Dodgers’ Under the Radar Prospect Leaving Impressions at Spring Training
The Dodgers have thrived at finding hidden gems in terms of pitching, and Cody Morse may be the next one that comes from the organization.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have thrived at finding hidden gems in terms of pitching, either through developing cast-offs or finding underrated players in the draft. The Dodgers have been a revolving door for quality pitchers under president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman, priding themselves on quality pitching depth from top to bottom. Seemingly, the Dodgers have done it again, finding a mid-round 2024 draft pick that has impressed baseball experts.
According to Brendan Gawlowski of FanGraphs , Cody Morse has been a standout during the Dodgers camp. Feb 17, 2024; Glendale, AZ, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman (5), third baseman Max Muncy (13), president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman and executive vice president & general manager Brandon Gomes watch during batting practice at spring training at Camelback Ranch. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports Morse played 40 games at the Single-A level, pitching a total of 52 innings and putting up a 4.
33 ERA. He got 57 strikeouts, allowed 27 free passes, and 49 hits during his rookie year of professional baseball. However, his time during the Dodgers’ Spring Training games has seen him look much better.
“Morse was a mid-round pick from a Texas JUCO in 2024, and the low-slot lefty had an uneven debut season. This spring, though, he’s looked sharp and has gotten a lot of work in big league games, where he’s struck out seven in 3. 2 innings,” Gawlowski wrote.