From my viewpoint, Jared Triolo silently represents so many things that are not yet widely understood about the mindset of hitting. Especially, how offense relates to defense.
I had a chance to watch Triolo extensively in late 2022 in Altoona. Sitting on the first base side for photos, one thing that stood out to me to this day was the focus from the third baseman. Triolo would stare at the pitcher until the pitcher started to move. He’d then immediately shift his focus to the plate. This preparation and intense active focus is what makes Triolo a two-time minor league Gold Glove winner.