Dodgers: Outfield Grades for the Month of August
The Field:
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The Dodgers acquired Granderson back on August 19th from the Mets for cash and minor leaguer Jacob Rhame. In Granderson’s short Dodgers career, he has already hit four home runs for the team, one of which was a grand slam.
When he’s not rounding the bases, he’s getting on base somehow as he’s drawn nine walks with the Dodgers thus far.
Granderson may not give the Dodgers much production with the glove, but he will still give the team a veteran bat for the playoff run and an all around great clubhouse guy.
It’s hard to put Taylor in the “field” category, but he plays all over the field and saw time at 2nd, 3rd, SS, CF and LF. That’s what you call a utility man. Over the course of August, Taylor slashed .286/.370/.533 and smacked six home runs for the Dodgers.
Taylor is the glue for this team, but he doesn’t get the recognition he deserves. After stealing his 15th base of the year, Taylor joined Matt Kemp as the first Dodgers since 2011 to steal at least 15 bases and hit at least 15 home runs. You can say it’s been a productive season.
Although Kike doesn’t get consistent starts for the team, he still gets his fair share of playing time. August wasn’t kind to Kike as he had a .152/.235/.265 slash line and hit one home run.
August was definitely his worst month of the season, and he will probably find himself with less playing time as Alex Verdugo and Curtis Granderson take at-bats away. Look for him to fight for a playoff spot this September.
The Dodgers are 92-43 on the season, so there is little to complain about on the season. The outfield has been one of the best assets for this team and look for that to continue as we finish up the regular season.