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Dodger Blue > Dodgers Minor Leagues > Dodgers News: Jose De Leon Hopes To Learn From Clayton Kershaw At Spring Training
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Dodgers News: Jose De Leon Hopes To Learn From Clayton Kershaw At Spring Training

Matthew Moreno
February 5, 2016
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Over the past two or three seasons, much of the talk involving the Los Angeles Dodgers’ top prospects centered around Joc Pederson, Corey Seager and Julio Urias, and deservedly so.

However, the group has quickly been joined by Jose De Leon, the Dodgers’ 24th-round selection in the 2013 draft. He spent his debut season with Rookie Level Ogden and Arizona League Dodgers, and has quickly ascended the Minor League ranks.

Last month De Leon was ranked the fifth-best right-handed pitching prospect in the Minors.

Shortly after, he was among the initial 16 players extended a non-roster invite for Spring Training this year.

That number of non-roster invitees now sits at 20, with Brandon Beachy, Chase De Jong, Caleb Dirks and Jacob Rhame recently named to the group.

This year marks the first time De Leon will be part of big league camp. In an interview with Dodger Talk host David Vassegh on AM 570 LA Sports, De Leon shared his excitement and goals for Spring Training:

“I can’t wait to go out there and pitch and have fun. That’s all I’m worried about, I’m not too nervous. I just want to to out there and compete and throw strikes. You only go to Spring Training for the first time once. I’m just going to enjoy it and have fun. It’s going to be a really nice experience because I’m going to have my parents watch me for the first time.”

The 23-year-old Puerto Rican native also said he hopes to take advantage of the opportunity by learning from Clayton Kershaw

“[I’ll try to learn] as much as I can. Even if I’m not too close to him, I’m going to watch and see how he goes about his business, and just try to emulate him.”

De Leon began last season with High-A Rancho Cucamonga, where he went 4-1 with a 2.15 ERA, 0.90 WHIP and averaged 13.9 strikeouts per nine innings over seven starts (37.2 innings).

He then joined Double-A Tulsa, making his debut on May 22. In 16 starts with the Drillers, De Leon was 2-6 with a 4.11 ERA and 1.17 WHIP.

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ByMatthew Moreno
Matthew Moreno is a journalist from Whittier, Calif., who is a credentialed reporter and is currently the Executive Editor of DodgerBlue.com and LakersNation.com. In addition to covering Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angels Lakers, Matthew has a strong passion for keeping up to date with the sneakerhead culture. It began with Michael Jordan and Air Jordan shoes, and has carried over to Kobe Bryant's signature line with Nike. Matthew previously was the lead editor and digital strategist at Dodgers Nation, and the co-editor and lead writer at Reign of Troy, where he covered USC Trojans Football. Matthew graduated from California State Long Beach University with a major in journalism and minor in communications. Contact: matt@mediumlargela.com
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