One of the most underrated players in the Majors plays for the Padres.  Adrian Gonzalez plays first base, he has won a gold glove, hits for power and for average and he is only 26.

Being a number 1 pick has its labels and at the beginning of his Carrer it was something he was not living up to. 

At this point in his carrer he  doesn't have to prove anything to anybody.  What's also makes things easier for Adrian is having his brother Edgar on the team. 

Adrian is playing in the world baseball classic this spring for Mexico.  His brother is on the team with him.  The team is managed by one of his ex- teammates Vinny Castilla

Good Luck Adrian and Padres in 2009