Farm systems, not free agency, build sustainable success in baseball. The Dodgers have been able to blend both to perennial contend for championships. LA’s farm system features an exciting crop of talent. Including, catching prospect Diego Cartaya.
Will Rhymes, the Dodgers director of player development, gave his reasoning for why Cartaya is so well-regarded by rival scouts in an interview with The Athletic’s Fabian Ardaya.
“There’s a real uniqueness about his ability to defend. Pitchers love throwing to him. Baseball IQ is really high. And then obviously, the offensive potential is off the charts.