Dorame was the 1999 California League pitcher of the year after leading the high Class A circuit in wins and ERA. He was the key to the July trade that netted three players from Los Angeles for speedster Tom Goodwin. It was a curious decision by the Dodgers to trade Dorame, because he was one of their better prospects and Goodwin is a limited big leaguer. Dorame was slowed by elbow problems late last year but was able to pitch during the winter in the Mexican Pacific League. He has a build that can get stronger, which should add to the velocity on his average fastball. He throws an excellent curveball and a changeup. He has good arm action and throws strikes. Dorame probably will go back to Double-A to start 2001 and move up to Triple-A during the season.
Minor League Top Prospects
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