When the Oakland Athletics signed Matt Joyce to a two-year deal, the hope was that Joyce would help solidify an outfield that included Khris Davis.
David Forst was seemingly impressed with Joyce’s on-base percentage in 2016 (.403) and felt that Joyce could offer the A’s much needed depth.
To his credit, Joyce did rank 4th in OBP in the National League in 2016. He also made a few successful appearances as a pinch-hitter for the Pirates last year as well.
Joyce led the majors in pinch hit RBIs last season with 15.