Last year, Notinhalloffame.com awarded the first ever MLB NIHOF Regular Season Cup, and for those wondering what this entails, let us give you the details.
With every single regular season game, we anointed the best five players in the game with descending points, 5-4-3-2-1. This is very different from last year, as we only did this for the top three players, thus it was 3-2-1 allotment of Points per Game.
A staggering 1,151 players received at least one point, with 65 cracking at least 100.
The top players for the MLB NIHOF Cup are not always the best in the league, as injuries keep players out of games, and a premium on staying healthy can help pile up points. It also does not hurt to be a top player on an average or mediocre team, as they can amass Cup points easier that elite players on loaded squads. This trophy is not kind to Pitchers, unless you are once-in-a-lifetime player, like Shohei Ohtani who bats in all games.
Please remember, that this is NOT necessarily who we think were the best players this year, and does not reflect overall consistency. Treat this the way did, as a fun process and more of a compilation of temporary statistical domination.
So, like we said last year, MLB players! Get your agents to work winning this into your contracts!
Last year, Shohei Ohtani, the Los Angeles Angeles dual-threat won the inaugural Cup. Did he repeat?
In a word, no. But he was close!
Here are the top 100 2022 rankings for the MLB NIHOF CUP:
1. Aaron Judge: New York Yankees, Outfield:
213 PTS, 157 Games, 1.36 Cup Points per Game, 10.6 bWAR, 177 H, 62 HR, 133 R, 131 RBI, 16 SB, .311/.425/.686/1.111 (Last Year, #4)
Judge had one of the better offensive seasons of any New York Yankee, and think of the ground that covers! The Outfielder was an All-Star for the fourth time, and he set the new single-season American League record for Home Runs (62), with some arguing that he has the “clean” record. Judge also led the AL in Runs (133), RBIs (131), Walks (111), OBP (.425), Slugging (686) and OPS (1.111). This will likely be the best year of his life, and we were all blessed to have witnessed it.
2. Shohei Ohtani: Los Angeles Angels, Designated Hitter & Pitcher:
188 PTS, 157 Games, 1.20 Cup Points per Game, 9.6 bWAR, 160 H, 34 HR, 90 R, 95 RBI, 11 SB, .273/.356/.519/.875, 15-9 Record, 2.33 ERA, 166.0 IP, 219 SO, 1.012 WHIP (Last Year, #1)
The NIHOF Cup was meant for Ohtani, the only Pitcher (and really good one at that) who bats for himself regularly and plays at DH when he is not on the mound. Ohtani did not put up the same batting numbers as he did in 2021, but was still excellent, finishing fourth in the AL in Home Runs (34), seventh in RBI (95) and sixth in OPS (.875). He did however, improve on the mound, leading the league in SO/9 (11.873), and was second in FIP (2.40), fourth in Wins (15) and fifth in WHIP (1.012). Ohtani is a once-in-a-lifetime player.
3. Freddie Freeman: Los Angeles Dodgers, First Base:
182 PTS, 159 Games, 1.15 Cup Points per Game, 5.9 bWAR, 199 H, 21 HR, 117 R, 100 RBI, 13 SB, .325/.407/.511/.918 (Last Year, #37)
The first season for Freeman in Los Angeles was a success with the First Baseman leasing the NL in Runs (117), Hits (199), Doubles (47) and OBP (.407) and his sixth All-Star Game appearance. Also, second in Batting Average, Freeman may not win his second MVP, but he will likely finish in the top five for the coveted award.
4. Pete Alonso: New York Mets, First Base:
173 PTS, 160 Games, 1.08 Cup Points per Game, 4.4 bWAR, 162 H, 40 HR, 95 R, 131 RBI, 5 SB, .271/.352/.518/.869 (Last Year, #29)
Alonso went to his second All-Star Game, and he led the NL in RBIs for the first time this year (131). Finishing second in Home Runs (40) this year, Alonso was also sixth in Slugging (.518), seventh in OPS (.869), and should be the offensive star for the Mets for years to come.
