Kiké Hernández provides defensive versatility for the Los Angeles Dodgers, filling in at first, second and third base, left and center field, and occasionally pitching in relief. He has been particularly valuable amid LA's depth issues. Hernández still aims to win a Gold Glove and takes pride that former mentee Mauricio Dubón credited him after winning the utility Gold Glove. Hernández's transition to a utility role began in Houston when Jose Altuve blocked his path at second base. Hernández debuted on July 1, 2014, and that season he played shortstop, left field and center field. Being a Swiss army knife is part of his identity.
When [Dubon] won the Gold Glove, he actually sent me a text and said, 'Thank you for the help.' He said I played a big part in him being able to win the utility Gold Glove,
That was a pretty cool moment for me. Even though a Gold Glove has been a goal and a dream of mine my entire life, to be able to have somebody say that I helped them get one, it's still pretty cool.
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