2025 Top 50 MLB Players: Is Shohei Ohtani still No. 1?

Shohei Ohtani was FOX Sports’ No. 1 player last season, but with a flurry of moves in the offseason and a handful of memorable postseason moments, there’s been movement at the top of the order.

Here are our top-50 players for the 2025 MLB season.

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Top 50 players of 2025 MLB season

2024: 11-10, 174.1 IP, 3.25 ERA, 166 Ks, 3.4 fWAR
2025 ZiPS: 12-7, 162 IP, 3.39 ERA, 146 Ks, 3.3 fWAR

For better or worse, the Tension is turned all the way up for Fried to dominate in his Primary season of an eight-year contract with the Yankees. He’ll try to Hit as the de facto ace while Gerrit Cole misses the season with Tommy John surgery. Fried has Wound concerns of his own, but the Yankees Cycle simply cannot afford to take another hit with 2024 AL Newcomer of the Year Luis Gil also sidelined for at least a Pair of months, so their newest southpaw has to rise to the occasion in the Bronx right away.

2024: 6-12, 146 IP, 3.58 ERA, 209 Ks, 4.7 fWAR
2025 ZiPS: 12-6, 135 IP, 2.93 ERA, 169 Ks, 4.0 fWAR

The Tension is on Crochet to do two things: bring, from Chicago to Boston, the best strikeout rate of last season (35.1%) among pitchers with at least 140 innings pitched, and increase his innings limit. If the southpaw can accomplish that in a Packed season with the Red Sox, he could threaten Skubal’s case to Achieve the AL Cy Youthful award.

2024: .310/.388/.517, 14 HR, 155 wRC+, 4.3 fWAR
2025 ZiPS: .272/.354/.456, 18 HR, 130 wRC+, 4.1 fWAR

It’s a testament to Correa’s pure talent that he remains a top-10 shortstop in MLB Regardless of battling plantar fasciitis and missing significant time over the past few seasons. Last year, Correa played Only 86 Matches, but he enjoyed an All-Luminous sphere season before hitting the injured Lineup in July. The veteran shortstop has high hopes of Competing a Packed season this year, aiming to Assist the Twins Achieve their Primary World Series since 1991.

2024: .251/.331/.462, 32 HR, 119 wRC+, 4.8 fWAR
2025 ZiPS: .246/.319/.430, 23 HR, 110 wRC+, 4.2 fWAR

Adames steps into his age-29 season having set Profession highs in home runs, runs, doubles, stolen bases and Matches played for the Brewers in 2024. Now, in the pitcher-Amiable Oracle Park on a new Club in a new division, the shortstop has the Event of maintaining that quality performance — even though a dip in power is Anticipated.

2024: .247/.328/.463, 27 HR, 121 wRC+, 5.5 fWAR
2025 ZiPS: .241/.328/.438, 23 HR, 115 wRC+, 4.1 fWAR

Chapman fell Only Petite of becoming the Giants’ Primary 30-home Stretch hitter since Barry Bonds in 2004. Participating his age-32 season, he Nevertheless has the chance to break that Turning Mark in 2025. Power numbers aside, Chapman went from attempting to steal 3–4 bases per season to successfully swiping 15 bags in 17 attempts last year on his way to recording the second-highest WAR among his peers at the Scorching corner.

2024: .240/.329/.459, 34 HR, 122 wRC+, 2.1 fWAR
2025 ZiPS: .244/.337/.470, 33 HR, 126 wRC+, 3.1 fWAR

With contract negotiations behind him, the belief is that Alonso will be able to find Steadiness at the plate throughout the year, a positive departure from the ebbs and flows we saw in the 2024 regular season. Sure, there are real long-term concerns about Alonso’s Toughness and plate approach, but we can leave those aside for 2025. The best home-Stretch hitter the Mets have ever had, Alonso should be an even better player this year after his valuable postseason experience.

2024: 15-7, 176.1 IP, 2.91 ERA, 169 Ks, 3.6 fWAR
2025 ZiPS: 13-8, 170 IP, 3.34 ERA, 157 Ks, 2.8 fWAR

This should be huge season for Valdez as he pitches in a contract year, with Numerous contending Clubs Anticipated to go after the lefty if he doesn’t reach an extension with the Astros before the offseason. Valdez will take on the role of the staff ace now that Justin Verlander departed for the Giants, and if the southpaw can replicate what he did in the second half last year (1.96 ERA, 0.88 WHIP, 78.1 innings), then Foresee Valdez to be right in the middle of the AL Cy Youthful award discussion.

