MLB’s postseason has a habit of turning that guy into That Guy. See Arozarena, Randy. The pressure-packed moments of October give no deference to established stars, and instead often make heroes of the unsung or nationally unknown names on the edges of the roster.
These are the young or late-blooming talents who look primed to alter the course of this year’s quest for the World Series. Better to learn their names now.
LaMonte Wade Jr., San Francisco Giants
A shining example of Farhan Zaidi’s vaunted maneuvering, Wade originally asserted himself as a surprise power threat who could capably fill in at first and corner outfield.