2012 Los Angeles Dodgers Top 15 Prospects
The Dodgers offered a very strong system entering the 2011 season but after trades and graduations the system is in a state of flux. The Dodgers dealt away Trayvon Robinson and graduated Dee Gordon, Rubby De La Rosa and Jerry Sands, all top propsects. The current fiscal environment of the Dodgers has forced them to lose their grip in Latin America and Asia, while also forcing their hand in the draft the last several years. The have done a very nice job with limited funds but they will be in need of a talent infusion to rebuild the system to its previous strength.
1. Zach Lee (RHP)
The Dodgers were aggressive in signing Lee – an LSU football recruit – in 2010, signing him for what looked like a huge bonus at the deadline. In reality, because of MLB’s two-sport bonus rules the Dodgers actually paid very little up front and spread the bonus over five years. As for his talent, Lee offers tons of projection with a long, lean frame that already pumps fastballs in the 89-92 mph range and touches 95. Some scouts have seen him as high as 97 mph but that has been rare. Lee has an unusual knack for spinning the ball, showing promise with his curveball, slider and change-up while also imparting spin on his fastball to sink and cut it at different times. With his projectable body, present stuff and ability to manipulate the ball Lee has the potential to develop into a top of the rotation starter.
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1. Zach Lee (RHP)
The Dodgers were aggressive in signing Lee – an LSU football recruit – in 2010, signing him for what looked like a huge bonus at the deadline. In reality, because of MLB’s two-sport bonus rules the Dodgers actually paid very little up front and spread the bonus over five years. As for his talent, Lee offers tons of projection with a long, lean frame that already pumps fastballs in the 89-92 mph range and touches 95. Some scouts have seen him as high as 97 mph but that has been rare. Lee has an unusual knack for spinning the ball, showing promise with his curveball, slider and change-up while also imparting spin on his fastball to sink and cut it at different times. With his projectable body, present stuff and ability to manipulate the ball Lee has the potential to develop into a top of the rotation starter.
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