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Dodgers: Grading the Infield for the Month of May

By Brook Smith

May 21, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers left fielder Cody Bellinger (35) and the Dodgers celebrate the victory against the Miami Marlins at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
May 21, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers left fielder Cody Bellinger (35) and the Dodgers celebrate the victory against the Miami Marlins at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /
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May 6, 2017; San Diego, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Enrique Hernandez (14) hits a two-RBI double during the fifth inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports /

B. . . . Enrique Hernandez

Kike is one of those beneficial players that Dave Roberts can play essentially anywhere on the diamond. Kike has started in the outfield 16 times and in the infield 11 times during the 2017 season. That sort of versatility is incredibly beneficial to a team, but it means nothing without production. And Hernandez is just now beginning to produce, perhaps sparked by the absolute bomb he launched off of Cubs’ starter Jon Lester.

In the month of May Kike hit .271 with two home runs, a full 40 points above his April production. And he did his job against lefties, slugging to a 1.162 OPS off them.

Hernandez is one of the more fun players on the team, so to see him start to hit well is an encouraging sign. He is a guy that the players seem to enjoy having around, and he needs to continue at this pace he is on.

Final slash line in May: .271/.353/.525

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