Among the several rookies to make significant contributions for the Los Angeles Dodgers last season was Matt Beaty, who impressed the club with his versatility and ability to deliver a quality at-bat off the bench.
Beaty earned his first MLB promotion at the end of April and promptly recorded a pinch-hit single against the San Francisco Giants in his debut. He shuffled back-and-forth from Triple-A Oklahoma City and the Majors until establishing a permanent role for himself on the Dodgers active roster in June.
Beaty continued to impress as the season progressed, thriving against right-handed pitching while appearing at four different positions.