Matt Adams’ offensive production has been one of the early highlights for the Washington Nationals in 2018, with the 29-year-old first baseman/left fielder putting up ten home runs and a .304/.421/.734 line in 95 plate appearances so far this season, over which he’s been worth 1.2 fWAR.
On the glove side, Adams has impressed as well, providing better-than-expected defense in left field, including a home-run robbing catch during the last homestand that impressed his teammates, manager, and even the outfielder himself.
“It’s still new,” he said of playing left field, “... but I think each time out there — I was talking to [first base coach Tim Bogar] and [third base/outfield Bob Henley] about it today.