Adam Jones
Diamondbacks Outfielder – Age 33
One of the latest of the signees this offseason, Jones was not guaranteed a starting job when he signed with the Diamondbacks.
After the injury of Steven Souza Jr. just days before Opening Day, Jones was granted a regular role in right field; and boy did he impress.
Jones opened the season in the leadoff spot and in right field, and he proved that he can still play:
The first of many homers in Sedona Red for @simplyAJ10. #RattleOn pic.twitter.com/gG5rUTLD9q
— Arizona Diamondbacks (@Dbacks) March 28, 2019
Jones has kept up at a hot pace slashing .333/.385/.617 and having already hit four homeruns, driven in eight and scored six.
More importantly, his presence in the clubhouse was much needed. After the trade of Paul Goldschmidt and the losses of AJ Pollock and Patrick Corbin in free agency, the leadership of last year had been uprooted; leaving many to question who would be the new voice in the locker room or in the dugout.
Jones has provided nothing but knowledge and leadership since joining the team; continuing to inspire some of his teammates and serve as mentor to some of the younger guys.
I know it has been trending of me to say something along the lines of ‘leader in the clubhouse’ but with age comes wisdom and Jones is certainly not lacking wisdom.