CINCINNATI, OH - AUGUST 29: Shogo Akiyama #4 of the Cincinnati Reds makes a sliding catch. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
Shogo Akiyama showed his defensive prowess during his rookie season with the Reds.
Entering the 2020 season, Shogo Akiyama‘s place in the Cincinnati Reds lineup remained a mystery. After spending most of his time in Japan playing in center field, Akiyama split time between center and left field during his first season in Cincinnati. Akiyama is up for a Gold Glove with some stiff competition from last year’s winner David Peralta and Cardinals outfielder Tyler O’Neill.