Charles Davalan, who absolutely tore it up as the 2026 Midwest League MVP for High-A Great Lakes this season, just blasted his first solo home run last Monday in Scottsdale. This guy, usually an outfielder, has been playing second base in the Arizona Fall League and is showing off that MVP power again.
Davalan and Harlan Bring the Power
Davalan’s overall AFL numbers so far read five hits in 30 at bats, but listen up, four of those hits came just last week. He’s also worked three walks and been hit by a pitch five times, which means he’s getting on base at a solid .333 clip. Remember, this is the same dude who launched 24 dingers across High-A and Double-A in 2026. That kind of pop doesn’t just disappear. Third baseman Chase Harlan is also bringing serious heat, with two home runs, a double, and seven walks already in eight games in Arizona. He’s slashing .269/.444/.538 in his 36 plate appearances, and his second homer of the season came last Sunday. These bats are making some noise!
From Mizzou QB to Pro Pitcher: Sam Horn’s Wild Ride
Now, let’s talk about a story that’s straight out of a movie: Sam Horn. This right-hander, drafted by the Dodgers in the 17th round in 2025, used to be the starting quarterback at Missouri in college. Remember when he fractured his tibia in his first game last season? Well, the Arizona Fall League marks his professional pitching debut, and it’s been something to watch. Horn threw a scoreless inning last Sunday, October 11. In four appearances for Glendale, he’s punched out five hitters in four innings, allowing only one run and walking six. Keith Law from The Athletic even saw him in person and noted Horn was working his fastball at 94-95 mph with a slider at 82-84 mph. Law said, “Seeing him throwing at all in the AFL was a positive. He showed a good pickoff move, for what that’s worth.” That pickoff move from a former QB? You love to see it!
Auger’s Arsenal Turning Heads
And don’t sleep on Brooks Auger, the Dodgers’ sixth-round pick from 2024 out of Mississippi State. In his second start last Monday, Auger allowed two runs in two innings, racking up three strikeouts. Keith Law was impressed with him too, writing that Auger “had the best arsenal among potential starters, showing five distinct pitches, highlighted by a 95-98 mph fastball and a plus changeup with a ton of fading action.” A five-pitch guy with that kind of velo and a plus changeup? That’s definitely something to keep an eye on as these Glendale Desert Dogs prospects continue to develop.
The Glendale Desert Dogs have a busy week ahead, with games almost every day. They’re playing Salt River on Monday, then heading to Surprise on Tuesday, Peoria on Wednesday, and Mesa on Thursday. They’ll wrap up the week back home against Scottsdale on Saturday. Make sure to catch these future stars in action!
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Originally reported by True Blue LA.
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