Kevin Kiermaier, centerfielder, Tampa Bay Rays
In mid-March, the Tampa Bay Rays signed Kevin Kiermaier to a six-year, $53.5 million contract extension.
Look at these numbers.
Kiermaier had 42 DRS in 2015 and 25 last season. Adding to the fact that his defensive value is above average, this makes a case for why the team wants to keep him around. He has support from his ace as well.
“If it’s not caught, then literally nobody in the world would have caught it,” said Chris Archer.
His glove has always stood out more than what he can bring to the batter’s box, but that doesn’t take away his overall value.