Because Kris Bryant often takes an unfair share of criticism for the Cubs’ offensive woes, a lot of the team’s more casual fans took a blind eyes to the struggles of shortstop Javier Báez this season. Part of that may be Báez’s defensive prowess and his penchant for doing otherworldly things on the basepaths, but magic aside, El Mago had his worst offensive campaign since his rookie season.
"Don't bemoan who you don't have, glorify who you do." – Joe Maddon
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