Manny Machado is an automatic thought for Padres fans when it comes to considering who is among the best hitters in the game. On track to becoming one of the greatest Friars of all-time, Machado and his smooth right-handed swing have garnered more recognition, which comes in the form of his proven prowess at the dish.
On the other hand, a player like Jake Cronenworth is often forgotten about, or even completely overlooked, when fans argue about the most reliable and versatile hitters in baseball.
Either way you slice it, both Machado and Cronenworth have reached the same point in the chase for an award.