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Saying that the position of left field is thin this season in MLB would be an understatement. The competition might not be strong, but that shouldn’t take anything away from Yoenis Cespedes, the best left fielder in MLB going into the 2016 season.
Cespedes has struggled to find a long-term home, but everywhere he has gone he has made a positive impact (some more than others). He has his own style and swagger reminiscent of the swagger Ken Griffey Jr. made famous. Some find Cespedes a distraction, but there is no denying the skills he possesses, and here are five reasons why Cespedes reigns above the rest at LF.
5. Entertainment
Credit: Jamie Squire/Getty Images5. Entertainment
Cespedes entertains wherever he goes. Whether it’s the flashy cars, the chains, his Cuban flair or his performance at key moments (with both good and bad results), Cespedes gets the fans out of their seats and talking.
4. Versatility
Credit: Jared Wickerham/Getty Images4. Versatility
Cespedes’ versatility is almost unmatched in baseball. Not only can he play left field (where he won a Gold Glove in 2015) and center field, but he has played and produced for four different teams (Oakland Athletics, Boston Red Sox, Detroit Tigers and the New York Mets).
3. Defense
Credit: Christian Petersen/Getty Images3. Defense
Despite the reputation Cespedes earned as a bad defender in the 2015 postseason, he is well above average at his position. He has only had 11 errors in the last two years, which placed him fourth in the league in 2014 and 2015.
2. RBIs & Runs Scored
Credit: Stacy Revere/Getty Images2. RBIs & Runs Scored
Cespedes has been a steady run producer since entering MLB in 2012 with the Oakland Athletics. He was 10th in the league in runs and ninth in RBIs in 2014, and ninth in RBIs and runs in 2015.
1. 2015 Second Half
Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports1. 2015 Second Half
Cespedes thrived after being traded to the New York Mets at the trade deadline in 2015 by the Detroit Tigers. He had 66 hits, 39 runs, 44 RBIs, 17 home runs and a slash line of .287/.337/.604 in just 57 games.
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