Landyn Vidourek was selected by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the third round of the 2025 MLB Draft on July 13, 2025, as the 104th overall pick. He is the first player from the University of Cincinnati to be drafted by the Dodgers. Vidourek is a left-handed hitter and right-handed throwing outfielder, standing 6 feet 1 inch and weighing 192 pounds.
After being drafted, Vidourek was assigned to the ACL Dodgers on July 25, 2025, but did not appear in a game before being called up. He was activated by the team on August 4, 2025, before being assigned to the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes in August.
Landyn Vidourek made his professional debut with the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes on August 19, 2025, against the Modesto Nuts. While his overall stat line after five games is a respectable .238, a deeper look at his game log shows some initial struggles followed by a more recent surge.
In his debut on August 19, Vidourek went hitless, but did draw a walk, showcasing some plate discipline. Over his first three games, he went 0-for-12 with four strikeouts, but he also drew a walk. This is not an uncommon start for a player making the jump from college to professional baseball, as they adjust to a higher level of pitching.
In his most recent two games, however, Vidourek has found his rhythm at the plate. He has gone 5-for-9 with a double and a triple and has also stolen a base. This strong performance has raised his batting average to .238, and his on-base plus slugging (OPS) to .733. His ability to turn things around quickly and produce extra-base hits in his first few professional games is a promising sign for his future development.
Vidourek has primarily played in the outfield, making two starts in left field and one at designated hitter. His versatility and plus speed in the outfield will be a key part of his profile as he progresses through the Dodgers farm system.
Scouting Report
Strengths
- Speed: Vidourek is considered a premium athlete with “70-grade speed” on the 20-80 scouting scale. He stole 39 bases in 40 attempts in his final college season at the University of Cincinnati. This exceptional speed makes him a threat on the basepaths and covers significant ground in the outfield.
- Power: He possesses plus raw power, exhibiting impressive exit velocities. At the 2025 MLB Draft Combine, he recorded the second-longest ball (424 feet) and the second-highest exit velocity (113.4 mph) of the day. His power potential was evident in his junior college season, where he hit 14 home runs.
- Athleticism: A multi-sport athlete in high school (playing quarterback in football), Vidourek’s athleticism translates well to the baseball field, allowing him to play all three outfield positions, though he spent the majority of his college career in right field.
- Plate Discipline/Approach: Despite questions about his hit tool, he showed good plate discipline in college, posting a 14% chase rate, he had a 17% chase rate in his final season.
Areas for development
- Hit Tool/Contact: This is considered the biggest question mark in Vidourek’s profile, with some scouts expressing skepticism about his ability to consistently hit at the next level. While he showed an improved contact profile and hit .304 in his final college season, his wood bat track record is limited. He needs to improve his zone-contact rate, which was 79% in college.
- Overall Hitting Ability: While he showed good plate discipline, he needs to be more aggressive on pitches within the strike zone.
Tools grades (Fangraphs)
- Hit: 30 / 40
- Game Power: 30 / 50
- Raw Power: 55 / 60
- Speed: 60 / 60
- Field: 30 / 40
Vidourek earned Honorable Mention All-Big 12 honors in his 2025 college season, slashing .304/.434/.576 with 14 home runs and 39 stolen bases. His draft ranking was polarizing, with some outlets placing him much higher than others, reflecting the questions surrounding his hit tool versus his significant athletic tools. The Dodgers likely drafted him for his high upside, hoping their development system can refine his hitting skills to match his elite athleticism and raw power.