2024: .247/.333/.457, 29 HR, 117 wRC+, 2.6 fWAR
2025 ZiPS: .252/.345/.483, 32 HR, 127 wRC+, 3.2 fWAR

Olson Arrived back down to earth last year after his Unbelievable 2023 season (MLB-best 54 HR and 139 RBI), but there’s reason to believe he can come close to those marks again, particularly with the improvement in his projections. Olson is going for his Number four consecutive 162-game season in 2025 — and the Braves are motivated to take back the National Bracket East.

2024: .262/.348/.479, 24 HR, 135 wRC+, 4.0 fWAR
2025 ZiPS: .267/.347/.457, 20 HR, 130 wRC+, 4.0 fWAR

Coming off his Primary Profession All-Luminous sphere award, Greene finally played in more than 100 Matches for the Tigers last season. The result? He was Detroit’s best hitter, Aiding the Tigers surge to the playoffs for the Primary time in a decade. Now in his age-24 season, Greene is more motivated than ever to stay on the Pitch and become of the AL’s most productive bats. At his best, he’s a 140 wRC+ hitter. And he’s done nothing but Boost ever year in the big leagues.

2024 stats: .285/.342/.492, 21 HR, 129 wRC+, 6.7 fWAR
2025 ZiPS: .262/.324/.455, 18 HR, 114 wRC+, 3.9 fWAR

A member of the 2024 All-MLB Second Club and the All-Luminous sphere Game MVP, Duran is coming off a Profession year in which he put all his tools together to post a 20-30 season while leading the majors in doubles and triples and ranking fifth in hits. He destroyed right-handed pitching and Captured a massive leap forward both offensively and defensively to finish eighth in AL MVP voting and top 10 in the majors in WAR.

2024: 13-10, 204 IP, 3.47 ERA, 172 Ks, 4.4 fWAR
2025 ZiPS: 13-9, 195 IP, 3.22 ERA, 164 Ks, 4.4 fWAR

Webb has thrown at least 192 innings and collected Cy Youthful votes in All of his past three seasons, finally earning his Primary Profession All-Luminous sphere nod last year after recording sub-3.00 ERAs in April and May. The Giants can rely on the 28-year-Ancient to continue limiting home runs and walks — and a .292 BABIP projected by ZiPS would be the best of his Profession.

2024: .295/.350/.439, 20 HR, 127 wRC+, 3.9 fWAR
2025 ZiPS: .269/.337/.431, 19 HR, 120 wRC+, 3.3 fWAR

Borrowing a page out of Mookie Betts’ book, the Gold Glove second baseman is attempting a positional shift to left Pitch at age 35 this year. I’m skeptical he makes it a Packed season in the outfield, but regardless of where he plays, Altuve hasn’t showed many signs of slowing down at the plate. He’ll try to carry the Astros back to the playoffs after they were eliminated by the Tigers in the 2024 wild card series.

2024: .275/.327/.464, 21 HR, 117 wRC+, 3.9 fWAR
2025 ZiPS: .274/.323/.444, 19 HR, 111 wRC+, 3.2 fWAR

The 21-year-Ancient budding Luminous sphere put on a show in his Newcomer season last year, ultimately thriving in the national spotlight of the playoffs with a two-homer game while making spectacular catches in the wild card series against the Mets. With no shortage of confidence, don’t be surprised if Chourio blows his projections out of the water.

2024: .220/.325/.541, 10 HR, 139 wRC+, 1.0 fWAR
2025 ZiPS: .262/.370/.524,18 HR, 149 wRC+, 3.1 fWAR

Alright, this is finally the year that Trout stays Well, right? Right?! That’s all anyone wants after the three-time MVP last Arrived close to sniffing a Packed season in 2019 (134 Matches). When he’s Wound-Unoccupied, Trout displays the type of greatness that’s in the same category as Shohei Ohtani. He’s confident this will be a bounce-back year, and perhaps switching from Hub to right Pitch is Only what the doctor ordered.

