"The Puerto Rican utility man is versatile, talented, accomplished, - and above all else - motivated to win for his teammates. This is arguably the 'secret sauce' that has the Dodgers in a position to perennially compete for a World Series title, and largely why the team has won back-to-back titles. The players are selfless in playing for one another regardless as to what each player is making or what their role is on the ballclub."
"When speaking to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic after Game 6, Hernández illustrated how he was going to be as much of a team player as possible in order for his team to get the victory. "When the World Series is on the line," Hernández said, "I was willing to get hit in the face." In the decisive Game 7, the Toronto Blue Jays were threatening with bases loaded in the 9th inning."
Kiké Hernández embodies the Los Angeles Dodgers' team-first identity through versatile play and visible willingness to sacrifice for teammates. The Puerto Rican utility player contributes across positions while accepting any role to help secure victories. "When the World Series is on the line, I was willing to get hit in the face." The readiness to endure physical risk for the team was visible in Game 7 when he was run over by a defensive replacement making an improbable catch but immediately celebrated the play. The Dodgers' sustained contention and back-to-back titles stem from players' selflessness and collective commitment to winning.
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