As if having the best player on the planet and winning back-to-back World Series titles wasn’t enough, the Los Angeles Dodgers have one of the best systems in baseball. For a team with unlimited resources in its championship window, the quality and depth of its prospects are highly impressive. Typically, those financial juggernauts would rather spend than develop players. Well, the Dodgers do both. With seven players in the Top 100 according to MLB Pipeline, the present and future look very bright in LA.
The Top Tier
1) Josue de Paula, OF, Age: 20
2025 Stats (A+/AA): .250 AVG/.391 OBP/.400 SLG/12 HR/32 SB/20.4 K%/18.4 BB%
In a profound and talented system, de Paula is a unanimous #1. The 20-year-old outfielder is a very advanced offensive player for his age, with no discernible weaknesses. De Paula spent most of his time at High-A this season, slashing .263/.406/.421 with 12 homers, 16 doubles, and 32 steals. His .406 OBP was fueled by a near-20% walk rate, which also mirrored his strikeout rate. That excellent plate discipline is nothing new for de Paula. Dating back to his time in the DSL as a 17-year-old, he has consistently produced walk rates in the mid-to-upper teens, while also limiting his strikeouts to below 20%.
The tools are so loud, some of the best in the minors. de Paula makes consistent contact with well-above-average exit velocities, including a 90th percentile EV of around 105mph. He’s frequently getting to his pull-side but has enough raw power to put the ball out to all fields. At 6’3 “, 190lbs, de Paula is highly athletic, but the power often overshadows his speed and athleticism. He stole a career-best 32 bases this season, one year after swiping 27 as a teenager across two levels. There is a case to be made that de Paula could be a future #1 overall prospect.
2) Zyhir Hope, OF, Age: 20
2025 Stats (A+/AA): .266 AVG/.376 OBP/.428 SLG/13 HR/27 SB/26.3 K%/14.5 BB%
While his tools aren’t quite as pronounced, Zyhir Hope has been a steady riser over the last 18 months and remains a hot name in prospect circles. The Dodgers acquired Hope from the Cubs as a centrepiece in the Michael Busch trade. His age-19 season in 2024 was cut short by a rib injury, which limited him to just 61 games. Hope still managed nine homers, nine steals, and a 144 wRC+. The Dodgers sent him to the Arizona Fall League last year to recoup some of his at-bats. In limited action, Hope had five home runs, but also struck out over 26% of the time against advanced pitching. He had similar surface numbers as his teammate de Paula this season, mashing 13 homers with 27 steals at High-A, while playing in 127 games.
Offensively, Hope offers intriguing upside, particularly with his power. Despite having a much smaller build (5’10”, 190 lbs), he’s already produced exit velocities higher than de Paula, as his 90th percentile sits around 108.5mph. Hope has no issue pulling the ball consistently and had a 40% fly ball rate this past season. One potential pitfall for Hope is an elevated strikeout rate, which is only exacerbated by a sub-70% overall contact rate. There’s no doubting his power, but there are concerns about the overall hit tool. Hope stole 27 bags this season, but his speed is merely average, so anything beyond 8-10 steals on an annual basis is a bonus. Still, Hope is one of the top outfield prospects in the minors, showcasing an offensive upside that many cannot reach.
3) Eduardo Quintero, OF, Age: 20
2025 Stats (A/A+): .293 AVG/.415 OBP/.508 SLG/19 HR/47 SB/22.7 K%/16.3 BB%
As if two elite-level 20-year-old outfielders weren’t enough, Eduardo Quintero enters the fray. Quintero is quietly one of the best prospects in baseball, but is largely overlooked because of his organization-mates. He spent most of 2025 at Class A as a teenager, but did reach High-A for about 30 games. Quintero hit .293 with 19 homers, 101 runs scored, 47 steals, and a .923 OPS. Among MiLB hitters under age-20, he ranked Top 10 in Hits, Triples, HR, Runs, RBI, Walks, Steals, OBP, OPS, ISO, Walk rate, and had the 7th-best Swinging Strike rate (7.8%). Plus, his 152 wRC+ was 13th among all MiLB hitters, trailing guys like Konnor Griffin, Kevin McGonigle, and JJ Wetherholt.
