PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. -- Defense has always been a priority for Kevin Kiermaier.
And the Rays center fielder has elevated the way the position is played. He won Gold and Platinum Glove Awards for his work in 2015, and also won a Gold Glove Award in 2016 -- despite playing in just 105 games due to injuries.
Everybody knows about Kiermaier's defense. But what about his offense?
The athletic native of Fort Wayne, Ind., has a .258 career average with 32 home runs and 112 RBIs in 365 games. He knows that to be considered one of the top players in the game, the offensive side of the ledger needs to improve.