Dodgers Farm System Ranks Second in All of Baseball in Latest Prospects Analysis

Quite the development system at the pitching mound.

Opposing fans of other franchises love to look at the Dodgers' continued success over the years and simply brush it off as buying their most important players. While it is true that Los Angeles is one of the most attractive landing spots for free agents and their front office has also been able to pull off some blockbuster trades in the past, this belief is disrespectful to the Dodgers' ability to develop their prospects.

Specifically when it comes to pitching, there are few farming systems that prospects could wind up in that will prepare them for the big league better than LA. Julio Urias and Clayton Kershaw, two of the most respected pitchers in baseball, are homegrown by the Dodgers and have only suited up for them in their careers.

For this very reason, the Dodgers' farm system has also come at or near the top whenever rankings are made prior to this season. 2023 is no different and MLB writer Jim Callis had a lot of praise for them as he placed number two this year only behind the Baltimore Orioles.

Dodgers farm system ranked 2nd best.

Where they've ranked since Friedman took the reins per MLB Pipeline:

2015: 6th
2016: 1st
2017: 6th
2018: 10th
2019: 3rd
2020: 3rd
2021: 14th
2022: 2nd https://t.co/l870CH7efx

— Oskar Vargas (@2Rawsko94) March 23, 2023

"Since the Braves of the 1990s and early 2000s, no organization has sustained winning in the Majors with developing talent in the Minors like the Dodgers have. Not only do they have a bevy of Top 100 Prospects ready to produce in the big leagues this season, they also have several Top 100 candidates percolating at lower levels, including catcher Dalton Rushing, right-handers Nick Nastrini and Nick Frasso and outfielder Josue De Paula."

(Via Jim Callis)

Considering that the Dodgers have most recently welcomed Ryan Pepiot into their starting lineup prior to the season opener, they have once again proven success from their farming system. They have preached how they invest into all of their draft picks and players who sign with their minor leagues.

Obviously, not everyone is going to make the final roster immediately. Michael Grove has made tremendous strides recently but will still start the season either in AA or AAA. It is a system that has not failed the Dodgers and they will continue to rely on it for years to come.