The majority of the team is going to have to step up in order for the Dodgers to be successful this season. With A.J. Pollock’s recent elbow infection, there is hesitation about who can step up to hit left-handed pitching in the clubhouse. The Dodgers currently rank 18th in batting average against lefties.
The very reason Pollock was signed was because of his ability to hit left-handed pitchers. For his career, Pollock has an average off .277 against lefties, and .333 this season. He came into the season replacing Yasiel Puig who was hitting a career .249 against lefties, and only .