definitely appreciate all the effort you put into providing this blog for us.