20. Tagged: 2023 MLB Draft, MLB Draft, Dylan Crews, Jacob Gonzalez, Max Clark, Brock Wilken, Walker Jenkins, Christian Little, Patrick Reilly, Dylan Cupp, Thomas White, Enrique Bradfield, Tanner Witt, Jaxon Wiggins, Teddy McGraw, Carson Montgomery, TJ Nichols, Drew Bowser, Jackson Baumeister, Will Sanders, Blake Mitchell, Tre' Morgan, Tommy Troy, . Robert may have the higher ceiling of the two, but he also has the lower floor. Oneil Cruz (Pirates): 97.9 mph 2. The Tampa Bay Rays began the offseason by declining their$4.5 million club option on catcher Mike Zunino, who logged a 50 OPS+ and minus-0.2 WAR in 118 games with the team in 2019 and 2020. He is an OBP machine, a mini-Votto. Walker was known for his abilities at the plate, but he also had a gun for an arm. We're focusing solely on 2021 production, so previous track record and future projections were not a factor. At 321 feet, it was the longest on-the-fly throw for an outfield assist tracked by Statcast (since 2015). This week, MLB.com is tasking five reporters with building the ultimate five-tool Superman, by picking the best examples of each tool from the talented pool of current big leaguers. He's already ranked pitchers and infielders, and he will follow these with the top 10 teams on Friday. Starling Marte made a unique bit of history in 2021, becoming the first player in MLB history with at least 20 stolen bases in both leagues in the same season. Backup catcher Curt Casali (180 PA, 97 OPS+, 5 HR, 23 RBI) has also been solid at the plate, and the pitching staff has a fantastic 2.63 ERA with him in the crouch. but if he regresses to 2017 or 2021 levels no one should complain. Ichiro has the strongest and most powerful arm of any outfielder in the major leagues today. The man known as El Mago (The Magician) is blessed with many gifts and would have been a fine pick for the fielding tool, but lets focus on his rocket for a right arm. Previous picks: Jeff McNeil (hit), Gary Snchez (power), Tim Locastro (run), Victor Robles (defense), Javier Bez, SS, CubsKey stat: Five assists over 90 mph in 2019. Ian Happ, Chicago Cubs, Brandon Nimmo, New York Mets; Kyle Lewis, Seattle Mariners; Aaron Hicks, New York Yankees; Victor Robles, Washington Nationals; Byron Buxton, Minnesota Twins. February 24, 2023. On the other hand, the league still hasn't had a chance to develop a counterattack against the right-handed-hitting masher. The outfield will be the foundation of many fantasy teams in 2021. Jordan Wicks- from Kansas State at 6'2 and 220lbs he is 2-0 in 2021 and went 3-0 last year. The guy who seemed to be in complete control of his plate appearances in his dominant seasons suddenly looked incredibly confused. With three more home runs from Albies, the 2021 Braves will become only the second team in MLB history to have all four primary infielders tally 25 home runs, per ESPN Stats & Information's Jared Berson, joining the 2008 Florida Marlins. However, he was worth a staggering 4.5 WAR when he was on the field. Tier 2: Kyle Tucker, Luis Robert, Aaron Judge, George Springer, Marcell Ozuna, Starling Marte, Whit Merrifield. Rather than ranking individual players, we set out to name the best multi-player units in baseball. After a terrific finish to the 2019 season with the Chicago Cubs, Nick Castellanos signed a four-year, $64 million contract with the Cincinnati Reds in free agency. Here are five options going much later in drafts than they should based on their . MLB Tonight: Outfield Arm. And I'm talking about strong arms, not merely accurate ones. Stars and depth help the Dodgers dominate both NL competition and Best Tools voting. Of course, that required trading several core players, but given the fact that Anthony Rizzo, Kris Bryant, and Javier Baez were all rentals at last year's deadline, the Cubs made out phenomenally. Other choices were more complicated, particularly by the question of who might be more suited to be ranked among the designated hitters. And it would be a crime not to grab Bellinger in this five-tools exercise somewhere. Joey Gallo, Texas Rangers/New York Yankees. While Bo Jackson's greatest accomplishment might be the fact that he is the greatest video game character ever, it is not the only thing that Bo is known for. That success has come despite myriad injuries and significant roster turnover. In a down year by his standards, Betts was still a 4.2 WAR player. Soto, in my opinion, has that. 10. Mays had 195 career outfield assists and he won 12 consecutive Gold Gloves. The Mariners sent pitchers Gerson Bautista, Justin Dunn, Anthony Swarzak and outfielder Jay Bruce to Seattle for infielder Robinson Cano and pitcher Edwin Diaz. Despite his great arm, Gorbous only managed to play three seasons in the major leagues. Its certainly not about