Jeremy Peña’s rookie season was a success for all intents and purposes. Not only did Peña’s defense match his reputation, he was also a slightly above-average hitter for the season. Sure, there were peaks and valleys in his production, specifically at the plate, but, according to FanGraphs' version of WAR, the World Series MVP was worth about 3.4 wins. That was a massive win for a club that allowed Carlos Correa to walk away in free agency.
Today, I want to concentrate a bit on Peña as a hitter in 2023, as his continued progress will ultimately determine his ceiling as a player.