{"id":11212,"date":"2018-01-23T23:30:33","date_gmt":"2018-01-24T04:30:33","guid":{"rendered":"lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/\/?p=11212"},"modified":"2018-01-23T23:30:33","modified_gmt":"2018-01-24T04:30:33","slug":"dodgers-top-30-prospects-jake-peter-30","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2018\/01\/23\/dodgers-top-30-prospects-jake-peter-30\/","title":{"rendered":"Dodgers Top 30 Prospects – Jake Peter #30"},"content":{"rendered":"

Jake Peter<\/a><\/strong> was recently traded<\/a> to the Los Angeles Dodgers<\/a> and has been added to the mix of top prospects<\/a> at #30. The pride of Mason City High now finds himself competing for a shot to make the talent-rich 40-man roster, in a backup role. The Dodgers front office places a high value on versatility and Jake Peter fits that bill. Primarily a second baseman, he also played games at third base, and in left and right fields last season. The brain-trust of Los Angeles has benefited in the past from having many contingencies in place at the Triple-A level and below. The 24-year-old utility man from Iowa seems to fit into the organizational mold, at least in that respect.<\/p>\n

Player Profile<\/h2>\n

Age \u00a0 24 \u00a0 \u00a0 Born \u00a0\u00a0 April 5, 1993<\/h4>\n

Birthplace \u00a0 Mason City, IA<\/h4>\n

Bats: \u00a0\u00a0 Left \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 Throws: \u00a0 \u00a0 Right<\/h4>\n

6′\u00a0 1″ \u00a0 \u00a0 185lbs<\/h4>\n

Mason City High School<\/h4>\n

Creighton University (Omaha, NE)<\/h4>\n

2017 Highlights<\/h2>\n
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It\u2019s crazy how fast things can change. Beyond grateful to the @whitesox<\/a> for giving me an\u2026 https:\/\/t.co\/i0Rh4zwN4D<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Jake Peter (@JWPeezy4) January 5, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

While some fans may dismiss the prospects in this recent deal, Jake Peter is on the upswing in his minor league career. A change in his approach at the plate is credited with the increased production. His home run numbers more than doubled last season (13) as compared to 2016 (6). His runs scored total increased as well in 2017, and in fewer at-bats than the previous campaign in the White Sox<\/a> organization. Peter split time between Double-A\u00a0Birmingham and Triple-A Charlotte last year.<\/p>\n

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Last week, Jake Peter (@JWPeezy4<\/a>) was traded to the #Dodgers<\/a> organization.<\/p>\n

More on that and his solid 2017 season with @KnightsBaseball<\/a> in my latest #KnightFever<\/a> blog.<\/p>\n

READ: https:\/\/t.co\/GaRNwierbY<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/u8sVLZSzFQ<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Tommy Viola (@Tommy_the_V) January 10, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Jake Peter – 2018 & Beyond<\/h2>\n

Is Jake Peter no more than an insurance policy for the Dodgers organization? Time will reveal that answer. Any number of events could propel Peter into a role with the big club. Injuries, lack of production, or other unknown circumstances can and will occur during the long baseball season. The Dodgers front office has once again positioned itself to be ready for those types of situations. Peter is a solution to a problem if one arises in 2018. In the meantime, His playing time should be steady at Oklahoma City. His development in the upcoming season will greatly determine what will happen past next year. If his plate production continues to improve, he could quietly be a very nice addition to Los Angeles.<\/p>\n