After his latest stellar play, Los Angeles Dodgers star slugger Teoscar Hernández is shifting up the All-Star poll. Hernández now sits third amongst Nationwide League outfielders, leapfrogging division rival, San Diego Padres slugger Fernando Tatis Jr.
Hernández rose from fourth to 3rd, passing Tatis Jr., within the newest All-Star balloting replace launched Monday. The highest six vote-getters within the outfield advance to the second spherical of voting, which begins Thursday.
Despite the fact that Hernández solely needs to be within the prime six by Thursday to be eligible for a beginning spot when rosters are introduced, his transfer from fourth to 3rd suggests he’s gained recognition because the first spherical of voting was introduced one week in the past.
Hernández, an American League All-Star in 2021, is on monitor to earn his second All-Star look in Arlington, Texas. Hernández deserves it — he’s been the Dodgers’ best outfielder by far, slashing .254/.321/.492 with a .813 OPS, 18 residence runs, 54 RBIs, 77 hits, and 4 stolen bases in 79 video games.
Hernández has been a revelation for the Dodgers, offering some much-needed pop to the lineup. His presence and efficiency have been extremely big whenever you add that the underside of the lineup has been lackluster at finest.
The Dodgers hoped for this sort of end result after they signed the 31-year-old to a one-year contract in January. So far, he’s been value each penny of his $23.5 million contract.
Photograph Credit score: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports activities
Have you ever subscribed to our YouTube channel? Subscribe and hit that notification bell to remain updated on all the most recent Dodgers information, rumors, interviews, livestreams, and extra!
