In my time covering baseball and playing the sport (a long time ago), I have seen how important it is to have a leader on your team—somebody who puts the team on their shoulders, somebody people turn to when looking for answers, somebody that is always expected to do things well and cheer you up. Ideally, this person can also be a role model, and make an impact on and off the field.
There are millions of ballplayers, but very few check each of those boxes. Believe me. Not so long ago, the Marlins had Martín Prado.