SS | Bats/Throws: R/R | 6' 3" 191 lbs | Age: 19
MLB Pipeline Rank
TOP 100: No. 100 | Dodgers: No. 7
PA AB R H HR SB AVG OBP SLG OPS
2025 143 124 21 42 5 5 .339 .420 .548 .968
Career Minors 613 509 124 164 28 23 .322 .423 .568 .991
AVG HR SB OPS
2025 .339 5 5 .968
Career Minors .322 28 23 .991
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Standard Minor League Batting Statistics

SeasonTmLGLGPAABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSOSBCSHBPAVGOBPSLGOPS
2024 DSL LAD Mega DSL ROK 46 201 152 48 52 11 0 14 46 40 45 12 2 4 .342 .478 .691 1.169
2025 2 Teams Minors 89 412 357 76 112 24 3 14 70 48 109 11 3 3 .314 .396 .515 .911
2025 ACL Dodgers ACL ROK 59 269 233 55 70 13 3 9 43 31 76 6 3 2 .300 .383 .498 .881
2025 Rancho Cucamonga Quakes CAL A 30 143 124 21 42 11 0 5 27 17 33 5 0 1 .339 .420 .548 .968
Rancho Cucamonga Quakes CAL A 30 143 124 21 42 11 0 5 27 17 33 5 0 1 .339 .420 .548 .968

Scouting Report

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

Morales is a big-bodied prospect with the potential to develop into a difference-making power bat. He’s shown the ability to manage the strike zone and is patient enough to draw walks consistently. When he gets his pitch, he turns on it quickly and drives the ball to all fields with authority. He flashes home run power and more is on the way.

Like most teenage prospects, he’s working on repeating his mechanics in the batter’s box, but that should improve once he signs with a team and receives daily instruction at the club’s academy. Added strength and muscle could slow him down and move him from the middle infield to third base or a corner outfield spot, but the teen has the ability to play anywhere on the field. His arm strength, soft hands and footwork will help in the transition to another position if necessary.

Scouts have praised Morales’ makeup, high baseball IQ and leadership abilities. He trains in the Dominican Republic with Fausto Garcia and Jaime Ramos, members of MLB’s Trainer Partnership Program.


2025

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

Born in Spain, Morales trained in the Dominican Republic and established himself as having one of the highest ceilings in the 2024 international class. Signed for $1,897,500 as the top prospect in the Dodgers' crop, he broke into pro ball by winning MVP and top prospect accolades in the Rookie-level Dominican Summer League. He slashed .342/.478/.691 in 46 games and led the DSL in slugging, OPS (1.169), homers (14) and total bases (105).

Morales already is extremely physical for an 18-year-old and still has room to add more strength to his 6-foot-3 frame. He hits the ball exceptionally hard for his age, already shows advanced feel for driving balls in the air to his pull side and possesses the patience to work counts to find a pitch he can punish. More than just a slugger, he has a smooth right-handed swing with plenty of bat speed and understands that he doesn't have to sell out to hit home runs.

While Morales is athletic for his size and makes the most of his average speed on the bases, he could lose a step as he continues to mature physically. He has the hands and solid arm strength for shortstop but may not have the range if he can't maintain his present quickness. He may profile better at third base, where he saw brief action in his pro debut, and also may get a look at second base in the future.


2024

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

Born in Spain, Morales trained in the Dominican Republic before signing with the Dodgers for $1.9 million in January. The top prospect in Los Angeles' 2024 international class, he had one of the higher offensive ceilings on the market. In addition to his bat, he also earns praise for his high baseball IQ and work ethic.

Morales has a quality right-handed swing and an advanced approach for a teenager. He manages the strike zone well, working counts in search of a pitch to drive and taking advantage when he gets one. With his bat speed and the projectable strength and leverage in his 6-foot-3 frame, he could have plus power once he's fully developed.

Scouts debate whether Morales will outgrow shortstop but he's surprisingly athletic for his size. Though he moves well at shortstop, he's a fringy to average runner who won't have the range for the position if he loses some quickness as he fills out. With his power potential and solid arm strength, he'll fit the third-base profile nicely if he has to change positions.



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Team Date Transaction
12/15/2025 SS Emil Morales assigned to Ontario Tower Buzzers.
07/25/2025 SS Emil Morales assigned to Rancho Cucamonga Quakes from ACL Dodgers.
05/02/2025 SS Emil Morales assigned to ACL Dodgers from DSL LAD Mega.
05/02/2025 ACL Dodgers activated SS Emil Morales.
03/06/2025 activated SS Emil Morales.
07/20/2024 SS Emil Morales assigned to DSL NL All-Stars.
06/02/2024 DSL LAD Mega activated SS Emil Morales.
01/15/2024 SS Emil Morales assigned to DSL LAD Mega.
01/15/2024 Los Angeles Dodgers signed free agent SS Emil Morales to a minor league contract.