Is there any chance? No! Roberts, a platoon fanatic who never changes, abandoned Kim Hye-sung and recently selected Edman as a 100% hitter

May 31, 2025

Is there any chance? No! Roberts, a platoon fanatic who never changes, abandoned Kim Hye-sung and recently selected Edman as a 100% hitter



Is there any chance? No! Roberts, a platoon fanatic who never changes, abandoned Kim Hye-sung and recently selected Edman as a 100% hitter
Some expectations have definitely collapsed. LA Dodgers manager Dave Roberts' 'Platoon System Love' remains.

It is almost 'Platoon System's fanaticism. According to the objective data of the recent game, Kim Hye-sung (26) may be selected as a starter, but he was excluded from the selection without question because the opponent's starter was a left-handed pitcher. The problem is that Tommy Edman (30), who was put in except for Kim Hye-sung, has not been out of the batting slump since his return from injury.

It seems to be tied to the bridle of the platoon system and unable to have an open accident. It is not a reasonable choice.




The Los Angeles Dodgers played an interleague home game against the New York Yankees, who were the opponents of last year's World Series, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California on the morning of the 31st (Korea time). In the first game of the three consecutive Interleague home games, the Yankees started left-hander Max Fried.

Is there any chance? No! Roberts, a platoon fanatic who never changes, abandoned Kim Hye-sung and recently selected Edman as a 100% hitter
After confirming this, Roberts organized the starting lineup mainly with right-handed hitters who are strong in attacking left-handed pitchers. Except for three left-handed hitters, No. 1 Shohei Ohtani, No. 4 hitter, first baseman Freddie Freeman, and No. 8 left fielder Michael Conforto, all of them were filled with right-handed hitters.

On the other hand, the Yankees placed left and right hitters in a balanced manner to target right-hander Tony Gonsolin of the Los Angeles Dodgers. Five left-handed hitters and four right-handed hitters matched 'left-right balance'.




Roberts's 'Love for the Flatoon System' has long been a reputation. Even ahead of the last 2019 season "I won't use the platoon system this year."He even made a public declaration, sparking a buzz. In fact, however, Roberts could not abandon the platoon system and led the team according to his belief and won the World Series last year, becoming the best current master.

However, no matter how solid the belief in the platoon system is, it is controversial not to trust objective statistics.

In particular, public criticism is growing over the thorough application of the platoon system to the 'utility man' Kim Hye-sung, who has been hitting hard since the big league call-up earlier this month. Kim Hye-sung has been playing well with a batting average of 0.366 (15 hits in 41 at-bats) and one homer and five RBIs in 19 games this season. He has a batting average of 0.364 in the last 15 games.




Is there any chance? No! Roberts, a platoon fanatic who never changes, abandoned Kim Hye-sung and recently selected Edman as a 100% hitter
Is there any chance? No! Roberts, a platoon fanatic who never changes, abandoned Kim Hye-sung and recently selected Edman as a 100% hitter
However, if a left-handed pitcher comes out, he cannot appear in the game. The same applies to the game against the Yankees on the same day. I'm waiting on the bench.

The problem is that coach Roberts has been in a hitting slump since his return from an ankle injury. Edman is only 2 for 21 in his last 6 games. The batting average is less than 10%.

Since returning from injury on the 19th, Edman has only hit 129 (4 hits in 31 at-bats). However, he started the game as No. 6 second baseman. Cross-comparison of stat with Kim Hye-sung leaves a regret.

However, Edman saved Roberts' face by hitting a left-handed double against Yankees starter Fried in his first at-bat after one out in the bottom of the second inning. Edman went to third base with a balk during his subsequent Kiké Hernández at-bat, then homered when Hernández hit an infield grounder to score.



This article was translated by Naver AI translator.