Ranking the five least likely 2020 MLB postseason heroes

BALTIMORE, MD - SEPTEMBER 19: Randy Arozarena #56 of the Tampa Bay Rays celebrates a home run during a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on September 19, 2020 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images) /

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(5) Travis d’Arnaud, Atlanta Braves

To put it simply, Travis d’Arnaud has found a home with the Atlanta Braves. d’Arnaud spent the first part of his career with the New York Mets. His early career was riddled with injuries keeping the talented catcher from finding real consistency in the big leagues.

The 31-year-old reached the low point of his career after being released in New York in August of 2019. The Los Angeles Dodgers signed d’Arnaud in free agency before trading him to the Tampa Bay Rays just five days later.

Finally, during this past offseason, d’Arnaud signed with the Braves. Scouts have always admired his bat, however, nobody expected his performance at the plate in 2020.

d’Arnaud hit .321 with nine home runs and 34 RBIs during the shortened-season, earning himself a spot to hit cleanup in a stacked Braves lineup.

His successes continued into the postseason. d’Arnaud led the Braves lineup to the NLCS, hitting .286 with two home runs and 10 RBIs. Most of this damage came in the NLDS matchup with the Marlins, where d’Arnaud launched both home runs, knocked in seven RBIs, and hit a stifling .600 in the Braves’ three-game sweep.

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