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MLB: Outfielder Power Rankings

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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)

After waiting all winter, MLB’s Opening Day is Thursday. The much-anticipated 2025 season is about to kick off, and below are the top 10 outfielders heading into Week 1 of the 2025 season.

1. Aaron Judge, New York Yankees

Judge finished 2024 with 58 home runs, 144 RBI, and 10 stolen bases.

2. Juan Soto, New York Mets

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – DECEMBER 12: Juan Soto of the New York Mets poses with his new uniform after his introductory press conference at Citi Field on December 12, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Soto joins the Mets in 2025 after finishing last season with 41 home runs and 109 RBI as a member of the Yankees.

3. Brent Rooker, Athletics

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 01: Brent Rooker #25 of the Oakland Athletics celebrates a home run against the Los Angeles Angels in the eighth inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on October 01, 2023 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Showing 2023 was not a fluke, Rooker finished 2024 with 39 home runs and 112 RBI.

4. Yordan Alvarez, Houston 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)

Alvarez stayed true to form in 2024 reaching 35 home runs and 86 RBI.

5. Teoscar Hernandez, Los Angeles Dodgers

Hernandez had a strong 2024 season finishing with 33 home runs and 99 RBI. He was so good that the Dodgers brought him back even after spending big money on other free agents.

6. Anthony Santander, Toronto Blue Jays

The underrated outfielder finished 2024 with a career-high 44 home runs and 102 RBI. He goes from Baltimore to Toronto and looks to build off his career season.

7. Jackson Merrill, San Diego Padres

Merrill is coming off a strong rookie campaign reaching 24 home runs, 90 RBI, and 16 stolen bases.

8. Jarren Duran, Boston 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)

Duran finished his best season with 21 home runs, 75 RBI, and 34 stolen bases.

9. Bryan Reynolds, Pittsburgh Pirates

The hitting machine finished 2024 with 24 home runs, 88 RBI, and a .275 average.

10. Ian Happ, Chicago Cubs

The switch hitter finished 2024 with 25 home runs, 86 RBI, and a .243 average.

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