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Scouting Report
Updated May 20, 2026
Jonathan Morales is a 19-year-old shortstop prospect for the Dodgers' Low-A affiliate, ranked No. 67 in Baseball America's Top 100 prospects as of May 2026. He is off to a strong start to the 2026 season, slashing .310/.391/.549 with 17 extra-base hits. Morales is a projectable, athletic player with a prototypical shortstop frame at 6-foot-3, 191 pounds, with significant room for growth and strength development. He recently logged three hits and drove in two RBIs in a game for the Rochester Red Wings. Morales demonstrates excellent hit tool potential and athleticism compared to peer prospects.
Strengths
- + Strong offensive start to 2026 season (.310/.391/.549)
- + 17 extra-base hits through early season
- + Projectable frame with significant growth potential
- + Prototypical shortstop build at 6-foot-3
- + Excellent athleticism and twitch
- + Recent multi-hit performance with 2 RBIs
- + Ranked No. 67 in Baseball America Top 100 prospects
- + Loose hands and good bat control
Weaknesses
- - Still in Low-A affiliate level
- - Young prospect (19 years old) with limited professional experience
- - Early in career development
About
Jonathan Morales is a catcher for the Chicago Cubs.
Player Overview
Position
C
Team
Chicago Cubs