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Dodger Blue > Dodgers News > Dodgers News: Kiké Hernandez To Begin Season As Everyday Second Baseman, Chris Taylor Filling Utility Role
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Dodgers News: Kiké Hernandez To Begin Season As Everyday Second Baseman, Chris Taylor Filling Utility Role

Daniel Starkand
March 23, 2019
2 Min Read
Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports
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One of the biggest question marks for the Los Angeles Dodgers heading into Spring Training this year was who would win the second base job, with Kiké Hernandez and Chris Taylor factoring most prominently in an open competition.

Both are extremely versatile and have the ability to play all across the diamond, so regardless of who assumed which role, Hernandez and Taylor are expected to essentially be everyday players in 2019.

Hernandez came out this spring with a purpose though, leading the team in many offensive categories. Because of that, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts revealed on Saturday that he will begin the season as the team’s second baseman while Taylor will play a utility role, via Bill Plunkett of the Southern California News Group:

#Dodgers Dave Roberts confirmed what had become obvious — Kike' Hernandez will be the primary 2B. Chris Taylor will be the utilityman, moving around between 2B, LF with occasional SS or CF

— Bill Plunkett (@billplunkettocr) March 23, 2019

In 19 games this spring, Hernandez hit .300/.368/.540 with three doubles, three home runs and 11 RBI. Given his ability to play Gold Glove-caliber at just about every position, it would not be a surprise to see him move around a little bit this season as well.

Taylor struggled at the plate in Cactus League play, batting just .180/.241/.320 with four doubles, a home run and seven RBI in 17 games going into play Saturday. He did hit a leadoff home run against the Chicago White Sox in the Cactus League finale.

Joc Pederson is expected to be the team’s starting left fielder against right-handed pitching, but he has struggled against southpaws throughout the course of his career so Taylor will likely platoon with him and start in left against lefties.

Coming off two surgeries, Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager will also require regular off-days the first couple months of the year. Taylor would be the primary candidate to fill in for him as well.

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TAGGED:2019 Opening Day2019 Spring TrainingChris TaylorKiké HernándezLos Angeles Dodgers
ByDaniel Starkand
Daniel Starkand is a graduate from Chapman University with a degree in journalism and broadcast journalism. He grew up in Burbank, Calif. and played baseball at Burbank High and his first two years at Chapman. Along with serving as a senior writer, editor and social media manager for DodgerBlue.com, Daniel also writes for LakersNation.com. Contact: daniel@mediumlargela.com
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