The Los Angeles Dodgers are reportedly close to signing highly regarded pitching prospect Jang Hyun-Seok, per Daniel Kim. The 19-year-old South Korean pitching prospect opted to skip the KBO Draft in favor of signing with a big-league club. It should be noted that Hyun-Seok was expected to be the No. 1 overall pick in the KBO Draft, per Blake Harris.

He has been mentioned as a potential future star. The Dodgers also happen to be one of the best franchises in terms of developing pitching. This appears to be the perfect match.

Dodgers' pitching development

The Dodgers are a top-tier organization overall, especially when it comes to developing pitchers. Los Angeles has excelled in helping get the most out of prospects, as well as helping veterans revitalize their careers.

At such a young age, Hyun-Seok will likely require a few years in the minor leagues. He is already an extremely talented pitcher, though, so one can only imagine how well he will fare after being in the Dodgers' farm system for a couple of seasons, assuming this signing becomes official.

For now, L.A. is focused on winning the National League West. They currently hold a lead in the NL West and have played well since the MLB trade deadline. The Dodgers' deadline acquisitions have paid off so far, and L.A. is poised for a run at another division championship.

We will continue to monitor and provide updates on the Dodgers and Jang Hyun-Seok as the two sides work toward completing a contract.