Dylan Carlson, Cardinals (TOP 250 Rank: 11) Key Fantasy Skill (s): Power, OBP Roadblock: Tyler O'Neill, Lane Thomas (Threat Level: MEDIUM) ETA: 2021 Need to Know: Carlson had a rough MLB. Which outfielder has the strongest arm 2021? Didi Gregorius (free agent): 94.7 mph 7. All of what you need to know about Meusel's arm was said by Bob Quinn, former president of both the Boston Red Sox and Atlanta Braves. Buxton, Myers, Pham, Laureano, Moore and Carlson could be double-digit homer and steal guys. One of the most exciting defensive plays in baseball occurs when there is going to be a play at the plate. Giants Sign Carlos Correa to 13-Year, $350 Million Deal Dansby Swanson's Market Is Heating Up A.J. Along with a .199 average and 213 strikeouts, he led the AL with 111 walks and had a solid .351 on-base percentage. Kimbrel still has explosive stuff with a fastball that sits comfortably in the high-90s and a wipeout curveball that generated a staggering 59.3 percent whiff rate in 2021. He also once again took home Gold Glove honors in a 6.3 WAR season. The damage he did in the playoffs and World Series, against some of the best pitchers in the world, was absolutely staggering. Luis Robert, Chicago White Sox The aisle of youth had two of the best young arms in Cuba but Raisel Iglesias and Yoan Lopez now represent two of the best Cuban arms in the Majors. Speaker was mentioned in Bill James' Baseball Abstract of having the best arm of anyone who played between 1910-1919. 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. even despite missing a good chunk of 2021 . The wild card in this tier is Kelenic, MLB Pipelines No. Tom Glavine 1987-2002, 2008 (63.6 WAR) Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images. He had nine assists in 2022. . 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. 2. The regimented preparation that had worked for Yelich in the past was simply not available to him, and he may have suffered for it. If there is a player in this system who can make a Bryan Ramos-like jump in 2023, my money is on Mieses. Seven of the first 15 players in MLB.com's player rankings are outfielders, including four of the top five. Buck Showalter, Mets. With free agency looming after the 2022 season, another performance like that would set him up for a huge payday next winter. Rather than ranking individual players, we set out to name the best multi-player units in baseball. Martinez started cold and never recovered last season, and Meadows was never right after dealing with COVID-19 in July. Despite his great arm, Gorbous only managed to play three seasons in the major leagues. March 1, 2023. The biggest surprise has been Austin Riley, who looked like the weak link after posting an 84 OPS+ in 503 plate appearances over his first two seasons. The lefty bat can play both first base and outfield, and has even filled in a third base. Let's marvel at the all-around game that is Mookie Betts. With Merv Retterman on third base, Robinson knocked the ball more than 300 feet deep in center field. "There's a nuance to disciplined hitting that needs to become a habit. 8 prospect in the game. The corner outfield duo of Nick Castellanos and Jesse Winker both rank among the MLB leaders in a number of offensive categories: Joining them isTyler Naquin, who earned a spot on the MLB roster on a minor league contract and is earning $1.5 million on a one-year deal. 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? Adj ER Saved - Our metric for catcher value in staff handling (similar to Catcher ERA but with important adjustments) Sun's out, guns out. Throughout the history of baseball, there have been some outfielders that have had cannons for arms. The organization's top four prospects, including all three Top 100 representatives, play the outfield, headlined by 2022 breakout star Jackson Chourio. ESPN's Paul Hembekides sent this along: "I think his issues in 2020 stem from a lack of confidence -- he just stopped swinging. Let's keep our 2021 MLB Player Rankings series rolling with a look at the top 25 outfielders. Bobby Abreu has had one of the strongest and most accurate arms in baseball in recent years. But at the least, we know the potential is there. Ramon Laureano, Oakland A's Cobb is widely regarded as one of the best baseball players in the history of the game. He homered 12 times in a 10-game stretch at the end of June, but he missed most of July with a hamstring strain. Homegrown players Steven Duggar and Austin Slater have also seen semi-regular time in the outfield, though Duggar was recently optioned to Triple-A now that Bryant can provide corner outfield depth as well. However, Mays is more well-known for "The Catch" than for his arm. Previous picks: DJ LeMahieu (hit), Aaron Judge (power), Ronald Acua Jr. (run), Matt Chapman (defense). Jackson is known most for his alleged participation in the Black Sox Scandal and the fact that he was banned from baseball by commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis following the 1920 season. He immediately impressed both his manager and scouts with his impressive throwing arm. Over the past two seasons, he has a .393 on-base percentage, and an OPS+ of 140. He also slugged 38 home runs while winning his second straight Gold Glove. Adam Eaton, Chicago White Sox, Right field, 11, (14-3) Adam Eaton of the Chicago White Sox makes a run for it | Ezra Shaw/Getty Images. Which non-quarterback group will define each top-25 team's season? His contact rate was easily the worst of his career, and his swing rate was way down. Before he retired in the middle the 2010 season, Junior was the active leader in outfield assists with 154. Trent Grisham, San Diego Padres The 26-year-old got off to a slow start this year, but he caught fire in May and never looked back. 22). The two-time Gold Glove winner had five seasons in which he had more than 10 assists. Aside from having a ton of playable depth, the Giants have also slugged an MLB-leading 14 pinch-hit home runs. Ha-Seong Kim (Padres): 95.2 mph 4. The 29-year-old opted out of the final two years of his contract shortly after the World Series concluded. Craig Counsell, Brewers. Andre Dawson had a cannon for an arm. Yes, Gallo hit .160 with a 38.6 percent strikeout rate after the Rangers traded him to the Yankees. Furillo once threw pitcher Mel Queen out by two feet on a ball that was hit to right field and that everyone believed to be a single. He also had one of the strongest arms that baseball has ever seen. 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 even threw a ball 100.8 mph on April 21, though it didnt result in an assist. The 24-year-old has a 131 OPS+ with 23 doubles, 27 home runs and 76 RBI, and he has also made significant strides defensively at the hot corner. He had such a good showing last year that as some rival executives kick around the idea of a possible Toronto match in a Francisco Lindor trade, they think Gurriel could anchor the package of players going from the Jays to Cleveland. 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. Mike Yastrzemski, San Francisco Giants. Colavito's arm was so strong that both the Indians and Yankees let him pitch at one point. The two-year, $14 million contract Hernandez signed with Boston ended up being one of the best bargains of the 2020-21 free-agent market. He has also done a solid job handling the staff with a 3.87 ERA behind the plate. He looks ready for a huge breakout season, after another year of offensive maturation. Laureanos arm is best known for the throw mentioned above, which resulted in a double play after he caught a fly ball hit by Justin Upton at Angel Stadium. Dave Roberts, Dodgers. . Those are absurd numbers to maintain for a full week, let alone half of a season. he Boston Red Sox outfield exceeded expectations in 2021. 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 defensive metrics in center field (14 DRS, 12.1 UZR) helped him post a career-best 4.9 WAR season. The 29-year-old proved that performance was sustainable over a full season this year, logging a 133 OPS+ while hitting .296/.346/.524 with 29 doubles, 32 home runs and 116 RBI. Jackson had 183 outfield assists during his 13 year career. The Yankees re-signed Brett Gardner, but they may finally give Frazier a chance to play every day. The 27-year-old also has a perfect 99 reaction time rating, 86 arm strength, and 81 arm accuracy. The eight-time Gold Glove winner was finally inducted into Cooperstown in 2010. After playing in just over 63 percent of the New York Yankees' games during the three-year stretch prior to this season, Aaron Judge finally stayed healthy and turned in an MVP-caliber campaign. Non-tendered by the Chicago Cubs at the start of last offseason, Schwarber signed a one-year, $10 million contract with the Nationals. Buxton, Taylor and Gallo are such great, award-winning fielders that it's easy to forget about Kepler, who would be the best defensive outfielder on many teams. Tier 4: Jeff McNeil, Byron Buxton, Wil Myers, Alex Verdugo, Joey Gallo, Jorge Soler, Tommy Pham, Kyle Lewis, Ramn Laureano, Mike Yastrzemski, Michael Brantley, Ian Happ, Dylan Moore, Eddie Rosario, Ryan Mountcastle, Dylan Carlson. 