5. Manny Machado: San Diego Padres, Third Base:
169 PTS, 150 Games, 1.13 Cup Points per Game, 6.8 bWAR, 172 H, 32 HR, 100 R, 102 RBI, 9 SB, .298/.366/.531/.898 (Last Year, #25)
Machado continues to be a dominant force for the Padres, and the Infielder added a sixth All-Star to his collection, and was third in bWAR in the NL. He also ended the season fourth in Batting Average (.298), eighth in OBP (.366), fourth in Slugging (.493) and third in OPS (.898), all of which are his highest finishes to date. Machado also had his fifth 40 HR year, and should break 300 next season.
6. Paul Goldschmidt: St. Louis Cardinals, First Base:
162 PTS, 151 Games, 1.07 Cup Points per Game, 7.8 bWAR, 178 H, 35 HR, 106 R, 115 RBI, 7 SB, .317/.404/.578/.981 (Last Year, #7)
Goldschmidt completed his fourth year in St. Louis, and this was his best season to date with the Cards. Goldy won his second OBP, Slugging and OPS Title (his first since 2013), and he was an All-Star for the first time since 2018, his last year in Arizona. This year, Goldschmidt led the NL in Offensive bWAR, the first time he has ever done so, and he was fifth in Home Runs, eclipsing 300 all-time during the season.
7. Jose Ramirez: Cleveland Guardians, Third Base:
155 PTS, 157 Games, 0.99 Cup Points per Game, 6.0 bWAR, 168 H, 29 HR, 90 R, 126 RBI, 20 SB, .280/.355/.514/.869 (Last Year, #3)
Ramirez added a fourth All-Star to his resume and remains the heart of the Cleveland lineup. The slugger led the American League in Doubles (44), and his 126 RBIs was a career-high. He was seventh in both Slugging (.514) and OPS (.857), and it looks like Cleveland made the right decision in regards to Ramirez’ contract extension.
8. Matt Olson: Atlanta Braves, First Base:
145 PTS, 162 Games, 0.90 Cup Points per Game, 3.4 bWAR, 148 H, 34 HR, 86 R, 103 RBI, 0 SB, .240/.325/.477/.802 (Last Year, #9)
Olson, who was an All-Star last year with Oakland, may not have received an invite to this year, but his numbers were decent in his first year as an Atlanta Brave. This was Olson’s second straight year with 30 Home Runs and 100 RBIs, though his OBP fell .46 Points from last year, though the First Baseman felt like clutch all year.
9. Austin Riley: Atlanta Braves, Third Base:
144 PTS, 159 Games, 0.91 Cup Points per Game, 6.5 bWAR, 168 H, 38 HR, 90 R, 93 RBI, 2 SB, .273/.349/.528/.878 (Last Year, #22)
The Atlanta Braves become the first squad to have two players, and while we will argue that Riley had a better year than Matt Olson, the Brave who is ahead of him, Cup Points can reward in intriguing ways. An All-Star for the first time, Riley had his second straight 30-HR year, and he concluded the season.
10. (Tie): Nolan Arenado, St. Louis Cardinals, Third Base:
141 PTS, 148 Games, 0.97 Cup Points per Game, 7.9 bWAR, 163 H, 30 HR, 90 R, 103 RBI, 5 SB, .293/.358/.523/.891 (Last Year, #5)
The Cardinals become the second and final team to place two men in the top ten, and this is Arenado’s second straight top ten appearance in Cup Points. An All-Star for the seventh time, Arenado had his eighth 30-HR year, his sixth 100-RBI campaign, and he led the NL in bWAR for position players. He was also third in Slugging (.533) and fourth in OPS (.891) and is 35 RBIs from joining the 1,000 club.
10. (Tie): Randy Arozarena, Tampa Bay Rays, Outfield:
141 PTS, 153 Games, 0.92 Cup Points per Game, 2.8 bWAR, 154 H, 20 HR, 72 R, 89 RBI, 32 SB, .263/.327/.445/.773 (Last Year, #43)
Arozarena might have had a bWAR under three, but the 2021 American League Rookie of the Year, did well as the Rays’ spark plug, helping them reach the playoffs. The Cuban-born Outfielder had his second straight 20 Home Run year, was fifth in Doubles (41), tenth in RBIs (89) and was third in Stolen Bases (32).