At the plate, Quintero is highly advanced. He makes intelligent swing decisions, shows elite pitch recognition, and has excellent bat control. His 6’1″ frame is projectable with room to grow that won’t jeopardize his 60-grade speed. A converted catcher, Quintero has blossomed into an above-average defender in the outfield with tremendous range and arm strength. Quintero is truly a five-tool player who is only getting better year after year.
4) Emil Morales, SS, Age: 19
2025 Stats (COMPLEX/A): .314 AVG/.396 OBP/.515 SLG/ 14 HR/11 SB/ 26.5 K%/11.7 BB%
Emil Morales was one of the top prizes of the 2024 J-15 class, netting a cool $1,875,000 bonus from the Dodgers, which paid immediate dividends. At just 17, he dominated the DSL, slashing .342/.478/.691 with 14 homers and 12 steals in just 46 games. He also walked 40 times against just 45 strikeouts. His domestic debut was equally impressive. Morales played 89 games, 50 at the Complex and 39 at Class A, hitting a stellar .314 with 14 homers and 11 steals. He drew 48 walks, but his strikeout rate jumped quite a bit, landing at 26.5%. There is some concern about that, given the calibre of pitching in the lower minors. But, it’s also important to remember that Morales was just 18 years old, among the younger players at each level, and in his first stint in the US.
Morales is strong, wiry 6-foot-3 with quick actions and excellent bat speed. Despite hitting for a superb average, his profile is presently power-over-hit. Much of his success with his batting average has come from crazy-high BABIPs north of .400. However, it could continue with his quality of contact and a batted-ball distribution that is predominantly line drives or in the air. That ability to lift the ball is already translating his raw power into in-game production. Modest stolen base totals, even in the lower levels, show that speed is not necessarily a part of his game now or in the future. There are also questions about his long-term defensive home, where 3B is a potential fallback if he cannot stick at SS. Morales is a very talented player with a very bright future.
5) Mike Sirota, OF, Age: 22
2025 Stats (A/A+): .333 AVG/.452 OBP/.616 SLG/13 HR/5 SB/21.9 K%/17.8 BB%
Sirota came to the Dodgers via the Reds, having been traded before he ever played a pro game in Cincinnati. The former Northeastern Husky was in the midst of a fantastic debut in 2025 when he suffered a knee injury that cut his season short. The 22-year-old played just 59 games, but climbed from Class A to High-A in the process.
Much like his collegiate days, Sirota was the king of OBP. He hit .333 but drew walks at a near-18% clip and maintained a reasonable strikeout rate. The bat showed much more pop than anticipated. One of the knocks on Sirota coming out of the Draft was that he didn’t lift the ball enough, but if he could lock in on it, he could be a 25+ homer bat. He’s also an excellent athlete who runs well, impacting the game on the bases and in the outfield. Sirota is a name to watch next season, especially if he can get a full workload.
6) Alex Freeland, INF, Age: 24
2025 Stats (AAA): .263 AVG/.384 OBP/.451 SLG/16 HR/18 SB/21.9 K%/16.3 BB%
2025 Stats (MLB): .190 AVG/.292 OBP/.310 SLG/2 HR/1 SB/36.1 K%/11.3 BB%
Alex Freeland is the only prospect on this list who played in the majors in 2025 and, subsequently, the only guy with a World Series ring. The third-rounder from 2022 logged just under 100 PAs with the Dodgers last season, posting mediocre results. Although we didn’t get the best Alex Freeland in his Dodgers debut, he still gained valuable playing experience at the major league level. Before his promotion, Freeland was highly impressive at Triple-A, batting .263 with 16 homers, 18 steals, and a 115 wRC+, his second season with double-digit homers and steals.
Freeland has an interesting profile: he excels only with his plate discipline, while his other skills are league-average. In three seasons in the Dodgers’ organization, Freeland has never walked at a rate below 13%, nor produced an OBP of less than .335. Strikeouts were a problem earlier in his career, but he’s stabilized over the past two seasons as his contact skills have improved. As a switch-hitter, Freeland has struggled from the right side of the plate, which could force him to hit left-handed and into a platoon role permanently. There is enough pop in the bat and consistency in his approach for Freeland to become an everyday player, but the likelihood of it happening in L.A. is minute.