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). T. Alex Verdugo, Kik Hernandez, and Hunter Renfroe were Boston's primary outfielders last season. Jeff, one of the authors of the fantasy baseball guide, The Process, writes for RotoGraphs, The Hardball Times, Rotowire, Baseball America, and BaseballHQ. The 24-year-old hit .251 with 10 homers, 10 steals and 42 runs in 59 games for the Padres last year. Buxton debuted for the Twins in 2015, and since then has become one of the best defensive outfielders in baseball. Jackie Bradley Jr., free agent The goal is to decide which team has the best catchers, infielders, outfielders, bench, starting pitchers and relief pitchers. Previous picks: Michael Brantley (hit), Nelson Cruz (power), Trea Turner (run), Kevin Kiermaier (defense). . Mantle earned one Gold Glove in his career and threw out 117 base runners from the outfield. 14. Meusel is another player on this list gaining recognition from Bill James as having the strongest outfield arm in the majors during his playing years (1920s). 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. It must be noted here that Tatis did have an issue with throwing miscues that drove down his overall defensive value. One evaluator said that Bellinger's swing is so unusual that he'll probably always struggle for consistency, for finding the feel he needs to be successful, and because of that, he'll probably have a lot of ups and downs. Baseball Savant. 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. Walker was known for his abilities at the plate, but he also had a gun for an arm. . February 13, 2023. Follow @RickWeinerBR Just Missed the Cut 1 of 42 Barry Bonds Shin-Soo Choo Mike Hershberger Andruw Jones. Not just mine, but any site's rankings of outfielders will not be . That seems almost impossible. Despite only having played 15 seasons, Abreu is second on the active list for outfield assists with 132. The 23-year-old had more walks (145) than strikeouts (93) on his way to an MLB-best .465 on-base percentage. The Mariners sent pitchers Gerson Bautista, Justin Dunn, Anthony Swarzak and outfielder Jay Bruce to Seattle for infielder Robinson Cano and pitcher Edwin Diaz. I think we'll see him hunt early in counts against next season.". NHL trade deadline: Winners and losers, including the Bruins, Devils and Bruce Boudreau? In his 10 years, Valentine did manage to win one Gold Glove and he recorded 85 assists. 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. RP - Joe Mantiply, ARI (2.5 BB%) Devin Wiles. 14. Who Are the Best Outfield Arms in MLB? He has never finished lower than third on the MLB pop time leaderboard since Statcast launched, and 2019 was his fastest season yet. This year, he barely edges out Pittsburgh's Neil Walker, who checks in at minus-12-2, for the . He is considered to be one of if not the best center fielders of all-time. This situation happens when an outfielder can make a great throw to try to nail the runner that is heading home. Oneil Cruz (Pirates): 97.9 mph 2. The third tier is filled with enticing players, but its also rife with uncertainty. Most teams need to go at least six starters deep over the course of a season, and the Brew Crew also have three quality back-end starters behind their ace-caliber arms. J.T. Mondesi has a tattoo of a cannon shooting out a baseball on his right arm. He had an average max-effort arm strength of 94.1 mph, seventh-fastest among MLB outfielders (min. 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). Luis Robert is one of the best prospects in baseball and he's set to take over in center. C The tattoo was earned, as Mondesi had one of the strongest arms in baseball in the 1990s. Seven of the first 15 players in MLB.com's player rankings are outfielders, including four of the top five. Welcome to Bleacher Report's final positional rankings of the 2021 MLB season! Even in his time in the minors, his swing-and-miss rate jumped up a few percentage points. Luis Mieses OF (Prev. Shortstops with the highest max arm strength, 2022 1. At 321 feet, it was the longest on-the-fly throw for an outfield assist tracked by Statcast (since 2015). Need more power? The Gators routinely welcome recruiting classes that rank among the top in the country, and the class of 2023 will be no exception. Infielder Tyler Hardman also finds himself in the top 30, but unlike Fitts, he wasn't even ranked ahead of the 2022 season. At age 19, Kaline recorded 16 of his career 170 outfield assists. Mancini is back after missing 2020 because of Stage 3 colon cancer. There is no shortage of articles ranking MLB players by position, league, age, production or something else entirely. For your basic .520/.647/1.160 slash line. He's not just an MVP-caliber hitter; he has one of the strongest outfield arms in the league. 1. 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. Carlos Correa (Twins): 95.0 mph 5. 2021 Topps series 1,Rookie Monte Harrison #126 Miami marlins outfield baseball. Joey Gallo, Texas Rangers/New York Yankees. Acuna was squarely among the NL MVP front-runners when he suffered a season-ending torn ACL on July 10. Near the top of Florida's next crop of freshmen are two of South Florida's finest arms, right-hander Christian Rodriguez . has him drawing comparisons to Hall of Famer Ted Williams. 