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2025 DSL LOS ANGELES ANGELS — END OF SEASON REPORT

Record: 21–39 (.350)
Division: 6th Place — Central Division

The 2025 DSL Angels concluded their campaign with a 21–39 record, finishing 22 games behind the frontrunner in a highly competitive Central Division. While wins were difficult to come by, the season was still productive from a developmental standpoint, with several young players showing meaningful growth and flashes of long-term promise.

TEAM PERFORMANCE OVERVIEW
Offense

The DSL Angels’ lineup battled inconsistencies but featured a few bright, high-ceiling performers who carried the load offensively:

Alexis Cantu (CF, 17) posted the team’s best overall offensive season. Cantu slashed .380/.504/.558 with strong on-base skills, gap power, and notable plate discipline. He led the club in:

Average (.380)

OBP (.504)

OPS (1.061)

WAR (2.3)

Runs (51)

RBI (49) (tied)

Jóswa Lugo (LF, 18) contributed multi-category value with a .340 AVG and a team-leading 35 RBI, emerging as another cornerstone bat.

Bryon Castillo (RF, 18) showed flashes of raw power, hitting 8 HR with a solid .358 BABIP, though with swing-and-miss concerns.

Yilver De Paula (SS/2B, 17) hit .294 with 21 RBI, while showcasing defensive versatility and strong future potential.

The core of Cantu–Lugo–Castillo–De Paula offers emerging promise, even if the lineup lacked consistent depth around them.

Pitching

As is typical in the DSL, pitching was volatile—stretches of strong outings mixed with developmental struggles.

Rotation

Ubaldo Soto (SP, 19)
The staff leader and top innings-eater posted a 4.60 ERA across 47 IP with elite scouting marks (High/Very High). His 92–94 mph fastball, decent movement, and early strikeout ability make him one of the most promising arms at the level.

Fabian Gallardo (SP, 19)
A more inconsistent season (6.85 ERA), but maintained a workable combination of stuff and stamina. He projects as a developmental mid-rotation/long-relief candidate.

Jhon Almonte (SP, 18)
Despite an 11.46 ERA, Almonte’s raw scouting report remains intriguing—projects 35–45 across the board, with 91–93 mph velocity. His potential (35) indicates he’s still early in his refinement.

Andres Cova (SP, 19)
Posted a 7.20 ERA, though limited walks and solid FIP suggest poor defense and bad batted-ball luck played a role.

Bullpen

Sebastian Caseres (CL, 17)
One of the bright spots on the pitching side. Caseres recorded a 5.64 ERA, but with 14.0 K/9, 5 saves, and Very High scouting accuracy, he may become one of the more meaningful bullpen prospects in the lower minors.

Ronaldo Anzola (RP, 20)
4.24 ERA and 13.2 K/9 in setup duty. Quality swing-and-miss, but inefficiency with walks remains an issue.

Overall, the pitching staff ranked near the bottom of the league in ERA, WHIP, and strikeout-to-walk ratio, but several young arms showed clear tools worth nurturing.

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT & PROSPECT NOTES
Top Emerging Prospects

1. Alexis Cantu (CF, 17)

Potential: 60 (All-around bat-first OF)

Elite contact projection, advanced plate approach, and gap power. Defensive tools lag behind but improving.

2. Juan Cabada (2B, 17)

Potential: 60

Recently acquired at the trade deadline. Already hitting well in limited DSL time. Strong speed, baserunning, and projection across his batting tools.

3. Yilver De Paula (SS/2B, 17)

Potential: 45–50 range

Emerging defender with solid hit tool projection and speed.

4. Sebastian Caseres (CL, 17)

Potential: 35 (for a closer) but with elite K% traits. Could climb quickly if command sharpens.

5. Ubaldo Soto (SP, 19)

Potential: 45

The closest to stateside ball among pitchers. Profiles as a possible No. 4–5 starter or multi-inning reliever.

TEAM IDENTITY

The 2025 DSL Angels were a youthful roster skewed toward age 17–18 players, many newly signed or recently acquired. The team’s focus this season was clearly on development:

Offense: Athletic, contact-oriented, and with several promising up-the-middle profiles.

Pitching: Raw but toolsy. Many arms sat 89–94 mph with flashes of movement and projectable stamina.

Defense: Below-average as a unit, often contributing to inflated ERAs and long innings.

Despite the record, the underlying talent trending upward is meaningful.

KEY TAKEAWAYS
Strengths

Strong top-of-the-lineup production led by Cantu and Lugo

Several high-potential teenagers gaining full-season reps

Bullpen arms with high strikeout upside

Improved baserunning, speed, and athleticism across the roster

Weaknesses

Starting rotation struggled to pitch deep into games

Defense frequently cost extra outs

Lineup depth remains thin behind the top contributors

Lack of power outside of Castillo and occasional flashes from Lugo

ORGANIZATIONAL OUTLOOK

The 2025 DSL Angels should be viewed as a success from a prospect development standpoint:

Multiple long-term assets emerged, particularly Cantu, Cabada, and De Paula.

Pitching remains raw, but several arms show enough velocity and projection to continue climbing.

Roster expected turnover next season as some players move to the ACL while a new international class arrives.

A 21–39 record does not reflect the underlying progress of a young, tool-rich roster. The 2025 DSL Angels laid a solid foundation for future developmental success.