Based on his performance this year, Albert Almora is, to most Chicago Cubs fans, little more than a late-inning defensive specialist. We have seen flashes of excellence and horrible droughts in the four years he has been with the club. As former top 10 pick, many Cubs fans hoped for more. While his defensive abilities are Gold Glove-caliber, he has been underwhelming in the batters box.
Since entering the league in 2016, Almora has built a reputation as a traditional contact hitter. He does not wow you with power, accumulating a career OPS of .