“Will the Dodgers’ Season Hang in the Balance? Key Concerns Unfold Amidst Freeman’s Absence!”
That tracks with the eye test. Freeman, at first base, might be the only truly excellent defender on the diamond. Behind the dish, Will Smith remains a strong thrower, but his framing numbers took a tumble in 2024. Betts’ move to shortstop is admirable, but he’s squarely in the bottom half of shortstops in terms of glove. Max Muncy is better than you think at the hot corner, but it’s still average at best over there.
And the outfield, at least so far, has been a treacherous situation. Neither Teoscar Hernández nor Michael Conforto has good range in the corners, and Andy Pages has struggled with routes in center. Tommy Edman’s defensive versatility is a humungous boon, and he’s a good defender whether in the dirt or the grass, but he can’t play everywhere at once.
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