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Dodger Blue > Dodgers News > 2020 Los Angeles Dodgers Player Reviews: Joc Pederson
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2020 Los Angeles Dodgers Player Reviews: Joc Pederson

Matt Borelli
December 2, 2020
3 Min Read
Joc Pederson, 2020 NLCS
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The 2020 season marked Joc Pederson’s seventh with the Los Angeles Dodgers, although it was only made possible after a trade to the L.A. Angels fell through just prior to Spring Training.

Despite reports that he remained available, Pederson stuck with the Dodgers through Summer Camp, and eventually, the regular season. He was included on the Opening Day roster and promptly recorded a hit in each of his first three games.

Pederson, however, struggled as a whole during the regular season. He batted .214 in July, .197 in August and an even worse .167 in September. In 43 overall games, the 28-year-old hit .190/.285/.397 with four doubles, seven home runs and 16 RBI over 138 plate appearances.

Similar to recent years, Pederson found a different gear during the postseason. After logging just one at-bat in the Wild Card Series, he would see his playing time increase with each round.

Pederson went 2-for-5 against the San Diego Padres in the National League Division Series before receiving the bulk of his opportunities in the NL Championship Series. In 19 plate appearances against the Atlanta Braves, he notched seven hits, one walk and only struck out twice.

Pederson deemed the Dodgers’ NLCS matchup against the Braves his favorite postseason series. He continued to shine in the World Series, going 4-for-10 with a home run and three RBI against the Tampa Bay Rays.

2020 highlight

Pederson was at his best in Game 3 of the NLCS, tallying four hits in six at-bats, including a three-run homer in the first inning that extended the Dodgers’ lead to 5-0.

L.A. went on to win 15-3 and trimmed the Braves’ lead in the NLCS. They would drop the next two games, falling into a 3-1 deficit, but battled their way back with three consecutive wins to punch their ticket to another World Series appearance.

2021 outlook

Pederson was one of seven Dodgers players that reached free agency the morning after the World Series concluded. He is considered unlikely to re-sign with the team, given the club’s abundance of outfielders and the fact that he will likely command a more lucrative contract and regular playing time.

However, if Pederson’s market fails to materialize, a return to the Dodgers wouldn’t be out of the question.

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ByMatt Borelli
Matt Borelli covers the Los Angeles Dodgers as a staff writer for Dodger Blue and holds similar responsibilities for Lakers Nation, a sister site with an emphasis on the Los Angeles Lakers. He also contributes to RamsNewswire.com and RaidersNewswire.com. An avid fantasy sports player, Matt is a former 2014 MLB Beat the Streak co-champion. His favorite Dodgers moment, among a list of many, is Clayton Kershaw's no-hitter against the Colorado Rockies in 2014. Follow him on Twitter: @mcborelli.
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