There is no doubt Derek Dietrich has been one of the unsung heroes for the Miami Marlins this season.
The veteran utility player has been in the right place at the right time on many occasions this season, providing a much-needed bat in the lineup and solid defense in left field or in the infield to spell players who need a day off or who miss time due to injury.
Dietrich is not a household name. You don’t discuss him on the national scene with other valuable bench players. He has been solid the entire season in a year where change has not helped the Marlins win baseball games right away.