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The top 100 players in MLB right now, as revealed by MLB Network’s Top 100 Players Right Now series, are as follows:

 

1) Ronald Acuña Jr., RF, Braves (2023 rank: 25)

2) Shohei Ohtani, SP/DH, Angels (2023 rank: 1)

3) Fernando Tatis Jr., SS, Padres (2023 rank: 2)

4) Juan Soto, RF, Nationals (2023 rank: 4)

5) Vladimir Guerrero Jr., 1B, Blue Jays (2023 rank: 3)

6) Freddie Freeman, 1B, Free Agent (2023 rank: 5)

7) Mookie Betts, RF, Dodgers (2023 rank: 6)

8) Bryce Harper, RF, Phillies (2023 rank: 7)

9) Trea Turner, SS, Dodgers (2023 rank: 10)

10) Jacob deGrom, SP, Mets (2023 rank: 9)

11) Gerrit Cole, SP, Yankees (2023 rank: 8)

12) Max Scherzer, SP, Mets (2023 rank: 11)

13) Mike Trout, CF, Angels (2023 rank: 12)

14) Jose Ramirez, 3B, Guardians (2023 rank: 16)

15) Nolan Arenado, 3B, Cardinals (2023 rank: 13)

16) Xander Bogaerts, SS, Red Sox (2023 rank: 18)

17) Ozzie Albies, 2B, Braves (2023 rank: 17)

18) Rafael Devers, 3B, Red Sox (2023 rank: 19)

19) Carlos Correa, SS, Free Agent (2023 rank: 21)

20) Lance Lynn, SP, White Sox (2023 rank: 20)

21) Brandon Crawford, SS, Giants (2023 rank: 29)

22) Jose Altuve, 2B, Astros (2023 rank: 15)

23) Gerrit Cole, SP, Yankees (2023 rank: 14)

24) Salvador Perez, C, Royals (2023 rank: 22)

25) Giancarlo Stanton, DH, Yankees (2023 rank: 24)

26) Brandon Lowe, 2B, Rays (2023 rank: 23)

27) Teoscar Hernandez, RF, Blue Jays (2023 rank: 37)

28) Aaron Judge, RF, Yankees (2023 rank: 26)

29) Kyle Tucker, RF, Astros (2023 rank: 34)

30) Lance Lynn, SP, White Sox (2023 rank: 28)

31) Corbin Burnes, SP, Brewers (2023 rank: 32)

32) Kyle Hendricks, SP, Cubs (2023 rank: 27)

33) Lance McCullers Jr., SP, Astros (2023 rank: 30)

34) Bryan Reynolds, CF, Pirates (2023 rank: 33)

35) Francisco Lindor, SS, Mets (2023 rank: 36)

36) Cedric Mullins, CF, Orioles (2023 rank: 44)

37) Byron Buxton, CF, Twins (2023 rank: 38)

38) Anthony Rendon, 3B, Angels (2023 rank: 31)

39) Justin Verlander, SP, Astros (2023 rank: 35)

40) Whit Merrifield, 2B, Royals (2023 rank: 41)

41) Zack Wheeler, SP, Phillies (2023 rank: 42)

42) Robbie Ray, SP, Mariners (2023 rank: 45)

43) Marcus Semien, 2B, Rangers (2023 rank: 47)

44) Trevor Story, SS, Rangers (2023 rank: 43)

45) Yordan Alvarez, DH, Astros (2023 rank: 48)

46) Manny Machado, 3B, Padres (2023 rank: 39)

47) Craig Kimbrel, RP, Free Agent (2023 rank: 46)

48) Charlie Morton, SP, Braves (2023 rank: 40)

49) Marcus Stroman, SP, Cubs (2023 rank: 49)

50) Tommy Edman, 2B, Cardinals (2023 rank: 52)

51) Paul Goldschmidt, 1B, Cardinals (2023 rank: 53)

52) Alex Bregman, 3B, Astros (2023 rank: 50)

53) George Springer, CF, Blue Jays (2023 rank: 51)

54) Trent Grisham, CF, Padres (2023 rank: 54)

55) Yasmani Grandal, C, White Sox (2023 rank: 55)

56) Willson Contreras, C, Cubs (2023 rank: 56)

57) Aroldis Chapman, RP, Yankees (2023 rank: 57)

58) Liam Hendriks, RP, White Sox (2023 rank: 58)

59) Josh Hader, RP, Brewers (2023 rank: 59)

60) Brad Hand, RP, Phillies (2023 rank: 60)

61) Shane Bieber, SP, Guardians (2023 rank: 61)

62) Walker Buehler, SP, Dodgers (202

Mookie Betts, 2B, Dodgers (2023 rank: 4)

Betts will transition to second base on a full-time basis this season, a departure from his primary role in right field during his first decade in MLB. Despite

the positional shift, the 31-year-old remains one of the league’s top all-around talents, showcasing his versatility and prowess. Coming off a

stellar season, Betts recorded a career-best 39 home runs alongside a .987 OPS, placing second only to Acuña in NL MVP voting for 2023. Known for his exceptional defensive skills, Betts’ proficiency may even earn him

additional accolades, potentially adding Gold Glove Awards to his already impressive resume, which includes six such honors.

