Los Angeles Dodgers Team Statistics

Prospecting
Minor League Affiliates - AAA Las Vegas 51s - AA Jacksonville Suns - A Columbus Catfish, Vero Beach Dodgers - Rookie - Ogden Raptors, Gulf Coast League Dodgers

The Dodgers have amassed an impressive amount of talent by focusing on drafting high school players with great physical skills. Edwin Jackson went 6-4 with a 5.86 ERA in Triple-A, ruining any chance of contributing in Los Angeles. His velocity stayed intact, but he tended to overthrow and showed poor command (1.3 K/BB). James Loney struggled in high Class A, hitting .238 with four homors, but a fractured fingertip and infection affected him all season. He remains an outstanding outfielder. Joel Guzman finally demonstrated his potential, hitting .297-23-86 between Class AA and high Class A. His size helps him deliver plus power, but his range is limited at shortstop, making a change of positions likely.

Chad Billingsley, a year removed from high school, dominated with his 97-mph fastball and slider. He went 11-4 with a 2.55 ERA and 10.6 strikeouts per game between Class AA and high Class A. Chuck Tiffany was untouchable at times during the season, showing a plus curveball and an 87-92-mph fastball. In low Class A, he posted a 3.70 ERA and 12.7 strikeouts per game. Greg Miller missed the last season with shoulder soreness, but has big-league stuff. He commands four pitches, featuring a plus curveball, and can be dominant.

Andy LaRoche, with his bat speed and plate discipline, hit .259-23-77 with 14 steals between two Class-A levels. The brother of second-year Atlanta Braves first baseman Adam LaRoche, he made a smooth defensive transition to third base. Yhency Brazoban took over as Eric Gagne's setup man in Los Angeles, posting a 2.48 ERA.