Emil Morales and Jacob Kmatz were named to MLB Pipeline's All-MiLB Prospect Second Team for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The Los Angeles Dodgers added two more prospects to MLB Pipeline's All-MiLB Prospect Teams, with Emil Morales and Jacob Kmatz earning Second Team recognition following standout 2026 seasons.
The selections further highlighted the depth of the Dodgers' farm system, with Morales emerging as one of the most productive teenage hitters in the minors and Kmatz establishing himself as an effective reliever after transitioning to the bullpen.
Morales, ranked as the Dodgers' No. 4 prospect and No. 22 overall by MLB Pipeline, delivered an especially impressive offensive campaign at just 19 years old.
The shortstop split the season between the Arizona Complex League and High-A, finishing with a .295/.382/.546 slash line across 117 games. He hit 26 home runs, drove in 119 runs and scored 80 times while drawing 63 walks.
His run production was particularly notable.
Morales led all minor-league prospects with 119 RBIs, an unusual accomplishment for a teenage shortstop. He also ranked among the top teenage hitters in the minors in home runs, demonstrating the combination of power and production that has made him one of the Dodgers' most intriguing young position players.
At 6-foot-3 and 191 pounds, Morales already possesses considerable size for a shortstop, adding another intriguing element to his offensive profile as he continues developing.
The 2026 season represented another significant step in his progression through the Dodgers' system. Despite his age and the level of competition he faced, Morales consistently produced in the middle of the lineup and established himself as one of the organization's top young bats.
Kmatz took a different route to his Second Team selection.
The right-hander moved into a full-time relief role during the 2026 season and found success in his first year working out of the bullpen. Across stops in High-A and Double-A, he posted a 2.76 ERA over 71.2 innings.
Kmatz struck out 99 batters while issuing only 13 walks, finishing the season with a 0.96 WHIP and a .211 batting average allowed.
The move to relief allowed Kmatz's arsenal to play up while also giving him an opportunity to attack hitters in shorter appearances. His combination of strikeout ability and control made him one of the more effective relievers in the minors.
Among minor-league relievers with at least 50 innings, Kmatz posted the best strikeout-to-walk rate, further illustrating his command throughout the season.
He also recorded eight saves while going 5-2, providing the Dodgers with another dependable bullpen option as he progressed through the organization.
Morales and Kmatz arrived at MLB Pipeline's Second Team through very different paths. Morales was one of the minors' most productive teenage hitters, while Kmatz successfully transitioned into relief and dominated with his strikeout and walk numbers.
Their selections give the Dodgers four representatives across MLB Pipeline's First and Second Teams, underscoring the organization's collection of young talent following the 2026 minor-league season.
