Jang Hyun-seok Ranks 10th Among Dodgers Prospects
Baseball Prospectus moved the Korean pitcher up from 21st in the prior year's rankings.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Baseball
Baseball Prospectus ranked Jang Hyun-seok 10th among Dodgers organizational prospects, up from 21st in the rankings released ahead of the 2026 season. The Korean pitcher joined the Dodgers in 2024 after graduating from Masan Yongma High School.
Why it matters
The ranking reflects how Jang's development has been evaluated as he has advanced through the Dodgers' minor league system. Health and consistency across a full season remain the key questions for his future projection.
Jang recorded 108 strikeouts over 81⅓ innings in 2026 and posted a 2-0 record with a 3.14 ERA in four starts for High-Single A Great Lakes. His 2025 Single A season ended with a 4.65 ERA and 54 strikeouts over 40⅔ innings.
The players
Jang Hyun-seok
A Korean right-handed pitcher in the Los Angeles Dodgers farm system who graduated from Masan Yongma High School and joined the organization in 2024.
Baseball Prospectus
A baseball analytics publication known for its prospect rankings and advanced statistical evaluations of minor league players.
Jeffrey Paternostro
A Baseball Prospectus evaluator who assessed Jang's standing relative to the Dodgers' other pitching prospects.
The details
Jang was promoted to High-Single A Great Lakes in late July after a 2.19 ERA over five games at Single A. Baseball Prospectus evaluator Jeffrey Paternostro said Jang's inability to consistently stay on the mound for a full season is the only reason he is not evaluated alongside the Dodgers' top-tier pitching prospects.
Timeline
2024: Jang joins the Dodgers organization.
2025: Jang pitches for Single A Rancho Cucamonga and posts a 4.65 ERA.
2026 season: Jang ranks 21st in pre-season prospect rankings.
Late July 2026: Jang is promoted to High-Single A Great Lakes.
November 5, 2026: Baseball Prospectus releases its 2027 Dodgers prospect rankings.
Roadmap
Jang's ranking places him among the organization's emerging arms as the Dodgers continue building pitching depth through their international pipeline. His development will be measured against whether he can translate strong late-season results into a full, healthy season.
Jang's ranking gives fantasy and prospect followers a clearer read on where the young right-hander sits in the Dodgers system. His 2027 workload and health will determine whether his strikeout numbers translate into a higher prospect tier.
The takeaway
Jang's rise from 21st to 10th shows how strong late-season strikeout numbers can move a prospect's standing. Staying healthy across a full season is the next step in turning that promise into a clearer long-term outlook.
What happens next
Baseball Prospectus's 2027 Dodgers prospect rankings were reported on November 5, 2026, and Jang's health and performance through the 2027 season will shape future evaluations.
Further reading
For more on the sport's prospect pipelines, see Baseball.
Source note: This article includes information reported by 조선일보.
