I feel that has been the biggest difference and being able to be out on the field more than where I was in the past," he said.
Beyond offense, Muncy has made significant strides defensively. He ranks fourth among Major League third basemen in defensive runs saved with eight.
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"That's what I'm most proud about this year.
I'm finally playing defense at a level I always felt like I was able to do," Muncy said.
He credited hard work and learning to overcome the fear of making mistakes.
Muncy also credited his father for instilling his love of baseball and helping him reconsider retirement. "It was my dad.
He taught everything I knew about baseball. He taught me the love for the game," Muncy shared.
He said conversations with his father made him realize he didn't want to retire. "It's really thanks to him," Muncy added.
On his relationship with Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, Muncy said, "He means everything. He is like a father to me.
I have played for him for nine years now."
Muncy noted that Roberts has seen him at his highest and lowest. "He knows pretty much everything about me at this point.
I don't have enough good words to say about him. He means everything to me," Muncy said.
Looking back on his best moments with the Dodgers, Muncy emphasized team success. "Winning any of the World Series.
That's one of the reasons I play this game – to win and compete," he said.
"I don't care about my personal accolades. I care about being able to win as a team.
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We've done that three times," Muncy said, highlighting the importance of championships.
