OF | Bats/Throws: L/L | 6' 1" 185 lbs | Age: 20
Draft: 2024 | Rd. 8, No. 250, Los Angeles Dodgers | Newman Central Catholic HS
MLB Pipeline Rank
Dodgers: No. 28
PA AB R H HR SB AVG OBP SLG OPS
2026 28 24 4 10 3 1 .417 .464 .917 1.381
Career Minors 196 164 39 52 8 10 .317 .423 .604 1.027
AVG HR SB OPS
2026 .417 3 1 1.381
Career Minors .317 8 10 1.027
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Standard Minor League Batting Statistics

SeasonTmLGLGPAABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSOSBCSHBPAVGOBPSLGOPS
2025 ACL Dodgers ACL ROK 39 168 140 35 42 10 5 5 17 27 51 9 2 1 .300 .417 .550 .967
2026 Ontario Tower Buzzers CAL A 6 28 24 4 10 3 0 3 6 3 7 1 0 0 .417 .464 .917 1.381
ACL Dodgers ACL ROK 39 168 140 35 42 10 5 5 17 27 51 9 2 1 .300 .417 .550 .967
Ontario Tower Buzzers CAL A 6 28 24 4 10 3 0 3 6 3 7 1 0 0 .417 .464 .917 1.381

Scouting Report

2026

Scouting grades: Hit: 40 | Power: 50 | Run: 60 | Arm: 40 | Field: 55 | Overall: 40

Though Tunink enticed scouts with his left-handed stroke and athleticism as an Illinois high schooler, his strong Notre Dame commitment clouded his signability in the 2024 Draft. The Dodgers floated him down to the eighth round and were able to land him for $412,500, the equivalent of fifth-round money. He earned Arizona Complex League All-Star honors in his pro debut last summer after finishing fourth in the Rookie circuit in wRC+ (152), slugging (.550) and OPS (.967), but he also struck out at a 30 percent rate.

Tunink's bat speed, growing strength and propensity for driving the ball in the air to his pull side generate high exit velocities and plus raw power. He's not overly aggressive in terms of chasing pitches, but he has holes in his swing that lead to too many in-zone misses. Viewed as more of a hit-over-power guy as an amateur, he flipped that projection in the ACL.

Tunink features at least plus speed that makes him a basestealing threat and a solid center fielder. He has below-average arm strength and didn't record an assist in 35 outfield starts last year.


2025

Scouting grades: Hit: 50 | Power: 45 | Run: 60 | Arm: 40 | Field: 55 | Overall: 45

Scouts liked Tunink's left-handed swing and athleticism when they watched him as an Illinois high school senior in 2024, though they feared he'd be tough to sign away from a Notre Dame commitment. The Dodgers got the job done by giving him a $412,500 bonus in the eighth round, slightly more than double slot value. He made an easy transition to pro ball during his pro debut this year in the Rookie-level Arizona Complex League.

Tunink has a quick stroke and already shows some aptitude for driving the ball in the air to his pull side, so he could grow into average power as he continues to add strength to his 6-foot-1 frame. His swing and speed should help him hit for average, and he showed a willingness to take walks in the ACL. He also struck out at a 30 percent clip, so he'll need to refine his swing decisions as he faces better pitching at higher levels.

Tunink has at least plus speed and likes to turn it loose on the bases, giving him 20-20 potential. His quickness translates into solid range in center field. His below-average arm is playable in center.



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Transactions

Team Date Transaction
03/12/2026 OF Brendan Tunink assigned to Los Angeles Dodgers.
03/05/2026 OF Brendan Tunink assigned to Los Angeles Dodgers Prospects.
12/15/2025 OF Brendan Tunink assigned to Ontario Tower Buzzers.
09/09/2025 OF Brendan Tunink assigned to Rancho Cucamonga Quakes from ACL Dodgers.
09/09/2025 Rancho Cucamonga Quakes activated OF Brendan Tunink.
05/02/2025 ACL Dodgers activated OF Brendan Tunink.
05/02/2025 OF Brendan Tunink assigned to ACL Dodgers.
07/24/2024 Los Angeles Dodgers signed OF Brendan Tunink.
06/16/2024 College Workout activated OF Brendan Tunink.
06/12/2024 OF Brendan Tunink assigned to College Workout.
07/22/2023 MWSA Blue activated OF Brendan Tunink.
07/21/2023 OF Brendan Tunink assigned to High School Workout.