skill, and combined with Simmons fundamentals and defensive savvy, look out. In the short 2020 season, he had more walks (49) than strikeouts (43). February 26, 2023. Now the #20 prospect in the Yankees' organization, Hardman posted a 109 wRC+ across High-A and Double-A last season with 22 HRs in 111 games, but his over 30% K% is alarming for his projectability long-term. But that seemed to be more about a rookie being overly aggressive than anything else. How Does Carlos Correa's Deal Impact Dansby Swanson's Market? Barfield threw out an astounding 162 runners during his 12 year career. In addition to his impressive offensive numbers, Cobb also thrilled fans with his arm. 9. Follow @RickWeinerBR Just Missed the Cut 1 of 42 Barry Bonds Shin-Soo Choo Mike Hershberger Andruw Jones. Baseball Savant. No other infielder came close to matching his average arm strength on Statcast-measured throws. He might just be entering his throwing prime, making this the perfect time to claim his golden arm for my superplayer. That's why the model. Bellinger has made some spectacular throws, like his 268-foot laser from right field to third base to bail the Dodgers out of a late-inning bases-loaded jam against the Mets last May 27 (his second outfield assist of that game). He has also done a solid job handling the staff with a 3.87 ERA behind the plate. Larry Walker is considered one of the best Rockies ever in the team's short existence. Along with the 89 games he played in the outfield, he also spent time at second base (46), shortstop (23) and third base (11). Jeff, one of the authors of the fantasy baseball guide, The Process, writes for RotoGraphs, The Hardball Times, Rotowire, Baseball America, and BaseballHQ. In 2015, Marte had a 16-1 number (A-DP) as part of perhaps baseball's best fielding outfield. However, Mays is more well-known for "The Catch" than for his arm. He also improved dramatically on defense, recording +2 Outs Above Average after finishing at -13 in just 53 games in the field in 2019, so his glove is no longer a reason to keep him out of the lineup. 2021:Second-Team All-American Athletic Conference selection as an outfielder Started 58 of 59 games played in centerfield Batted .262 (53-for-202) with nine home runs and 33 RBI Scored 35 runs and walked 26 times Swiped 9 of 13 bases (69.2 percent) ESPN's Paul Hembekides sent this along: "I think his issues in 2020 stem from a lack of confidence -- he just stopped swinging. However, the slugger has missed nearly a full seasons worth of games (142) over the past three years due to an assortment of injuries, which is something for fantasy managers to keep in mind. All told, he hit .333 with 17 homers and a 1.158 OPS over 43 games in 2020. He hit .328/.376/.624 with 31 doubles, 11 triples, 32 homers, 92 RBI, 108 runs and 36 steals across three . Walker won seven Gold Gloves and ended his career with 154 outfield assists. The damage he did in the playoffs and World Series, against some of the best pitchers in the world, was absolutely staggering. Luis Robert is one of the best prospects in baseball and he's set to take over in center. J.T. He also has a career-high 16 steals in 18 attempts and provides Gold Glove-caliber defense. Hard-throwing top prospect Aaron Ashby has also made three spot starts, and he could make a major impact as a multi-inning weapon out of the bullpen down the stretch. The Gators routinely welcome recruiting classes that rank among the top in the country, and the class of 2023 will be no exception. The 33-year-old hit .307 with runners in scoring position, and he had a .937 OPS in 205 plate appearances after the All-Star break. The 27-year-old posted a 171 OPS+ with 42 extra-base hits in 254 plate appearances, and he had 10 DRS in 509.2 innings in center field. In order to qualify for the leaderboard, a player must have more Two-Star opportunities than team games / 5. Those are qualities the. The San Francisco Giants have had 16 different players tally at least 100 plate appearances this season, and that group does not count prized deadline pickup Kris Bryant. Edmonds had phenomenal range while he was younger, and there are many instances in which he scaled the outfield wall to retrieve would-be home runs. Pete Crow-Armstrong named among top OF prospects in MLB 38M ago / by James Neveau Cubs hicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong has been turning heads with his skills both at the plate and on defense, and a new ranking lands him among the best outfield prospects in the game. Which outfielder has the strongest arm 2021? Colavito is another player on this list who has a legendary arm. He had an average max-effort arm strength of 94.1 mph, seventh-fastest among MLB outfielders (min. He also led the field with an average pop time