Max Muncy has been a key contributor for the Los Angeles Dodgers over the past five seasons.
Unfortunately, he struggled mightily in 2022, hitting just .196 and missing nearly 30 games due to injuries.
Still, he managed to hit 21 home runs during the regular season and help the Dodgers win a franchise record and MLB-best 111 games.
Now, he prepares for his sixth season in Dodger Blue.
We are now just one week away from pitchers and catchers officially reporting to spring training.
This afternoon, Muncy stopped by MLB Network and had a chat with Alanna Rizzo, where he discussed his offseason training regimen and his health heading into 2023.
Max Muncy is gearing up for Year 6 at Chavez Ravine. 🔵
The @Dodgers 2x All-Star joined #HighHeat to discuss his offseason training priorities, a health update entering Spring Training and more.@maxmuncy9 | @alannarizzo pic.twitter.com/6y5ZlzEZJp
— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) February 6, 2023
The two-time All-Star discussed his familiarity with the third base position, a position he’ll be seeing much more of with Justin Turner now departed.
Muncy said that he believes he’s much more familiar with the position now and feels like its an easier position to play if done so consistently as opposed to once a week.
The veteran slugger believes that he made several important strides at the position and is prepared to make more improvements in 2023.
He also discussed how injuries have bogged him down over the past few seasons and provided an update on his health as the 2023 season approaches.
Muncy discussed his elbow injury at the end of the 2021 season and how it carried over into 2022.
He expressed his frustration over having to continue making adjustments with it in order for his swing to be where it needed to be.
However, he stated that he feels healthy and that the elbow is back to 100%.
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