Commit/Drafted: North Carolina Age At Draft: 18.5 An athletic outfielder and lefthanded hitter, Hope turned in the third-best run time at the 2022 East Coast Pro, clocking a 6.34-second 60-yard dash time that trailed only Georgia outfielder Kyle Henley and Florida shortstop Adrian Santana. That’s an 80-grade run time and makes Hope one of the speediest players in the class. Despite that speed, he played right field in high school, though scouts believe he can certainly handle center field at the next level. Hope has a line drive-oriented swing from the left side, with quick hands, but has shown a tendency to expand the zone and chase at times—particularly against secondaries. His overall bat-to-ball skills will need to improve as well and both of those offensive questions were on display at the 2023 MLB Draft Combine high school game, where Hope went 1-for-5 with four strikeouts. Hope has been cross checked heavily this spring, but the North Carolina commit is expected to be a tough sign and could become a dynamic runner and defender in the ACC from day one.
Top Rankings
Organization Prospect Rankings
BA Grade: 50/High
Track Record: Hope was the Cubs’ 11th-round pick in 2023 and was traded to the Dodgers in 2024 as part of the package that sent Michael Busch to the Cubs.
Scouting Report: Hope has long had tools, but since joining the Dodgers he’s shown better hittability and enhanced his overall profile. If those gains continue, he could be a true five-tool talent.
The Future: Hope has a chance to be a well-rounded outfielder whose near-elite speed and strong throwing arm could help him fit well in right field while still leaving center field open as a possibility.
Commit/Drafted: North Carolina Age At Draft: 18.5 An athletic outfielder and lefthanded hitter, Hope turned in the third-best run time at the 2022 East Coast Pro, clocking a 6.34-second 60-yard dash time that trailed only Georgia outfielder Kyle Henley and Florida shortstop Adrian Santana. That’s an 80-grade run time and makes Hope one of the speediest players in the class. Despite that speed, he played right field in high school, though scouts believe he can certainly handle center field at the next level. Hope has a line drive-oriented swing from the left side, with quick hands, but has shown a tendency to expand the zone and chase at times—particularly against secondaries. His overall bat-to-ball skills will need to improve as well and both of those offensive questions were on display at the 2023 MLB Draft Combine high school game, where Hope went 1-for-5 with four strikeouts. Hope has been cross checked heavily this spring, but the North Carolina commit is expected to be a tough sign and could become a dynamic runner and defender in the ACC from day one.
Career Transactions
Rancho Cucamonga Quakes placed OF Zyhir Hope on the 7-day injured list.
OF Zyhir Hope assigned to Los Angeles Dodgers.
OF Zyhir Hope assigned to ACL Cubs.
Chicago Cubs signed OF Zyhir Hope.
OF Zyhir Hope assigned to College Workout.
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