Even baseball fans outside of the Yankees and Red Sox vortex have most likely heard of these superstars. And while guys like Judge and Betts are undoubtedly a big part of their club's fates, it takes a team of 25 -- and often more -- to excel over 162 games.
To that end, every team needs some unsung heroes. The guys who step in when there's a big injury, or step up when others around them are struggling. This week, MLB.com takes a look at five names you need to know, the early under-the-radar stars of the American League East.