Looking for outfield depth prior to the 2020 season, the Phillies signed veteran Travis Jankowski to a minor league deal. A six-year veteran, the 29-year-old Jankowski had never held down a full-time job or showed he could be a good hitter, but he was regarded as an above average defender who could play all three outfield spots.
The stats
.252/.364/.351, 1 HR, 10 RBI
The good
Janky was called up to the majors at the end of May after Roman Quinn suffered a season-ending injury. Despite an awful baserunning mistake in one of his first appearances, thanks to his long hair and better-than-expected performance at the plate, he quickly became a fan favorite.