DJ Peters Stats & Scouting Report

AB	223
AVG	.197
OBP	.242
SLG	.422
HR	13

Full name DJ Scott Peters
Born 12/12/1995 in Glendora, CA
Profile Ht.: 6'5" / Wt.: 225 / Bats: R / Throws: R
School Western Nevada CC
Debut 04/23/2021
Drafted in the 4th round (131st overall) by the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2016 (signed for $247,500).

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A Cal State Fullerton signee, Peters thrived in the final season of Western Nevada's program, cut due to budget issues. Peters was drafted each of the previous two years (36th round each time), and he should go out higher if he's signable this year thanks to the strength and raw power in his 6-foot-6, 225-pound frame. He's also an average runner underway who has a plus arm and played center field for WNCC.

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TRACK RECORD: Peters set Western Nevada JC's single-season home run record in 2016 and was drafted in the fourth round by the Dodgers. He continued to mash in pro ball, winning MVP of the high Class A California League in 2017 and leading the Double-A Texas League in home runs in 2018. Peters' production fell as he advanced to Triple-A in 2019, but the Dodgers still added him to their 40-man roster and carried him on their 2020 postseason taxi squad.

SCOUTING REPORT: Muscular and massive at 6-foot-6, 225 pounds, Peters generates jaw-dropping power with his natural strength and the leverage produced by his long arms. He demolishes anything out over the plate and separates balls and strikes with a sharp eye. Peters has good strike-zone discipline, but his long arms and uphill swing path create holes in his swing. He has a career 31% strikeout rate because he swings and misses so often in the strike zone, especially against inside fastballs. Peters is an impressive athlete for his size with average speed and long strides that allow him to play all three outfield positions. He has plus arm strength but iffy accuracy.

THE FUTURE: Peters' power and outfield versatility give him a chance to carve out a major league role. His debut should come in 2021.
TRACK RECORD: Peters grew up rooting for the Dodgers in Los Angeles suburb Glendora and realized his childhood dream of playing for his favorite team when the Dodgers drafted him in the fourth round in 2016. He won MVP of the high Class A California League his first full season and led the Double-A Texas League in home runs in 2018 before reaching Triple-A in 2019.

SCOUTING REPORT: The 6-foot-6 Peters is a chiseled specimen whose strength and long limbs produce jaw-dropping raw power some scouts grade an “80.” He demolishes anything left out over the plate with a leveraged swing that produces power to all fields, but his long arms leave him vulnerable to velocity inside and create huge holes in his swing. He has a career 36 percent career strikeout rate despite solid strike-zone discipline because he swings and misses in the zone so much. Peters is extremely athletic for his size and is a capable defender in center field with average speed and long strides. His above-average arm fits in right field, and he is also experienced playing left field.

THE FUTURE: Peters' power and ability to play all three outfield positions give him an avenue to the majors, but he won't be more than a reserve unless he gets his strikeouts under control. He'll open 2020 back at Triple-A Oklahoma City and has a chance to make his major league debut if he demonstrates the improvements needed.
Track Record: Muscular and massive at 6-foot-6, 225 pounds, Peters set Western Nevada JC's single-season home run record in 2016 and signed with the Dodgers for $247,500 as a fourth-round pick. Playing for the organization he grew up rooting for in L.A. suburb Glendora, Peters led the Pioneer League in total bases in his pro debut, won California League MVP his first full season and led the Double-A Texas League with 29 home runs in 2018, although that came with league-high 192 strikeouts.

Scouting Report: Peters' carrying tool is his enormous raw power, which some scouts grade an 80. With a chiseled core and long limbs, Peters creates prodigious leverage and demolishes anything left over the plate, frequently clearing 400 feet to all fields. Peters long arms leave him vulnerable to velocity inside however, and he led both the California (189) and Texas leagues in strikeouts despite good strike-zone discipline because he swings and misses in the zone so much. Peters is tremendously athletic for his size and a serviceable center fielder with average speed and long strides that allow him to cover enough ground. His above-average arm strength helps him profile in right field, although his accuracy is an issue.

The Future: Peters' strikeout rate is alarming, but the hope is he can get to his power enough to make an impact. He'll move to Triple-A in 2019.
Peters grew up in Glendora, Calif., 30 miles east of Dodger Stadium, and joined his hometown team when the Dodgers drafted him in the fourth round out of Western Nevada JC in 2016. He signed for $247,500 and went on an immediate tear, winning MVP of the high Class A California League in 2017 after finishing third in home runs (27), second in walks (64) and first in slugging (.514)--but he also ranked second in strikeouts (189). Peters is a tantalizing mix of size, power and athleticism. He is a muscular 6-foot-6 and a tick above average runner capable of playing center field. He carries his explosiveness into the batter's box. Peters' strength and long levers create tremendous impact, and he crushes anything left out over the plate with present plus power to all fields. He identifies pitches well and rarely chases, but he swings and misses through above-average velocity on the inner half and four-seamers up at an alarming rate. Peters projects as a right fielder, where he moves well side-to-side and his plus arm fits. He draws praise for his blue-collar work ethic and quiet leadership. Peters' ability to reach his middle-of-the-order upside depends on whether he closes the holes in his swing. He will try with Double-A Tulsa in 2018.
Peters signed for $247,500 as the No. 131 overall pick in the 2016 draft, then proceeded to the Rookie-level Pioneer League, where he ranked third in OBP (.437) and second in slugging (.615). At 6-foot-6, Peters has a promising combination of size, athleticism and power. His raw power earns plus or better grades, with the ability to drive the ball out to any part of the park with his strength and leverage. He's an aggressive hitter who showed more patience in pro ball as he got pitched around. He kept his strikeout rate to a manageable 22 percent, though with a longer swing that is a concern going forward. Peters doesn't have a quick first step so it takes him a bit to get going, but he's an average runner underway. Peters split time between center and right field with Ogden. He has a plus arm and fits best in right field. If Peters can maintain control of the strike zone, he has a chance to become an everyday right fielder.

