After coming over from the Miami Marlins as part of the Dee Gordon trade, utility man Kiké Hernandez quickly became a fan favorite while appearing in 76 games with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2015.
Whether it was the rally banana costume or his high-energy antics, Hernandez (just 24 years old at the time) seemed to be someone you’d be seeing a lot of as time went on. Beyond the uplifting spirit Hernandez brought, he hit .307/.346/.490 with a 131 OPS+.
Unfortunately for Hernandez and the Dodgers, this season was a disappointment in every way imaginable. Over 109 games, he hit a lowly .