Your outfield defense is a waste of time, getting 91.8 billion won, but it's the worst of all time
Aug 20, 2025
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The Los Angeles Dodgers lost three to four in an away game against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado on the 19th (Korea time). Colorado, the lowest team in the West Division of the National League, has a winning rate of less than 30% this season. However, it is regrettable that the Dodgers, who are No. 1 in the same district, were caught by Colorado. Even after winning all three games against the second-place San Diego Padres, he couldn't run far.
Above all, in the game, outfielder Teoscar Hernandez's defensive error in the bottom of the ninth inning, which was a close game, was on the cutting board.
Hernandez, who played in right field, missed a fly ball to right field by Ezekiel Toba in the bottom of the ninth inning with one out and no runners at the bottom of the ninth inning when the score was 3-3. Hernandez, who started a bit late, ran forward after the ball, but the ball brushed his glove and fell down. In the meantime, the batter went to second base. The official record was a double, not an error, but an error-prone play that could be absurd from the pitcher's point of view. In the end, the Dodgers bowed their heads after losing 3-4.
Not only the fans but also the media poured out harsh criticism. Blake Harris, who publishes a Dodgers-related column in `ESPN,' posted on his SNS page that `Theosca Hernandez is having the worst defensive season I've ever seen"There is no excuse. Because of this defense, the Dodgers lost. Hernandez should not waste his time in right field until the end of this season" he insisted strongly.
The same goes for fans' reactions. Hernandez turned down the Dodgers' qualifying offer and went to the FA market after the end of last season, but the ransom rose. In the end, the final winner is the Dodgers. He will stay with the jackpot for three years and 66 million dollars (about 91.8 billion won). Analysts say that despite the large contract, the concentration of the outfield defense has become weaker than before in a situation where the offense is not too overwhelming. Coach Dave Roberts also said in an interview after the game, `I'm not sure if I could catch it. However, it should have been possible to prevent allowing second base to advance in that situation. I lost a point after that. He needs to be better. I'm trying, but I need improvement."
Since the Dodgers have a fixed designated hitter named Shohei Ohtani, all other players have to play defense unconditionally. It's also the 'Otani dilemma'. Like last year, Mookie Betts could play right field, but Roberts emphasized that he would trust Hernandez and go.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
