Quakes Media Day: Angels Prospects Preparation Ahead of 2026 Season
Top Angels prospects at Rancho Cucamonga highlighted offseason development and excitement for the upcoming season during Media Day interviews.
Mar 6, 2026; Houston, TX, United States; Brazil outfielder Lucas Ramirez (24) hits a home run during the eighth inning against the United States at Daikin Park. RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif. -- The Rancho Cucamonga Quakes opened Media Day with a strong sense of optimism, as several of the Los Angeles Angels’ top prospects detailed their offseason progress and readiness for the 2026 season.
Right-hander Dylan Jordan (No. 11 prospect) made it clear that his approach on the mound is rooted in consistency and intent. “I think the biggest thing is just having intention with every throw and every pitch,” Jordan said.
“I don’t take any throw off… everything is done with a purpose. ” That mindset has played a major role in his ability to throw strikes, something he continues to emphasize in every aspect of his preparation. As he transitions into a full season with Rancho Cucamonga, Jordan is focused on refining his secondary pitches.
“My fastball is in a good place right now, but just being consistent with throwing strikes with all my off-speed pitches… that’s the biggest thing for me,” he said. He added that developing his changeup has required a more aggressive in-game approach: “The main goal is to just be throwing it a lot in games… so they can respect that pitch. ” Jordan also pointed to his experience with Spring Training as a key stepping stone.