Feb 06 2009
2009 Los Angeles Dodgers Top Five Prospects
1. Andrew Lambo - OF - B+ ETA 2010
2. Ethan Martin - RHP - A - ETA 2012
3. James McDonald - RHP - B+ - ETA 2009
4. Scott Elbert - LHP - B - ETA 2009
5. Devaris Gordon - SS - B- - ETA 2012
Los Angeles graduated top prospect Clayton Kershaw to the major leagues in 2008. Lambo struck out 119 times in 508 at bats but also hit 18 home runs while still compiling a .295 average and reaching AA. He should be ready for a regular job soon - a process that could facilitate a trade of one of Los Angeles’ current outfielders.
Martin is a powerful right handed high schooler who reached 96 miles per hour. He should make his debut in Low A in 2009. Mcdonald and Elbert will contend for the fifth starter spot and big innings in relief for the Dodgers. Gordon is a young junior college shortstop who hit for high average and should also start in Low A.
