Kiké Hernández, recently re-signed by the Dodgers, has received accolades for his leadership qualities from president Andrew Friedman. Hernández's support for rookie Roki Sasaki is highlighted, especially following Sasaki's difficult starts. He commended Sasaki’s most recent performance against the Phillies, emphasizing that public scrutiny shouldn't overshadow the potential of the rookie. Teammate Will Smith echoed this sentiment, voicing confidence in Sasaki's abilities to improve and dominate moving forward, showcasing a supportive team dynamic in the face of challenges faced by new players in the league.
"Off field this past October may have been one of the most impressive displays of leadership I've ever seen," Friedman said. "His connecting with different guys, going out of his way on a number of different fronts, was quite possibly the best leadership I've ever seen."
"Everything is under a microscope right now, because of all the hype," Hernandez said. "But if it was any other random name who struggled through their first two starts, nobody would be making a big deal out of it."
"We have full confidence in Roki," Will Smith said after Sasaki's second start. "He'll settle in. He'll start pitching better. He'll start dominating the (strike) zone. He'll be really good for us."
"It’s probably one of the best splitters I’ve ever seen," Will Smith noted about Sasaki’s performance against the Phillies.
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