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You Know Joc Pederson’s Name, But Do You Know The Player?

Joc Pederson

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Well, let’s find out with a little five-round game of, “Two Truths, One Lie” (two statements in each round are true of Pederson, one is not — your job is to guess which is which):

Round 1:

  • Pederson was drafted in the third round of the 2010 draft
  • Pederson played for Team Israel in the World Baseball Classic
  • Pederson’s dad played for the Dodgers in the 1980’s

Round 2:

  • Pederson was the first Pacific Coast League player in 80 years to hit 30 home runs and steal 30 bases in the same season
  • Joc’s brother, Tyger, plays in the Dodgers’ minor league system
  • Pederson was born in 1994

Round 3:

  • Was named the Southern League’s best defensive outfielder in 2013
  • Was named the 14th best prospect in MLB heading into last season
  • In the minors, Pederson hit .302/.405/.524 with 84 HR and 113 SB (2010-2014)

Round 4:

  • Pederson is six months older than Bryce Harper
  • Pederson gave away his car at a AAA-game last season
  • Pederson’s walk-up music last season was “The Reason” by Hoobastank

Round 5:

  • Pederson was committed to UCLA before signing with the Dodgers
  • Pederson had an OBP of .351 in the majors last season
  • Pederson went on a coffee run for the major league team in full uniform last season

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5 Comments

  1. I think expecting those kinds of numbers is extremely optimistic. The kid has skills, but until he cuts down his K’s I doubt he will hit that high..more like the .220’s…

    1. He will strikeout plenty but why does it matter how he makes outs? He will hit .250 and at least 15 hrs and 25 doubles with 20+ steals.

      1. Expecting that kind of production from him is extremely optimistic. First of all he has to win the job in spring which is no lock., He hits like he did the last 3 years in spring and he is on his way to AAA which in my book is ok because he is only 23 this year…and another year facing better pitching will not hurt him….

  2. So high expectations… from these kid, I happy if he can hit for 280 and 14 H 65 RBI and 21Stolen bases and run for a Rookie of the year! And cut the strike out percentage.

  3. Joc has potential, but two things are a major concern: 1) he strikes way too much, and 2) he was terrible in his major league debut last year. I say we give give Ethier an undisputed run, and we will see his old form–don’t let Mattingly screw up his rhythm by moving him unpredictably in and out of the line-up.

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