Dodgers Rumors: Each Dodgers’ Player Rating in MLB the Show 17
By Evan Lovett
Enrique Hernandez – 75
The super utility man for the Los Angeles Dodgers surprisingly earned himself a decent rating. Hernandez has been a staple of the Dodgers since 2015, providing them that versatile dynamic off of the bench. Having the ability to play practically every position except catcher and pitcher, Hernandez has had tremendous use especially considering the injury battles the Dodgers have sustained.
Perhaps the biggest positive of Hernandez is that he is the Dodgers Madison Bumgarner killer. The Dodgers have historically struggled against Bumgarner, with Hernandez sparking the offense each time they play. Hernandez has plated more appearances against Bumgarner than any other pitcher, 25, and has dominated the matchup.
Hernandez has batted .500, slugged three home runs and 6 runs batted in, and has logged four doubles. The funny part is Hernandez has struck out nine times against Bumgarner, so it seems to be either a big hit or a strike out.
However, when Bumgarner is not on the bump, Hernandez has struggled at the plate. Despite batting .307 in 202 at-bats in 2015, Hernandez batted an abysmal .190 last season in 216 at-bats. While he does hit Bumgarner fairly well, a 75 rating seems a bit too high for the Dodgers super utility.