Teoscar Hernández transitioned from providing clubhouse energy and clutch hits to enduring one of his worst career seasons. Injuries, slumps, defensive miscues and mechanical swing issues have hindered his performance. He is batting .247, his lowest since 2019, and carries a .734 OPS, the lowest of his career and barely above league average. Limited range in right field has produced numerous dropped balls and poor defensive metrics. Fangraphs records him at -0.5 wins above replacement since late June, the lowest among Dodgers. Hernández expresses frustration and vows to keep working, while the manager benched him citing performance needs.
Last year, in many ways, Teoscar Hernández was the heart and soul of the Dodgers. Not their best player. Nor their biggest star. But someone who provided effervescent vibes in the clubhouse, veteran leadership in the dugout and clutch hits in several of the season's biggest moments at the plate. "Teo is a guy that we counted on a lot last year," manager Dave Roberts said.
Between injuries, slumps, defensive miscues and mechanical swing flaws, Hernández has endured one of his worst career seasons. He is batting just .247, his lowest since 2019. He has a .734 OPS, the lowest of his career and just a smidge above league-average. His limited range in right field has led to a flurry of dropped balls and some of the poorest defensive metrics of any big leaguer at the position.
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