Following a slow start at the plate to begin the season, Los Angeles Dodgers No.3 prospect Zyhir Hope has been swinging a hot bat as of late. The dynamic outfielder continued his torrid hot streak with a two-homer night in Tulsa’s Double-A (7-3) win over Springfield.

Zyhir Hope Has Five Homers In Last Six Games

That gives Hope 18 long balls for the season including five in the last six games.

In the game he also had five RBI, giving him 76 for the season. Hope is a consistent presence in the lineup, hitting .289 with an .883 OPS so far this season. He did dip down, relatively struggling in June when he hit .218 with a .739 OPS. That’s made his July start of 15-for-30 (.500) all the more impressive.

Hope Says He Didn’t Change Approach Amidst Early Struggles

In a recent interview, Hope was pretty transparent about the sudden power surge that’s changed the club’s overall outlook of him as a hitter.

“I don’t think anything has really changed. It’s just a game, you know what I’m saying? I got a great group around me. We just play ball, not think about anything — just play ball.”

Hope Grateful For The Opportunity 

When asked about playing amongst some elite prospects like Josue De Paula and Mike Sirota, the top two prospects for the Dodgers, Hope had this to say.

“I’m grateful, man,” Hope said. “To be around this team and the group of guys around me, we all push each other. We all push each other to become better every single day. It’s fun. We don’t think about anything but just playing ball, just having a good time.”

“It’s talent, man,” Hope added on De Paula and Sirota. “It’s everywhere. Like baseball is baseball, talent is everywhere in my opinion. It’s just who they are. Good people, just go out and get a win. That’s what it’s about. Just win.”

That’s the attitude that’s also won the Dodgers three World Series championships in the six seasons.

Hope Is Mature Beyond His Years

Despite playing on an absolutely loaded Double-A squad, Hope continues to shine. Because of that the Dodgers are expected to call him up during the 2027 season. Until then he’s gonna keep raking and leading.

“Just being simple,” Hope explained. “Not thinking about the outcome, just being in the moment. Be in the moment in that moment. Hitting in the moment is something I can control and not the results, that type stuff. But that’s about it right there. Don’t think a lot. Be you. Be free.”