Tag Archives: Yasmani Grandal
Yazmani Grandal slugs 20th home run, last Dodger catcher to hit 20 was Paul Lo Duca in 2001
LoDuca hit 25 home runs in 2001, but only 20 as a catcher. All 20 of Grandal’s home runs have been as a catcher this year. At one time it was very common for Dodger catchers to hit at least 20 home runs. From 1993 to 2001 they did it eight times by three different …
Huge day for the Dodgers last night
The Dodgers climbed back into sole custody of first place by plastering the hot Phillies. Everything clicked for the Dodgers: Maeda threw six solid innings giving up a solo home run to the hottest catcher in the NL not named Grandal. Chase Utley had a homecoming that most just dream about Howie Kendrick continued his …
Grandal has 15 home runs, and 5 of them are 3 run home runs
When it comes to getting the most bang for your buck, Yazmani Grandal can lay claim to being one of the most dangerous hitters in baseball with two runners on. Even before today Yaz had a plus .900 OPS with RISP. He has now hit six of his fifteen home runs with RISP. Say what …
Dodger offense destroys childhood dreams
Dodger offense did good work facing two of the better teams in the NL. Both teams had to send a pitcher to the mound for their major league debut, always an exciting assignment for fans of both teams. Contrary to the often stated belief that they struggle against those types of pitchers, the Dodger offense …
The doghouse boys, Grandal, Kendrick, and Turner dominate NL July offensive leaderboards
On July 20th, the Dodgers offensive charge is being led by three players who were in the Dodger fans doghouse back in May. Everyone wanted to trade Grandal for LuCroy, Turner for anyone who could play 3rd base, and the choice to play Howie in LF was being lambasted by a certain blogger (me). Sometimes …
Abbreviated Dodger player of the week goes to Chris Taylor
The Dodgers only played three games this week, and Chris Taylor only excelled in one of those games, but what a game it was. 1st LAD to hit a grand slam as his first home run 1st LAD second baseman to drive in six runs 1st LAD to hit a grand slam, a double, and …
LAD All-Stars 2000 – 2017, Clayton Kershaw era
Here is a link to all of the LAD All-Stars. Quick 21st-century LAD All-Star notes: The most all-stars this century are the current six in 2017 The Dodgers have a rookie all-star three years in a row with Joc Pederson, Corey Seager, and Cody Bellinger. This will be Kershaw’s 7th straight all-star appearance. Andre Ethier, …
Yasmani Grandal – by the numbers
Grandal hit three home runs last night, and could have had a shot at a home run cycle. Grandal hit a solo home run in the 7th, a two-run home run in the 1st, and a three-run home run in the 3rd. At one point it looked like he might be able to come up …
Seven nights, four 3-run home runs, multiple victories, who knew?
Yasmani Grandal blasted a three run home run last night to propel the Dodgers to a 3 – 2 victory. On Saturday night Justin Turner launched a three run home run to help down the Brewers 10 -6 On Thursday night Trayce Thompson slugged a three run home in a losing cause 8 -6 Last …
Dodgers, Yesterday and Today 