Dodgers' Dave Roberts Remains Committed to Kike Hernandez Amid Struggles
Briefly

Kiké Hernández is off to a slow start, batting only .206 in 160 at-bats this season. His performance splits show a .220 average against right-handed pitchers and a lower .188 against left-handers. Despite these struggles, Manager Dave Roberts plans to keep him in the lineup due to his prior success, especially in the postseason where he notably improved his batting average. Additionally, Hernández is valuable defensively, ranking high in Outs Above Average, highlighting his overall contribution to the team.
Kiké Hernández is hitting just .206 in 160 at-bats this season, with a .220 average against right-handed pitchers and .188 against left-handers.
Manager Dave Roberts trusts Hernández's ability to overcome struggles, citing his successful postseason performance last year, where he batted .294.
Hernández has a history of bouncing back from poor starts, as demonstrated by improving from a .191 first-half batting average last season to .274 overall.
Despite his challenges, Hernández ranks in the 79th percentile for defensive metrics, showcasing his value beyond offensive contribution.
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