As the Dodgers evaluate their plans for this winter, whether or not they retain Teoscar Hernández could be a key determinant to the entire offseason.
The last time Teoscar Hernández gazed out at the crowd at Dodger Stadium this season, the veteran outfielder almost broke down crying. “I just want to say thank you,” Hernández said during the Dodgers’ World Series celebration at Chavez Ravine last Friday, having played a crucial role in the club’s first full-season championship since 1988. Hernández then stopped, getting choked up with emotion. Before him, more than 40,000 fans began roaring in appreciation.
The 32-year-old Dominican Republic native relished his first season with the organization, in which he earned his second All-Star selection, became the club’s first Home Run Derby winner, and posted the second-highest batting average and OPS of his nine-year career. In the clubhouse, he carved out an important leadership role, forming bonds with everyone from Shohei Ohtani to younger faces like Pages .
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