WEEK 12: MLB News and Rankings
The 2023 MLB season has nearly reached the midway point, marking another exciting week in the books. With beloved teams and players making impressive strides, this season has been a whirlwind of excitement, fueled further by the reduced pitch clock. Speaking of which, how do you feel about the shortened playtime? Personally, I'm quite fond of it.
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Now, let's look at the best power sluggers around the league this June.
1. Shohei Ohtani - Angels - Unanimously hailed by our panel, Ohtani stormed back into the Hitter Power Rankings. He dominated June, unleashing a scorching .377/.476/.884 slash line, crushing nine home runs and driving in 20 RBIs. Currently, he reigns atop the MLB leaderboard in homers (24), RBIs (58), total bases (175), and OPS+ (170).
2. Luis Arraez - Marlins - Arraez tenaciously clings to the top spot, relentlessly chasing a .400 batting average. Despite Ohtani's stellar display, Arraez shines with a formidable .398 average and an exceptional 5.2% strikeout rate, surpassing the league norm.
3. Ronald Acuña Jr. - Braves - Acuña strives to surge in power, aiming for a 40-40 season, yet he remains on course for a breathtaking 30-60 campaign, showcasing his explosive blend of speed and strength.
4. Corbin Carroll - D-backs - Carroll emerges as the primary contender for the 40-40 milestone. The favorite for NL Rookie of the Year and an MVP prospect, he wields a potent combination of size, agility, and raw power, poised to launch 35 home runs and swipe 42 bases.
5. Fernando Tatis Jr. - Padres - Tatis makes a triumphant return to the Hitter Power Rankings after overcoming his suspension. June witnesses his explosive resurgence, with a blazing .400/.488/.814 batting line, accompanied by six home runs and seven stolen bases in his initial 18 games.
Week 12 - Power Rankings
- TB Rays (52-25)
- Atlanta Braves (48-26)
- Texas Rangers (46-28)
- Baltimore Orioles (45-28)
- Arizona D-Backs (46-30)
- LA Dodgers (41-33)
- Houston Astros (41-34)
- New York Yankees (41-33)
- Toronto Blue Jays (41-35)
- Minnesota Twins (38-38)