• Full name David Martin Dahl
  • Born 04/01/1994 in Birmingham, AL
  • Profile Ht.: 6'1" / Wt.: 197 / Bats: L / Throws: R
  • School Oak Mountain
  • Debut 07/25/2016
  • Drafted in the 1st round (10th overall) by the Colorado Rockies in 2012 (signed for $2,600,000).
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    In terms of tools, Dahl rivals South Florida prep Albert Almora in many ways, though Almora's intangibles give him an edge over Dahl, an Auburn signee. A lefthanded hitter, Dahl fits the center-field profile with plus speed, an athletic 6-foot-2, 185-pound body and a cannon arm that earns above-average grades. His overall package elicits comparisons to Jeremy Hermida (as an amateur) and Andy Van Slyke. Dahl shined during the East Coast Pro Showcase, where his balanced, smooth swing and above-average bat speed helped him handle quality pitching, and teamed with Mississippi prep outfielder D.J. Davis on a travel team that played fall games against junior-college competition, at times dominating older pitching. He showed opposite-field power throughout the showcase circuit, though some scouts question how much usable, game power he has and would have doubts if he moved to a corner. They also aren't all sold on his instincts to be a center fielder, though most believe he'll stick in the position. Dahl's biggest weakness is his low-energy demeanor. Some scouts consider him simply unmotivated by middling high school competition, while others see a low motor and question his desire to be great. The tools are all there for a first-round power/speed center fielder.

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Best Tools List

  • Rated Best Batting Prospect in the South Atlantic League in 2014
  • Rated Best Defensive Outfielder in the South Atlantic League in 2014
  • Rated Most Exciting Player in the South Atlantic League in 2014
  • Rated Best Hitter for Average in the Colorado Rockies in 2014
  • Rated Best Athlete in the Colorado Rockies in 2013

Scouting Reports

Career Transactions

  • LF David Dahl assigned to Lehigh Valley IronPigs.
  • Philadelphia Phillies signed free agent LF David Dahl to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
  • LF David Dahl assigned to Oklahoma City Dodgers.
  • Los Angeles Dodgers signed LF David Dahl.
  • LF David Dahl elected free agency.
  • San Diego Padres sent LF David Dahl outright to El Paso Chihuahuas.
  • San Diego Padres sent LF David Dahl outright to El Paso Chihuahuas.
  • San Diego Padres designated LF David Dahl for assignment.
  • San Diego Padres optioned LF David Dahl to El Paso Chihuahuas.
  • El Paso Chihuahuas activated LF David Dahl.
  • San Diego Padres optioned LF David Dahl to El Paso Chihuahuas.
  • San Diego Padres sent LF David Dahl on a rehab assignment to El Paso Chihuahuas.
  • San Diego Padres sent LF David Dahl on a rehab assignment to El Paso Chihuahuas.
  • San Diego Padres placed LF David Dahl on the 10-day injured list. Right quad strain.
  • San Diego Padres selected the contract of LF David Dahl from El Paso Chihuahuas.

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