25 attempts). 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). In the short 2020 season, he had more walks (49) than strikeouts (43). -- Thomas Harrigan Previous picks: Michael Brantley (hit), Nelson Cruz (power), Trea Turner (run), Kevin Kiermaier (defense) Bonds had a strong throwing arm even before he began to bulk up. The Milwaukee Brewers aren't far behind with a 3.11 ERA, and they have a trio of bona fide aces atop the staff that have helped lead them to the top of the NL Central standings. . 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). As the anchor of the Dodgers' package for Betts, Verdugo was the centerpiece in perhaps the most unpopular Boston baseball deal since Babe Ruth was shipped off to the Yankees, and he joined the Red Sox with a well-publicized reputation as a less-than-ideal teammate. 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. As we wait, Buster Olney continues his annual ranking of the 10 best players at each position heading into the coming season, based on input from industry evaluators. After a slow start, reigning NL MVP Freddie Freeman is once posting elite numbers. MLB Power Rankings: The 25 Best Outfield Arms in MLB History | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors | Bleacher Report MLB Final NYY 7 LAA 4 Soccer Today 6:30PM ARS AVFC Today. 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. Yelich was the 2018 NL MVP and runner-up in the MVP voting last year. Part I: Hit toolPart II: Power toolPart III: Run toolPart IV: Fielding tool. The MLB Tonight panel breaks down the components of a good outfield arm. MLB Tonight: Outfield Arm. All of the sudden, the ball is at the base, and a runner who thought he had it made is out. 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. Mays' throwing arm deserves more recognition as he was he had the second strongest arm of any outfielder in the 1960s. 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. The double play he executed, reaching down to glove a looper in front of him and throwing toward home, with Marcell Ozuna eventually called out for leaving too soon. As a rookie, he hit .314/.377/.503 with 37 doubles, 16 home runs and 68 RBI to finish fourth in NL Rookie of the Year balloting and rack up 4.2 WAR. The well-rounded Betts is our second-ranked outfielder and No. Despite his defensive limitations, he should be able to find a more lucrative deal this winter. Something that jumped out to Giants staffers last year was Yastrzemski's fearlessness in two-strike counts: After the count reached no balls and two strikes, he hit .222; after the count was 1-2, his OPS was 1.033. Realmuto paced all full-time catchers (min. Play Ball Youth Baseball & Softball. Baseball's best arms: Ranking MLB's top 10 starters & relievers for 2021. 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. As in: This is the type of hitter I want to be; get out of my way.". 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. Kevin Kiermaier, Tampa Bay Rays Ramirez has never won a Gold Glove and he is thought of more for his offensive prowess than his defensive abilities. He was hitting .283/.394/.596 with 19 doubles, 24 home runs and 17 steals through 82 games at the time of the injury, good for a 3.6 WAR season. Even with all of those free passes and teams pitching around him, he still managed 20 doubles, 29 home runs and 95 RBI. Soto has created a mountain of crazy numbers already, but here's one of my favorites: When he led off an inning in 2020 -- when pitchers might've been most likely to challenge him -- Soto went 13-for-25, with four doubles, four homers, eight walks, one hit by pitch and one strikeout. The outfield will be the foundation of many fantasy teams in 2021. After back-to-back 20-plus-homer seasons in 2018 and 2019, Teoscar Hernandez showcased a more well-rounded offensive game last year, hitting .289/.340/.579 for a 146 OPS+ in 50 games to finish 11th in AL MVP voting and win a Silver Slugger Award. But that seemed to be more about a rookie being overly aggressive than anything else. With the unique 2020 season behind us, it's time to turn our attention to the hot stove season. Soto, in my opinion, has that. Steven Hajjar- Michigan prospect sophomore that fanned 24 of 87 batters faced and 3-0 record in four game. Accuracy is considered, but arm strength is the big piece of this. "It was as if we were playing for the playoffs," one impressed staffer said. Whitaker was ranked the #37 prospect by MLB. In 2019, 24 players hit 30 home runs or more who qualified at outfield. Robert may have the higher ceiling of the two, but he also has the lower floor.
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