7) Ching-Hsien Ko, OF, Age: 18
2025 Stats (COMPLEX/A): .310 AVG/.437 OBP/.439 SLG/4 HR/6 SB/19.8 K%/17.0 BB%
One of the biggest ‘pop-up’ prospects this summer was 18-year-old Ching-Hsien Ko. The teenager from Taiwan tore up the Complex, flashing a little bit of everything offensively en route to a 175 wRC+ in 53 games. Ko finished in the Top 5 in nearly every offensive category, including average, OBP, SLG, hits, extra-base hits, runs, walk rate, and wOBA.
Ko is a big, physical kid, already standing 6-foot-3 and 215 lbs, but also with the athleticism to play an above-average center field. His hit tool is further along than the power at this point in his young career, although with his frame and strength, it’s easy to project a future 20+ homer bat. Ko is unlikely to be overly impactful on the base paths, but moves well enough to take the extra base and occasionally swipe a bag. As he enters his age-19 season, there’s a lot to like in the profile.
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8) Chase Harlan, 3B, Age: 19
2025 Stats (COMPLEX/A): .269 AVG/.357 OBP/.442 SLG/9 HR/3 SB/22.3 K%/12.0 BB%
Showcasing some of the best raw power among the prep bats in the Class of 2024, Harlan worked his way to become a third-round pick. His 2025 debut was solid overall, as he hit .269 with nine homers between the Complex and Class-A. Power is his calling card, as the hit tool is not as developed as you’d like in a young hitter. Still just 19, Harlan has plenty of time to figure out the contact, and if he can, he’s got 20+ homer pop long-term.
9) James Tibbs III, OF, Age: 23
2025 Stats (A+/AA): .243 AVG/.373 OBP/.429 SLG/20 HR/10 SB/21.4 K%/16.0 BB%
Tibbs was traded twice in 2025, moving from the Giants to the Red Sox and then on to the Dodgers. Through it all, the 13th overall pick in 2024 posted a 20-10 season, drawing walks at a 16% clip with a manageable strike rate, something that hasn’t always been his strength. There is a good bit of power in his profile, which bodes well for his future outlook if he can keep the swing-and-miss in check.
10) Jackson Ferris, LHP, Age: 21
2025 Stats (AA): 126 IP/3.86 ERA/24.2 K%/11.8 BB%
Ferris came to LA with Hope in the Michael Busch trade, and the 6’4″ left-hander has performed well. He was their minor league Pitcher of the Year in 2024 and followed it with 126 innings of work with an ERA of just over 4.00. His arsenal is mainly fastball/slider, which has proven overwhelming at times but marginal at others. Command and control are easily his most significant issues, as Ferris has never posted a walk rate of less than 10% and has trouble getting ahead of hitters. Still, the potential upside is relatively high even if the floor is much lower.
11) Kellon Lindsey, OF, Age: 20
2025 Stats (COMPLEX/A): .274 AVG/.379 OBP/.400 SLG/3 HR/11 SB/31.7 K%/14.3 BB%
So much of Kellon Lindsey’s profile centers on his athleticism and speed, the latter of which has been labelled an 80-grade by scouts. The 20-year-old has flashed that speed in doses during his pro debut, stealing 11 bags with a .274, BABIP-driven batting average. Unfortunately, Lindsey has already posted strikeout rates of over 30% between the Complex and Class-A, leaving many to wonder if the hit tool can get to the level where he can be an everyday regular. There’s also not much present power, making his profile largely dependent on the development of his hit tool.
12) Joendry Vargas, SS, Age: 20
2025 Stats (COMPLEX/A): .226 AVG/.284 OBP/.376 SLG/5 HR/17 SB/30.4 K%/7.4 BB%
Vargas’ stock soared after a very strong debut in the DSL as a 17-year-old. He’s met much more resistance since coming to the US in 2024. Everything is down across the board, specifically his contact rates, while his strikeouts have spiked to over 30% in 2025. The skill set is still very advanced for the 20-year-old, but he needs to make more consistent contact to tap into the raw power and tools.