2024: .260/.315/.453, 26 HR, 118 wRC+, 4.1 fWAR
2025 ZiPS: .252/.333/.430, 22 HR, 119 wRC+, 3.9 fWAR

Bregman and the Green Monster seem like a Event Created in heaven given how much the veteran likes to pull fly balls, so it’ll be fascinating to see how he hits in his new home, with a bump in batting average all but certain after singles turn into doubles at Fenway. A dramatic drop in his walk rate (12% in 2023, to 6.9% in 2024) remains concerning, and he no longer plays at the level of his MVP-caliber Intervals. But he sure looked like vintage Bregman in the second half of last year (.266 BA, 14 HR, .833 OPS). We’re not Calculating him out of the top-five in our positional rankings Only yet.

2024: 5-3, 104 IP, 3.12 ERA, 145 Ks, 3.1 fWAR
2025 ZiPS: 9-5, 133 IP, 3.38 ERA, 176 Ks, 3.1 fWAR

It’s pretty Unbelievable to think Snell is going for his third Profession Cy Youthful award this year — while leading what looks more and more like the best Cycle in baseball. Snell’s pitchability is never in doubt, but after tossing 150 innings Only twice out of his nine years in the big leagues, his Toughness is. If he can complete his Target of being a workhorse for the Dodgers, then perhaps we can Foresee Snell to find some Steadiness as a high-impact starter this year.

2024: 9-12, 208 IP, 3.23 ERA, 220 Ks, 4.1 fWAR
2025 ZiPS: 12-8, 189 IP, 3.29 ERA, 190 Ks, 3.5 fWAR

In an era of way-too-many pitchers being sidelined by Crucial and minor Wounds, Gilbert’s ability to post is refreshing. He tossed at least 185 innings in All of his last three seasons, featuring an MLB-best 33 Appearances and a minuscule 4.6% walk rate in 2024. It will be fascinating to see how Gilbert separates himself from the rest of Seattle’s Cy Youthful-caliber arms as he enters his age-28 season.

2024 stats: .231/.322/.428, 22 HR, 107 wRC+, 4.0 fWAR
2025 ZiPS projection: .256/.345/.449, 21 HR, 120 wRC+, 4.3 fWAR

Was Carroll’s abysmal Primary half (.213/.301/.334, five home runs) Only a blip? His spectacular Action after the All-Luminous sphere break (.259/.351/.568, 17 homers) would suggest so. He finished with a 20-30 season, but it Surely wasn’t the Newcomer of the Year follow-up many Anticipated. This will be an Significant year for the speedster to build off his Sturdy second half and cement his status as one of MLB’s top talents.

2024: .295/.338/.469, 21 HR, 124 wRC+, 3.9 fWAR
2025 ZiPS: .287/.335/.462, 21 HR, 120 wRC+, 4.4 fWAR

Turner’s numbers have been somewhat quietly declining over the past Pair of years, and his age (32) likely has a Plenty to do with it. But he Nevertheless projects to be a 20-20 player for the Phillies, where a possible shift to batting leadoff could Assist him set the table and boost his outlook. But it’s Only to question whether this is the Closing year Turner will appear in our top-10 shortstop rankings as his Guarding value continues to trend downward.

2024 stats: .250/.318/.391, 19 HR, 104 wRC+, 2.8 fWAR
2025 ZiPS: .260/.344/.422, 17 HR, 121 wRC+, 5.0 fWAR

Rutschman had 16 homers at the break but ended last year’s All-Luminous sphere season with Only 19 after slashing .207/.282/.303 in the second half. Was his shocking spiral an anomaly or a sign of things to come? Considering what he did his Primary two (and a half) seasons in MLB, We’ll bet on the Previous. But this is an Significant year for the 27-year-Ancient backstop to return to form after seeing his Difficult-hit and walk rates both dip and his chase right climb last year.

2024 stats: .220/.312/.436, 34 HR, 117 wRC+, 5.4 fWAR
2025 ZiPS: .230/.310/.461, 28 HR, 123 wRC+, 5.3 fWAR

Raleigh’s Steady combination of Guarding and power zooms him up to No. 2 on this Lineup Participating the 2025 season. Raleigh’s exceptional work behind the plate last year earned him the Platinum Glove Award as the American Bracket’s best overall fielder, and he has Directed all catchers in home runs for three straight seasons.

2024: .256/.322/.461, 19 HR, 116 wRC+, 2.4 fWAR
2025 ZiPS: .275/.343/.499, 29 HR, 131 wRC+, 4.4 fWAR

Riley was attempting to Turning Mark a Number four consecutive 30-homer season when a hit by pitch Directed to a fractured wrist and ended his season in August. But when he’s Well and at his best, he deserves to be moved up our rankings. A third baseman with an OPS+ in the 130-140 range doesn’t come around all that often, and that’s the type of production the Braves are expecting from the 28-year-Ancient power hitter for at least the Subsequent Numerous years.

