"Ben has been an unsung hero. Just coming in here trying to replace an All-Star catcher, he has the trust in the pitchers,"
"He's a servant first, he receives well, he throws well. "He just understands who he is as a hitter. So to be able to kind of move runners, see pitches, put the ball in play, get hits when we need him, he's been fantastic. And he had big shoes to fill, but he's done a great job with the fingers, the catching, all of it."
Will Smith suffered a hairline fracture in his right hand, creating an opening behind the plate. Ben Rortvedt, acquired at the deadline with 183 prior Major League games, has outperformed expectations. His offense improved from a -8 wRC+ in 26 games with the Tampa Bay Rays to an 84 wRC+ in 18 games with the Dodgers, and he hit .224/.309/.327 with two doubles, one home run and four RBI in that span. Rortvedt recorded three hits in six at-bats in the NL Wild Card Series and started Game 1 of the NL Division Series. His primary impact is defensive: he receives and throws well, has pitchers' trust, and has been praised for managing the pitching staff. His walk-up song features a saxophone solo.
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