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MLB: Minor League Opening Day – Where Are the Best Teams?

By Benjamin Chase

Feb 28, 2017; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Chicago White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada (10) hits a pitch in the fourth inning against the Seattle Mariners at Camelback Ranch. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 28, 2017; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Chicago White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada (10) hits a pitch in the fourth inning against the Seattle Mariners at Camelback Ranch. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports /
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AAA Oklahoma City Dodgers

The Dodgers have a very well-balanced system with a load of elite talent both in hitting and pitching.

The majority of the top hitting prospects in the Dodgers system are going to be at one level, as their #1, #3, and #4 prospects will all be in the Oklahoma City lineup.

Cody Bellinger, Alex Verdugo, and Willie Calhoun will all be in Oklahoma City, and each will be incredibly potent in the Pacific Coast League’s offensive environment, right on the doorstep of the major leagues. The numbers each could put up should be very impressive on the stat sheet.

As far as balance, the team in the Dodgers system that draws incredible intrigue is high-A Rancho Cucamonga in the California League. To open the season, #5 Walker Buehler will key the pitching while #6 Yusniel Diaz will lead the lineup.

However, the depth at the level will be very intriguing, especially with the expectation that top prospect Yadier Alvarez will move to the Quakes from extended spring as the Dodgers manage his innings.

The Quakes lineup will also include 2016 draftees Will Smith and DJ Peters along with offseason trade acquisition shortstop Drew Jackson.

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