Brian Crawford, Author at Baseball Essential

Dodgers Pitching Prospect Zach Willeman is Enjoying His Increased Workload

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...

Dodgers Pitching Prospect Mark Washington is Reliable Out of the Bullpen

Brian Crawford

Jun 23, 2019

Features, Interviews, Los Angeles Dodgers, Minor League Baseball

Right-handed pitcher Mark Washington has been reliable out of the bullpen for the Low-A Great Lakes Loons. Washington, who has pitched six innings so far in 2019, has only allowed three hits, while striking out...

Dodgers Pitching Prospect Brett de Geus Working Hard on his Pitches

Brian Crawford

Jun 17, 2019

Features, Interviews, Los Angeles Dodgers, Minor League Baseball

Right-handed pitcher Brett de Geus is having a breakout season for the low-A Great Lakes Loons. In fact, the righty was recently added to the Midwest League All-Star team, and the honor is well-deserved, as de ...

Dodgers Pitching Prospect John Rooney Prepared for Continued Success

Brian Crawford

Jun 14, 2019

Features, Interviews, Los Angeles Dodgers, Minor League Baseball

Left-handed pitcher John Rooney is making the most out of his second season with the Great Lakes Loons, the Low-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers. Rooney joined the club briefly last season after being dra...

Dodgers Outfield Prospect Niko Hulsizer Putting Up Big Numbers

Brian Crawford

May 31, 2019

Interviews, Los Angeles Dodgers, Minor League Baseball

Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect Niko Hulsizer is putting up impressive numbers with the low-A Great Lakes Loons. Hulsizer, who currently leads the Midwest League in slugging percentage at .636, and OPS a...

Dodgers Prospect Austin Drury is Pitching Reliably Out of the Bullpen

Brian Crawford

May 28, 2019

Interviews, Los Angeles Dodgers, Minor League Baseball

Left-handed pitcher Austin Drury has been a reliable bullpen arm for the Great Lakes Loons, the Low-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers, in 2019. Drury, who is maintaining a WHIP of 1.17, and is averaging a ...

Dodgers Pitching Prospect Andre Jackson Improving in Second Stint with Great Lakes

Brian Crawford

May 15, 2019

Features, Interviews, Los Angeles Dodgers, Minor League Baseball

Right-handed pitcher Andre Jackson has been improving as a pitcher in his second go-around with the low-A Great Lakes Loons. Jackson, who performed primarily as an outfielder in college, feels he is finally a p...

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