Jon Berti probably didn’t come into this year’s Spring Training thinking he’d be regularly starting for a Miami Marlins team that would claw their way into the postseason for the first time in 17 years. But, the 2020 Major League Baseball season was the farthest thing from regular.
Berti’s versatility on defense, near elite speed, and solid production gave manager Don Mattingly the confidence to go to Berti often in 2019. He played wherever he was needed, spending at least 20 games at each of third base, shortstop, and centerfield. He also saw time in each corner outfield spot.