Could Jacob Stallings Be in the Running for a Silver Slugger Award
Coming into this season, catcher Jacob Stallings was known for his defensive ability and his job working with pitchers. However, could his offensive contributions get him recognized on a National Scale? Coming into 2020, if I told you Jacob Stallings would be the team's leading hitter entering September, you would have called me nuts. Yet here we are on September 6th and the offensive leader for your Pittsburgh Pirates is catcher Jacob Stallings. In 27 games played this season, Stallings is hitting .293 with two home runs and 13 RBI. He has cooled down a little bit as of late but managed a strong game against the Cincinnati Reds last night that saw him go 1-4 with a home run and an RBI. The Pirates have struggled mightily on the offensive side of the ball, and Stallings has been one of those bright spots for a depleted Pirates offense. Not only has Stallings been one of the best bats on the Pirates team this season but, as compared to his fellow catchers, he is one of t...