"At only 19 years old, he is one of the more raw prospects in the Dodgers' system, but he has a good deal of upside. He is 6 feet 3 inches tall and weighs 191 pounds, though scouts believe he should add a good deal of muscle to his frame and potentially lose some speed, potentially leading to a move to third base. He bats and throws right-handed as well."
"Morales broke into rookie ball in 2025 at the age of 18 years, playing in 59 games and hitting .300/.383/.498 with nine home runs. He totalled 43 RBIs as well, showing a good feel and earning a promotion to Single-A. With Rancho Cucamonga, he hit five home runs, 27 RBIs, and six stolen bases. According to MLB Pipeline, Morales is projected to reach the majors in 2029, while FanGraphs has him breaking in in 2030."
"Both prospect scouting resources give him between four and five seasons to break into the major leagues, and considering his age, he could end up being called up sooner due to the high positional value that is put on shortstop. His timeline could depend on Mookie Betts, who wants to finish his career as a shortstop. He is still incredibly mobile and athletic in his 30s, but the range needed for shortstop may force the legendary Dodger to move back into the outfield"
Emil Morales is a 19-year-old shortstop prospect in the Los Angeles Dodgers system signed from the 2024 international class for $1,897,500. Born in Spain and developed in the Dominican Republic, he is 6'3" and 191 pounds, right-handed in both batting and throwing, and considered raw but with significant upside. Scouts expect him to add muscle and possibly shift toward third base. In 2025 he hit .300/.383/.498 with nine homers in rookie ball, earned a Single-A promotion, and produced additional power and speed at Rancho Cucamonga. Multiple outlets rank him among the Dodgers' top prospects, with MLB Pipeline projecting a 2029 debut and FanGraphs projecting 2030.
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