Tommy Edman addressed the media at a Los Angeles Dodgers press conference on June 28, 2026, crediting a consistent pre-game routine and a fully healthy ankle for his strong offensive start from both sides of the plate.
Edman noted that having both his swings feeling good at the same time is uncommon. "This is kind of one of the rare times where both swings feel good, both from the right and left," he said. "It's really tough to maintain both swings over the course of the season." He attributed his consistency to focusing on each individual at-bat and trusting his preparation, adding, "Whenever I'm the most consistent is when I'm the most consistent with my prep and game plan."
Edman explained that he has maintained the same pre-game routine for three to four weeks, dating back to the second week of his rehab stint. The adjustments include new drills centered on keeping his lower body and hands in a good position without overloading his load. He stated that bad lower-body movements during the 2025 season were likely compensation habits developed because of his ankle injury, which threw off his hips and swing mechanics. During the off-season, Edman worked with the Dodgers coaching and support staff to compare his late-season swing to his April swing, using that early-season swing as a template to rebuild his mechanics.
With his ankle back to full health, Edman said he feels the most physical freedom he has had in a couple of years. "It's been a couple years since I really felt this good," he acknowledged, pointing to a strong month at the beginning of the 2025 season as the last comparable stretch before his ankle issues took hold.
A reporter mentioned during the press conference that Edman had been on base 17 times without scoring a run before June 28, 2026. Edman was unaware he had scored his first run of the game until that moment, responding, "So, that was my first run scored today? Oh, really? Oh, I had no idea." Edman said his focus remains on taking quality at-bats throughout the lineup, and he intends to continue the pre-game routine that has supported his return to form.