Andy Pages Shines Against Rangers, Highlighting Growth for Dodgers
Andy Pages has accelerated his development with deliberate work in the Dodgers’ hitting lab at Camelback Ranch. He told Filmogaz.com that spring repetitions on a Trajekt Arc pitching machine have boosted his timing and confidence.
Purposeful spring routine
Pages split practice into three focused segments. He spent 10 minutes reading pitches, 10 minutes calling borderline offerings, and 10 minutes swinging.
The regimen followed his breakout last summer. After a difficult second half and a weak postseason, he aimed to become a more complete hitter.
Performance vs. the Rangers
Pages starred in an 8-7 walk-off win over the Texas Rangers. He produced four productive plate appearances that carried the offense.
In the second inning, he singled off Kumar Rocker. The ball was hit hard through the right side for a two-out base hit.
Patient approach yields results
He drew a six-pitch walk from Rocker in the fifth inning. That plate appearance extended the at-bat and helped him come around to score.
Big swings in the middle innings
In the sixth, Pages ripped a two-run double off Robert Garcia. The opposite-field hit drove in two runs and gave the Dodgers a temporary lead.
He capped the night with a two-run homer off Luis Curvelo in the eighth. The drive left the bat at 103.5 mph and was his team-leading fourth homer.
Signs of sustained growth
Through 13 games, Pages was hitting .449 with a 1.256 OPS. Every ball he struck that night registered at least 100 mph exit velocity.
He is swinging less overall this year, at 47.9 percent of pitches, down from 53.1 percent last season. He is also seeing more pitches, averaging 4.48 per plate appearance versus 3.78 last year.
Plate discipline and versatility
Pages already had six opposite-field hits entering the game, tied for the most in the majors. His ability to use the whole field has become a reliable offensive tool.
The balance between patience and aggression has resulted in better contact and more chances to dictate at-bats.
Defensive and physical transformation
Once viewed as a pure power corner bat, Pages remade his body to become a quality defensive center fielder. Dodgers coaches praise his adaptability and bat-to-ball skills.
Hitting coach Robert Van Scoyoc has noted Pages’ lack of fear in two-strike counts. Manager Dave Roberts has highlighted his clarity and adjustments at the plate.
Context and outlook
Pages hit 27 homers in 2025, the second-most on the Dodgers. Early-season metrics and recent production point to continued impact.
The win over the Rangers was both a showcase and a marker. It demonstrated his growth while hinting at longer-term gains for the Dodgers.
- Location: Camelback Ranch and Dodger Stadium
- Opponents: Texas Rangers
- Key pitchers faced: Kumar Rocker, Robert Garcia, Luis Curvelo
- Game result: 8-7 Dodgers walk-off win
- Early-season stats: .449 average, 1.256 OPS through 13 games
The outing versus Texas serves as an example of Andy Pages’ progress, highlighting growth for the Dodgers and signaling a player who can both conserve at-bats and produce power. Filmogaz.com will continue to track his evolution.
