Who is your MLB team’s unsung hero so far this season
By Brad Weiss
Chicago Cubs: Albert Almora Jr.
The Chicago Cubs are once again one of the best teams in the National League, and they have a great chance of making another serious run this Fall. From solid bats in the lineup like Anthony Rizzo and Kris Bryant, to stellar pitchers like Jon Lester and Kyle Hendricks, they have the depth to challenge for their second World Series title in three seasons.
During the trade deadline, the Cubs added to their starting rotation, bringing in Cole Hamels from the Texas Rangers. While Hamels was OK during his time in Texas this season, he has really found his groove with the Cubbies, and could prove huge for the team down the stretch.
At the plate, the Cubs have so many more talented guys than just Rizzo and Bryant. One of those players has been nearly a .300 hitter for most of his young career, as Albert Almora Jr. has turned himself from a top prospect, into a top bat in this lineup.
Almora was the Cubs No. 6 overall pick back in the 2012 MLB Draft, and made his debut in 2016. Cubs fans remember him as the guy who scored the go-ahead run in Game Seven of the World Series, sending Chicago to their first World Series title in 108 years. However, he has done much more than just score that run in his career.
The 24-year old is currently batting .298 on the season, which happens to be the same clip he hit at last season. His 101 hits are already a career-high, and on a lineup with a ton of power, he is the guy getting on base and making things happen. For the Cubs, he has certainly been an unsung hero.