Every contending team has star players, but they also have those special players who often fly under the radar yet are indispensable to a team’s success during a playoff run. These players have intangibles that aren’t always seen by the public, and with the focus mostly on stars, they often get overlooked, particularly outside their local market. It’s time to give them the national recognition they deserve. As I’ve done for the past three seasons, I touched base with front-office executives and managers across MLB to hear their thoughts on these key players. So, who is the most underrated, yet indispensable player on each of the viable postseason contenders?
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