Albertus initially flew under the radar in the Dodgers' 2022 international crop, signing for $75,000 out of Aruba and hitting a soft .304 in his pro debut in the Rookie-level Dominican Summer League. After starting to add some much-needed strength, he batted .309/.447/.479 last summer between the DSL and the Rookie-level Arizona Complex League. Other teams took note and his name came up repeatedly in trade talks until the White Sox landed him in the three-team deal in July that shipped Erick Fedde and Tommy Pham to the Cardinals and Michael Kopech to the Dodgers.
Even taking into consideration that Albertus has yet to face much in the way of advanced pitching, he has one of most patient approaches in the system, drawing 70 walks versus just 40 strikeouts in his first 85 pro games. He improved the quality of his contact last year, hitting the ball harder and launching it in the air much more consistently. A right-handed hitter, he can get pull-happy at times but offers the upside of a high on-base percentage guy who provides 15-20 homers per season.
Albertus has a high baseball IQ that allows him to play faster than his fringy speed on the bases and in the field. He has solid arm strength and divided his time almost equally between third base, second base and shortstop in his first two pro seasons. He profiles best at second base and could be an average defender there or at the hot corner, while sticking at short is more of a stretch.
SS Alexander Albertus assigned to Kannapolis Cannon Ballers.
07/29/2024
Los Angeles Dodgers traded 3B Miguel Vargas, SS Alexander Albertus, SS Jeral Perez and a player to be named later or cash considerations to the Chicago White Sox for RHP Michael Kopech; Chicago White Sox traded RHP Erick Fedde, OF Tommy Pham and cash considerations to the St. Louis Cardinals; St. Louis Cardinals traded SS Tommy Edman and RHP Oliver Gonzalez to the Los Angeles Dodgers.
07/26/2024
Rancho Cucamonga Quakes placed SS Alexander Albertus on the 7-day injured list.
06/25/2024
SS Alexander Albertus assigned to Rancho Cucamonga Quakes from ACL Dodgers.
03/24/2024
SS Alexander Albertus assigned to Los Angeles Dodgers.
03/07/2024
Los Angeles Dodgers Prospects activated SS Alexander Albertus.
07/24/2023
SS Alexander Albertus assigned to ACL Dodgers from DSL LAD Bautista.
09/09/2022
SS Alexander Albertus assigned to International Team (18U).
06/05/2022
SS Alexander Albertus assigned to DSL LAD Bautista.
06/01/2022
Los Angeles Dodgers signed free agent SS Alexander Albertus to a minor league contract.
