Who do you think should make the list of the best current players in baseball? Ranked by fans, critics, and sports analysts, this list includes the best current MLB players in all positions, from rookies to veteran pros. Vote for those you believe to be the best current baseball players in order to move them up the list, or click "rerank" to customize an order of your own.
The best MLB players are those who have consistently proven their talent on the field. From expert pitchers to top short stops, these great athletes have made a name for themselves by being better than the rest. Who is the best player in baseball? There's sure to be plenty of debate. But the only way to get your voice heard (and make sure your choice for the best player in MLB makes it to the top of the list) is to vote! Remember, the guys on this list have be current players who play in the league today. Though they may soon be considered some of the best baseball players of all time, for now, we're ranking who is best on the field right now!
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6,0031,395Mike Trout
Center FielderNationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Vineland, New Jersey
Bats: Right
Teams: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
Michael Nelson Trout (born August 7, 1991) is an American professional baseball center fielder... more on Wikipedia2
3,316825Mookie Betts
OutfielderBats: Right
Teams: Los Angeles Dodgers
Markus Lynn "Mookie" Betts (born October 7, 1992) is an American professional baseball right... more on Wikipedia3
1,343237Cody Bellinger
First BasemanNationality: American
Bats: Left
Teams: Los Angeles Dodgers
Cody James Bellinger (born July 13, 1995) is an American professional baseball first baseman... more on Wikipedia4
1,739270Christian Yelich
OutfielderNationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Thousand Oaks, California
Bats: Left
Teams: Milwaukee Brewers
Christian Stephen Yelich (born December 5, 1991) is an American professional baseball... more on Wikipedia5
813188Francisco Lindor
ShortstopNationality: Puerto Rico
Birthplace: Caguas, Puerto Rico
Bats: Switch
Teams: Cleveland Indians
Francisco Miguel Lindor (born November 14, 1993), nicknamed "Paquito" and "Mr. Smile", is a... more on Wikipedia6
1,753583Freddie Freeman
First basemanNationality: American
Birthplace: Fountain Valley, California
Bats: Left
Teams: Atlanta Braves
Frederick Charles Freeman (born September 12, 1989) is a Canadian-American professional... more on Wikipedia7
2,7921,223Nolan Arenado
Third basemanNationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Newport Beach, California
Bats: Right
Teams: Colorado Rockies
Nolan James Arenado (born April 16, 1991) is an American professional baseball third baseman... more on Wikipedia8
740144Ronald Acuna, Jr.
OutfielderBats: Right
Teams: Atlanta Braves
Ronald José Acuña Blanco Jr. (born December 18, 1997) is a Venezuelan professional baseball... more on Wikipedia9
2,4881,185Justin Verlander
PitcherNationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Manakin-Sabot, Virginia
Bats: Right
Teams: Houston Astros
Justin Brooks Verlander (born February 20, 1983) is an American professional baseball pitcher... more on Wikipedia10
2,046693Aaron Judge
OutfielderBirthplace: Linden, California
Bats: Right
Teams: New York Yankees
Aaron James Judge (born April 26, 1992) is an American professional baseball outfielder for... more on Wikipedia11
675209Alex Bregman
Third baseman, shortstopNationality: American
Birthplace: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Bats: Right
Teams: Houston Astros
Alexander David Bregman (born March 30, 1994) is an American professional baseball third... more on Wikipedia12
2,1341,067Jacob deGrom
PitcherNationality: American
Birthplace: DeLeon Springs, Florida
Bats: Left
Teams: New York Mets
Jacob Anthony deGrom (born June 19, 1988) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the... more on Wikipedia13
3,2681,695José Altuve
Second basemanNationality: Venezuelan
Birthplace: Maracay, Venezuela
Bats: Right
Teams: Houston Astors
José Carlos Altuve (born May 6, 1990) is a Venezuelan professional baseball second baseman for... more on Wikipedia14
830248Javier Báez
Shortstop, Second basemanNationality: Puerto Rico
Birthplace: Bayamón, Puerto Rico
Bats: Right
Teams: Chicago Cubs
Ednel Javier Báez (born December 1, 1992), nicknamed "El Mago" (Spanish for "The Magician"),... more on Wikipedia15
793224George Springer
OutfielderNationality: American
Birthplace: New Britain, Connecticut
Bats: Right
Teams: Houston Astros
George Chelston Springer III (born September 19, 1989) is an American professional baseball... more on Wikipedia16
1,491599J. D. Martinez
Designated hitter, outfielderNationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Miami, Florida
Bats: Right
Teams: Boston Red Sox
Julio Daniel Martinez (born August 21, 1987) is an American professional baseball outfielder... more on Wikipedia17
1,128511Gerrit Cole
Starting PitcherBirthplace: Newport Beach, California
Bats: Right
Teams: New York Yankees
Gerrit Alan Cole (born September 8, 1990) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the... more on Wikipedia18
1,639710Kris Bryant
Third basemanBirthplace: Las Vegas, Nevada
Bats: Right
Teams: Chicago Cubs
Kristopher Lee Bryant (born January 4, 1992) is an American professional baseball third... more on Wikipedia19
2,9741,744Max Scherzer
PitcherNationality: United States of America
Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri
Bats: Right-handed
Teams: Washington Nationals
Maxwell M. Scherzer (born July 27, 1984), nicknamed Mad Max, is an American professional... more on Wikipedia20
551218Anthony Rendon
Third basemanNationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Houston, Texas
Bats: Right
Teams: Los Angeles Angels
Anthony Michael Rendon (born June 6, 1990) is an American baseball third baseman for the Los... more on Wikipedia21
20532Juan Soto
OutfielderBats: Left
Teams: Washington Nationals
Juan José Soto Pacheco (born October 25, 1998), is a Dominican professional baseball... more on Wikipedia22
27776D. J. LeMahieu
InfielderNationality: American
Birthplace: Visalia, California
Bats: Right
Teams: New York Yankees
David John LeMahieu (born July 13, 1988) is an American professional baseball infielder for... more on Wikipedia23
890449Xander Bogaerts
ShortstopNationality: Aruba
Birthplace: Oranjestad, Aruba
Bats: Right
Teams: Boston Red Sox
Xander Jan Bogaerts (born October 1, 1992) nicknamed The X-Man and Bogey or Bogie, is an Dutch... more on Wikipedia24
1,439772Carlos Correa
ShortstopNationality: Puerto Rican
Birthplace: Santa Isabel, Puerto Rico
Bats: right
Teams: Houston Astros
Carlos Javier Correa Oppenheimer (born September 22, 1994) is a Puerto Rican professional... more on Wikipedia25
30291Charlie Blackmon
OutfielderNationality: American
Birthplace: Dallas, Texas
Bats: Left
Teams: Colorado Rockies
Charles Cobb Blackmon (born July 1, 1986), nicknamed "Chuck Nazty", is an American... more on Wikipedia
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