I think people forget that Jason Heyward is only 31 years old because it seems he’s been around forever and he carries the aura of an elder statesman, something not as prevalent since the game started skewing younger. Regardless, the right fielder has been a refreshing revelation the past few seasons. As he’s matured, he’s also improved at the plate.
It’s a two-homer game for Jason Heyward,
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tied!#EverybodyIn pic.twitter.com/NRx5zNu1xB— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) September 11, 2019
Heyward has always been a defense-first right fielder who could mix in a little offense now and then, but this year he led the regulars in hitting and OBP, and slugged .