Are you a fan that loves a glove-first shortstop? If you are, you must have enjoyed the past several years, as defensive wizard Jose Iglesias anchored the Detroit Tigers’ infield with stellar plays, but also a couple of sub-100 wRC+ seasons. With his contract now expired, the Tigers have passed the torch to Jordy Mercer, who they inked to a one-year, $5.25 million deal on December 12. Mercer hasn’t posted a wRC+ over 100 since 2013.
You might be wondering why I’m discussing major league players in an article about a prospect.