Law ranked seven Dodgers prospects in the Top 100, but stated that the Brewers’ recent trade with the New York Mets for Freddy Peralta pushed the former to the No. 1 spot.
“I take no pleasure in reporting this, but the Dodgers continue to boast one of the best farm systems in baseball – and I could make a case for them as the No. 1 pick, although the Freddy Peralta trade locked the Brewers in that spot for me,” Law wrote. “The Dodgers are the epitome of hitter development, with a clear idea of who they think they can help and processes in place to ensure that happens once they acquire the player, whether through the draft, a trade or an international signing.
“Kendall George isn’t a top 100 pick, but they took George, an 80 guy (on the scouting scale of 20-80) with a terrible swing and no power, and adjusted the swing to the point where he’s now a viable prospect – maybe a Chandler Simpson type (it’s the obvious comparison), maybe even a little better.
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“This seemed like such an unlikely proposition a year ago, but the Dodgers are the best at what they do. Fans of other teams can complain all day about the money the team spends on its Major League roster, but the Dodgers back it up with old-fashioned things that you should respect even if you don’t like them: They scout intensively and they do individual development work with their players – especially hitters – who are the best in the sport.”
Of the Dodgers’ Top 10 prospects from last season, eight are playing on the field. LA has many bat development success stories around the league, such as All-Stars Corey Seager and Cody Bellinger, and still has several on their own team.
What hitters have the Dodgers developed on their team?
When looking at the Dodgers’ roster, the three names they developed stand out: Will Smith, Max Muncy and Andy Pages.
The Dodgers drafted Smith in the first round of the 2016 MLB Draft, and he has become one of the team’s best hitters during his time with LA. He has made each of the last three All-Star Games and received MVP votes for the first time this season.
Pages also came up through the Dodgers system, with LA signing him as an international free agent in 2018. He broke out in 2025, hitting 27 home runs – second-most on the team – and posting a .774 OPS.
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Muncy didn’t create the Dodgers, but his success is largely due to his move to Los Angeles. The Athletics released Muncy prior to the 2017 season, and after spending a year in the minor levels, Muncy returned on a tear in 2018. He posted a .973 OPS in 2018 and then made his first All-Star Game in 2019. He has now been with the Dodgers for eight seasons and is still their starting third baseman.
Even though the Dodgers don’t rank first among MLB farms, their ability to nurture talent and get the best out of their hitters has set them apart from the rest of the league, and will certainly continue to pay off with their current crop of prospects.
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