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Dodgers Prospect Watch: A Closer Look at Zyhir Hope

Published on by Dennis Schlossman9 Comments

Lefty-hitting outfielder Zyhir Hope is one of four top prospects who has put Great Lakes on the map as having arguably the best outfield in Single-A baseball. The 20-year-old Virginia native has transformed himself from an overlooked high school prospect into one of the most intriguing young talents on the Los Angeles Dodgers farm. His combination of raw power, advanced approach and athletic versatility has made him a cornerstone of what may be the organization’s most promising collection of position player prospects.

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Dodgers Prospect Watch: Keeping an Eye on Josue De Paula

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Within weeks of the 2024 World Series ending, many fans of the Los Angeles Dodgers were already wondering how the player roster would shake out for the beginning of the 2025 season. Several key players became free agents, the pitching staff was already decimated, and Mookie Betts once again planned to relocate to the middle infield, leaving a big hole out in right.

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Dodgers Prospect Watch: A Closer Look at Josue De Paula

Published on by Dennis Schlossman18 Comments

Going back four years to the 2020 World Championship team, it appeared that the Los Angeles Dodgers had an incredibly solid outfield foundation at the major league level. Mookie Betts was among the elite right fielders in the game, and despite his offensive inconsistencies, Cody Bellinger was an extraordinary defender in center. Although Joc Pederson was drifting past his prime as a hitter and defender, Chris Taylor produced the second-best OPS of his career at .843.

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