When thinking of Michael Barrett's lasting memory with the Chicago Cubs, fans almost certainly will point to his exchange with former Chicago White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski after a play at the plate during a 2006 game between the Cubs and White Sox. Scoring on the play, Pierzynski collided with Barrett, resulting in the Cubs' catcher slugging the White Sox veteran. That moment defined Barrett's tenure with the Cubs, likely leading many to overlook the fact that the former first-round pick won the Silver Slugger award in 2005.
Thinking of the Cubs' 2005 season, Derrek Lee is the first player who comes to mind, as the veteran first baseman spent most of the season as a threat to win the National League's Triple Crown.