Dodgers' Top 50 Prospects - 50-41

50. Juan Rivera, 2B/SS HT: 6'0 WT: 148 B: S T: R DOB: 3/17/1987
Acquired: Signed out of Dominican Republic July 21, 2003
2007 Statistics: .252/.291/.385 in 39 Games

Former top international prospect has floundered in the low minors since signing, but showed improved power this summer with Great Lakes.

49. Kenley Jansen, C HT: 6'2 WT: 220 B: S T: R DOB: 7/30/1987
Acquired: Signed out of Curacao November 17, 2004
2007 Statistics: .207/.313/.277 in 73 Games

Switch-hitting catcher's lone offensive tool is getting on base; must improve defense to move up the ladder.

48. Baker Fructuoso, RHP HT: N/A WT: N/A B: N/A T: R DOB: / /1990
Acquired: Signed out of Dominican Republic July 12, 2007
2007 Statistics: N/A

The information I do have about this 17 year old is that he's a converted outfielder who's already throwing 92-94 mph.

47. Edwin Contreras, RHP HT: 6'0 WT: 184 B: R T: R DOB: 9/17/1988
Acquired: Signed out of Mexico November 28, 2006
2007 Statistics: 30 IP, 27 H, 3 HR, 11 BB, 28 K 3.30 ERA

Mexico native displayed his 4 pitch mix in his pro debut, including a fastball that can touch the low 90s.

46. Eric Thompson, RHP HT: 6'6 WT: 210 B: R T: R DOB: 4/4/1988
Acquired: Selected in 23rd round of 2006 Draft
2007 Statistics: 46.1 IP, 48 H, 2 HR, 23 BB, 28 K 4.47 ERA

Former Basketball player has promising stuff and excellent frame, but will need more than just a low 90s fastball.

45. Cory Dunlap, 1B HT: 6'0 WT: 290 B: L T: L DOB: 4/13/1984
Acquired: Selected in 3rd round of 2004 Draft
2007 Statistics: .226/.337/.323 in 121 Games

Like Jansen, offers little else aside from his ability to get on base; his time as a prospect is quickly running out.

44. Bolivar Medina, LHP HT: 6'2 WT: 175 B: L T: L DOB: 7/11/1988
Acquired: Signed out of Domican Republic
2007 Statistics: 36 IP, 27 H, 1 HR, 22 BB, 43 K 2.75 ERA

Mentioned by name in a chat with Logan White, Medina will find his way to the states next season.

43. Geison Aguasviva, LHP HT: 6'2 WT: 166 B: L T: L DOB: 8/3/1987
Acquired: Signed out of Dominican Republic December 15, 2005
2007 Statistics: 66 IP, 43 H, 0 HR, 14 BB, 69 K 1.50 ERA

Mentioned by name in a chat with DeJon Watson, Aguasviva started the DSL's All Star Game by pitching a perfect inning and finished 9th in the league in ERA.

42. Kyle Smit, RHP HT: 6'3 WT: 165 B: R T: R DOB: 10/14/1987
Acquired: Selected in 5th round of 2006 Draft
2007 Statistics: 61 IP, 57 Hits, 4 HR, 25 BB, 66 K 4.87 ERA

Breezed through the GCL before struggling in the Midwest League, needs to be more consistent with low 90s fastball and slider.

41. Javy Guerra, RHP HT: 6'1 WT: 196 B: R T: R DOB: 10/31/1985
Acquired: Selected in 4th round of 2004 Draft
2007 Statistics: 117.2 IP, 139 H, 10 HR, 80 BB, 121 K 6.27 ERA

Still seems to have electric fastball, but challenged fellow Dodger farmhand Greg Miller for minor league lead in walks.