of just 1.88 seconds on throws from home to second, and recorded eight of the 10 fastest caught stealing throws across MLB. Since the start of 2019, all of Duran's time in the outfield has been played exclusively at center, a position probably best suited for his elite speed and average to below-average arm. His production bottomed out during the abridged 2020 campaign, but he bounced back in a big way this year. Unfortunately for Valentine, he was only able to play 10 seasons in the majors. Just like the regular-season rankings, players are ranked solely on the 2021 season. (Worth noting: Second on that list was DJ LeMahieu, who had a 92.9% in-zone contact rate, then Anthony Rendon and Tommy La Stella tied at 91.2% each.)". Cobb did have some trouble with his arm however. The 21-year-old had 23 homers and 20 steals in the Minors in 2019, but thats the only full Minor League season hes played, and the left adductor muscle strain he suffered in his fourth Cactus League game spoiled any chance he had of cracking the Mariners Opening Day roster. Previous picks: Anthony Rendon (hit), Mike Trout (power), Byron Buxton (run), Simmons (defense), Ramn Laureano, CF, AsKey stat: 321-foot assist on Aug. 11, 2018. He hit .271 with a .349 on-base percentage, tallying 34 extra-base hits, 30 steals and 3.2 WAR, and he was also a Gold Glove finalist in center field. Once regarded as injury-prone, the 28-year-old has missed only 10 games over the past three years combined, averaging 36 homers, 107 RBIs, 105 runs and 16 steals per 162 games in that span. 8. fourth round of the 2021 MLB Draft in right-handed . 7. The question that resonated at the end of October is about the best position player on the planet -- Betts, or Mike Trout? And yes, by the end of the World Series, he did find his best swing, enough to put a punctuation mark on the Dodgers' championship with an eighth-inning home run in Game 6. The corner outfield spots are going to be packed with talent in 2023. Slowed by a variety of injuries in 2020, Bryant returned healthy and productive this year. You can't go wrong taking him in the top five, either. Mookie. Up next is the 22-year-old Soto, whose production over his first three seasons has him drawing comparisons to Hall of Famer Ted Williams. When he's locked in and at his best, they reported, he's consistently pulling the ball, driving it, and this is not what Betts was doing. Near the top of Florida's next crop of freshmen are two of South Florida's finest arms, right-hander Christian Rodriguez . He ultimately found his way back to Tampa Bay on a new one-year, $3 million deal that includes a 2022 club option. But Ozuna is valued for his bat, for his advanced understanding of how pitchers will try to work against him. Joey Votto travels with Ted Williams' book "The Science of Hitting" and has built a Hall of Fame rsum based on a lot of the principles that Williams espoused -- like not doing the pitcher a favor by chasing pitches out of the strike zone. The goal is to decide which team has the best catchers, infielders, outfielders, bench, starting pitchers and relief pitchers. Didi Gregorius (free agent): 94.7 mph 7. He is considered to be one of if not the best center fielders of all-time. That seems almost impossible. Let's get right into it. Statcast Leaders Baseball Savant Top Prospect Stats. In his 10 years, Valentine did manage to win one Gold Glove and he recorded 85 assists. Catch up on the 2021 MLB Player Rankings series:Catchers,First Basemen,Second Basemen, Third Basemen,Shortstops. "He's a hitting outlier," Votto responded. He played more games in the outfield (93) than he did at his natural position of third base (55), and he posted a 124 OPS+ with 32 doubles, 25 home runs and 73 RBI in a 3.3 WAR season. 3 overall player, followed by Trout, who continues to deliver at the plate year after year and remains among fantasys top five players despite his decline on the bases (one steal in 2020). The 27-year-old also has a perfect 99 reaction time rating, 86 arm strength, and 81 arm accuracy. Colavito's arm was so strong that both the Indians and Yankees let him pitch at one point. In 2019, it was all about arm strength for Laureano. The Giants acquired him at the trade deadline, and he is poised to cash in as a free agent this offseason. Davis looking to get back on track this spring. Honorable Mention: Boston Red Sox, Chicago White Sox, Houston Astros, Los Angeles Dodgers, Philadelphia Phillies, San Diego Padres, St. Louis Cardinals, Toronto Blue Jays. Nate Eaton is making a case for sticking on . Here are the players who just missed the cut, listed alphabetically: 25. Will draft 15-20 pick. From Jimenez's first season to his second, his wRC+ jumped from 116 to 141. He hit .264/.367/.487 with 29 doubles, 23 