Late last Tuesday, the lanky gardener joey roosterbecame a new player of Dodgers after a change which was carried out after an agreement with his former team, New York Yankeeswhere his low offensive productivity earned him criticism since he landed in the Big Apple from the Texas Rangers.
As a new element of the Los Angeles team, the team manager, Dave Robertsmade it known how do you plan to use it. According to the boss, Gallo could be part of his lineup whenever the rival starter is a right-handed pitcher, since it should be noted that Gallo hits left-handed. As for the defense, when it’s his turn to step onto the field he’ll be used as left fielder, since right and center field the undisputed starters are Mookie Betts and Cody Bellinger.
Gallo has a .699 OPS against righties this season. Whereas against left arms he drops to .390. As Chris Taylor returns to the roster from injury, Gallo is likely to alternate time in the outfield with Trayce Thompson and Jamec Outman.
“Obviously as a hitter, it’s never fun to not do well. I tried to look at it as a growing experience, a learning experience. I want to be a threat at the plate again and do damage. I want to be a good hitter. I definitely need to hit a little better.” . Said the 28-year-old outfielder, a native of the State of Nevada.