James: Probably the uptick in his defense and the fact that he managed to play 136 games. After he started bulking up, he became more injury prone and he also lost defensive range. Before the ill-fated attempts to turn him into an outfielder or utility player, Marte’s defense was pretty solid. But then, as bulkiness, injuries, and lack of familiarity came together, Marte’s defense became very pedestrian, almost even a minor liability. He got to work. He put his head down, slimmed down a bit, and actually looked strong defensively again in 2024.
Ben: Can I say everything?