Draft Prospects

A Cal State Fullerton signee, Peters thrived in the final season of Western Nevada's program, cut due to budget issues. Peters was drafted each of the previous two years (36th round each time), and he should go out higher if he's signable this year thanks to the strength and raw power in his 6-foot-6, 225-pound frame. He's also an average runner underway who has a plus arm and played center field for WNCC.
Peters stands out for his 6-foot-4, 214-pound frame and big-time power potential. A big name from the showcase circuit, his stock has dropped due to poor performance this spring. Peters has plus or better raw power in his righthanded swing, which is fairly stiff and can get long, raising swing-and-miss concerns and drawing Dave Kingman comparisons. Questions about his hit tool could make him fall into the back half of the top 10 rounds, though scouts expect some club to sign him away from a Cal State Fullerton commitment. Peters plays center field for his high school team but is no better than a 45 runner. He does not have great defensive instincts and profiles better at a corner, where his 55 arm will play. He is a good athlete for his size, but scout scouts have expressed concerns about his aptitude.

Minor League Top Prospects

The 2018 Texas League home run champion, Peters hit 29 home runs this season, six more than his closest competition. On the flip side was the fact that Peters struck out 192 times in 132 games, 32 more strikeouts than the next closest TL hitter. Peters’ all-or-nothing approach doesn’t seem to be improving either, as his strikeout rate has increased each season (career-worst 34.3 percent in 2018), while his walk rate is decreasing (career-worst 8.1 percent in 2018). Defensively, the 6-foot-6 Peters shows solid-average range in center field, and his plus arm would fit well in right field as well. The obvious concern with Peters is his ability to shrink the holes in his swing and improve his on-base skills, although his power production and defensive skills make him a legitimate threat to impact a game whenever he steps on the field.
In an age where the three true outcomes are becoming more prevalent, Peters fits the mold. He finished third in the league in home runs (27), second in walks (64) and second in strikeouts (189) and earned the Cal League MVP award. The best power prospect in the league, Peters doesn't often chase out of the zone and punishes mistakes out over the plate with plus power that plays in any park. He is vulnerable to above-average velocity on the inner half and in the upper quadrants of the strike zone, making him a probable low-average hitter. "At any given moment he could hit the ball a long ways out of the park," Modesto manager Mitch Canham said. "He swings real hard and there is stuff he's missing, but every time he connects the ball comes off the bat extremely fast." Peters is an excellent athlete for his size and an able defender in center field, though most project him to right because he is an average runner. He has a plus arm that yielded 11 assists on the season.
Signed for $247,500 out of the last Western Nevada team (the program folded due to budget issues), Peters dotted the PL leaderboards, ranking first in total bases (161) and runs (63). He reminds observers of Jayson Werth--and not just for his flowing locks. Peters has a good feel for the barrel and plus raw power. While he's aggressive at the plate and grinds at-bats, he shows some plate discipline and generally lays off bad pitches. Peters takes a little while to get up to full speed because of his size, but he shows average speed, if not better, from first base to third with long, gliding strides. He split his time between center and right and fits better in right. His arm grades as plus for some scouts. "Power bat, batting average, good speed--he's a real good package," Helena manager Nestor Corredor said.

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Rated Best Power Hitter in the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2020
Rated Best Power Hitter in the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2019
Rated Best Power Hitter in the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2018

Scouting Reports

TRACK RECORD: Peters set Western Nevada JC's single-season home run record in 2016 and was drafted in the fourth round by the Dodgers. He continued to mash in pro ball, winning MVP of the high Class A California League in 2017 and leading the Double-A Texas League in home runs in 2018. Peters' production fell as he advanced to Triple-A in 2019, but the Dodgers still added him to their 40-man roster and carried him on their 2020 postseason taxi squad.

SCOUTING REPORT: Muscular and massive at 6-foot-6, 225 pounds, Peters generates jaw-dropping power with his natural strength and the leverage produced by his long arms. He demolishes anything out over the plate and separates balls and strikes with a sharp eye. Peters has good strike-zone discipline, but his long arms and uphill swing path create holes in his swing. He has a career 31% strikeout rate because he swings and misses so often in the strike zone, especially against inside fastballs. Peters is an impressive athlete for his size with average speed and long strides that allow him to play all three outfield positions. He has plus arm strength but iffy accuracy.