home runs and 10 steals, which, coupled with his usual standout defense in right field, was enough for him to finish fourth in WAR on a stacked Dodgers roster. Each writer provided anywhere from 80-100+ outfielders so we could create our consensus top-80. Few players have joined an organization under more challenging circumstances than Verdugo faced when he went to the Red Sox. Castellanos and Blackmon, meanwhile, faded dramatically after blazing starts. But despite all of that offensive imperfection, the lasting impression Betts left behind is that of the closest thing you can have to a perfect player in a sport filled with moments of failure. On top of his offensive production, he is also one of the game's best pitch framers, and the pitching staff has a 3.61 ERA when he's in the crouch. Among players with at least 200 plate appearances last season, the 23-year-old had the fourth-highest chase rate, the third-highest whiff rate and the sixth-highest strikeout rate, making him a high-risk, high-reward pick in the early rounds. The two-time Gold Glove winner had five seasons in which he had more than 10 assists. He was forced to retire at age 30 as the result of a broken jaw which forced him to play with a facemask for a few years. The 23-year-old had more walks (145) than strikeouts (93) on his way to an MLB-best .465 on-base percentage. One of the most exciting defensive plays in baseball occurs when there is going to be a play at the plate. Here are the Cubs' 2023 Top 30 prospects. Speaker is the MLB record holder for most career outfield assists with 449. He tallied a career-high 42 doubles along with 35 home runs, 84 RBI and 101 runs scored in a 5.9 WAR season. The 24-year-old hit .251 with 10 homers, 10 steals and 42 runs in 59 games for the Padres last year. He also once again took home Gold Glove honors in a 6.3 WAR season. So how do you rank a player who didn't have his first 2020 plate appearance until Aug. 30, but may have been the first- or second-best player in October, depending where you want to stack Corey Seager? He hit the walk-off home run in the NL Wild Card Game and had a three-homer game in Game 5 of the NLCS. Then theres Stanton, who might be the biggest boom-or-bust pick in fantasy. The top 10 center fielders, based on input from folks under the MLB umbrella: Another historical comp for Trout, unfortunately, is the link that is developing with Ted Williams: their paucity of postseason opportunity. 3. Fantasy managers can still find some starting-caliber outfielders in this tier. He looks ready for a huge breakout season, after another year of offensive maturation. Having to play the field regularly could hinder his production, but the fact that he led the NL with 18 homers and 56 RBIs while hitting .338/.431/.636 last season cant be ignored. But Bellinger is one of only three outfielders with a tracked throw over 101 mph last season -- Hunter Renfroe and Aristides Aquino are the others -- and that wasn't the first time he hit triple-digit velo on a throw from the outfield (he also did it once during the 2018 postseason). Despite his defensive limitations, he should be able to find a more lucrative deal this winter. Lagares easily has the most rARM per 1,000 innings over the last three seasons. It's worth remembering that during the 2018-19 seasons, Pham had an on-base percentage of .368 and scored 179 runs in 282 games. During nine full MLB seasons, Mike Trout has won three MVP awards, made nine All-Star teams and posted 75 WAR, per FanGraphs (Betts is the next-closest during that span with 40.2). I like that he didn't change teams, and he retains the buoyancy of the New York lineup and park . The 31-year-old remains one of baseballs most imposing sluggers, but he has appeared in just 41 regular season games over the past two years. "I'll take a guess that there hasn't been enough impetus for young players to be patient only until recently. The veteran has been a productive fantasy bat for several years, but his 2020 slash line (.322/.412/.515) was well above his performance from 2017-19 (.257/.363/.492). His arm was so powerful, that while pitching for his mill league, Jackson once broke a catchers arm and was subsequently moved to the outfield because no one wanted to catch for him. You might not realize just how strong his arm is, though, because the focus tends to be on his hitting first, then his running, then his defense. Throughout the history of baseball, there have been some outfielders that have had cannons for arms. Buck Showalter, Mets. The 24-year-old led the team in OPS+ (147) while hitting .294/.359/.557 with 37 doubles, 30 home runs, 92 RBI and 14 steals in what was essentially his first full season in the majors, aside from last year's shortened slate. The 30-year-old showed