It's coming Kim Hye-sung, who needs to be nervous. LAD Super Utility Re-signing 2nd base center fielder can be selected ESPN
Feb 10, 2025
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Hernandez said in a TikTok video on the 10th (Korean time)We have agreed to a contract with Juss." The terms of the contract are not yet known, and the Dodgers' announcement will be made as soon as the physical is completed.
ESPN reported that the Los Angeles Dodgers and their most popular super utility player of all time, Hernandez, have reached a deal. Hernandez said in a video from his X account.
This is Hernandez's fourth time with the Dodgers. He joined the Houston Astros in the sixth round of the 2009 draft and made his major league debut in 2014, moved to the Dodgers in December 2014 in a trade with the Miami Marlins.
Hernandez, who became an FA after the 2020 season and transferred to the Boston Red Sox for two years and $14 million, wore the Dodgers uniform again through a trade in July 2023, and re-signed with the Dodgers for a year and $4 million later that year. And he signed his fourth contract this offseason.
No player has a stronger relationship with the Dodgers than Hernandez.
ESPN is 'Juss has long been highly encouraged by Hernandez's broad utilization value. He also acknowledges his personality permeating the clubhouse. However, the Dodgers" biggest fascination with Hernandez is his talent to upgrade his game in October,' he commented. In other words, he gave a high score for his leadership in leading the game atmosphere on and off the ground and his stronger performance in the postseason.
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What attracts attention is his role. Hernandez, a utility player who can see both inside and outside, is expected to be considered a strong second baseman or center fielder for now. Last year, he started 60 games for third baseman, 14 games for outfielders, 7 games for first baseman, and 6 games for second and shortstop. The reason why there were many third baseman appearances was because Max Muncy's injury gap was long.
ESPN said 'Hernandez is expected to spend most of his playing time at second base or center field. In particular, when the opponent's starter is a left-hander, he will start the game. In other words, on the day the left-hander takes the mound, Hernandez, a right-handed hitter, can start at second base or center field.
He started 311 games, the most as a center fielder in his 11-year MLB career, followed by 212 as a second baseman. The Dodgers' main second baseman and center fielder are Kim Hye-sung and Tommy Edman, respectively. Kim Hye-sung is a left-handed hitter and Edman is a switch hitter.
Kim Hye-sung's main position may become uncertain. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts prefers utility players and frequently runs the platoon system accordingly. Kim Hye-sung receives positive reviews from Roberts. The same goes for Hernandez. Designated hitter Shohei Ohtani, first baseman Freddie Freeman, shortstop Mookie Betts and left fielder Teoscar Hernandez are among those who can play 162 games in the Dodgers.
Kim Hye-sung needs to prove her value in the spring training. In particular, he needs to show his adaptability quickly at bat to strengthen his position.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