Aaron Judge, CF, Yankees (2023 rank: 2)

Similar to Betts, Judge is slated for a defensive repositioning in 2024, as the Yankees’ acquisition of Juan Soto prompts Judge’s move from right field to center.

 

Despite a setback due to a torn ligament in his toe that sidelined him for a significant portion of last season, Judge

showcased glimpses of his formidable talent. In 2022, he achieved a historic MVP-worthy performance, setting an AL

record with 62 home runs. With a clean bill of health, Judge has the potential to deliver another stellar offensive season in 2024. Beyond his imposing presence at the plate, Judge’s defensive prowess also

shines, as evidenced by his 57 defensive runs saved among outfielders since his inaugural full season in 2017 — a statistic second only to Betts in that timeframe.

Aaron Judge, CF, Yankees (2023 rank: 2)

Much like Betts, Judge is set to change his defensive role in 2024, transitioning from right field to center due to the Yankees’ acquisition of Juan Soto.

 

Despite being hampered by a torn ligament in his toe that kept him sidelined for a significant portion of the previous season, Judge displayed

glimpses of his exceptional talent. In 2022, he achieved a historic MVP-caliber performance, setting an AL record with 62 home runs. Assuming he maintains

good health, Judge has the potential to deliver another outstanding offensive season in 2024. In addition to his imposing presence at the plate, Judge’s defensive capabilities are noteworthy,

with 57 defensive runs saved among outfielders since his debut full season in 2017, a statistic second only to Betts in that timeframe.

Christian Yelich makes a return to the Top 100 list due to a strong season at the plate, marking a rebound after three lackluster years following his 2018 NL MVP win. The list features several newcomers, particularly emerging young pitchers like Kyle Bradish of the Orioles and George Kirby of the Mariners. However, George Springer’s ranking dropped after a challenging season at the plate, evidenced by his 102 OPS+. Additionally, Mets’ star closer Edwin Díaz slipped 29 places due to missing the entire 2023 season due to injury.

 

71. Bryan Reynolds, CF, Pirates (2023 rank: 60)

72. Christian Yelich, LF, Brewers (2023 rank: no rank)

73. Kyle Bradish, SP, Orioles (2023 rank: no rank)

74. Tyler Glasnow, SP, Dodgers (2023 rank: no rank)

75. George Kirby, SP, Mariners (2023 rank: no rank)

76. George Springer, CF, Blue Jays (2023 rank: 49)

77. Josh Lowe, RF, Rays (2023 rank: no rank)

78. Isaac Paredes, INF, Rays (2023 rank: no rank)

79. Max Muncy, INF, Dodgers (2023 rank: no rank)

80. Edwin Díaz, RP, Mets (2023 rank: 51)

The Contreras brothers, with one making a debut and the other dropping nine spots from the previous year, are positioned at No. 81 and No. 82, respectively. This section of the list sees

several players who weren’t ranked in the previous year, including Rockies left fielder Nolan Jones, who recorded 20 homers and 20 steals in 106 games, Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki boasting an

.842 OPS and 20 homers, and left-hander Jordan Montgomery, who contributed to the Rangers’ first-ever World Series title after being traded from St. Louis to Texas.

 

81. William Contreras, C, Brewers (2023 rank: no rank)

82. Willson Contreras, C, Cardinals (2023 rank: 73)

83. Marcell Ozuna, DH/OF, Braves (2023 rank: no rank)

84. Seiya Suzuki, RF, Cubs (2023 rank: no rank)

85. J.D. Martinez, DH, free agent (2023 rank: no rank)

86. Anthony Santander, RF, Orioles (2023 rank: no rank)

87. Nolan Jones, LF, Rockies (2023 rank: no rank)

88. Ha-Seong Kim, 2B, Padres (2023 rank: no rank)

89. Matt Chapman, 3B, free agent (2023 rank: 75)

90. Jordan Montgomery, SP, free agent (2023 rank: no rank)

Nathan Eovaldi, who had an impressive All-Star season in his first year with the Rangers, makes his debut in the Top 100 list. Meanwhile, Dylan Cease, amidst trade rumors this offseason, drops 37 spots following a season where his ERA doubled compared to 2022, when he was the runner-up in AL Cy Young Award voting. New additions to the list include young catchers Cal Raleigh and Gabriel Moreno, as well as a pair of promising Reds players, Matt McLain and Elly De La Cruz, who are part of Cincinnati’s exciting young core.

 

91. Nathan Eovaldi, SP, Rangers (2023 rank: no rank)

92. Dylan Cease, SP, White Sox (2023 rank: 55)

93. Cal Raleigh, C, Mariners (2023 rank: no rank)

94. Gabriel Moreno, C, D-backs (2023 rank: no rank)

95. Royce Lewis, 3B, Twins (2023 rank: no rank)

96. Josh Naylor, 1B/OF, Guardians (2023 rank: no rank)

97. Triston Casas, 1B, Red Sox (2023 rank: no rank)

98. Nathaniel Lowe, 1B, Rangers (2023 rank: 70)

99. Matt McLain, INF, Reds (2023 rank: no rank)

100. Elly De La Cruz, SS, Reds (2023 rank: no rank)

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