Straw started as an afterthought for many analysts and had to fight for his position on the team. By the time 2025 ended, Straw had one of the best seasons of his career, hitting four home runs and adding 32 RBIs with a 2.9 WAR in a 137 games, while seeing time at all three outfield positions.
He has called 2025 one of the coolest years of his life.
This was the coolest year of baseball I've ever been apart of and it's just the beginning for this team
Straw's words echo was has been said so frequently about this team and the culture that has been created by manager John Schneider.
Straw contributed both with glove and bat
While Straw is known for his defence, having won a Gold Glove during his time with the Cleveland Guardians, he also handled the bat surprisingly well this year, hitting a career high 4 home runs.
Like many, he is already excited for next season.
Can't wait to get this band back together to make another run at it