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Dodgers Send Several Top Prospects To Instructional League

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Still Feeling A Draft



Many members of the 2015 draft class will be in attendance. Every pick from second-rounder Mitch Hansen to 13th-rounder Michael Boyle is on the roster. Notably, third-rounder Philip Pfeifer will be in attendance after being shut down with elbow tendonitis following his debut in July.

Other notables include competitive balance Round B selection Josh Sborz, the aforementioned Willie Calhoun, fifth-rounder Brendon Davis, 11th-rounder Imani Abdullah and 16th-rounder Nolan Long.

International Flavor

Some lesser known players will be joining the festivities as well. Nicaragua native Leonardo Crawford, who dominated the Dominican Summer League in 2015, will be in attendance. The 18-year old-southpaw finished third in the league with a 1.41 ERA in 63.2 innings and tied for 10th with 74 strikeouts.

Jefrey Souffront, an 18-year-old Dominican infielder, also comes stateside after spending the summer in his home country. Southpaw Jairo Pacheco from Venezuela will be part of the pitching staff in Arizona.

Outfielder Federico Celli, born in Italy, represents the European contingent, along with German right-hander Sven Schuller. Angel German is actually from the Dominican Republic and made a name for himself in the Arizona League after touching the upper 90s with his fastball and flashing a plus slider.

Michael Medina, another Dominican native, placed among the top 25 in my updated rankings. Mexican first baseman Eric Meza will also appear.

Which players excite you the most? Who would you like to hear more about? Let me know in the comments section below or on Twitter @JaredJMassey.

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2 Comments

  1. Hopefully puig and Pedersen are at the top to go to the instructional league of needing proper instruction. Mcguire definitely did not do them any favors.

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