The Los Angeles Dodgers have an incredible amount of depth at the outfield position in terms of minor league talent, with Zyhir Hope standing out as one of the more notable names alongside Josue De Paula.
Hope was an 11th round pick out of the 2023 MLB Draft, electing to head straight into the professional ranks despite committing to play college ball a the University of North Carolina.
The Dodgers were beaten by the Chicago Cubs for Hope in the 11th round, who picked him 14 selections ahead of Los Angeles. He signed with the team on a $400,000 bonus offer, which was money than 5th-rounders were projected to take.
However, Los Angeles managed to get their guy when it traded away Michael Busch and Yency Almonte for Jackson Ferris and Hope.
He has since emerged as a major prospect, showcasing his tools and getting the organization excited about his future.
Hope bats lefty and throws lefty as well, measuring at 5 feet 10 inches with a 193-pound frame.
At 21 years of age, Hope has already reached the Double-A level.
Where does Zyhir Hope rank as a prospect?
According to MLB.com, Hope is the No. 27 prospect in baseball, ranking as the second overall in the Dodgers’ farm system. ESPN has Hope at No. 40 overall and third within the organization.
FanGraphs has Hope as the No. 2 Dodgers prospect.
The Athletic’s Keith Law has him at No. 36, third in Los Angeles’ system. Baseball America pegs Hope as the No. 63 prospect and fourth in the team’s farm.
How did Zyhir Hope do in 2025?
Hope followed a similar path to fellow Dodgers prospect Josue De Paula, who started the season with High-A Great Lakes before ending it with the Tulsa Drillers in Double-A.
At the Plate, Hope managed to hit quickly, hitting .264/.377/.428 with 13 home runs and 75 RBIs.
He played only six games with the Drillers, though he was productive, posting a .316/.350/.421 slash line.
Zyhir Hope Scouting Report
MLB Pipeline projects that Hope will be ready for the majors in 2027, while FanGraphs thinks he will need more time in the minor leagues, with a 2028 estimated time of arrival.
Hope will need to establish himself in Double-A and then Triple-A, which could take two more years if he struggles in 2026. If Hope gets hot, he could reach Triple-A soon and work his way up fast.
Hope has competition from De Paula, who is also knocking on the door of a promotion with a hot stretch.
Here is what Dodger Nation’s Doug McKain has to say about Hope’s future prospects.
“Off-the-charts bat speed. Extremely strong and athletic with thunderous raw power for a 5’10” outfielder. Hope has undeniable raw ability with the bat, but the swing decisions need to improve for him to take the next step in his development,” McKain said.
“The increase in his strikeout and whiff rates is concerning, but the potential as a highlight reel-making outfielder with a dangerous bat is still there.”
MLB Pipeline:
- Hitting – 50
- Power – 60
- Base-running – 55
- Arm strength- 60
- Fielding – 56
Overall: 55 out of 80
FanGraphs
- Hitting – 40
- Power – 65
- Speed – 55
- Fielding – 50
Overall: 50 out of 80
For the current Dodgers prospect rankings, click here.
