/ STAFF WRITER
LOS ANGELES – The increased use of analytics to position defenders isn’t just an infield thing anymore.
The Dodgers have joined the wave with first-base and outfield coach George Lombard printing out laminated cards for the outfielders each day. The card lists the position players on the opposing team and the bench players with designations next to each on how the Dodgers’ analysis shows they should be played.
“There’s just so much information that’s available – why not use it?” Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said. “I know some guys feel like it hurts their pride to rely on stuff like that.