OUT OF THE BLUE
When Trey Magnuson first saw Gavin Lux in the summer of 2015, the Dodgers’ area scout for the Upper Midwest was immediately drawn to Lux’s athleticism and lefthanded bat.
The actions Lux showed at shortstop were rare in a teenager from cold-weather Wisconsin. Even more rare was his advanced feel to hit and comfort facing velocity.
As Magnuson began digging deeper and getting to know Lux in the ensuing months, something else began to stand out even more.
“You put a little obstacle in front of him, he was going to prove he could get through it,” Magnuson said. “He has that resilience. He has that maturity that’s going to make any kid succeed.”
In time, Lux would prove Magnuson’s assessment spot-on.
Lux overcame a rough first full pro season and years of throwing issues to become one of the top performers in the minor leagues this season.
The Dodgers’ 21-year-old shortstop prospect thrived at the two highest levels of the minors on his way to his first major league callup in September.
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