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Dodgers prospect Charles Davalan is learning second base in the Arizona Fall League after playing the outfield throughout his first full pro season. The experiment could give Los Angeles more flexibility with its deep group of outfield prospects, while helping Davalan build on his defensive versatility. He’s still refining the position, but says the Dodgers’ main focus for him in the Fall League is defense—not his batting numbers.

By the Numbers
  • Davalan is ranked No. 79 on MLB Pipeline’s Top 100 Prospects list.
  • He has made 3 errors in 15 Fall League games at second base.
  • In 115 games at High-A Great Lakes, he hit .292/.402/.535 with 24 home runs and 17 steals.
  • In the Fall League, he’s hitting .217/.333/.350.
Yes, But

Davalan has past experience in the infield, but second base remains a work in progress: he’s focusing on footwork and turning double plays. His Fall League offense has also cooled, though he says the position change hasn’t affected his hitting and isn’t weighing on him.

Bottom Line

If Davalan proves he can handle second base, the Dodgers could have more ways to get their top outfield prospects into the lineup—and Davalan could gain a valuable path to the majors.