Patience Pays Off For Dodgers’ James Outman
It took years for athletic outfielder James Outman to successfully rebuild his swing, but the fruits of his labor began to bloom in a career 2022 season.
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It took years for athletic outfielder James Outman to successfully rebuild his swing, but the fruits of his labor began to bloom in a career 2022 season.
The 21-year-old catcher missed a lot of time in 2021 and all of 2020 to the pandemic, so learning how to navigate a full season was essential.
Miguel Vargas moved to Triple-A this season and did what he has always done—hit. He caught the attention of Dodgers manager Dave Roberts and even learned a new position, one that may become his home.
The Dodgers laud the baseball IQ and drive to improve shown by 21-year-old Andy Pages, the 2021 Midwest League home run champ.
Korean righthander Hyun-il Choi has advanced command and pitchability. The next step is holding velocity for an entire season.
Thanks to a plus-plus changeup that he taught himself how to throw, Pepiot could make his big league debut in 2022.
The hitting conditions at Great Lakes were less than ideal, but the 22-year-old shortstop benefited from hitting in the same lineup as two up-and-coming Dodgers hitters.
The 21-year-old shortstop had a surge in power production during his season spent between the Class A levels.
The 2018 seventh-rounder always had the components to succeed in the batter’s box. In 2021 he realized the fruits of his labor with a breakthrough season.
The 21-year-old third baseman stood out this year for an advanced approach and burgeoning power as he reached Double-A.
The 2020 supplemental second-rounder worked on improving his command in the offseason, and Dodgers officials have taken notice.
The Dodgers took pitchers with 17 of their 19 picks in the 2021 draft, including the first 14 in a row.
The 21-year-old third baseman has excited team officials by displaying more thump this season.
The 2019 third-rounder has earned comparisons to Devin Williams for his devastating offspeed offering.
Power-hitting outfielder DJ Peters has the defensive chops to play in the big leagues. Now he needs to make more contact.
The 2019 international signee from Venezuela will be one of the youngest players no matter what level he’s at this season.
The 2020 first-rounder used his time at the alternate site and instructional league to improve his direction to the plate and his repertoire.
The 23-year-old righthander could quickly find his way to the big leagues after a special first visit.
The righthander made his big league debut in an empty park and spent most of the summer trying to stay motivated at the alternate site.
The Dodgers are taking a patient approach with the talented righthander, who has all the ingredients to work as a starter.
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