Joc Pederson has been a really good player in his first two MLB seasons. He’s come as advertised as a high-strikeout, high-walk, high-power hitter that’s capable enough defensively in center …
Read More »Joc Pederson is more consistent thanks to improved contact rates
After last year’s second-half collapse, some wondered if Joc Pederson was truly the Dodgers’ long-term center fielder. This year, he’s answering that question with an emphatic “YES”, and he’s doing …
Read More »Joc Pederson, platoon player
At least, that’s what it feels like in the early going. Joc Pederson didn’t start on Thursday night against Robbie Ray. I made note of it in the game thread. …
Read More »Joc Pederson finds consistency, normalcy with new swing
Joc Pederson‘s new setup and swing stood out like a sore thumb at the beginning of Spring Training, and I mentioned as much at the time. While I cautioned against …
Read More »2015 Positional Review: Center Field
After significant struggles at the position in 2014, the Dodgers staked their fortunes in the rookie Joc Pederson. When that faltered (or when he needed a day off), they turned …
Read More »Joc Pederson over Trayce Thompson is the right call in center field
Spring training is generally bad. Sure, it’s baseball, but the results don’t mean a thing and players get injured. Spring training also spawns and fosters ridiculous discussions about roster spots …
Read More »Initial impressions of Joc Pederson’s new swing were not promising
Sunday’s game wasn’t Joc Pederson‘s debut this spring for Dodgers, as he had played in one game previously and went 1-for-3 with two strikeouts. However, that game wasn’t on television, …
Read More »Joc Pederson’s swing shifts towards simple, for better or worse
Not many issues regarding an individual player was discussed more in 2015 than Joc Pederson‘s swing and approach, especially as he begun to struggle immensely in the second half. In …
Read More »Searching for the 2016 Dodgers’ leadoff hitter
With Howie Kendrick back (almost), the Dodgers’ roster is pretty well set, aside from your multiple-time-a-year Andre Ethier and/or Carl Crawford trade rumor. There is a question about the lineup, …
Read More »The Dodgers Actually Need An Outfielder, Believe It Or Not
I know you think this is about Yasiel Puig, and it’s not entirely not about Yasiel Puig. I’m not really sure what to think about how his activities in Miami affect …
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