MLB fans shocked that Ke'Bryan Hayes dominates MLB in key defensive category

The news that Ke'Bryan Hayes led the MLB is one of the most important defensive categories may come as news to everyone outside of Pittsburgh. Hayes has quietly developed into one of the pillars of the Pittsburgh Pirates lineup. Aside from his solid numbers with the bat, he is also regarded as one of the team's best fielders.A recent Tweet from MLB podcaster Danny Vietti pointed out an interesting statistic. He has led the league in Defensive Runs Saved (DRS) since his rookie year. The Pirates third baseman has quickly made a name for himself since making his debut in 2020.Danny Vietti@DannyViettiMost defensive runs saved among all MLB players:…since 2020: Ke’Bryan Hayes (44)…since 2021: Ke’Bryan Hayes (40)…since 2022: Ke’Bryan Hayes (24)Hayes entered the league in 2020.1137118Most defensive runs saved among all MLB players:…since 2020: Ke’Bryan Hayes (44)…since 2021: Ke’Bryan Hayes (40)…since 2022: Ke’Bryan Hayes (24)Hayes entered the league in 2020. https://t.co/Boo3FvmdBkMLB fans took to Twitter to talk about one of the National League's hidden gems. Ke'Bryan Hayes has an impressive 44 runs saved since 2020.Although he has led the league over a three-year stretch in DRS, the player is yet to win a Gold Glove Award. The 25-year-old, however, was awarded the Fielding Bible Award in 2021, in recognition of his outstanding defense.Michael Gonzalez@MikeGSince93@BRWalkoff And somehow not a single Gold Glove.461@BRWalkoff And somehow not a single Gold Glove.Milan Aujay@MilanAujay@DannyVietti the best defensive player in all of baseball11@DannyVietti the best defensive player in all of baseballBlake Spicer@Mbspicer071100@DannyVietti Get this man a gold glove14@DannyVietti Get this man a gold gloveBrice Kowall@bkowall1225@DannyVietti But Nolan Arenado can hit better so he wins gold glove127@DannyVietti But Nolan Arenado can hit better so he wins gold gloveVA Braves@AcunaMcLaurin@BRWalkoff Would be a perennial gold glover if he played for a more relevant team66@BRWalkoff Would be a perennial gold glover if he played for a more relevant teamGeorge Pickens Enthusiast@ok78588463@BRWalkoff Almost like he’s the best defender in baseball6@BRWalkoff Almost like he’s the best defender in baseballKe'Bryan Hayes has worked his way up the Pittsburgh Pirates ladder since being drafted in in 2015. The speedy infielder did enough to impress the organization during his rookie year, slashing .376/.442/.682 over 24 games.Over the previous two seasons, he has put up decent numbers. He had a .257 and .244 batting average in 2021 and 2022, respectively. Those numbers, however, do not account for his outstanding performances on the field.Ke'Bryan Hayes has developed into one of MLB's best fielder since his debut in 2020Ke'Bryan Hayes high fives teammates in the dugout after scoring against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase FieldSince making his debut in the MLB, the player has only recorded 18 home runs and 90 RBIs after 256 games. Health issues have limited his appearances but he will hope to improve his low batting average in 2023, and make a bigger impact on the offensive side.Mainstream Paisan@RuffolojPaisan@DannyVietti Hopefully he gets his avg up to .270 this year, and stays healthy@DannyVietti Hopefully he gets his avg up to .270 this year, and stays healthyAngelo Giannini@AngeloSGiannini@DannyVietti If only his bat matched his defensive prowess...@DannyVietti If only his bat matched his defensive prowess...SnekWings@SnekWings@BRWalkoff Just needs to get some launch in his swing.@BRWalkoff Just needs to get some launch in his swing.The Pirates had a rough season finishing last in the NL central. They finished a whopping 31 games behind the St. Louis Cardinals. The club will look to rebound next year and make their first playoff appearance since 2015.Andrew McCutchen's return will provide some experience and talent to the lineup next season. If young stars like Ke'Bryan Hayes, Oneil Cruz, and Jack Suwinski continue to improve, the team could edge their way into the playoffs in 2023.

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