1) Joc Pederson, OF, Grade B+: Let’s see…he hits for power, posts strong OBPs, steals bases, can play all three outfield positions, and has good makeup. Sounds like a prospect to me. The only thing he doesn’t do well is hit left-handed pitching, so it is possible he might wind up as a platoon guy if he can’t solve that, but that isn’t a forgone conclusion at age 21.
2) Julio Urias, LHP, Grade B+: Mexican lefty dominated Low-A hitters at age 16, which may be unprecedented in the modern age. Velocity is picking up from upper-80s when signed well into the 90s and he already knew how to pitch. Key factor now is staying healthy, building stamina and innings after being kept on a short leash last year. Heading for a Grade A next year if he does that.
3) Corey Seager, SS, Grade B+: 2012 first-rounder blasted Low-A pitching (.309/.389/.529) but was horrible after moving up to High-A (.160/.246/.320) and was overmatched in Arizona Fall League. He doesn’t turn 20 until next month so the negatives are forgivable. Should hit for average and power, likely moves to third base where his glove should be very good.
4) Zach Lee, RHP, Grade B: Throws strikes with four average big league pitches, resulting in pleasant K/BB ratios (131/35 in Double-A last year). Eats innings, profiles as prototypical mid-rotation starter. I don’t think he will be an ace but he should be good.
5) Alexander Guerrero, 2B, Grade B-: Borderline B. Might go with a straight-B here when final grades are done. Not really a "prospect" in the classic sense at age 27, but he’s a rookie so I have to list him somewhere. Other teams didn’t like him as much as the Dodgers but they were right about Puig, so they could be right here too. If he pans out, perhaps something like a Cuban Jeff Kent.
http://www.minorleagueball.com/2014/3/18/5523032/los-angeles-dodgers-top-20-prospects-for-2014
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