Québécois Charles Davalan is among the top 10 prospects to watch in 2026

As we know, the Los Angeles Dodgers have no limits when it comes to digging deep into their pockets to attract a star to the warm California sun. But the Dodgers aren't just about money, they're also about development.

In fact, Los Angeles currently has one of the best farm systems in all of MLB.

Dodgers tie with Mariners with the most prospects (7) in @keithlaw'stop 100 prospect rankings. Eduardo Quintero (No. 9) cracks the top 10. https://t.co/qGeMAIqQl3

— Katie Woo (@katiejwoo) January 26, 2026

And in this minor league system, there is a Québécois who is making a name for himself: Charles Davalan.

So much so that the player, who was drafted from the University of Arkansas last July with the 41st overall pick, is among the top 10 prospects to watch in 2026 according to Running From The OPS.

Le Québécois Charles Davalan de l'organisation des @Dodgers est parmi les 10 meilleurs frappeurs des ligues mineures pour la saison 2026 selon @OPS_BASEBALL https://t.co/P1kCSeDKMX

— Denis Casavant (@casavantdenis) January 26, 2026

Davalan was easily the most underrated hitter in the 2025 class, with a simple but elite approach at the plate that earned him more walks than strikeouts. The contact hitter drew a walk in 11% of his plate appearances against a strikeout rate of 8.5%.

A native of Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville, Davalan dominated at the Low-A level, posting a .500 batting average with a WRC+ of 243 and a strikeout rate of only 13.5%. Admittedly, this is a small sample size, but still.

Left-handed matchups are no problem for the 22-year-old, who has a .422 batting average against left-handed pitchers in over 100 at-bats, including his professional debut.

His raw power may be below average, but his ability to get on base should allow him to climb the ranks. All the way to the major leagues, hopefully.

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