James Loney

Playing a position that is normally reserved for power hitters, Dodgers 1B James Loney has yet to get his power stroke going this season.

So what?

One month into the season and James is off to a fine start.

.313 AVG, .423 OBP, .810 OPS, 0 HR, 16 RBI, 16 BB, 4 K, 6 Doubles

It looks like Loney has improved his plate discipline, most evident in his 3 walks with the bases loaded this season. And although he doesn't pose much of a power threat his opposite field approach is conducive to a high batting average. The real question is whether or not he will be able to keep pace with his April BB/K ratio. Only time will tell if his improved eye at the plate is a sign of things to come or just a fluke.