13) Charles Davalan, OF, Age: 21
2025 Stats (NCAA): .346 AVG/.433 OBP/.561 SLG/14 HR/10 SB/8.5 K%/11.0 BB%
2025 Stats (A): .500 AVG/.541 OBP/.735 SLG/1 HR/3 SB/13.5 K%/8.1 BB%
Davalan had two strong collegiate seasons, including 2025, where he earned All-American honors at Arkansas as a draft-eligible sophomore. That led to him becoming the second Razorback to be drafted in the first round this past summer (Wehiwa Aloy). His pro debut was just eight games, but he hit .500 with a homer and three steals at Class-A. Davalan operates with a smaller 5’9″, 190lb frame, which he draws some power from, but is predominantly centered on advanced bat-to-ball skills. He also runs well, impacting the game on the bases and allowing him to stick in the outfield. Davalan has played both second and outfield, but with an average throwing arm, the bat will have to develop to carry him as a corner outfielder.
14) Adam Serwinowski, LHP, Age: 21
2025 Stats (A/A+/AA): 111.2 IP/4.03 ERA/28.5 K%/11.2 BB%
After spending parts of three seasons in the Reds organization, Serwinowski came to the Dodgers in a three-team trade last summer. Following the deal, he dominated at High-A, posting a sub-2.00 ERA and a 31% strikeout rate in just over 30 innings with the Dodgers. Overall, his stuff is solid. His fastball sits in the upper-90s with triple-digit potential, along with a big, looping slider and an above-average changeup. Like most kids who are 6’5″, keeping that body in sync and fluid throughout his delivery is an ongoing challenge that has consistently landed his walk rates in the double-digit range. There is a lot of projection left in his profile, and he’s a pitcher with the stuff to take a big step forward in 2026.
15) Brendan Tunink, OF, Age: 20
2025 Stats (COMPLEX): .300 AVG/.417 OBP/.500 SLG/5 HR/9 SB/30.4 K%/16.1 BB%
2024 eighth-rounder Brendan Tunink was one of the darlings of the Complex this season, his first as a pro. Tunink showed a blend of power and speed that was highly encouraging, but also raised a giant red flag with a strikeout rate of over 30% in a league with sub-optimal pitching. While his passivity at the dish contributed to the high K-rate (plus a high walk rate), Tunink also had a swinging strike rate of over 17% and made contact at a rate of just 61.8%. Still, he’s only 20 years old, and there is enough ‘what if’ in the profile to keep him firmly on your radar.
The Next Five
16) Cam Leiter, RHP, Age: 20
DNP (Shoulder Surgery)
Leiter comes from a long line of pitchers, including his cousins Jack (TEX) and Mark (A’s), with current MLB experience. Cam did not pitch in 2025 after undergoing surgery to repair a shoulder injury during his final year at Florida State. However, the talented 6’5″ right-hander still impressed enough pre-injury to become a second-round pick.
17) River Ryan, RHP, Age: 27
DNP (Tommy John Surgery)
Ryan is still a prospect despite turning 27 this past August. With a track record of big strikeout production in the minors, Ryan has some upside. But after Tommy John in 2024, how will he respond?
18) Kendall George, OF, Age: 21
2025 Stats (A+): .295 AVG/.409 OBP/.370 SLG/3 HR/100 SB/15.2 K%/16.3 BB%
George is an elite athlete with world-class speed and an aggressive mentality on the bases. He swiped 100 bases this season at High-A, but 80-grade speed can only take you so far when the supporting skills are lacking.
19) Logan Wagner, 1B/3B, Age: 21
2025 Stats (A+): .216 AVG/.345 OBP/.380 SLG/15 HR/18 SB/26.3 K%/14.6 BB%
Numerous injuries limited Wagner to 57 total games in his first three seasons as a pro. But in 122 games in 2025, he had 15 homers and 18 steals, albeit with a very low batting average. The power seems legit, but the track record is nonexistent.
20) Zach Root, LHP, Age: 20
2025 Stats (NCAA): 99.1 IP/3.62 ERA/30.0 K%/8.3 BB%
Root was a first-rounder in 2025 and the player most likely to reach the Top 10 in the organization in 2026. The former Arkansas ace has three plus-or-better offerings, including the most successful curveball in the NCAA last season.