Dezeno and Smith. Sounds like a buddy cop TV show form the 1980s. Zach and Cam are linked as the only two rookie position players on the roster. Both are outfielders who had precious little experience playing the outfield, coming into this season.
Even though it’s still small sample size, let’s check in on how both are performing so far this year. I initially thought about titling this article as a more provactive “Smith vs. Dezenzo.” But it felt like an unfair headline because they aren’t opposing each other. Still the tendency to compare both players is natural.