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Dodgers Prospect Dillon Paulson Finding Success With Patient Plate Approach

Dec 10, 2019

Features, Interviews, Los Angeles Dodgers, Minor League Baseball

First baseman Dillon Paulson is finding success in pro ball with his patient plate approach. In fact, Paulson recorded 82 walks with an OBP of .366 in 416 at-bats split between low-A Great Lakes and high-A Ranc...

Dodgers Draftee Michael Busch is Working Hard in Pro Ball

Brian Crawford

Oct 5, 2019

Features, Interviews, Los Angeles Dodgers, Minor League Baseball

Los Angeles Dodgers first-round pick Michael Busch got a taste of what playing pro ball was like in 2019. Busch, who missed a little time due to injury, still managed to record 24 regular season at-bats and app...

Dodgers Pitching Prospect Ryan Pepiot is Preparing for a Bigger Workload

Brian Crawford

Sep 18, 2019

Features, Interviews, Los Angeles Dodgers, Minor League Baseball

Right-handed pitcher Ryan Pepiot had a memorable 2019 season, as the prospect transitioned from college to pro ball this year. Pepiot's big year began at Butler University where the righty stuck out 126 batt...

Dodgers Pitching Prospect Justin Bruihl is Looking to Add to His Repertoire

Brian Crawford

Sep 11, 2019

Features, Interviews, Los Angeles Dodgers, Minor League Baseball

Left-handed pitcher Justin Bruihl had a tremendous 2019 season that saw him go from extended spring training to high-A Rancho Cucamonga, before finishing up with the low-A Great Lakes Loons. Pitching 41.2 i...

Dodgers Prospect Justin Yurchak Was Impressive in 2019

Brian Crawford

Sep 9, 2019

Features, Interviews, Los Angeles Dodgers, Minor League Baseball

First baseman Justin Yurchak had a productive season in the Los Angeles Dodgers system. Yurchak's big season began in Ogden and finished in Great Lakes with the prospect slashing .321/.418/.571 with a .988 OPS....

Dodgers Infield Prospect Sam McWilliams is Adjusting to Playing in the Midwest League

Brian Crawford

Aug 26, 2019

Features, Interviews, Los Angeles Dodgers, Minor League Baseball

Infielder Sam McWilliams is looking to build off his All-Star nod in the Pioneer League with the low-A Great Lakes Loons. Slashing .291/.402/.601 with a 1.004 OPS with the Ogden Raptors, there was little dou...

Dodgers Pitching Prospect Zach Willeman is Enjoying His Increased Workload

Brian Crawford

Aug 5, 2019

Features, Interviews, Los Angeles Dodgers, Major League Baseball, Minor League Baseball

Right-handed pitcher Zach Willeman is enjoying his increased workload in the Great Lakes Loons bullpen. And for Willeman, his increased innings in pro ball came a little late, as he missed his 2017 season and m...

Dodgers 2019 Draftee Jack Little is Enjoying Stint in Great Lakes

Brian Crawford

Jul 10, 2019

Features, Interviews, Los Angeles Dodgers, Major League Baseball, Minor League Baseball

Right-handed pitcher Jack Little became the first member of the Los Angeles Dodgers 2019 draft class to reach a full-season affiliate when he joined the low-A Great Lakes Loons last week. Little, who spent the ...

Dodgers Outfield Prospect James Outman Developing Well in Pro Ball

Brian Crawford

Jul 2, 2019

Features, Interviews, Los Angeles Dodgers, Minor League Baseball

Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect James Outman is developing well with the Low-A Great Lakes Loons, the Midwest League affiliate of the Dodgers. Outman, who has transitioned to center field from right field...

Dodgers Outfield Prospect Chris Roller Making the Most of his Opportunities

Brian Crawford

Jun 24, 2019

Features, Interviews, Los Angeles Dodgers, Minor League Baseball

Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect Chris Roller is making the most of his opportunities in pro ball. Roller, who is a former 30th round draft pick, admits that he doesn't take anything for granted, whether i...

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