Two Dodgers have been enjoying on one other degree this season.
Outfielder Mookie Betts, who additionally confirmed his skill to play the infield this season, is batting .312, has hit 39 dwelling runs, has 103 RBIs and has an OPS of 1.019 — all of which rank within the prime 10 of all Main League Baseball gamers. His defensive wins above substitute is about at 0.8 for his play at second base, shortstop and in proper area. The Dodgers’ star has hit 12 leadoff homers, proving to supply a fast spark for the Dodgers all season lengthy.
First basemen Freddie Freeman, who the Dodgers signed in free company earlier than the 2022 season, has additionally excelled. His batting common (.337) and OPS (.990) rank within the prime six of all MLB gamers and he has added 26 homers and 93 RBIs.
To have each gamers enjoying on the identical workforce is a luxurious that the Dodgers have loved for 2 seasons, and each have been a key cause behind their continued success because the workforce will get prepared for October.
However just one can win the Nationwide League Most Beneficial Participant award. And proper now, Dodgers supervisor Dave Roberts is vouching for Betts.
“Mookie’s having an incredible 12 months,” Roberts stated. “It’s not laborious to say Mookie’s the Most Beneficial Participant. However I’ve a tough time as a result of I feel that individuals have a look at the numbers solely, however the numbers of what Freddie is doing — the runs scored, the runs batted in, the doubles, all that he brings to our membership — I’m telling you, he’s proper there with Mookie for me. However I feel Mookie’s skill to return in and play on the dust, which gave runway to Jason Heyward to play proper area, I be ok with saying I’d give him the slight nod.”
(By way of SportsNet LA)
Nonetheless, whereas each Freeman and Betts sit within the prime three favorites for the award, it’s the Atlanta Braves’ Ronald Acuna Jr. who has sat on the prime of the standings all season lengthy. Acuna Jr. is presently a heavy favourite to win the award, however Roberts thinks Betts has the sting.
“I hope that the those who have the votes take [Bett’s defensive play] into consideration,” Roberts stated. “A man that may come from one place and play Gold Glove, to play Gold Glove at one other place to then create size in your lineup to make your offense one of many higher ones in baseball, is big worth.”
(By way of SportsNet LA)
Betts and Freeman have 17 extra video games to catch as much as Acuna to win baseball’s prime award.
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