"While Tibbs, the former first-round pick, got much of the headlines, Ehrhard might be just as close to breaking through to the big leagues. The Dodgers have worked with him to explore new mental cues as he alters his hand position, which has led to solid results, including an .857 OPS after the trade."
"It was very emotional. It was a tough one, because just getting to play with him was such a dream. But afterwards, all my teammates that were there in Portland with me were very supportive and just let me know this was a good thing for me."
"During his 16 games of Spring Training, Ehrhard is hitting .316/.395/.500 with five doubles and a triple, along with four walks and three stolen bases. His opponent rating, according to Baseball Reference, is 7.1, sitting at the Double-A level."
The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired outfielder James Tibbs III and Zach Ehrhard in the Dustin May trade at the 2025 MLB deadline. While Tibbs, a former first-round pick, garnered significant attention, Ehrhard has emerged as equally close to reaching the majors. Ehrhard delivered an impressive Spring Training performance, posting a .316 average with a .857 OPS after the trade. The Dodgers implemented new mental cues and hand position adjustments that improved his results. Though separated from his brother Drew through the trade, Ehrhard received strong support from teammates. His strong Double-A performance positions him for a Triple-A promotion soon.
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