Jorge Polanco
Minnesota Twins – Shortstop
I don’t know what became more difficult; choosing a top-three, or choosing an honorable mention.
There were several good options, but when considering the impact to a team the options had, Polanco seemed most deserving.
Currently, he is slashing .336/.405/.636, and while he doesn’t have the traditional power numbers, he has a ton of extra bases.
He has hit nine doubles, four triples and five homeruns with 11 RBI. This gives him the most total bases in the American League with the likes of Whit Merrifield, George Springer and Mancini.
Polanco more importantly is a team contributor and plays a vital position as the shortstop for the Twins.
As long as the Twins keep winning and Polanco keeps hitting, he belongs in the conversation.