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Major League Baseball's 2023 season has officially begun on March 30, 2023. With the opening of every new season, MLB Network presents its Top 100 players based on their career statistics and advanced career statistics.
This article will feature the top 10 MLB players of 2023. Here is the list in an ascending manner.
Freddie Freeman is a professional baseball player who currently plays first base for the Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball (MLB). He is a four-time All-Star and a former National League MVP.
Freddie Freeman SOURCE: USA Today Sports - Jonathan Dyer Freddie Freeman is a well-known baseball player with a career batting average of 0.298, which means he has hit almost 30% of the pitches he has faced throughout his career. He has hit a total of 292 home runs and driven 1041 Career Runs Batted In (RBIs) for his team.
Freeman has also scored 1088 runs over his career, indicating his skill in getting on base and scoring runs for his team. His career on-base percentage (OBP) of 0.386 is also impressive. Freeman's Wins Above Replacement (WAR) score is 39.5.
In addition, Freeman has a career-weighted run created plus (wRC+) score of 139. Freeman's wRC+ score of 139 is exceptional, indicating that he is one of the most productive hitters in the league.
Freeman has not pitched in the MLB, so there are no pitching statistics available for him.
Yordan Alvarez is a professional baseball player who currently plays outfield and designated hitter for the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball (MLB). He is known for his powerful hitting and strong offensive abilities.
Yordan Alvarez SOURCE: USA Today Sports - Troy Taormina Yordan Alvarez has named himself a career batting average of 0.297, which is indicative of his consistency at the plate. Alvarez's power is also apparent, as he has hit an impressive 99 career home runs and driven in 288 Career Runs Batted In (RBIs). He has also scored 251 runs in his career and his on-base percentage (OBP) of 0.385 is equally impressive.
One of Alvarez's most impressive advanced career statistics is his Wins Above Replacement (WAR) score, which is 4.1. In addition, Alvarez has a career weighted runs created plus (wRC+) score of 160.
Alvarez has not pitched in the MLB, so there are no pitching statistics available for him.
Jose Ramirez is a professional baseball player who currently plays third base for the Cleveland Indians of Major League Baseball (MLB). He is known for his versatility, speed, and strong hitting abilities.
José Ramirez SOURCE: theathletic.coJose Ramirez boasts an impressive career batting average of 0.278. Throughout his career, Ramirez has amassed an impressive 192 home runs, which cements his reputation as a power hitter. He has also driven in 666 runs, indicating his ability to produce runs for his team. Ramirez has also scored 699 runs throughout his career. This is reflected in his career on-base percentage (OBP) of 0.354.
One of Ramírez's most impressive advanced career statistics is his Wins Above Replacement (WAR) score, which is 28.5. In addition, Ramírez has a career-weighted run created plus (wRC+) score of 122. Ramírez's wRC+ score of 122 indicates that he is a highly productive hitter.
Ramírez has not pitched in the MLB, so there are no pitching statistics available for him.
Paul Goldschmidt is a professional baseball player who currently plays first base for the St. Louis Cardinals of Major League Baseball (MLB). He is known for his powerful hitting and strong defensive abilities. Let's take a look at his career statistics, as well as his advanced statistics, from both a batting and pitching perspective.
Paul Goldschmidt SOURCE: USA Today Sports Paul Goldschmidt has maintained a career batting average of 0.296 and scored 315 home runs so far. His RBIs (Career Runs Batted In) is 1043, a massive 1013 career runs, and an impressive career On-Base Percentage (OBP) of 0.391, as of 2023.
One of Goldschmidt's most impressive advanced career statistics is his Wins Above Replacement (WAR) score, which is 49.2, according to Baseball Reference.
In addition, Goldschmidt has a career-weighted runs created plus (wRC+) score of 137. Goldschmidt's wRC+ score of 137 indicates that he is an exceptional hitter.
Goldschmidt has not pitched in the MLB, so there are no pitching statistics available for him.
Nolan Arenado is a professional baseball player who currently plays as a third baseman for the St. Louis Cardinals of Major League Baseball (MLB). He is considered one of the best players in the game and has received numerous awards and accolades throughout his career.
Nolan Arenado SOURCE: USA Today Sports As of 2023, Arenado’s career batting average is 0.289 with his impressive 299 career home runs, 972 Career Runs Battled In (RBIs), 794 career runs score and extra-ordinary OBP percentage of 0.346.
One of Arenado's most impressive advanced career statistics is his Wins Above Replacement (WAR) score, which is 42.4, according to Baseball Reference. A score of 40 or above is considered to be excellent, indicating that Arenado is a highly valuable player.
Moreover, Arenado has a career weighted runs created plus (wRC+) score of 123. A score of 100 is considered to be average, with higher scores indicating above-average offensive production. Arenado's wRC+ score of 123 indicates that he is a highly productive hitter.
Arenado has not pitched in the MLB, so there are no pitching statistics available for him.
Manny Machado is a professional baseball player who currently plays for the San Diego Padres of Major League Baseball (MLB). He is known for his outstanding skills as a third baseman, as well as his hitting and fielding abilities.