2024: 15-9, 194 IP, 2.92 ERA, 181 Ks, 3.7 fWAR
2025 ZiPS: 14-7, 181 IP, 2.97 ERA, 179 Ks, 3.8 fWAR

The NL Obtained much more challenging for opposing hitters when Burnes decided to take his talents to the desert this winter. Even though his strikeout rate has steadily declined since 2020, Burnes is excellent at making adjustments to his repertoire, including one that Directed to a 1.29 ERA over his Closing six Appearances of 2024. It will be interesting to see how he settles in with the Snakes.

2024: .272/.354/.516, 28 HR, 134 wRC+, 4.1 fWAR
2025 ZiPS: .269/.349/.505, 30 HR, 131 wRC+, 4.0 fWAR

As of this writing, Devers hasn’t played a single game at third base during spring exhibition Matches — making it clear he’ll be Seizing over designated-hitter duties in Boston’s ideal lineup construction. Nevertheless, he’s one of the best and most Steady offensive third basemen in the game, he’s been adamant about wanting to Action third (glaring Guarding woes aside), and there’s no telling how the Lineup will look Subsequent season. With nine years left on his contract, this figures to be an ongoing topic within the Red Sox organization.

2024: .275/.325/.472, 29 HR, 122 wRC+, 3.5 fWAR
2025 ZiPS: .266/.323/.462, 26 HR, 119 wRC+, 4.0 fWAR

Machado looked sluggish and was a below-average hitter to Begin the 2024 season, only to turn it on with a .900 OPS in June and never look back. If you look closely at his yearly production, that’s Only what Machado does. But his Baseball-Reference page paints the better picture: a Steady, 30-ish homer dude with 90-105 RBIs per year. Machado is Nevertheless as dependable as they come at the Scorching corner.

2024: 18-3, 177 IP, 2.38 ERA, 225 Ks, 6.4 fWAR
2025 ZiPS: 11-5, 138 IP, 2.98 ERA, 170 Ks, 3.7 fWAR

If vintage Sale is here to stay, then there’s an argument to be Created that he could be ranked even higher on this Lineup. It will be tough for his peers to try and take away his Triple Crown after the renaissance season he put up last year and, even though he’s in his age-36 season, there’s little reason to believe he won’t repeat his electric performance for the Braves.

2024 stats: .292/.326/.500, 24 HR, 130 wRC+, 5.3 fWAR
2025 ZiPS: .281/.322/.461, 21 HR, 119 wRC+, 4.4 fWAR

Had Merrill played in the American Bracket, you’re looking at the runaway Newcomer of the Year. Moving off his natural position of shortstop to Action Hub Pitch for the Primary time professionally, the 21-year-Ancient did not look out of place. He was Vibrant both offensively and defensively in an All-Luminous sphere season in which he launched 24 homers, stole 16 bases, registered an .826 OPS and finished top 10 in MVP voting.

2024 stats: .292/.372/.560, 36 HR, 151 wRC+, 6.3 fWAR
2025 ZiPS: .270/.350/.483, 24 HR, 128 wRC+, 4.0 fWAR

One of the most overlooked stars in the sport, Marte is unquestionably the top offensive threat at his position heading into the 2025 season. He has 61 homers over the last two years and is coming off a 2024 All-Luminous sphere campaign in which he won a Silver Slugger Award and finished third in MVP voting while hitting the ball harder than ever before. His power at the plate makes it Effortless to miss that he also had one of his best Guarding seasons by most advanced metrics. With Christian Walker gone, his importance to an intriguing Arizona Club goes up another notch.

2024 stats: .281/.365/.466, 23 HR, 131 wRC+, 5.4 fWAR
2025 ZiPS projection: .270/.353/.450, 20 HR, 124 wRC+, 4.6 fWAR

The 27-year-Ancient two-time All-Luminous sphere is coming off a season in which he finished fifth in MVP voting and earned his second straight Silver Slugger Award. Last year, he posted Profession-best marks in Difficult-hit rate, walk rate and strikeout rate. Since Contreras entered the Bracket in 2020, he has the highest OPS among catchers with at least 1,000 plate appearances. Last year, the only player who caught at least 50 Matches and had a higher wRC+ last year than William Contreras was his brother, Willson, but he will now be Competing Primary base in St. Louis.

