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Dalton Rushing is a fantasy baseball Catcher prospect sleeper and minor leaguer to know. Read our MLB prospects outlooks for fantasy baseball rookies and call-ups.
PROSPECT: Dalton Rushing, C, Los Angeles Dodgers
ANALYSIS: Likely the highest-drafted non-first-round pick in FYPDs this offseason, Rushing was a second-round pick by the Dodgers out of Louisville and did nothing but hit once he hit the minors, slashing .404/.522/.740 in 30 games, 28 of which were played in Single-A.
Rushing was assigned to High-A to open the year, and he struggled the first few weeks in the cold weather of the Midwest League. He has picked up since, with season-long numbers of .263/.438/.500 with a 20% walk rate and 24% strikeout rate. The lefty-swinging Rushing has powered out seven home runs among 22 extra-base hits thus far.
The hold-up on Rushing has been his defense behind the plate. He's a decent framer and blocker, but his ability to control the run game is weak, even with above-average arm strength. The arm could allow him to move to a corner outfield spot, though he does have average-at-best speed, so he's likely to end up at first base if he doesn't work behind the plate.
VERDICT: Rushing should get the bump up to Double-A around midseason, and with his impressive plate discipline, his bat could have him ready before the questions about his defensive ability are answered. That said, the Dodgers have plenty of catching depth in the organization, so he's not going to require a spot behind the plate to have value to the organization. He is definitely a must-own guy at this point.
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