(Newswire.net — May 12, 2020) — Sometimes it can be because they are softly spoken, sometimes it is because they don’t fit the bill of what’s in fashion at the time and sometimes it is just because they are so versatile the stats don’t do them justice, but oft-times some of the MLB’s most talented and valuable players go under the radar.
Here are some who showed in 2019 exactly what they are capable of, who without setting the tongues of pundits and fan forums wagging may just be the breakout stars of the upcoming MLB regular season.
Now you have the inside track on these players, be sure to keep an eye on their progress during the new season.
Lance Lynn
The only thing that holds this Rangers pitcher back from garnering interest from the likes of the Cy Young award is his age. Being something of a late bloomer means his sudden rise to prominence was unexpected and not foreshadowed by the requisite hype.
Already touted by those in the know as the best pitcher in the American League, expect Lynn to feature heavily in any MLB parlays suggested by tipsters for the upcoming season.
Which of these dormant stars will light up baseball fields this coming season?
Jeff McNeil
Sometimes playing for a garbage franchise can hold a player back, as sub-par management fail to realize the true potential of a player.
Such is the case with Jeff McNeil of the Mets, who having had a stellar 2018 had to prove himself all over again 2019, which he did in style. This utility player will finally be given a solid spot at third base this term and should thrive as a result.
Jorge Polanco
There are times when a franchise needs a player to grab it by the tail and drag it towards success. That is exactly what Jorge Polanco did to the Twins last year.
The slugger underwent ankle surgery in the off season, but with the signs being that he has recovered well, he could be set to do more damage to pitchers’ stats this coming season.
Chris Martin
When you share a name with a famous lead singer you are destined to always fly under the radar. But that’s really not fair on Atlanta’s Chris Martin whose vaunted control gives up so few walks that he pressures batsmen into striking out time and again. He is unlikely to have lost that ability in the off season and will be a potent weapon for the Braves once more.