But thats the argument that could have been used for Edmonds and Jeter. Everyone loved their style with the diving catches and jump throw, but realistically those were to compensate for poor routes and other fundamental skills.
UZR/150 and DRS destroyed them.
I'd say offensively the past two seasons he has had success. Last season he had a wRC of 121 and this season of 126. Two years in a row of well above average in that department. Same goes for ISO and OPS.
Obviously the early batting average was fluky, but also we both know theres more to...
Going off this season, JBJ leads Jones in WRC, OPS, ISO, and WAR. A lot of Jone's numbers have been in decline the last couple of seasons. Not to mention JBJ is a much better fielder (although JBJ's season in the fielding hasn't been up to his standards).