JAMES OUTMAN NEWS

Dodgers News: James Outman Somewhat Superstitious Over Uniform Number with LA Dodgers outfielder James Outman was assigned number 77 at random, but he superstitiously might want to keep it after last year’s success.

JANUARY 19, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Dodgers: OF Prospect James Outman Looks Back at 2022 Learning Curve After being called up to the majors last year, Outman reflects on how his experience went.

JANUARY 19, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Dodgers: James Outman Not Focusing on Role for 2023, Just Getting Better Dodgers outfield prospect James Outman talked on LA radio about his offseason preparation and his role for the upcoming 2023 season.

JANUARY 18, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Dodgers: James Outman's Strikeout Rate 'Concerning' to Talent Evaluator James Outman is one of the best athletes in the Dodgers’ organization, but there are concerns he strikes out too much to be an everyday big...

DECEMBER 10, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Cody Bellinger opts for fresh start with Cubs after Dodgers spiral

The Dodgers were open to keeping Cody Bellinger. Pedro Moura explains why the Cubs could prove to be a better fit for the former MVP.

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Finishes season with flourish In his final 16 games with Triple-A Oklahoma City, Outman slashed .313/.405/.672 with six home runs, 12 RBI, 15 runs and a stolen base.

Impact Outman's strong finish put the finishing touches on a breakthrough campaign during which he slashed .294/.392/.586 with 31 homers, 106 RBI, 101 runs and 13 stolen bases over 125 contests between Double-A and Triple-A. Among the highlights was a four-game stretch in late August during which the 25-year-old twice hit for the cycle. Of course, Outman's greatest achievement this season was getting his first major-league callup -- he impressed during his time with the big-league club, slashing .462/.563/.846 with a home run and three RBI over 16 plate appearances (albeit with a 43.8 percent strikeout rate). Outman's excellent season has created the possibility that he could play a significant role on the major-league team as soon as next season.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

This Week in Minor League Baseball: James Outman likes to cycle; Grayson Rodriguez nears a return There were more no-hitters, lots of cycles and some impressive individual performances around the minor leagues this past week.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Dodgers Prospects: James Outman is Absolutely on Fire Dodgers outfield prospect James Outman really isn’t living up to his name right now at Triple-A... you can’t get him out, man!

AUGUST 31, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Dodgers James Outman Delivers in The Clutch Last Night In Triple-A James Outman continues to ride the hot hand in the Dodgers farm system.

AUGUST 27, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

Optioned to Triple-A Outman was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Friday, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Impact He hit .462 with seven strikeouts and one home run in four games (13 at-bats) during his first career cup of coffee in the majors. Outman has impressive physical tools but his hit tool is suspect.

AUGUST 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers News: Watch Promising LA Prospect Hit a RBI Double in First MLB At-Bat Miguel Vargas followed James Outman’s lead and recorded a big hit in his first ever MLB at-bat.

AUGUST 5, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Draws another start Outman will start in left field and bat eighth in Wednesday's game against the Giants, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Impact Outman will be getting his third start in the corner outfield in four games after he began his big-league career by going 5-for-6 with a home run, two doubles and a walk. Though his hot bat has earned him more work early on than expected, the Dodgers likely aren't counting on Outman playing well enough to stick as a near-everyday player. Instead, the newly acquired Joey Gallo and Trayce Thompson are likely settle into a platoon at the corner-outfield spot opposite Mookie Betts, at least until Chris Taylor (foot) is ready to come off the injured list.

AUGUST 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers News: James Outman Enters the Record Books After Incredible Debut For Dodgers prospect James Outman, Sunday at Coors Field was a dream debut.

AUGUST 2, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Dodgers News: Watch LA Prospect Make History in First MLB At-Bat Dodgers prospect James Outman had an incredible big league debut on Sunday against the Colorado Rockies.

AUGUST 1, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

James Outman's dreamlike Dodgers debut was years in making

James Outman hit a home run in his first MLB at-bat with a swing he has completely remade since turning pro, Rowan Kavner writes.

AUGUST 1, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

From 'caveman' swing to historic debut for Outman DENVER -- When James Outman was called up from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Saturday, the 25-year-old outfielder and the Dodgers' No. 17 prospe...

AUGUST 1, 2022 • MLB.COM

Fantastic in debut Outman went 3-for-4 with a home run, a double, three total RBI and two total runs scored in Sunday's 7-3 win over the Rockies.

Impact Outman's debut was a dazzler, which saw him go yard in his first big-league at-bat. He added a single in the seventh inning and an RBI double in the eighth. The 25-year-old isn't considered a high-rated prospect, but he did alright with a 2.225 batting average and .815 OPS with five home runs, 24 RBI, 13 runs scored and four stolen bases in 22 games for Triple-A Oklahoma City after a midseason promotion. Outman will likely be limited to the occasional start versus right-handed pitchers, though more performances like his debut could offer him a corresponding boost in playing time while Chris Taylor (foot) works through a rehab assignment in the coming week.

JULY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Outman homers in first MLB at-bat, Dodgers top Rockies 7-3

James Outman homered on the first swing of his first big-league at-bat and finished with three hits and three RBIs as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Colorado Rockies 7-3 and clos...

JULY 31, 2022 • Associated Press

Joining big club Outman was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Saturday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact A 25-year-old athletic outfielder, Outman has a .279/.381/.534 slash line with a 28.5 K% and 12.6 BB% in 404 plate appearances split between Double-A and Triple-A this year. He takes the place of Zach McKinstry, who was shipped to the Cubs in exchange for reliever Chris Martin. Outman will serve as a lefty bench bat, defensive replacement and occasional starter.

JULY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Advances to Triple-A The Dodgers promoted Outman from Double-A Tulsa to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Wednesday.

Impact Outman received the bump up to the Dodgers' top affiliate after slashing .297/.397/.556 with 16 home runs and seven stolen bases across 305 plate appearances at Tulsa. The 25-year-old possesses a spot on the Dodgers' 40-man roster, so he could be a candidate to join the big club later in the season if he continues to perform well at Triple-A and if Los Angeles has a need for an extra outfielder.

JUNE 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Added to 40-man roster Outman was added to the Dodgers' 40-man roster Friday, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.

Impact A 24-year-old outfielder with a nice blend of power, speed and defense, Outman hit .289/.369/.518 with nine home runs and two steals in 39 games at Double-A to close the year. He should spend most, if not all of next season in the upper levels of the minors.

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE