Finding the next breakout star of the MLB postseason

Sep 4, 2021; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees left fielder Joey Gallo (13) is congratulated in the dugout after hitting a two run home run against the Baltimore Orioles during the eighth inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 4, 2021; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees left fielder Joey Gallo (13) is congratulated in the dugout after hitting a two run home run against the Baltimore Orioles during the eighth inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports
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Who will be this year’s Randy Arozarena?

In 2020, Arozarena went into the playoffs as a bit of a rising star, but the MLB majority of the sporting world was unaware of the talented prospect. Then Randy took off, hitting 10 home runs during the playoffs, and was a part of one of the most memorable plays in recent World Series history, rumbling and stumbling his way to the game winning run in Game 4.

Each year the playoffs are an opportunity for a player to rewrite his place in history, to reach the summit of baseball stardom. These are not necessarily each team’s best player (Vlad is not on the list), but the player who could take the opportunity to jump from star to superstar. Who will it be this year?