And since September 1, he really has lived up to that moniker for the Dodgers. Adding 40 points of slugging percentage, Pederson collected three multi-homer games this month. He has knocked in 14 runs while scoring 16 perched atop the Dodger order. He also has seven walks to counteract his 12 strikeouts. This really is the best version of Joc anyone has seen since the first half, and more specifically since his seven-homer May.
If Pederson can stay hot through the rest of the season, he’ll certainly maintain his place leading off for one of the best offenses in the National League.