Jul 22, 2026 11:00 PM

Los Angeles Dodgers top prospect Kellon Lindsey is beginning to showcase the all-around talent that made him a first-round pick.

Kellon Lindsey is beginning to put together the type of offensive stretch the Los Angeles Dodgers envisioned when they selected him in the first round of the 2024 MLB Draft.

The Dodgers' No. 15 prospect continued his recent surge on Tuesday, launching his second home run in as many games during Single-A Ontario's 6-2 victory over the San Jose Giants.

The blast was Lindsey's third of the season and helped raise his OPS to .924, another encouraging sign that the 20-year-old is settling into the season after an early stint on the Injured List.

Lindsey's latest homer came in the sixth inning when he attacked the first pitch he saw and drove it over the left-field fence. It highlighted the growing confidence he has displayed at the plate over the past several weeks.

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Power beginning to develop

One of the biggest takeaways from Lindsey's season has been the increase in extra-base impact.

After posting a .390 slugging percentage during his abbreviated 2025 campaign, the young shortstop has taken a noticeable step forward this year. Through his first 94 at-bats, he owns a .511 slugging percentage while continuing to flash the athleticism and bat speed that made him one of the top prep prospects in his draft class.

His performance extends beyond the power numbers. Lindsey has consistently worked quality plate appearances, drawing 13 walks through his first 111 trips to the plate. That patient approach has allowed him to reach base at a high rate while forcing opposing pitchers to challenge him.

Healthy again, Lindsey is trending up

Since returning from the Injured List on May 12, Lindsey has looked increasingly comfortable.

The Florida native has produced a .330 batting average with a .413 on-base percentage during that stretch, giving the Dodgers another reason to be optimistic about his long-term development.

His elite speed also continues to impact games even when he isn't driving the baseball. After drawing a walk late in Tuesday's contest, Lindsey pressured the defense into a throwing error on a pickoff attempt, advanced on a wild pitch, and eventually came around to score.

Health has been the biggest obstacle during Lindsey's young professional career. Shoulder and back injuries limited him to just 32 games last season, delaying his development during his first year in professional baseball.

Now back on the field and producing consistently, Lindsey is beginning to display the combination of speed, patience, and emerging power that made him one of the Dodgers' top prospects. If he continues on this trajectory, he could quickly climb the organization's minor-league ladder.

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