Dodgers Prospect Hits Rare Inside-the-Park Grand Slam

Zach Ehrhard's four-bagger was one of the most exciting plays of the young Minor League season.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 5:03am

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An abstract expressionist painting in vibrant neon colors, capturing the dynamic motion and energy of a baseball player rounding the bases for an inside-the-park home run, with the field, ball, and player's form dissolving into bold, gestural brushstrokes.Zach Ehrhard's thrilling inside-the-park grand slam showcases the excitement and energy of Minor League baseball.Oklahoma City Today

Dodgers No. 17 prospect Zach Ehrhard hit an inside-the-park grand slam for Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday, a rare feat that required skill, luck, and plenty of hustle. Ehrhard's 102 mph line drive bounced off the outfield wall and back into play, allowing him to race around the bases in just 15.40 seconds, one of the fastest home-to-home times in the Majors last season.

Why it matters

Inside-the-park grand slams are extremely uncommon, with only three previous instances tracked by Statcast since 2021. Ehrhard's big play showcases his well-rounded talent, including consistent hard contact, solid speed, and good baserunning instincts, which have helped him raise his OPS to .931 on the young season.

The details

With the bases loaded and two outs in the second inning, Ehrhard worked a 1-1 count against Rockies prospect Luis Peralta before crushing a 102 mph fastball. The ball bounced off the left-center field wall at a sharp angle, allowing it to get past the chasing center fielder. With all the runners going on contact, Ehrhard raced around the bases in 15.40 seconds, one of the fastest home-to-home times in the Majors last season.

  • On April 15, 2026, Ehrhard hit the inside-the-park grand slam for Triple-A Oklahoma City.

The players

Zach Ehrhard

The Dodgers' No. 17 prospect, a 23-year-old outfielder known for his consistent hard contact, solid speed, and good baserunning instincts.

Luis Peralta

A left-handed pitching prospect in the Rockies' system, who had walked the bases loaded and walked in a run before Ehrhard's big hit.

Cole Carrigg

The Rockies' No. 6 prospect, who was the center fielder chasing Ehrhard's ball.

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What they’re saying

“Inside-the-park grand slams are quite rare, even with more than 10,000 Minor League games per year.”

— Ben Weinrib, Author

What’s next

Ehrhard will look to build on his strong start and continue proving his well-rounded skill set as he aims to climb the Dodgers' prospect rankings and potentially earn a call-up to the Majors.

The takeaway

Ehrhard's inside-the-park grand slam showcases the excitement and rarity of such plays, while also highlighting his potential as a well-rounded prospect in the Dodgers' system. His combination of power, speed, and instincts make him an intriguing player to watch as he looks to take the next step in his development.