PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – SEPTEMBER 28: The Major League Baseball logo is seen on a Pittsburgh Pirates uniform during the ninth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on September 28, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
These are the top 20 outfielders right now:
1. Aaron Judge, Yankees
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 23: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees points to the dugout after hitting his third home run of the game against the Washington Nationals at Yankee Stadium on August 23, 2023 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
Best hitter in the game.
2. Kyle Tucker, Cubs
Consistently excellent with great power and speed.
3. Corbin Carroll, Diamondbacks
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 30: Corbin Carroll #7 of the Arizona Diamondbacks in action against the New York Mets at Citi Field on May 30, 2024 in New York City. The Mets defeated the Diamondbacks 3-2. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
Elite speed upside and has regained his power.
4. Juan Soto, Mets
Elite in every way aside from speed.
5. Fernando Tatis Jr., Padres
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – MARCH 21: Fernando Tatis Jr. #23 of the San Diego Padres hits a grounder resulting in a fielding error of Max Muncy #13 of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 3rd inning during the 2024 Seoul Series game between San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers at Gocheok Sky Dome on March 21, 2024 in Seoul, South Korea. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images)
High risk/super high reward.
6. Mookie Betts, Dodgers
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MAY 01: Mookie Betts #50 of the Los Angeles Dodgers hits a two-run ground-rule double in the fifth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Dodger Stadium on May 01, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)
High floor and ceiling. Nice dual eligibility SS,OF.
7. Julio Rodriguez, Mariners
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – SEPTEMBER 28: Julio Rodriguez #44 of the Seattle Mariners celebrates his solo home run with the trident prop during the fourth inning against the Texas Rangers at T-Mobile Park on September 28, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
Ended last season on a high note. Good bet to go 30/30.
8. Jackson Chourio, Brewers
GOODYEAR, ARIZONA – MARCH 06: Jackson Chourio #11 of the Milwaukee Brewers celebrates with teammates after scoring a run in the first inning during a spring training game against the Cincinnati Reds at Goodyear Ballpark on March 06, 2024 in Goodyear, Arizona. (Photo by Aaron Doster/Getty Images)
Could/should be elite this year but still green. Great power and speed.
9. Jackson Merrill, Padres
Elite batting average potential with great power and good speed.
10. Jarren Duran, Red Sox
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 19: Jarren Duran #17 of the Boston Red Sox hits a second inning grand slam against Gerrit Cole #45 of the New York Yankees during their game at Yankee Stadium on August 19, 2023 in Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
Five category contributor. Could regress but could also improve.
11. Yordan Alvarez, Astros
HOUSTON, TEXAS – OCTOBER 16: Yordan Alvarez #44 of the Houston Astros hits a solo home run against Aroldis Chapman #45 of the Texas Rangers during the eighth inning in Game Two of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park on October 16, 2023 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
Elite hitter but bad knees threaten playing time.
12. Ronald Acuna Jr., Braves
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – OCTOBER 11: Ronald Acuna Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves hits a single against the Philadelphia Phillies during the fifth inning in Game Three of the Division Series at Citizens Bank Park on October 11, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
Elite in every way but might lose significant speed and will be out for about a month.
13. Christian Yelich, Brewers
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – OCTOBER 04: Christian Yelich #22 of the Milwaukee Brewers singles during the first inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks during Game Two of the Wild Card Series at American Family Field on October 04, 2023 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)
Elite hitter with great speed but low flyball % and injury risk. Will go at least 20/30 if he’s healthy.
14. Mike Trout, Angels
ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA – JULY 01: Mike Trout #27 of the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on July 01, 2023 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
One of the best hitters in the game. Just needs to stay healthy, and will hopefully move to a safer fielding position.
15. Oneil Cruz, Pirates
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 18: Oneil Cruz #15 of the Pittsburgh Pirates watches his home run in the top of the sixth inning off Jacob deGrom #48 of the New York Mets at Citi Field on September 18, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Urakami/Getty Images)
Batted ball stats up there with the best in the game. Has power and speed.
16. Brenton Doyle, Rockies
Had a 20/30 season last year with a solid batting average. Could regress a bit and still be great.
17. Wyatt Langford, Rangers
Very exciting power and speed. An insane 8 homers in the last month of last season showcased his upside.
18. Michael Harris II, Braves
Great batting average with pop and speed. Still has trouble lifting the ball.
19. James Wood, Nationals
FORT MYERS, FL- MARCH 10: James Wood #50 of the Washington Nationals bats during a spring training game against the Minnesota Twins on March 10, 2024 at the Lee County Sports Complex in Fort Myers, Florida. (Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Getty Images)
Exciting power and speed but way too many ground balls.
20. Teoscar Hernandez, Dodgers
Good power with a solid batting average and a little speed.
