[PilotMan]

September Roster Expansion


Maybe it'll be interesting, maybe not. Here are the early September call ups for LA.


P Kirk Vucsko, 27 (9-10, 4.65, 1.70 WHIP, 166 IP in AAA, 0-0 3.38 in 1 GS for LA)
Vucsko got his first taste of big league ball this year after a long road through the Dodgers minor league system. His career totals are unimpressive. He throws a mid 90's fastball with good movement, and a cutter. His curve and change up need work.


P Sergio Del Rosario, 23 (3-1, 7S, 4.21 in AA; 7.04 ERA in 4 games in AAA)
Del Rosario gets his 2^nd call to the big leagues. Last year, he was ineffective in 5 games posting a 14.29 ERA. His talent has not translated to results as he's come up the system. He throws 3 good pitches, with good stuff. His fastball touches 100 MPH, but his control has dogged him somewhat.


C John Debus, 30 (.286/.335/.443, 5 HR/32 RBI in AAA)
Debus is also making his 2^nd return to LA. He is able to play the corners and outfield as well. He's a decent catcher, but possesses very little in the way off offense, outside of forcing opposing pitchers to work for the out. He's been in the LA farm system his whole career.


UTIL Ty Dabney, 26 (.318/.358/.484, 4HR/52RBI in AAA)
This is Dabney's 3^rd trip to LA. He played in 5 games in '86, and 7 last year. In total he is 4-14 batting. A lefty who can play a multitude of positions, he has shown to be very valuable off the bench and capable, at least in the minors, with the bat. He's a gap hitter, who doesn't really impress in any other way. He was a 5^th round pick in '84.


OF Tom Beyers, 30 (.333/.392/.485, 7HR/79RBI in AAA)
Having been bypassed by both Jennings and Stevens it's a little surprising to see Beyers get the call, but nice all the same. He has nearly 1400 minor league hits over 9 seasons in the LA system and bats over .300. He made the most of his call up last year, batting .375/.451/.552 in 23 games. I'm sure he expected to make it to the bigs before now, but it's nice to see him the same. This is his last option year.


OF Doug Jennings, 23 (.334/.468/.497, 7HR/45 RBI in AAA; .297/.395/.351 in 12 with LA)
Jennings was LA's first round pick in 1983. He's been up already this season, and put up respectable numbers) One of the team leaders in Albuquerque, Jennings can play all outfield positions and first. A spray hitter with a good eye, Jennings hopes to build on his chances.


OF Lee Stevens, 21 (.340/.431/.580, 20HR in AA; .326/.408/.535 in 11 games in AAA; and 2-7 in 6 games in LA)
The top prospect in the LA farm system, Stevens is the #74 prospect in baseball. A former first rounder of the Reds, he came to LA in the Tony Phillips deal in the offseason. He plays in center and at first, and is the most well rounded of the LA call ups. Good HR potential, and average range, make him the best in LA, but not really a top overall prospect across the league.


LA is already tight in the OF. How will calling up these 3 guys change that? Or will they even grab playing time? Will any of these guys really be able to contribute this season?