THE WORLD’S HIS STAGE
Playing like anything but a rookie, shortstop Jeremy Peña delivered one huge hit after another and took home Most Valuable Player honors in the AL Championship Series and Fall Classic
22
HOME RUNS: Peña matched Carlos Correa for second most by an Astros rookie, topped only by Yordan Alvarez’s 27 in 2019.
15
DEFENSIVE RUNS SAVED: Peña tied for first in the majors among all shortstops, a reason he was the first rookie at his position to win a Gold Glove.
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RECORD WHEN BATTING SECOND: Including postseason games, the Astros posted an incredible .855 winning percentage when Peña was No. 2 in the order.
.400
WORLD SERIES BATTING AVERAGE: Peña was 10-for-25 and hit safely in all six games en route to MVP honors.