He saw action at four different defensive positions in 2015 in just 28 games played. This year, he is seeing the field more, and apparently expanding his repertoire.
Part of the reason for the increase in playing time has had to do with Baez’s effectiveness at the plate. His strikeout rate is down from last season while his isolated power numbers are up. And while much of his batting average was attributed to great batted-ball luck last year, his batting average on balls in play has come way down this season, meaning his production is truer to form.