Garrett Cooper has been a first-line warrior for the Marlins. Now in his fourth season with the Fish, Cooper is stepping up as one of the most dangerous hitters on the team, producing runs despite not playing every day. You could make the case that his role should be expanded even more to keep the team relevant in 2021.
Cooper defied the odds just to arrive at this point. He began his minor league career in 2013 at an age (22) when other players are already thriving in the Bigs. Jesús Sánchez and Jazz Chisholm Jr.