Dalton Rushing on Hitting, Dodgers Life in 'Baseball Bar-B-Cast'

Rushing, who is batting .667 with a 2.367 OPS in 10 plate appearances, explained that hitting is about anticipating pitchers’ moves before they do. He said the satisfaction lies in understanding and exploiting a pitcher’s plan.

He contrasted the data‑rich environment of MLB with the simpler focus of lower levels, noting he still relies on plate discipline and pre‑at‑bat planning. Rushing also highlighted the elevated expectations for Dodgers catchers, describing the team’s elite rotation as a whole‑new level of pressure.