MLB’s outfield picture entering July is crowded with production, star power, and a few notable omissions, and the All-Star teams only sharpen that picture. With the league heading into Week 16 and the All-Star Game set for one week from now, the top end of the position group is loaded with players who have earned their spots in different ways.
At the very top sits Juan Soto of the New York Mets. He’s one of MLB’s best hitters, and entering the week he leads MLB outfielders in OPS. That production has him lined up as one of the National League’s starting outfielders in the All-Star Game.
James Wood comes in right behind him. The Washington Nationals outfielder is having another strong season, and he enters the week second in home runs among MLB outfielders. He is slated to serve in a reserve role on the NL All-Star team.
Byron Buxton checks in at No. 3 after putting together a strong season for the Minnesota Twins. He was voted to the All-Star team, but he is injured and won’t play. The source material also notes that it could represent the end of the Twins season too.
Pete Crow-Armstrong has surged into the No. 4 spot. The Chicago Cubs outfielder has broken out lately and enters the week leading MLB outfielders in hits and stolen bases. He will be a reserve on the NL All-Star roster.
Jordan Walker of the St. Louis Cardinals lands at No.
- He continues to put it all together, and his season has earned him a place on the NL All-Star team.
Entering the week, he is third in home runs among MLB outfielders.
Corbin Carroll is next. The Arizona Diamondbacks star remains the face of the franchise, and he leads MLB in triples entering the week. That production has secured him a spot on the NL All-Star team.
Riley Greene of the Detroit Tigers comes in at No. 7.
He has been on a tear, and the power has recently shown up as well. He will be a reserve on the AL All-Star team.
Brandon Marsh takes the No. 8 spot after what the source describes as a career season. He is tied for the most hits among MLB outfielders entering the week, and he will start for the National League in the All-Star Game.
Michael Harris is No. 9. He has been steady all season and continues to drive in runs for Atlanta, though he was left off the NL All-Star team.
Andy Pages rounds out the top 10 for the Los Angeles Dodgers. He has put together a successful season, and entering the week he is second in RBI among MLB outfielders. He is slated to start the All-Star Game for the National League.
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