In case some of you forgot, I used to be a BIG DJ LeMahieu advocate.
When the Yankees insisted on starting Troy Tulowitzki at shortstop to start 2019, I implored them to use the former batting champion as more than a backup infielder. Some injuries to other players and a Tulowitzki release later, LeMahieu was the everyday super-utility man and turned in a career season. He hit .327 and set personal bests with 26 home runs and 102 RBI.
A second batting title in the shortened 2020 season later, and LeMahieu earned himself a six-year, $90 million contract in free agency.