The Los Angeles Dodgers have been a fan of versatility for years. So when the opportunity to trade for Tommy Edman presented itself, there was no hesitation.
Edman is the ideal Swiss Army Knife for the Dodgers. He can play all three outfield and three infield positions and he excels at the up-the-middle spots — shortstop, second base, and center field.
He’s also a switch hitter and historically has been successful from both sides of the plate.
Switch hitting is an art form that is dying and Edman acknowledged that in his pregame press conference on Thursday at Citi Field before Game 4 of the National League Championship Series against the New York Mets.