In MLB there will always be players not living up to their worth. In 2017, there are a few select players that desperately need to prove their worth.
I’ve said it before, and I will say it again: the game of baseball is ever evolving. In no other sport do we see the shift in dominance that we do in baseball. Other sports have constant superstars, the Cristiano Ronaldo, Tom Brady, or Lebron James. In baseball that is not the case. Sure there are players such as Alex Rodriguez who are polarizing figures, but not to the extent of others. That is why when we get stretches such as Mike Trout‘s current one it becomes truly historic.
Because of this often times changing landscape, many players fail to live up to their true potential. It’s not saying that any of these players are bad, but whether it be lofty expectations or past performances these players prove to not be able to live up to their own hype. That doesn’t mean it can’t change however, we have seen great turnarounds in the game of baseball. I am sure that many wrote Hanley Ramirez‘ career off when he signed with Boston to play left field. Now, Hanley is coming off a good 2016 campaign and is filling the biggest shoes in Boston, David Ortiz.
Anyways, there are several players in 2017 we should expect to play with a little extra chip on their shoulder. These players know that they need to prove their worth to the baseball world. If they don’t, well their credibility will only take a further dip and allow the naysayers to continue their onslaught. With it all on the line, 2017 will prove to be a make it or break it year for these players. With that being said, let’s look at 3 players that need to prove their worth next season.