"For me, I just see him as a guy if he gets on base, however he gets on base, that's the biggest - that's something we're looking for and something we're counting on. Having Mookie (Betts) and Freddie (Freeman) behind him and Will (Smith) - if he's a guy who gets on base at a high, high clip, then everything else will kind of fall into place."
"I mean, I try and do that regardless, just trying to be the 'on-base machine' Roberts called him. Overall, I think our lineup is pretty tough, and when you can't really get guys to chase, I think it just makes it a little tougher for the other teams to pitch us."
"Tucker has been a tough out since his breakout season with the Houston Astros in 2021, as his .365 on-base percentage ranks 11th in baseball during that span."
Kyle Tucker, a four-time All-Star, joined the Los Angeles Dodgers on a four-year, $240 million contract. He is expected to bat second and complement a star-studded lineup featuring Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts, and Freddie Freeman. Manager Dave Roberts emphasizes the importance of Tucker getting on base frequently, which could lead to MVP consideration. Tucker aims to be an 'on-base machine' and believes the Dodgers' lineup will present challenges for opposing pitchers due to their strong hitting abilities.
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