Miami Marlins Best To Wear Jersey Number Series No. 4: Alfredo Amezaga

"Before there was Javier Sanoja, there was Amezaga. Much like the last player featured in Marlin Maniac's Best To Wear The Miami Marlins Jersey Number Series, Miami was able to turn a cheap free agent find into a long-term asset. Amezaga ended up producing 4.2 points worth of Marlins WAR with No. 4 on his back."

"He was a speedy but defense first role player- he played every position but catcher and pitcher in a Marlins uniform in both 2006 and 2007 before limiting himself to just four lineup spots his final two years. Consequently, it'd he hard to point to a particularly scintillating stat line or performance- he was just fun to watch, plain and simple."

"That MLB qualifier is important by the way. Had I just said 'professional', I'd be guilty of overlooking the eight further years he spent playing in the Mexican leagues afterwards, or his stint as a manager at that same level a few years later. All of which just goes to show what an absolute gamer he was, making the most of every opportunity."

Alfredo Amezaga stands out as one of the Miami Marlins' best finds as a free agent utility player, accumulating 4.2 WAR while wearing number 4. A speedy, defense-first role player, Amezaga played every position except catcher and pitcher during the 2006-2007 seasons before limiting himself to four positions in his final two years. His career extended beyond MLB, including eight years in Mexican leagues and later managing at that level, demonstrating his dedication to baseball. While lacking standout statistics, Amezaga was entertaining to watch and made the most of every opportunity. Mark Kotsay serves as an honorable mention, producing 3.9 WAR in number 4, just 0.3 behind Amezaga.

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