Baseball’s offseason has seen criticism focus on the Dodgers’ struggles, but one player’s performance this October stands out as even more concerning than the team’s star pitcher. While the franchise’s top pitcher has drawn headlines for underwhelming results, another key player’s statistics this month have fallen further behind expectations, raising fresh questions about consistency. The contrast in their late-season showings highlights a deeper trend of uneven production that could reshape discussions about the team’s future direction. For fans and analysts, the numbers tell a story that goes beyond individual spotlight moments.
Shohei Ohtani has gotten much of the negative attention around the Dodgers this October. But Will Smith's numbers are (much) worse