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Miami Marlins Spring Training Battles 2020: Center Field

By David Fernandez

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 23: Lewis Brinson #9, Harold Ramirez #47 and Jon Berti #55 of the Miami Marlins celebrate after defeating the New York Mets at Citi Field on September 23, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 23: Lewis Brinson #9, Harold Ramirez #47 and Jon Berti #55 of the Miami Marlins celebrate after defeating the New York Mets at Citi Field on September 23, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) /
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PHILADELPHIA, PA – SEPTEMBER 27: Lewis Brinson #9 of the Miami Marlins. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA – SEPTEMBER 27: Lewis Brinson #9 of the Miami Marlins. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) /

Lewis Brinson

The odds on favorite to win the every day role is Lewis Brinson. The 25-year-old from Coral Springs, FL, may be down to his last shot with the Marlins after two subpar seasons.

Once considered the centerpiece of the Christian Yelich trade, Brinson has been a capable defender in center, but he’s struggled mightily with the bat. In 2019, Brinson hit just .173 with a .236 on-base percentage. He struck out 74 times over 75 games and managed just 13 walks.

Miami struggled to produce runs last season, finishing 29th in MLB (615). And if the Marlins are looking to be more competitive in 2020, they have to have capable offensive threats throughout the lineup. Brinson will need to demonstrate his abilities with the bat in spring training or risk his spot on the roster.

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