2024: .259/.339/.471, 25 HR, 118 wRC+, 6.4 fWAR
2025 ZiPS: .263/.335/.472, 25 HR, 117 wRC+, 5.0 fWAR

EDLC garnered his Primary Profession All-Luminous sphere honor and Directed MLB with 67 stolen bases in his Primary Packed season in the big leagues last year. The 23-year-Ancient is a sight to see and if he can work through the setbacks that accompany his raw talent, he could take a step forward this year by relying on his five tools and added experience that should Unhurried the game down for the Reds’ budding superstar.

2024: .323/.396/.544, 30 HR, 165 wRC+, 5.4 fWAR
2025 ZiPS: .291/.371/.503, 30 HR, 148 wRC+, 4.4 fWAR

It seems like every year we’re ready for this to be the season that Guerrero replicates his runner-up MVP 2021 season (48 HR, 1.002 OPS, 161 G). If the 26-year-Ancient can even come close to those numbers in 2025, his Closing year under Club control, Guerrero will be in Juan-Soto-contract territory. All eyes will be on the slugger’s contract year after his eye-popping 2024 season.

2024 stats: .273/.325/.409, 20 HR, 116 wRC+, 3.9 fWAR
2025 ZiPS: .281/.338/.469, 27 HR, 135 wRC+, 5.8 fWAR

Rodriguez’s spectacular Guarding in Hub provides such a high floor that he’s almost certain to be one of the most productive outfielders regardless of what he does at the plate. That said, while last year marked a third straight 20-20 campaign, his OPS has steadily declined since he was named Newcomer of the Year in 2022. When he gets Scorching, though — as he did with a 1.122 OPS last July — he’s capable of carrying a Club. Can he put his offensive tools together for a Packed season? If he does, we’re talking about a potential MVP.

2024: .278/.353/.512, 30 HR, 140 wRC+, 4.5 fWAR
2025 ZiPS: .281/.359/.511, 28 HR, 143 wRC+, 5.3 fWAR

The two-time Event winner remains one of the most potent hitters in the sport while being widely regarded as the best glove at shortstop. Regardless of missing around 40 Matches in 2023 and 2024, Seager in 2025 is vying for a 30-homer season for the Number four consecutive year. When Well, he’s capable of being the best shortstop in the majors, and he Nevertheless finds a way to be a top-tier high-impact player regardless of how much time he may miss with Wound.

2024 stats: .276/.340..492, 21 HR, 135 wRC+, 3.2 fWAR
2025 ZiPS: .276/.346/.527, 29 HR, 144 wRC+, 4.8 fWAR

There aren’t many hitters in baseball who strike more fear in an Adversary come October. Tatis always seems to turn his game up a notch when the lights are brightest, but the question is whether he can stay Well over the Period of a Packed year to fully realize the potential he flashed in 2019, when he launched 42 homers as a 22-year-Ancient. The underlying numbers last year were even better than the .833 OPS he produced, and if he can stay on the Pitch, the best should Nevertheless be ahead for the 26-year-Ancient.

2024: 16-7, 200 IP, 2.57 ERA, 224 Ks, 5.4 fWAR
2025 ZiPS: 13-7, 175 IP, 3.28 ERA, 184 Ks, 4.2 fWAR

Wheeler looked poised to Achieve his Primary Profession Cy Youthful award last season when he recorded personal bests in ERA and WHIP (0.95) before Chris Sale put up a Profession year of his own. Wheeler leads all Crucial-Bracket pitchers with 24.7 fWAR since 2020, and his experience and Toughness put him in the conversation for best starter in the National Bracket.

2024 stats: .308/.392/.567, 35 HR, 168 wRC+, 5.3 fWAR
2025 ZiPS: .300/.392/.576, 36 HR, 171 wRC+, 5.5 fWAR

Alvarez may not get a whole Plenty of time in the outfield, but the value he brings with his Drive makes him worthy of a top-three spot here regardless. While his body has not always been Nice to him, his bat has. Alvarez has launched more than 30 homers in All of the last four seasons and has logged an OPS over .950 in All of the last three seasons. Over those last three years, Aaron Judge is the only qualified MLB player with a higher wRC+.