a less patient approach at the plate, which resulted in a middling .318 on-base percentage, but his power production is enough to earn him a spot here. There are currently 13 relief pitchers on the injured list for the Rays, including standout closer Nick Anderson and hard-throwing setup man Pete Fairbanks. That notably excluded Mike Trout (146 PA). The 27-year-old already has career-highs in OPS+ (109), hits (126), doubles (29), home runs (25) and RBI (75). has him drawing comparisons to Hall of Famer Ted Williams. Adj ER Saved - Our metric for catcher value in staff handling (similar to Catcher ERA but with important adjustments) The greatest player of this era turns 30 in 2021. Through Williams's age 21 year -- two seasons -- he had 203 walks, 54 homers and an OPS of 1.041 in 293 games. Mejia, 25, is hitting .263/.323/.429 with 20 extra-base hits, and he has thrown out 32 percent of base stealers on the year. Furillo also has the distinction of having needed just one more hit in his career to have a .300 average, while he instead finished at .299. Seven of the first 15 players in MLB.com's player rankings are outfielders, including four of the top five. Evans was considered to have one of the greatest throwing arms in baseball in the 1970s. Martinez, Charlie Blackmon, Teoscar Hernndez, Austin Meadows, Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Hernndez (.919 OPS) and Gurriel (.882 OPS) are looking to validate their breakouts, and Conforto is, too, to an extent. The eight-time Gold Glove winner is one of the best defensive center fielders in major league history. His 26 home runs trail only Salvador Perez among all backstops. That's primal, natural. The sport needs to have him back on the postseason stage in the next few years. ESPN's Buster Olney leads the discussion of the latest news and notes around baseball with the game's top analysts. The 27-year-old became the first 30/30 player in Orioles history, hitting .291/.360/.518 with 37 doubles, 30 home runs and 30 steals while finishing fourth in the league in hits (175), sixth in total bases (312) and 10th in OPS+ (135). There just isn't another divisional outfield duo that comes very close. A good spring could get the 29-year-old on the 40-man roster. Shortstop Dansby Swanson is hitting .322/.372/.594 with 10 home runs in 36 games since the All-Star break. Yelich and Bellinger, the National League MVP Award winners in 2018 and '19, respectively, turned in disappointing campaigns a season ago, but were expecting big things from both in '21. Kevin Kiermaier, Tampa Bay Rays He's clearly taken pride in his plate discipline from an early age and been rewarded with performance and -- I would also guess -- supportive coaching. Let's keep our 2021 MLB Player Rankings series rolling with a look at the top 25 outfielders. There is no shortage of articles ranking MLB players by position, league, age, production or something else entirely. The ultra-versatile Taylor was an All-Star for the first time in 2021, posting a 110 OPS+ with 25 doubles, 20 home runs, 73 RBI, 92 runs scored and 13 steals in 148 games. Through Soto's age 21 season, he has played 313 regular-season games -- two full seasons, basically -- and has 228 walks, 69 homers among 146 extra-base hits, and an OPS of .972. Amazingly, his arm was not the best part of his game defensively. As a matter of fact, the consensus top two outfielders Mike Trout and Mookie Betts also are considered the two best overall players in MLB. It's possible Ozuna will sign with an NL team and play left field most of the time. The Venezuela native surged three levels in his age-18 season, showing off plus power and 70-grade speed on his way to becoming the No. If Stanton stays on the field in 2021, his production could swing many fantasy leagues. It's possible that Merrifield will move back to the infield if Nicky Lopez struggles in his effort to establish himself as the Royals' second baseman. His career OPS is 1.000, exactly. Wilmer Flores (358 PA, 102 OPS+, 15 HR, 44 RBI), LaMonte Wade Jr. (249 PA, 123 OPS+, 16 HR, 41 RBI) and Darin Ruf (230 PA, 151 OPS+, 14 HR, 33 RBI)have all been extremely productive in utility roles. Each player was included in the rankings at the position where he played the most innings. "There are so many factors that go into it, and I don't want to speak for Soto, but there are certainly some habits you have to develop and reinforce when you are young. In 2019, it was all about arm strength for Laureano. The lefty bat can play both first base and outfield, and has even filled in a third base. It's not like swinging hard and hitting a ball 115 mph. After bouncing around the infield over his first five seasons, Bez settled in as the Cubs starting shortstop last year and was one of the best