Dodgers prospect James Tibbs III posts three-homer game
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Key Points:
- James Tibbs III, the Dodgers' No. 10 prospect, hit three home runs and recorded four hits in a Triple-A game, pushing his total to seven homers in his first eight games, the most in organized baseball.
- Tibbs has out-homered 15 other Triple-A teams collectively and is currently slashing .514/.564/1.286 with 12 extra-base hits, 15 runs, and 13 RBIs in eight games.
- The 23-year-old slugger consistently hit balls with exit velocities over 104 mph, a feat matched by only a few major leaguers like Shohei Ohtani, Aaron Judge, and Juan Soto.
- Despite being traded twice last year and moving through three organizations, Tibbs has started the 2024 season with historic offensive production, nearly halfway to his personal-best 20 homers from last year.
- Tibbs' performance highlights his resilience and talent, marking him as one of the hottest hitters currently in professional baseball.
