Jake Cronenworth is a fan favorite at Petco Park. There is no denying that. The career Padre has one of the most recognizable left-handed home run swings in the game, but beyond the superb character and likeness of Cronenworth is his value on the field - which tends to get overlooked.
With teammates like Fernando Tatis Jr., Manny Machado, and Jackson Merrill occupying the lineup, it's easy to forget how much Cronenworth means to the team. But, perhaps somewhat surprisingly, he is having his best season in four years, which has made him a nucleus to San Diego's winning formula.