Jeremy Peña, the young shortstop for the Houston Astros, has faced scrutiny following a disappointing season, ranking among the bottom 30 players in MLB for Win Probability Added. With a -2.20 WPA, he shares this dubious position with struggling pitcher Patrick Corbin of the Washington Nationals. Peña's performance has dipped, recording a career-low .266 batting average along with 15 homers and 70 RBIs, culminating in a lackluster final month where he hit just .231.

Despite these struggles, it's essential to recognize that Peña is still developing, entering only his fourth professional season at 27 years old. His offensive metrics, while not stellar, show he remains at league average. Furthermore, Peña's Gold Glove fielding accolades have waned, but improvement is possible as he continues to mature. Conversely, fellow Astros player Yordan Alvarez excelled, finishing 14th in the league with a +3.96 WPA, showcasing the contrasting fortunes within the team.