Baez went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI against the Dodgers on Thursday. He also made a number of strong defensive plays to preserve the Cubs' 7-2 win.
Baez has just a 3:19 BB:K, but he's been a valuable member of the Cubs this year, playing left field and at all four infield positions. Manager Joe Maddon is impressed: "I like the fact that when he's not playing, he's ready to play. I go down and bump fists before the game, and he's always right here. He's in the moment. I can see in his face he's happy, he gets it and he knows his time is coming."