Who is Jahmai Jones… REALLY?
Fans all over the Dodger Blogosphere are talking about Jahmai Jones as the second coming. Is he? Is he a prospect or just a suspect? Jahmai is 25 years old (he will be 26 on August 4, 2023). He was drafted in the 2nd Round of the MLB Amateur Draft in 2015 out of High School…
Fans all over the Dodger Blogosphere are talking about Jahmai Jones as the second coming. Is he? Is he a prospect or just a suspect?
Jahmai is 25 years old (he will be 26 on August 4, 2023). He was drafted in the 2nd Round of the MLB Amateur Draft in 2015 out of High School (Georgia). So, I went back to Baseball America to see what I could find as to how they ranked him.
- 2017 – Angels #1 Prospect 55
- 2018 – Angels #3 Prospect 55
- 2019 – Angels #5 Prospect 50
- 2020 – Angels #11 Prospect 45
- 2021 – Angels #8 Prospect 45
In February 2022, he was traded to Baltimore for Alex Cobb. Then in June, Baltimore released him. Andrew Friedman then signed him in July. He evidently went to Camelback Ranch to allegedly work on things. In his Eight Years in the Minors Leagues, here are his stats:
- 2594 PA
- .258 BA
- .340 OB%
- .397 SLG
- .737 OPS
- 52 HR
- 109 SB
- 45 CS
- 496 K’s – 18%
He has a very quick bat with a short compact swing. He is best suited to play 2B as his arm is lacking the strength to play 3B. However, he has logged considerable time in CF and LF. He has above-average speed and is a very solid and strong player at 6′ 0″ and 210 lbs. He has never hit for power. He averages a HR every 50 ABs, but Max Muncy only averaged a HR about every 40 ABs, until the Dodgers picked him up. He had a good Spring and walked off the Dodgers first two wins in OKC with a HR and a Double.
Could Jahmai be another Max Muncy? I guess we have to wait and see. I am sure that the Dodger staff is working with him on his swing. He does have a quick bat and a short stroke. You can’t just create that. Second base is a crowded position for the Dodgers with Miguel Vargas, Mookie Betts, Gavin Lux (2024), Mike Busch, Jorbit Vivas, Eddys Leonard, and others. He could actually be a very useful utility player, especially if the Dodgers can re-tool his swing. They are in the process… He is a player I am watching, but I have no predictions.
OKC Game Recap
Gavin Stone came back with a vengeance! 5 IP, 1 R, 3 H, 0 BB, 5 K – Now that’s more like it!
Game Summary: The Oklahoma City Dodgers scored twice in the second inning and never relinquished the lead during an 8-1 win over the Las Vegas Aviators Wednesday night at Las Vegas Ballpark. Ryan Ward opened the scoring with a RBI triple and later scored on a sacrifice fly to give OKC a 2-0 lead. After Las Vegas (1-4) scored one run in the bottom of the second inning, the Dodgers (4-1) stretched the lead out with four runs in the fourth inning. Ward connected on a RBI double, and later in the inning with the bases loaded and two outs, Devin Mann ripped a double to score three more runs. Michael Busch added a RBI single in the seventh inning, and Bradley Zimmer drew a walk with the bases loaded in the eighth inning, accounting for the team’s final run. Led by starting pitcher Gavin Stone, the Dodgers pitching staff limited Las Vegas to one run and three hits throughout the game, with no hits surrendered after the second inning.
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Discussion (76)
Disagree, not disagreeable
Uh oh. I love brussels sprouts!
Pillar started for Atlanta tonight. Good for him!
May looks on point through 2.
JD’s bat looked really quick on that base hit. Great sign
Brussels Sprouts are a matter of perspective.
Not everyone sees the same game.
It’s all about perspective!
Nice recovery by May in the 6th after a cutter that didn’t cut. Impressive! If he can better locate his curve then lights out!
Thanks Mark, yes recovering well. Think I will be back 100%
Nice win tonight. Bickford did a great job getting out of his jam. Vesia ineffective again.
Dodgers are off to a great start, albeit against mediocre competition. The only losses were one-run games that the Dodgers perhaps should have won.
Some early thoughts:
–So far, so good with Heyward. Assuming he keeps it up, he makes Peralta redundant. It’s too early to make a move, but I think the roster would be better with Peralta out and either Luke Williams or Yonny in to provide more versatility. I don’t like the idea that Outman will lose ABs to keep Peralta, Trayce and Heyward sharp. Speaking of Outman….
–He and Vargas could both be in the ROY hunt, which would be fantastic. Every successful AB that Outman has –like the had two singles and a walk today–demonstrates how the Dodgers braintrust was too conservative–and stubborn!– in 2022. Outman should have been on that playoff roster, not Gallo. Why didn’t he get more of a chance?
–JD Martinez should never try to take an extra base.