08/06/2001

Chin-Feng Chen OF, Dodgers

Chen zoomed to the top of the Dodgers' organizational depth charts in 1999
when he became the first player in the history of the Class A California
League to have 30 homers and 30 stolen bases in the same season. However,
last season at Class AA San Antonio, his offensive numbers dropped. Chen
began the season as a DH at Class A so an injured right shoulder could heal.
He is back in the outfield at Class AA Jacksonville, where his numbers again
are impressive (.324, 12 homers, 29 RBIs). Chen is considered a five-tool
talent and has the best power of any Dodgers prospect. He could be in the
majors by the end of the 2002.