The Los Angeles Dodgers' outfield prospect Mike Sirota, acquired in a surprise trade before the season, continues to exceed expectations and is drawing fans' attention.

According to a report by the Japanese sports media 'The Answer' on the 18th, he has not yet even made his Minor League debut, but he is now showcasing an incredible performance in the A+ league with an OPS exceeding 2.000.

In January of this year, the Dodgers traded Gavin Lux, who was the team's starting second baseman last season, to the Cincinnati Reds and brought in Sirota. The trade between a 21-year-old prospect with no appearances in the Minor Leagues and a Major League regular garnered significant attention locally.

However, after the season started, Sirota proved his potential. Starting the season with the Low Single-A Rancho Cucamonga Quakes, he quickly earned a promotion to Single-A+ Great Lakes with overwhelming statistics of a .354 batting average, 7 home runs, and an OPS of 1.130 in 24 games.

On the 14th, he followed up his debut in Single-A+ with a stellar performance of 3 hits in 3 at-bats, and on the 18th against the Lake County Captains, a team under the Cleveland Guardians, he hit his first home run with a solo shot to center field.

Blake Harris, a reporter from the LA regional radio station 'ESPN LA,' noted on social media, "Mike Sirota hit his first home run in the Ruins. It's a small sample, but since his promotion, his OPS has reached an astonishing 2.457," expressing astonishment.

Among local fans, voices are growing stronger, saying things like, "Sirota in the Dodgers' minors is pitiful. The player depth is so thick that he can't make it to the Major Leagues" and "He should be called up to the big leagues right now."

After acquiring Kim Hyesung, the Dodgers sent Lux to Cincinnati to clear space for Kim Hyesung. There were opinions that the Dodgers might suffer after Lux's transfer to Cincinnati due to his outstanding performance, but with Kim Hyesung's achievements and Sirota's explosive growth, it seems that the Dodgers will emerge victorious.

Meanwhile, Mike Sirota was drafted by Cincinnati at overall number 87 (3rd round) last year. He is recognized as an outfielder with excellent power and plate discipline, considered a key player for the Dodgers' future.

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