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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Keston Hiura, 29-year-old former Milwaukee Brewers first-round pick (9th overall, 2017), has signed with the Kiwoom Heroes of the Korea Baseball Organization for the remainder of the 2026 season after failing to establish himself in MLB. Despite a promising 2019 rookie season (.303 BA, 19 HR, .570 SLG), Hiura has struggled significantly in subsequent seasons with a career .755 OPS and persistent strikeout issues (38.3% K-rate post-2019). He was released by the Dodgers before the 2026 season and has played only 18 games in MLB since 2019. However, he has excelled in Triple-A with 100+ homers and a .955 OPS, indicating his skills translate better to minor league competition.
Strengths
- + Exceptional Triple-A performance with 100+ homers and .955 OPS
- + Successful 2019 rookie season with .303 BA and 19 HR
- + Top prospect pedigree as 9th overall pick in 2017
- + Polished college hitter with advanced bat skills
- + Versatility playing multiple positions (infield, first base, left field)
- + International appeal with Chinese-American and Japanese-American heritage
Weaknesses
- - Career .755 OPS in MLB with limited success post-2019
- - Persistent high strikeout rate (38.3% K-rate since 2019)
- - Only 18 games played in MLB since 2019 debut
- - Released by multiple organizations (Dodgers, Angels, Rockies, Tigers)
- - Failed to sustain success despite high expectations
- - Significant gap between Triple-A and MLB performance suggests difficulty adjusting to major league pitching
About
Keston Hiura is a first baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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Los Angeles Dodgers