Santo Domingo. The Gigantes del Cibao have set their sights on the future of baseball, selecting Emil Nicolás Morales as their first pick in the LIDOM 2025 Rookie Draft. This young prospect, belonging to the Los Angeles Dodgers organization, promises to be a key player for the team.
A Prospect with Stellar Potential
Emil Morales, of Dominican descent and trained in baseball academies in the Dominican Republic, has established himself as one of the most outstanding talents of the 2024 international generation. His signing with the Dodgers for $1.8 million is a testament to his worth and potential. Currently, Morales is ranked number 7 among the Dodgers’ prospects, according to MLB Pipeline. His offensive power has been evaluated with a score of 60, placing him among the franchise’s top prospects.Morales’ projection indicates that he could become an impactful starting player in Major League Baseball, with the possibility of reaching Double-A in 2026 and Triple-A in 2027. The choice of Morales reflects the strategy of the Gigantes del Cibao to invest in young talents with the potential for stardom, with the aim of strengthening their team for the 2025-2026 Dominican Republic Professional Baseball League (LIDOM) Tournament, which will begin on October 15 and will be played for the Banreservas Cup.With an imposing physique and comparisons to players of the stature of Carlos Correa, Manny Machado and Oneil Cruz in early stages, Emil Morales combines plate discipline, natural power and unusual maturity for his age.
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Key Facts About Emil Morales
- Age: 18 years old
- MLB Organization: Los Angeles Dodgers
- Projected Position: Shortstop / Infielder
- MLB Pipeline Ranking (2025): #7 in the Dodgers system
- Signed for: US$1,897,500
- Awards: MVP and best prospect in the Dominican Summer League
