Most underrated players in MLB

Non-closers are often underappreciated, and Betances has clearly been the best of that crop since the start of 2014. Over that time, he's thrown 202 innings with 14.3 strikeouts per nine innings, a 1.74 ERA and 6.9 WAR, the highest of any reliever in the game.

Brach gets almost no press as a middle reliever in Baltimore's bullpen, yet he's been spectacular since the beginning of 2015. The right-hander has a 2.21 ERA and 10.1 strikeouts per nine innings since the start of last season.

Britton barely throws more than his sinker, but that's all he needs. He's been one of baseball's best closers since 2014 with 91 saves, a 0.90 WHIP, 4.02 strikeout-to-walk ratio and unbelievable groundout-to-flyout ratio above 6.00.

Carpenter has made a name for himself as the Cardinals' third baseman, and his value to the team has been incredible. He's been a clearly elite player for the team since 2013, ranking seventh in baseball among all position players in WAR, slotting between Miguel Cabrera and Buster Posey. During that time, he's hit .287/.379/.462.

Sometimes overshadowed in the Cleveland rotation by Corey Kluber and Danny Salazar, Carrasco has been incredible since his breakout in 2014. Over the last two-plus seasons, he has a 3.16 ERA and 9.9 strikeouts per nine innings.

At age 43, Colon is sometimes seen as a big sideshow by fans. His value to the Mets shouldn't be overlooked. Since joining the team in 2014, he's pitched nearly every fifth day with 73 starts and an ERA of exactly 4.00. He's walked only 1.3 batters per nine innings, second best among starters during that time.

The 5-8 White Sox right fielder ranks 26th in WAR among all hitters this season, delivering elite defensive value as a center fielder playing in an outfield corner. He's been no slouch offensively, with a .350-plus on-base percentage for the third consecutive year.

Gonzalez isn't the easiest pitcher to watch because of his mediocre control and high pitch counts, but he's very consistent. The lefty has made at least 27 starts every season since 2010 with a sub-4.00 ERA in each season. That consistency has allowed him to ranked 18th overall in WAR among starting pitchers since joining the Nationals in 2012.

Gordon has finally received some due attention over the last two seasons with Kansas City's playoff success, but some don't realize how good he's been when healthy. The left fielder has the 12th highest WAR among position players since 2011, just ahead of Evan Longoria, Ian Kinsler and Jason Heyward.

Harris doesn't show much velocity, but he's been one of baseball's most dominant relief pitchers since the Astros claimed him off waivers before last season. He ranks 26th in WAR among relievers with a 1.47 ERA since the start of 2015.

Hendricks is finally getting some attention this year. He shows some of the lowest velocity in the game, but opposing batters can't touch him. Hendricks has a career 3.36 ERA in 55 starts.

The Los Angeles front office likes to play the percentages, and few players have better percentages against left-handed pitching than Hernandez. He can play all over the diamond and has a gaudy .972 OPS against lefties over his three-year MLB career.

Iwakuma hasn't been the most durable pitcher since arriving to the States in 2012, but it's hard to find fault in his performance. He's 51-30 with a 3.27 ERA and 1.10 WHIP over that time for a Mariners team that has usually been subpar.

Kiermaier has been injured this season, which is a huge loss for the Rays. The center fielder won the Gold Glove in 2015, and his defensive WAR since his arrival in 2014 is second in baseball only to Andrelton Simmons. He's also been satisfactory offensively, with a .739 OPS.

Lester's six-year, $155 million contract he signed with the Cubs in 2015 looks like a bargain now. Since the start of 2014, Lester has a 2.75 ERA and more than one strikeout per inning. He ranks seventh in WAR among starting pitchers during that time.

Marte has become one of baseball's best all-around players, though he's yet to make an All-Star appearance. The Pittsburgh outfielder ranks 19th in WAR among position players since the start of 2013 and won a Gold Glove in 2015.

Teams recognize O'Day's value, as he earned a $31 million contract this offseason. The sidearming setup man has a career 2.35 ERA in 481 appearances with nearly one strikeout per inning, and he's thrown more than 60 innings in five of the last six seasons.

Osuna is starting to deserve mention among the best closers in baseball. Toronto's closer came out of nowhere at age 20 to post 20 saves with a 2.58 ERA and 9.7 strikeouts per nine innings in his rookie season. He's been even better this year, with a 1.71 ERA and 10.6 strikeouts per nine innings.

A high strikeout rate and poor batting average make Pederson a frustrating player to watch, but his complete contributions make him a strong center fielder. He has a strong .764 OPS since last season while playing center field.

Quintana is finally emerging as an ace, but this certainly isn't out of nowhere. The lefty has a career 3.38 ERA since his promotion in 2012 and has the 12th highest WAR among starting pitchers over that time.

Raburn has been a great player vs. left-handed pitching during his career, with an .827 OPS and big power against southpaws. He's been very useful for the Rockies so far this season.

A former catcher, Santana usually posts a low batting average. That batting average doesn't do as much damage when we consider he's walked at least 90 times in each of the last five seasons and has a career .363 on-base percentage. His career .795 OPS is solid at DH.

Consistency can be overlooked, and few players have been more consistent than Seager in recent seasons. Seattle's third baseman has hit at least 20 homers every seasons since 2012 and has hit between .259-.268 each season over that time. He's in line for a career year in 2016.

Watson has made 155 appearances over the last two seasons as Pittsburgh's setup man and has a 2.60 ERA for his career. The lefty's recent control improvement has made him one of the most reliable relievers in baseball.

A very good player is becoming great this year, with Yelich's OPS up to .930. The former top prospect is showing improved plate discipline, and his power is starting to develop. He's already a career .295 hitter.