Scouting Report

Scouting grades: Hit: 55 | Power: 50 | Run: 50 | Arm: 55 | Field: 50 | Overall: 45

Ko starred at the 18-and-under World Cup in his native Taiwan in September 2023, going 11-for-20 with seven walks while earning a silver medal. At the press conference announcing his signing for $650,000 nine months later, Dodgers director of Pacific Rim scouting Jon Deeble likened him to Cody Bellinger. He earned Arizona Complex League All-Star honors in his U.S. debut in 2025, pacing the Rookie circuit in wRC+ (175), on-base percentage (.487) and OPS (1.026) before making his Single-A debut at age 18.

Ko displayed an advanced approach for his age, rarely chasing while working counts and waiting for pitches to drive. His hitting ability and plus raw power could translate into 20-25 homers annually once he's fully developed. Even when he struggled following his promotion to Single-A, he still managed the strike zone well and was able to drive balls in the air.

Already 6-foot-3 and 215 pounds, Ko is more physical than twitchy but moves well for his size. He'll steal and take extra bases when given the opportunity, and he has enough quickness and instincts to play a capable center field. Still, he fits better on the corners and has the solid arm strength for right field.

Scouting grades: Hit: 55 | Power: 50 | Run: 50 | Arm: 55 | Field: 50 | Overall: 50

Ko excelled at the 18-and-under World Cup in his native Taiwan in September 2023, going 11-for-20 with seven walks while winning a silver medal. When the Dodgers signed him nine months later for $650,000, director of Pacific Rim scouting Jon Deeble compared him to Cody Bellinger. Ko made a brief pro debut in the Rookie-level Dominican Summer League, reaching base 18 times in nine games as a DH.

Ko has all the ingredients to hit for average and power. He has a quality left-handed swing with a mature approach, showing the ability to draw walks without becoming too passive at the plate. With his bat speed, present strength with the room to add more and aptitude for pulling balls in the air, he offers plus raw pop and should have the hitting ability to get to most of it.

Though he already carries 215 pounds on his 6-foot-3 frame, Ko moves well for his size and should settle in as an average runner once he's physically developed. Los Angeles will give him the opportunity to show what he can do in center field, though he'll probably end up in a corner in the long run. With his offensive upside and solid arm, he profiles well in right field.

Scouting grades: Hit: 55 | Power: 50 | Run: 50 | Arm: 55 | Field: 50 | Overall: 45

Ko starred at the 2023 under-18 World Cup in his native Taiwan, going 11-for-20 with seven walks while winning a silver medal last September. The Dodgers fell in love with his bat and signed him nine months later for $650,000. Jon Deeble, Los Angeles' director of Pacific Rim scouting, compared him to Cody Bellinger at the press conference announcing Ko's signing.

Ko has a quick left-handed stroke and makes good swing decisions. He already packs plenty of strength in his 6-foot-3, 215-pound frame, has room to add more muscle and shows some aptitude for launching balls in the air. He could develop into a plus hitter with 25-homer power.

Ko moves well for his size and will probably be an average runner once he's physically developed. He'll start his pro career in center field but could outgrow the position and wind up on a corner. His offensive ability and solid arm strength would fit the right-field profile well.

Awards

Baseball America Rookie All-Star

Year	Team
2025

ACL Post-Season All-Star

Year	Team
2025

ACL Player of the Month

Month	Team
05/2025

Transactions

Team	Date	Transaction
	03/05/2026	OF Ching-Hsien Ko assigned to Los Angeles Dodgers Prospects.
	12/15/2025	OF Ching-Hsien Ko assigned to Rancho Cucamonga Quakes from ACL Dodgers.
	05/02/2025	OF Ching-Hsien Ko assigned to ACL Dodgers from DSL LAD Bautista.
	05/02/2025	ACL Dodgers activated OF Ching-Hsien Ko.
	03/06/2025	activated OF Ching-Hsien Ko.
	08/05/2024	OF Ching-Hsien Ko assigned to DSL LAD Bautista from DSL LAD Mega.
	07/25/2024	DSL LAD Mega activated OF Ching-Hsien Ko from the restricted list.
	06/12/2024	OF Ching-Hsien Ko assigned to DSL LAD Mega from DSL LAD Mega.
	06/04/2024	Los Angeles Dodgers signed free agent OF Ching-Hsien Ko to a minor league contract.