Growing up, the first player to actually become my favorite player was Steve Cox. I remember seeing him react like a cat at first base and making ridiculous looking plays; naturally I considered him the best player on the team.
Actually looking back, he was just replacement level but darnit I think he was great. Overall he hit .262/.340/.417 with 39 HR, registering a 99 wRC+ and accruing 1.1 fWAR over 1399 plate appearances.
First pitch against the Baltimore Orioles is at 1:05 at Charlotte Sports Park and the Rays will be proving radio coverage.
