MLB’s No. 15 prospect Eduardo Quintero put on a show Friday night, ripping an RBI double and scoring a run for the Glendale Desert Dogs at Salt River Fields. The Arizona Fall League is only a week in, and Quintero, a consensus top-100 prospect in the sport, is already making some serious noise. This kid had a ridiculous .942 OPS in the regular season, so it’s no surprise he’s turning heads now.
Quintero’s Versatility Is No Joke
Quintero has already played in five of Glendale’s six games, showcasing his incredible versatility. We’ve seen him in right field twice and center field once. Plus, he’s been the designated hitter in two games, including that big Friday night performance. Dodgers farm director Matt McGrath isn’t holding back on the praise, and you can totally see why. McGrath said Quintero is “an incredibly talented player on both sides of the ball.” But it’s not just the raw talent; McGrath highlighted his “maturity and consistency in his work,” noting how Quintero “constantly in search of ways to maximize his game.” It doesn’t matter if the results are there at the plate every single day, the guy’s “commitment to defense and being the same excellent teammate and worker day in and day out is extremely impressive for how early he still is in his career.” Seriously, when you pair that talent with a “high-end motor and work ethic,” it’s hard not to be incredibly excited about his future.
Davalan Adapts, Harlan Flexes Power
Another Dodgers prospect, Charles Davalan, just played his fourth Fall League game on Friday, and every single one has been at second base. That’s a big deal because it’s his first time at the position since 2024 when he was still at Florida Gulf Coast before transferring to Arkansas. The reigning Midwest League MVP hasn’t quite found his rhythm with the bat yet, with only one hit in 14 at-bats. But don’t sleep on this dude, he’s walked three times and been hit by three pitches, including one of each on Friday. And get this, he’s still managed to cross the plate and score five runs! That’s impressive plate discipline and finding ways to contribute. Then you’ve got Chase Harlan, the Dodgers’ No. 9 prospect, who’s been all over the desert playing first base, third base, and DH. He’s already blasted a homer, smacked a double, and walked three times. This guy’s got pop, and we’re seeing it early.
On the mound, four Dodgers pitchers have thrown for Glendale. Brooks Auger was lights out, striking out three batters in 1 2/3 scoreless innings on Monday. Lefty Luke Fox also dominated, fanning two in a perfect inning on Sunday, and he’s set to start again this Sunday night at Surprise. Marlon Nieves gave up a run in his two innings of relief on Sunday but still punched out two. Cody Morse, another southpaw, has been busy with three strikeouts in 1 1/3 scoreless innings over three appearances, consistently coming in mid-inning.
The Glendale Desert Dogs are back in action this Sunday at Surprise at 5 p.m. PT. They’ll continue with games on Monday at Scottsdale (1:30 p.m.), Tuesday against Salt River (1:30 p.m.), Thursday against Surprise (1:30 p.m.), Friday at Scottsdale (6:30 p.m.), and Saturday against Surprise (6:30 p.m.). You can even catch some of these games streaming on MLB.com. Get ready for more prospect fireworks!
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Originally reported by True Blue LA.
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