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The Most Underrated Part of Paul Goldschmidt’s Game May Be His Greatest Strength

Honestly Marvel, you should really think about casting Paul Goldschmidt in your next Captain America installment.

The guy is in the midst of an MVP-caliber season and is coasting into his third consecutive All-Star appearance.

A week before All-Star votes are finalized, Paul Goldschmidt has nearly lapped the field. (Courtesy ESPN)

Goldschmidt’s 20 home runs and .352 average are certainly eye-popping and are well in line with his new place among the game’s most valuable hitters.

But the 27-year-old did something during Thursday’s game against the Rockies that should really be celebrated: he walked.