Andy Pages struggled at the start of the 2025 MLB season, batting .159 with 22 strikeouts in his first 20 games for the Dodgers. Seeking help, he turned to teammate Teoscar Hernández, who offered valuable advice stemming from their close relationship. Dodgers' co-hitting coach Aaron Bates recognized this dynamic and facilitated their communication. Pages credits Hernández's support not only for his on-field performance but also for navigating the challenges of being a young player in the league, emphasizing Hernández's experience as a crucial asset.
As a hitting coach, you can go to a veteran player if you want him to get a message across to a younger guy, if it's coming off better or might land a little bit better with the veteran player telling him.
We've always been really close. We've been talking through a lot of difficult times. A lot of the good times. Obviously, [Hernandez] has a lot of experience in the big leagues, so I utilize him for some of these difficult times.
We're not talking about what he's doing wrong, or the slump he's in.
Andy is super coachable. You can tell him yourself. But Teo can see it from his vantage point.
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