(This content was generated with the help of Castmagic, an AI tool, and reviewed by our editorial team for accuracy. Please contact us if you find any errors.)
During an engaging conversation on the most recent episode of “Baseball Bar-B-Cast,” Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman delved into a playful and entirely hypothetical discussion about cloning the multi-talented Tommy Edman and incorporating multiple versions of him into the Dodgers’ lineup.
Advertisement
After two weeks into the 2025 season, one of the Dodgers’ main concerns has been their defense, which has been lacking at almost every position. Mintz pointed out, “I believe they only have one exceptional defender on the field at any given time. And that’s where Tommy Edman comes in, right?”
This led to the entertaining hypothetical scenario: If the Dodgers could clone Edman, a player capable of excelling at shortstop, second base, and outfield, how many Edmans would the L.A. team desire?
“You don’t want 26 because then he’d have to pitch. You don’t want 13 because you’d prefer Shohei Ohtani,” Mintz explained. “How many players on this roster would you be willing to replace with Tommy Edman No. 7?”
According to the hosts, the Dodgers would still require Austin Barnes or another backup catcher, and they wouldn’t replace any of their star players. However, Edman could potentially cover second base, center field, and serve as a valuable bench player, taking the spots of Kiké Hernández, Andy Pages, Miguel Rojas, Chris Taylor, and Hunter Feduccia. The hosts debated over Michael Conforto but ultimately decided to retain the offseason acquisition.
Advertisement
With the inclusion of the original Tommy Edman, this would result in a total of six Edmans on the hypothetical Dodgers’ roster.
As Shusterman suggested, “I think the ideal number would be around 5.5 or 6.5 Tommy Edmans for this team.”
Expanding on this idea raises the question of how many Tommy Edmans other MLB teams would desire?
“The White Sox would take all the Tommy Edmans except for the catchers,” Mintz remarked.
Putting aside the hypothetical scenarios, after 14 games, Edman is tied for the lead in home runs for the Dodgers with five.
To catch the full episode and more, tune in to “Baseball-Bar-B-Cast” on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube.