"Yep, in a curious wrinkle, consecutive Miami Marlins first round picks ended up choosing consecutive jersey numbers. Marlins 2016 selection Braxton Garrett sported No. 29 for his most productive years, and then Miami went left-handed starting pitcher again in 2017 with Rogers, who eventually switched to No. 28 after a 2020 cameo wearing No. 95. Come to think it, Rogers wins the battle for best to wear that jersey number as well- easy work considering he's the only Marlins player to have ever done so."
"Mike Lowell, wore the number for his first Marlins season in 1999, and Brad Penny took a turn in it from 2000 to 2001. In terms of career Marlins WAR actually wearing the number though, which is the self-imposed rule for this series, Rogers holds the edge over both those franchise stalwarts. John Cangelosi actually had the number on his back when he collected his World Series ring in 1997, but his two seasons come out to a perfect 0.0 on the WAR scale."
Trevor Rogers emerged as Miami's top No. 28 jersey wearer by career Marlins WAR. Consecutive Marlins first-round picks Braxton Garrett and Rogers chose consecutive numbers, Garrett wearing No. 29 and Rogers switching from No. 95 to No. 28. Few Marlins have worn No. 28; Mike Lowell and Brad Penny wore it briefly, and John Cangelosi wore it when collecting his World Series ring but recorded 0.0 WAR in two seasons. Rogers holds the edge in WAR over those stalwarts. Kyle Stowers, acquired in the trade that sent Rogers, currently trails Rogers in WAR but could surpass him with sustained play. Rogers burst onto the scene in 2021 with 3.5 WAR and a 2.64 ERA, earning an All-Star selection.
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