Manny Machado SOURCE: USA Today Sports - Geoff Burke Machado has a career batting average of .281, with 283 home runs, 855 runs batted in (RBIs), and 839 runs scored. He has also stolen 85 bases and has a career on-base percentage (OBP) of 0.341.
One of Machado's most impressive advanced career statistics is his Wins Above Replacement (WAR) score, which is 40.6. A score of 40 or above is considered to be very good, indicating that Machado is a highly valuable player.
In addition, Machado has a career weighted runs created plus (wRC+) score of 121, according to FanGraphs. Machado's wRC+ score of 121 is considered above average and indicates that he is a highly productive hitter.
From a pitching perspective, Machado has made one appearance on the mound in his career, allowing two runs in one inning pitched. As such, his pitching statistics are limited.
Mookie Betts is a professional baseball player who currently plays for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He is considered one of the most talented players in the league, with a strong record of success both as a batter and a pitcher.
Mookie Betts SOURCE: USA Today Sports - Rick Scuteri Mookie Betts has a career batting average of 0.293, with 214 home runs, 650 runs batted in (RBIs). He has also stolen 158 bases, making him a threat on the base paths. One of the most impressive aspects of Betts' batting statistics is his on-base percentage (OBP), which is 0.412 for his career. This statistic measures how often a batter gets on base, including walks and hits. A high OBP indicates a player who is good at getting on base, which is crucial for a team's offensive success.
In terms of advanced career statistics, Betts has a Wins Above Replacement (WAR) score of 52.3. Another advanced statistic that Betts excels in is weighted runs created plus (wRC+); Betts' career wRC+ is 144, indicating that he is a highly productive batter.
From a pitching perspective, Betts has made only two appearances on the mound in his career, so his statistics are limited. However, in those two appearances, he has not allowed a hit or a run, striking out one batter in the process. This gives him a perfect 0.00 earned run average (ERA), which is a measure of how many runs a pitcher allows per nine innings pitched.
Mike Trout is considered one of the best baseball players in the world, and his career statistics support that claim. The following is a breakdown of his advanced career statistics from both a batting and pitching perspective.
Mike Trout SOURCE: desertsun.com - Lynne Sladky While Trout's career batting average of .303 is above average, his 0.415 OBP (on-base plus) is elite and indicates that he gets on base at a high rate, and his .581 slugging percentage shows that he has a lot of power. When you combine the two, Trout's career OPS of 1.002 is incredible, and his OPS+ of 1.318 indicates that he's been 75% better than the league-average hitter throughout his career.
Trout's wOBA and wRC+ are also top-notch, with both figures hovering around the .418 and 172 range respectively. Trout's career WAR of 82.4 is exceptional, and it's an indication that he's in the top-three list in the MLB this year.
Trout is primarily a position player and not a pitcher. However, he has made two appearances as a pitcher in his career, both in blowout losses for his team. In those two appearances, he pitched one inning, allowing no runs or hits while striking out two batters. As a result, Trout's career pitching statistics are perfect, with a 0.00 ERA, 0.00 WHIP, and two strikeouts.
Aaron Judge is a professional baseball player who currently plays for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball (MLB). He is known for his incredible power at the plate and has quickly become one of the most recognizable players in the league.
Aaron Judge SOURCE: USA Today Sports - Brad Penner Judge is a powerful hitter and has shown great skill at the plate throughout his career. As of 2023, Judge has a career batting average of .284, with 222 home runs, 501 RBI, and an OPS (on-base plus slugging percentage) of .977 in 2217 plate appearances.
His advanced career statistics show that he has a career wRC+ (weighted runs created plus) of 149, which is well above the league average of 100. He also has a career ISO (isolated power) of .588, which indicates his ability to hit for power.
Judge is not a pitcher, and thus, does not have any pitching statistics.
One of Judge's most notable accomplishments came in his rookie season in 2017 when he hit 52 home runs, which is a rookie record. He was also named the American League Rookie of the Year that season.
Shohei Ohtani is a professional baseball player who currently plays for the Los Angeles Angels of Major League Baseball (MLB).
Shohei Ohtani SOURCE: calltothepen.com As of 2023, Ohtani has an impressive career batting average of .286, with 128 home runs, 345 RBI, and an OPS (on-base plus slugging percentage) of .886 in 1322 plate appearances. His advanced batting statistics show that he has a career wRC+ (weighted runs created plus) of 143, which is well above the league average of 100. He also has a career ISO (isolated power) of .278, which indicates his ability to hit for power.
Ohtani is also a talented pitcher, and has proven to be a valuable asset to the Angels' pitching staff. As of 2023, Ohtani has a career ERA (earned run average) of 2.91, with 451 strikeouts and a 1.09 WHIP (walks plus hits per inning pitched) in 355.2 innings pitched. His advanced pitching statistics show that he has a career FIP (fielding independent pitching) of 3.10, which is an advanced metric that evaluates a pitcher's performance independent of their team's defense.