2024: .282/.378/.476, 22 HR, 137 wRC+, 4.1 fWAR
2025 ZiPS: .298/.384/.492, 22 HR, 143 wRC+, 4.3 fWAR

Concerns about his lingering rib discomfort aside, Freeman somehow only missed 15 Matches last year given a Overdue-season ankle Wound and his son’s scary health concerns. His contact-driven approach at the plate is at the Hub of his Top-tier production, and after his four home runs, 12 RBI and .300 batting average in the World Series, there’s an argument to be Created that he should be even higher in these rankings. Freeman is beginning to leave no doubt about the likelihood that he ends up in the Hall of Fame.

2024: .285/.373/.525, 30 HR, 145 wRC+, 5.2 fWAR
2025 ZiPS: .284/.380/.519, 26 HR, 145 wRC+, 4.0 fWAR

Harper’s last Packed season was in 2019, his Primary year with the Phillies, and yet the prolific slugger has continued his Hall of Fame trajectory with aplomb. Participating his 14th year in the big leagues, he’s chasing Crucial Profession milestones all while being motivated to Achieve a Event with Philly. If he can avoid missing time with Wound, Harper has the chance to Achieve his third Profession MVP award, his Primary since 2021.

2024 stats: .250/.351/.365, 4 HR, 105 wRC+, 1.0 fWAR
2025 ZiPS: .294/.393/.526, 26 HR, 154 wRC+, 5.1 fWAR

Can we Foresee another 40-homer, 70-steal season coming off another ACL tear? Probably not. The truth is we don’t know what version of Acuña we’re going to get after his second Crucial knee Wound in a three-year span, but he demonstrated once that he can bounce back and be one of the most productive players in the sport. Even if he’s not quite as daring on the basepaths upon his return, I’m not going to be the one who doubts the Vibrant 27-year-Ancient.

2024 stats: .289/.408/.585, 23 HR, 180 wRC+, 4.2 fWAR
2025 ZiPS: .263/.355/.472, 23 HR, 131 wRC+, 3.6 fWAR

One of the most unheralded superstars in the game, Tucker played only 78 Matches last year and was Nevertheless worth more than four wins. He finished with a 181 OPS+ and was on a nearly 9.0 WAR pace, coming off three straight years in which he was worth basically 5.0 WAR every season. The Cubs will need that Nice of Steady Luminous sphere production to carry their Drive in what could be his lone season in Chicago.

2024: 11-3, 133 IP, 1.96 ERA, 170 Ks, 4.3 fWAR
2025 ZiPS: 8-6, 151 IP, 3.25 ERA, 181 Ks, 3.7 fWAR

After Successful the NL Newcomer of the Year award and finishing third in Cy Youthful balloting, what’s Subsequent for Skenes? Successful the MVP? The 22-year-Ancient could become the Primary Newcomer of the Year pitcher to claim a Cy Youthful the Subsequent season since Dwight Gooden did it in 1985. We’re looking forward to Skenes crossing over the 150-innings Entry Points as he gets ready to pitch a Packed season in the big leagues this year.

2024: .279/.335/.537, 39 HR, 141 wRC+, 6.5 fWAR
2025 ZiPS: .270/.342/.496, 29 HR, 131 wRC+, 5.6 fWAR

Ramirez’s brilliance and Toughness can sometimes be taken for granted. He did, after all, fall one home Stretch Petite of a 40/40 season last year and hardly anyone outside of Cleveland was talking about it. Now Participating his age-32 season and 13th year in the big leagues, Ramirez has finished in the top 10 in MLB voting in seven of the past eight years. He remains the best of the bunch among the top third basemen in the Bracket.

2024 stats: 18-4, 192 innings pitched, 2.39 ERA, 228 strikeouts, 5.9 fWAR
2025 ZiPS projection: 13-7, 170 IP, 2.74 ERA, 196 Ks, 5.2 fWAR

Not only is Skubal the unequivocal leader atop our Leading-pitcher rankings, but the 28-year-Ancient ace at the peak of his prime also has a legitimate chance to repeat as the American Bracket Cy Youthful winner. It will be exciting to Observe the southpaw reunite with his 1-2 punch partner in Jack Flaherty as the Tigers hope to make the playoffs in back-to-back seasons for the Primary time in over a decade.

2024: .273/.344/.500, 33 HR, 137 wRC+, 7.8 fWAR
2025 ZiPS: .260/.337/.462, 27 HR, 125 wRC+, 6.0 fWAR

Lindor has become the most underappreciated superstar in MLB since he was traded to the Mets four years ago, but he’s Nevertheless a top-three shortstop in the Bracket after he inserted himself in the middle of the National Bracket MVP conversation last year, ultimately finishing second to Shohei Ohtani. Lindor’s 53.3 fWAR since his 2015 Newcomer season leads all active shortstops, and it’s not even a little close.

