3 Top Prospects Dodgers Fans Can Expect to See in the MLB This Year
By Sean Facey
The Los Angeles Dodgers are a model franchise. They've maintained a strong farm system while also staying competitive at the major league level. That being said, the big league club still has some holes that could use filling. Here are three top prospects that Dodgers fans can expect to see with the team this year.
1. Will Smith- C/3B
Smith ranks as the Dodgers' No. 5 overall prospect, and his multi-positional experience will serve him well during his quest to reach the big leagues. Currently in Triple-A, Smith is slashing .269/.386/.491 with 5 homers, 22 RBI and a solid 20:29 K:BB ratio. With LA's woes behind the plate, perhaps they'll streamline Smith's ascension to Hollywood.
2. Mitchell White- RHP
White is the No. 8 overall prospect for the Dodgers and for good reason. With a fastball that touches 97 mph, a power slider and a strong curveball, White posted a 2.10 ERA and 37 strikeouts in seven starts at the Double-A level this year. He just recently earned himself a promotion to Triple-A, but he could eventually find himself in Los Angeles before season's end.
3. Tony Gonsolin
Apart from rocking a mustache worthy of the Hall of Fame, Gonsolin has also had a strong showing in his two starts in Triple-A this year, logging a 3.00 ERA with 12 strikeouts in 9 innings. The organization's No. 4 overall prospect sports a fastball that touches triple digits, and when coupled with his ridiculous splitter, he easily has the stuff to fool MLB batters.