When the Washington Nationals signed second basemen Brian Dozier to a one-year nine million dollar deal this offseason, there was much excitement about what he could provide to the Washington lineup.
Dozier was coming off a down year in which he was traded from the Minnesota Twins to the eventual National League champion Los Angeles Dodgers. In 2018 with both teams combined the second basemen hit just .215 with 21 home runs.
Despite his low average, Dozier did still have the power that led him to a 34 home run, All-Star caliber season in 2017, and many believed injuries played a role in his struggles.