If conjuring up the name ‘Derek Dietrich’ feels as if you’re diving through the annals of history, you aren’t alone. Despite his brilliant start to the 2019 season - one that included a pinch-hit 3-run homer to rescue the Cincinnati Reds on Opening Day - Dietrich has largely faded to the nether-regions of the Reds bench, logging just 6 total PA in the month of September.
If you trace back all the way to July 15th, nearly 2 full months ago, Dietrich has a grand total of 2 hits to his name.