The Los Angeles Dodgers continue to separate themselves from the rest of the league not only through sustained major league success, but also by building one of baseball’s deepest and most dynamic farm systems. Entering the 2026 season, the Dodgers are tied with the Seattle Mariners for the most Top 100 overall prospects in baseball, with seven.
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An impressive total for a franchise that consistently drafts near the bottom of the first round. At the center of that group is an outfield-heavy collection of talent headlined by one of the most polished young hitters the organization has developed in years.
Sitting at No. 13 overall, Josue De Paula represents the crown jewel of the Dodgers’ system. The 20-year-old outfielder’s calling card is a plus hit tool that has evaluators raving about his maturity at the plate. De Paula stands out as one of the most advanced hitters the Dodgers have produced in recent memory, controlling the strike zone with rare calm and poise for his age.
His smooth, balanced left-handed swing allows him to consistently square up pitches, and his natural feel for barrel placement helps him generate strong exit velocities without overswinging. De Paula’s advanced pitch recognition, including his ability to identify spin and adjust mid-at-bat, gives him a realistic path to becoming a high-average hitter who accesses his power organically. After reaching Double-A late last season, 2026 shapes up as a potential breakout year that could put him firmly on the major league radar.
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Just behind him at No. 20 overall is fellow outfielder Zyhir Hope, whose profile leans more toward loud, explosive tools. Hope generates easy power thanks to elite bat speed and natural leverage in his left-handed swing. The ball jumps off his barrel, particularly to the pull side, and recent strength gains have translated into increased home run production without an alarming rise in swing-and-miss. As his approach continues to evolve, there’s legitimate belief he could develop into a 30-homer threat. Hope already turned heads by launching a 470-foot home run in the Arizona Fall League in 2024 and followed that up by slugging 13 homers as a 20-year-old at High-A last season.
Ranked No. 34 overall, Eduardo Quintero may boast the most complete toolset in the Dodgers’ system. The 20-year-old outfielder features impact tools across the board, highlighted by a cannon arm that plays as both powerful and accurate. Quintero is comfortable making difficult throws on the move and aggressively challenges baserunners from all corners of the outfield. His arm strength alone profiles him as a natural fit in right field, where it can serve as a true deterrent. That ability has already shown up in games, as he’s recorded 18 outfield assists in just 168 professional starts.
The Dodgers’ Top 100 presence extends beyond the outfield with Alex Freeland (No. 45), Mike Sirota (No. 64), left-hander Jackson Ferris (No. 98), and infielder Emil Morales (No. 100), rounding out a system that blends upside, depth, and versatility.