"The primary reason the Nationals should look to sign Rojas is his premium defense. For almost his entire career, Rojas has been a premium defender at shortstop and second base. This past season, Rojas' outs above average ranked in the 91st percentile of all qualified players. While defensive statistics like outs above average can fluctuate from season to season for many players, Rojas has consistently been an elite performer in this metric. He has ranked around the 90th percentile since 2021."
"Infield defense should be a priority for the Nationals next season. CJ Abrams has not been a quality shortstop, and the Nationals should move him to second base. In his place, Rojas is a great candidate to take over the most important defensive position on the infield. The Nationals have young pitchers who need to build their confidence. The best way to do this is to put quality defenders like Rojas at important positions."
"Rojas is also a veteran leader who will be instrumental in building a winning culture in the Nationals clubhouse. Rojas has been consistently praised as a mentor and a leader. Moreover, at 36 years old, he is three years older than the Nationals' new manager, Blake Butera. The Nationals need veteran players who can help guide a young clubhouse. They need players who have played in big moments and know what winning teams are like."
Miguel Rojas hit a game-tying solo home run late in Game Seven, altering a pivotal playoff moment. Rojas has been an elite defender at shortstop and second base, posting outs above average in the 91st percentile this past season and around the 90th percentile since 2021. Infield defense is identified as a priority, with CJ Abrams proposed to move to second base and Rojas to take over shortstop. Strong defense would aid young pitchers' confidence and development. Rojas adds veteran leadership and mentorship at age 36, providing experience in big moments. Re-signing him may be challenging.
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