THE FUTURE: Peters' power and outfield versatility give him a chance to carve out a major league role. His debut should come in 2021.
TRACK RECORD: Peters set Western Nevada JC's single-season home run record in 2016 and was drafted in the fourth round by the Dodgers. He continued to mash in pro ball, winning MVP of the high Class A California League in 2017 and leading the Double-A Texas League in home runs in 2018. Peters' production fell as he advanced to Triple-A in 2019, but the Dodgers still added him to their 40-man roster and carried him on their 2020 postseason taxi squad.

SCOUTING REPORT: Muscular and massive at 6-foot-6, 225 pounds, Peters generates jaw-dropping power with his natural strength and the leverage produced by his long arms. He demolishes anything out over the plate and separates balls and strikes with a sharp eye. Peters has good strike-zone discipline, but his long arms and uphill swing path create holes in his swing. He has a career 31% strikeout rate because he swings and misses so often in the strike zone, especially against inside fastballs. Peters is an impressive athlete for his size with average speed and long strides that allow him to play all three outfield positions. He has plus arm strength but iffy accuracy.

THE FUTURE: Peters' power and outfield versatility give him a chance to carve out a major league role. His debut should come in 2021.
TRACK RECORD: Peters grew up rooting for the Dodgers in Los Angeles suburb Glendora and realized his childhood dream of playing for his favorite team when the Dodgers drafted him in the fourth round in 2016. He won MVP of the high Class A California League his first full season and led the Double-A Texas League in home runs in 2018 before reaching Triple-A in 2019.

SCOUTING REPORT: The 6-foot-6 Peters is a chiseled specimen whose strength and long limbs produce jaw-dropping raw power some scouts grade an “80.” He demolishes anything left out over the plate with a leveraged swing that produces power to all fields, but his long arms leave him vulnerable to velocity inside and create huge holes in his swing. He has a career 36 percent career strikeout rate despite solid strike-zone discipline because he swings and misses in the zone so much. Peters is extremely athletic for his size and is a capable defender in center field with average speed and long strides. His above-average arm fits in right field, and he is also experienced playing left field.

THE FUTURE: Peters’ power and ability to play all three outfield positions give him an avenue to the majors, but he won’t be more than a reserve unless he gets his strikeouts under control. He’ll open 2020 back at Triple-A Oklahoma City and has a chance to make his major league debut if he demonstrates the improvements needed. BA GRADE 45 Risk: Medium BA GRADE 45 Risk: High
TRACK RECORD: Peters grew up rooting for the Dodgers in Los Angeles suburb Glendora and realized his childhood dream of playing for his favorite team when the Dodgers drafted him in the fourth round in 2016. He won MVP of the high Class A California League his first full season and led the Double-A Texas League in home runs in 2018 before reaching Triple-A in 2019.

SCOUTING REPORT: The 6-foot-6 Peters is a chiseled specimen whose strength and long limbs produce jaw-dropping raw power some scouts grade an “80.” He demolishes anything left out over the plate with a leveraged swing that produces power to all fields, but his long arms leave him vulnerable to velocity inside and create huge holes in his swing. He has a career 36 percent career strikeout rate despite solid strike-zone discipline because he swings and misses in the zone so much. Peters is extremely athletic for his size and is a capable defender in center field with average speed and long strides. His above-average arm fits in right field, and he is also experienced playing left field.

THE FUTURE: Peters' power and ability to play all three outfield positions give him an avenue to the majors, but he won't be more than a reserve unless he gets his strikeouts under control. He'll open 2020 back at Triple-A Oklahoma City and has a chance to make his major league debut if he demonstrates the improvements needed.
The holes in Peters’ swing have been exposed as expected at Double-A, putting him on pace for nearly 200 strikeouts. However, evaluators remain bullish on Peters because of raw power they grade as an 80 on the 20-to-80 scouting scale and his improved outfield defense. Peters remains a heavy runner, but his long strides and athleticism allow him to cover the requisite ground in center field as well as right. He’s working a lot of deep counts, so there is a sense he can cut his strikeouts if he becomes more aggressive earlier in his at-bats.
Track Record: Peters grew up in Glendora, Calif., 30 miles east of Dodger Stadium, and joined his hometown team when the Dodgers drafted him in the fourth round out of Western Nevada JC in 2016. He signed for $247,500 and went on an immediate tear, winning MVP of the high Class A California League in 2017 after finishing third in home runs (27), second in walks (64) and first in slugging (.514)--but he also ranked second in strikeouts (189). Scouting Report: Peters is a tantalizing mix of size, power and athleticism. He is a muscular 6-foot-6 and a tick above-average runner capable of playing center field. He carries his explosiveness into the batter's box. Peters' strength and long levers create tremendous impact, and he crushes anything left out over the plate with present plus power to all fields. He identifies pitches well and rarely chases, but he swings and misses through above-average velocity on the inner half at an alarming rate. Peters projects as a right fielder, where his plus arm fits. The Future: Peters' ability to reach his middle-of-the-order upside depends on whether he closes the holes in his swing. He will try with Double-A Tulsa in 2018.