"Ward has crushed Triple-A pitching to the tune of a .264/.347/.511 slash line and 94 home runs over 1867 plate appearances in Oklahoma City over the last four seasons."
"Defensively, MLB Pipeline's scouting report notes that Ward has a 'lack of range and a below-average arm relegating him to left field or first base.'"
"Pipeline ranks Ward as only the 19th-best prospect in the Los Angeles farm system, while Baseball America doesn't include Ward at all within their list of the top 30 Dodgers prospects."
"That said, Ward has done well for himself since being selected as an eighth-round pick in the 2019 draft, and his long journey to the majors is now finally nearing a payoff."
Ward is being called up to the Dodgers' Major League roster, making his debut at 28 years old. He has impressive Triple-A stats with a .264/.347/.511 slash line and 94 home runs over 1867 plate appearances. However, his performance comes with an asterisk due to the hitter-friendly Pacific Coast League. Ward has extreme splits, excelling against right-handed pitchers but struggling against lefties. He is ranked as the 19th-best prospect in the Dodgers' system, reflecting the depth of the organization. His long journey from an eighth-round pick in 2019 is nearing a payoff.
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