Three Platoonable Second Base Options that fit the Dodgers

A lot of you may read this name and think, “Ryan Who?”, but Ryan Schimpf actually was a presence in the NL West just a few years ago as a powerful left-handed hitter.

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Another former-Padre, when he came up with San Diego in 2016, Schimpf only hit .217 but with 20 home runs in 89 games. His lack of average hurts, but Schimpf really was a righty killer. In his 221 plate appearances against righties that season, Schimpf had a .388 ISO, which leads all second basemen over the last two seasons against right-handed pitching (minimum 100 PAs).

The lefty hit .246 against righties that season with a 14.9% walk rate, good for sixth best amongst second basemen hitting against righties over the last two seasons, with a top-30 OBP and a top-50 BB/K ratio among second basemen.

Schimpf struggled last season, playing in just five games in the majors with the Angels and 30 games in their Triple-A affiliate, so he should be inexpensive and therefore worth a shot.

If Schimpf could hit around .240 with this much power, he could be a very inexpensive flyer option for the Dodgers to invite to Spring Training. He could end up providing Muncy-like value in a best-case scenario, and worst case he gets released after Spring Training.

One thing is certain, the Dodgers cannot suffer from some added depth to the roster. With Chris Taylor and Enrique Hernandez being used in other roles outside of second base, a third and pure second baseman should be welcomed.