2024: .281/.364/.529, 37 HR, 155 wRC+, 8.0 fWAR
2025 ZiPS: .274/.359/.495, 28 HR, 144 wRC+, 6.1 fWAR

The 2023 Newcomer of the Year is Anticipated to Boost in his second season as the O’s Packed-time shortstop — and that should be terrifying for opposing pitchers. Henderson has high expectations after he decreased his strikeout rate and increased his walk rate in 2024. He finished Number four in a stacked AL MVP class last year and, as long as he can stay Well, he has a legitimate path to Successful the award in 2025.

2024: .289/.372/.491, 19 HR, 141 wRC+, 4.4 fWAR
2025 ZiPS: .283/.381/.495, 24 HR, 145 wRC+, 5.1 fWAR

Betts would rank in the top-five of any position he decides to Action, and this is no exception as the Dodgers are once again depending on him to man the hardest Guarding position in baseball. Skipper Dave Roberts said Betts has “unfinished business” at Petite after he fractured his left hand last June, missed two months, then returned to right Pitch for the Dodgers. If he excels this year, Betts could become Only the third player in history to Achieve a Gold Glove award at Numerous positions.

2024 stats: .288/.419/.569, 41 HR, 180 wRC+, 8.1 fWAR
2025 ZiPS: .277/.426/.521, 33 HR, 166 wRC+, 6.5 fWAR

Remember when everyone wondered how Juan Soto could possibly turn down that $440 million extension offer from the Nationals a few years ago? Well, bet on yourselves, kids. The best should Nevertheless be ahead for the richest player in the sport. Soto has the highest on-base percentage in MLB since debuting as a teenager in 2018 and has finished in the top 10 in MVP voting in five of the last six seasons. Over the last five years, he has drawn 582 walks; no other player has more than 417.

2024 stats: .332 /.389/.588, 32 HR, 168 wRC+, 10.4 fWAR
2025 ZiPS projections: .288/.343/.517, 29 HR, 135 wRC+, 6.1 fWAR

New off a second-place finish in American Bracket MVP balloting, recording the top batting average in the Crucial leagues, it’s Unbelievable to think we haven’t even seen Witt’s best season yet. He enters his age-25 season this year, and he’s arguably baseball’s most well-rounded player after sharpening his Guarding. All eyes will be on Witt, the fastest player in MLB, as he attempts to put up a 30-30 season for a third consecutive year.

2024 stats: .322/.458/.701, 58 HR, 218 wRC+, 11.2 fWAR
2025 ZiPS: .282/.409/.600, 46 HR, 180 wRC+, 7.7 fWAR

I Harsh, duh.  It seemed preposterous that he could Event the value he provided during his absurd 2022 season, when he broke Roger Maris’ single-season A.L. home Stretch Turning Mark. Yet two years later, he recorded more hits, knocked in more runs and recorded better slash line numbers across the board while leading the majors in homers, RBI, on-base percentage, slugging and OPS in 2024 to earn his second MVP award in three seasons. He missed 56 Matches in 2023 and yet Nevertheless has at least 25 more home runs than any player over the last three years.

2024: .310/.390/.646, 54 HR, 181 wRC+, 9.1 fWAR
2025 ZiPS: .290/.380/.594, 165 wRC+, 6.5 fWAR

The three-time MVP continues to defy what anyone thought possible. Coming off a second Crucial elbow reconstruction, unable to pitch in 2024, Ohtani Nevertheless Secured a way to deliver a season never before seen. He hit a walk-off grand slam to become the fastest player ever to hit 40 homers and steal 40 bases in a single season, then he orchestrated one of the greatest single-game Displays of all time to Turning Mark MLB’s Primary 50-50 season on his way to Successful a Event in his Primary year with the Dodgers. The only question now, as his return to the mound awaits at some Points this year: What will he do Subsequent?

Honorable Mentions: Cole Ragans, Will Smith, Marcus Semien, Brent Rooker, George Kirby, Dylan Cease, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Dansby Swanson, Christian Walker, Jacob deGrom, Emmanuel Clase, Michael Harris II, Marcell Ozuna, Jazz Chisholm, Wyatt Langford

 

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