Dodgers: Three Spring Training Observations From the Dodgers

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - MARCH 11: Justin Turner #10 of the Los Angeles Dodgers sits on the dugout steps prior to a spring training game against the San Francisco Giants at Camelback Ranch on March 11, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, ARIZONA - MARCH 11: Justin Turner #10 of the Los Angeles Dodgers sits on the dugout steps prior to a spring training game against the San Francisco Giants at Camelback Ranch on March 11, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images) /
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GLENDALE, ARIZONA – MARCH 11: Tony Gonsolin #84 of the Los Angeles Dodgers delivers a first inning pitch during a spring training game against the San Francisco Giants at Camelback Ranch on March 11, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images) /

The Dodgers’ farm looks ready to produce more high-level talent 

This spring several Dodgers’ prospects were given a longer look due to injuries.  Two of those prospects were Tony Gonsolin and Dustin May.  Both May and Gonsolin pitched nine innings entering Monday night’s game and allowed one earned run combined.  That run was allowed by Dustin May who impressed everyone this spring.

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Dave Roberts said that he expects Gonsolin and May to help out the big league club at some point this season.  Then there is another still young former top prospect in Julio Urias.  This spring Julio has looked dominant as a starting pitcher throwing 94-97 miles per hour and he displayed pinpoint control of his changeup.  While he is on an innings limit, Urias should be a force in the Dodgers’ rotation for the end of the regular season and the postseason.

On the position player side, DJ Peters and Omar Estevez each hit two home runs for the Dodgers.  Peters is a tall slugging outfielder who moves throughout the outfield like a gazelle.  Estevez is a middle infielder who displays advanced hitting skills at the age of twenty-one and could become part of the Dodgers’ infield equation in the next few seasons.

Honorable Mentions:  Austin Barnes and Kiké Hernandez get a mention for their stellar springs.  Barnes drove in twelve runs this spring while Kiké drove in eleven with three home runs.  For Barnes, he has looked sharp this spring both behind the plate and at the plate.  He is looking to hold down the catcher spot until Kiebert Ruiz and Will Smith prove to be ready.

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For Kiké Hernandez, he has run away with the starting job at second base and looks to build off the best season of his career.  Chris Taylor has been relegated to his super-utility role and will be part of the platoon in left field.  If Barnes and Hernandez have strong seasons for the Dodgers, this will truly be an offense with no weak spots in the lineup.