defensive players in all of baseball. For a boost in the batting-average category, target McNeil, Verdugo or Brantley. Outfielder Jump Leaderboard Current: Outfielder Jump 2022 Minimum Attempts (Q) Update Download CSV Jump is calculated only on plays that are Two Stars or harder, meaning with a 90% Catch Probability or lower. those in the top 10 percent of a players sample. Speaker was mentioned in Bill James' Baseball Abstract of having the best arm of anyone who played between 1910-1919. From first-time All-Star Andrew Kittredge (44 G, 1.41 ERA) to reclamation project Collin McHugh (27 G, 1.30 ERA) to 31-year-old rookie Louis Head (20 G, 3.16 ERA), they continue to plug and play better than any organization in baseball when it comes to building a bullpen. With Charlie Morton and Blake Snell both departing during the offseason and Tyler Glasnow lost to Tommy John surgery, more pressure has fallen on the relief corps to prop up the pitching staff. -- Thomas Harrigan Previous picks: Michael Brantley (hit), Nelson Cruz (power), Trea Turner (run), Kevin Kiermaier (defense) Its not as if my defense pick, Andrelton Simmons, has a poor arm. Sign up to receive our daily Morning Lineup to stay in the know about the latest trending topics around Major League Baseball. Since there are three times as many outfielders as there are other positions on the diamond, it made sense to tack an honorable mention list of 25 guys onto our top 25 list. Griffey's defensive abilities helped him win the first of his 10 consecutive Gold Gloves at age 20. Steven Hajjar- Michigan prospect sophomore that fanned 24 of 87 batters faced and 3-0 record in four game. But for now, it's not wholly clear whether the universal DH will be adopted for the 2021 season, despite the fact that both MLB and the Players Association want it. The 26-year-old got off to a slow start this year, but he caught fire in May and never looked back. I think we'll see him hunt early in counts against next season.". Utley's UZR/150 has been at least 8.0 in nine of his 10 seasons as a regular in the big leagues. He . 2023 MLB Top 30 Prospects; Rankings; Players; Draft; Store; . Judges 12.5 AB/HR rate ranks fourth among players with 50-plus homers since the beginning of 2017. The 27-year-old batted .308 last season, with a .534 slugging percentage. Gallo, Soler, Lewis, Yastrzemski, Happ, Rosario and Mountcastle can provide it. Let's meet the 40 players who had the best outfield arms in the history of the game. The 26-year-old made notable strides at the plate in 2020, posting the best chase rate (14.1%, second lowest in MLB), walk rate (15.6%), hard-hit rate (43.2%) and barrel rate (12.5%) of his career. Dawson racked up 157 outfield assists in his 21 major league seasons. After fielding the fly ball, Clemente unleashed a rocket that cause Retterman to retreat back to third base. The 28-year-old hit .305/.394/.556 for a 140 OPS+ with 32 doubles, 24 home runs and 71 RBI in 485 plate appearances, earning his first All-Star selection. Mantle earned one Gold Glove in his career and threw out 117 base runners from the outfield. One of the tougher players to slot on this list, Buxton played in only 61 games while missing time with a hip strain and fractured hand. Luis Mieses OF (Prev. It must be noted here that Tatis did have an issue with throwing miscues that drove down his overall defensive value. It's partially controllable. best outfield arms in mlb 2021 This is the best team in baseball. 8 prospect in the game. MLB By Chris Novak on March 3, 2023. Bellinger could be a great pick for any tool -- hit, power, speed, glove or arm. Juan Soto hit .348/.525/.639 after the All-Star break. 4. He did it across 72 games and 322 plate appearances on a Washington Nationals team that was floundering at the bottom of the NL East standings. The 28-year-old hit .291 with 35 homers, 97 RBIs, 106 runs and an .899 OPS the last time we saw him. Sun's out, guns out. Arozarena is coming off a postseason for the ages, on top of a strong finish in the regular season. An intercostal strain limited Winker to only one game after Aug. 15. He is widely seen as defensively challenged and although he is just 30, his future is clearly going to be at DH. 6 spot. As a 28-year-old rookie, Garcia posted a 101 OPS+ with 31 home runs, 90 RBI and 16 steals, and he was a surprise All-Star for the rebuilding Rangers. This situation happens when an outfielder can make a great throw to try to nail the runner that is heading home. Nothing less should be expected from a man who was nicknamed "Muscles". He also had the two fastest-tracked infield assists to first base -- reaching 94 mph -- and was responsible for about half of the 92-plus mph assists from all infielders.
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