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AJ Pierzynski gets brutally honest on Dodgers’ Dalton Rushing comparisons
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The Los Angeles Dodgers have had a great start to their season, and Dalton Rushing has made an impact with the team. In an interview, AJ Pierzynski got brutally honest about the comparisons between him and the young Dodger, according to Fabian Ardaya and Katie Woo of The Athletic.
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"Do I see some similarities? Absolutely. He doesn't bother me. I mean, I think he might bother some other people. I think it's great. He plays the way he has to play. He just plays with passion. You can tell that he loves to play. He wants to win. He shows that. I don't know why that is a bad thing," Pierzynski told The Athletic by phone.
Rushing has garnered controversy for his behavior on the field. This has led many to compare him to Pierzynski. Some have noted that Rushing has the same characteristics as an abrasive pest and hard-nosed catcher. Additionally, not many in baseball liked him, while his teammates adored him. But those attributes helped the Chicago White Sox defeat the Los Angeles Angels in the 2025 ALCS, which led to their World Series win.
Rushing has even driven the ire of Logan Webb , the San Francisco Giants ace, who hit him with a pitch a few weeks ago. So far, he is making a reputation for himself. The only issue for Rushing is his playing time with the Dodgers . But he has made the most of his opportunities. Currently, he is batting .328 with seven home runs, 17 RBIs, and 14 runs in 58 official at-bats. Wherever the future takes him, Rushing will continue to further his reputation, and the comparisons to Pierzynski could continue.
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