Javy Báez is one of the most exciting players in all of Major League Baseball, always has been. But for his first few years in The Show, waiting for his highlight plays meant having to watch him strike out and make simple mistakes on occasion…or a lot. Fortunately for the Cubs and their fans, however, El Mago has now learned to combine his magical flair for the dramatic with much more consistent production since the beginning of 2018.
Finally getting a chance for everyday at-bats, Báez took advantage of his career high 645 plate appearances last season with 34 home runs, 111 RBI, and a 131 wRC+.