10. (Tie): Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Toronto Blue Jays, First Base:
141 PTS, 160 Games, 0.88 Cup Points per Game, 4.0 bWAR, 175 H, 32 HR, 72 R, 89 RBI, 32 SB, .274/.339/.480/.818 (Last Year, #5)
Guerrero Jr. is another player who repeats as a top-ten player in Cup Points, and Blue Jay First Baseman repeated as an All-Star with his second straight 30-HR year. He was seventh in Home Runs (32) and fifth in RBIs (97) this year.
13. Ty France, Seattle Mariners, First Base:
140 PTS, 140 Games, 1.00 Cup Points per Game, 3.0 bWAR, 152 H, 20 HR, 65 R, 84 RBI, 0 SB, .276/.340/.437/.777 (Last Year, #5)
A little bit of a surprise for us is that France was the highest Mariner, as rookie, Joely Rodriguez, had the better year, but Cup Points are a unique mistress. France went to his first All-Star Game this season, and based on his performance thus far, it looks like Seattle won the seven-player deal from two years ago.
14. Mike Trout, Los Angeles Angels, Outfield:
136 PTS, 119 Games, 1.14 Cup Points per Game, 6.3 bWAR, 124 H, 40 HR, 85 R, 80 RBI, 1 SB, .283/.369/.630/.999 (Last Year, #240)
The first player to appear in our top 100 who was not there last year, is a future Hall of Famer in Mike Trout, who only played 36 Games last year. This season, Trout still missed significant time this year, but was still able to smack 40 Home Runs and his Cup Points per Game exceeded everyone ahead of him except for Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani. This was Trout’s tenth All-Star year and he has a lot more in him.
15. (Tie) Mookie Betts, Los Angeles Dodgers, Outfield:
133 PTS, 142 Games, 0.94 Cup Points per Game, 6.4 bWAR, 154 H, 35 HR, 117 R, 82 RBI, 12 SB, .269/.340/.533/.873 (Last Year, #158)
Betts concluded his third year in Los Angeles, where he returned to form, adding a sixth All-Star, along with his third Runs Scored Title. The former MVP might have another one in him, and he notably posted a career-high 35 Home Runs.
15. (Tie) Kyle Schwarber, Philadelphia Phillies, Outfield:
133 PTS, 155 Games, 0.96 Cup Points per Game, 2.2 bWAR, 126 H, 46 HR, 117 R, 94 RBI, 10 SB, .218/.323/.504/.827 (Last Year, #48)
Schwarber’s overall game has some holes, as defensively he is not great, with a .218 Batting Average is not sparkling, but he has incredible power, winning his first Home Run Title (46), while being one low of 200 all-time. Finishing eighth in Slugging, tenth in OPS and fourth in Walks. (86), Schwarber is now a two-time All-Star. He may not be multi-faceted, but his game lends well to Cup Points.
17. (Tie) J.T. Realmuto, Philadelphia Phillies, Catcher:
130 PTS, 139 Games, 0.94 Cup Points per Game, 6.5 bWAR, 139 H, 22 HR, 75 R, 84 RBI, 21 SB, .276/.342/.476/.820 (Last Year, #92)
Realmuto is the first Catcher ranked, and he had his third 20 HR year, and first 20-20 campaign. Defensively, he led all National League Catchers in Total Zone Runs (13) and Caught Stealing Percentage (44.1).
17. (Tie) Julio Rodriguez, Seattle Mariners, Outfield:
130 PTS, 132 Games, 0.94 Cup Points per Game, 6.0 bWAR, 145 H, 28 HR, 75 R, 84 RBI, 25 SB, .284/.345/.509/.853 (Last Year, Unranked).
Julio Rodriguez will be the American League Rookie of the Year and he became the engine that propelled Seattle to their first playoff in 21 years. The Dominican became the first player in history to have a 25-25 Season in his debut year, and he was also an All-Star. The sky is the limit for Rodriguez.
19. Yordan Alvarez, Houston Astros, Designated Hitter & Outfield:
127 PTS, 135 Games, 0.94 Cup Points per Game, 6.8 bWAR, 144 H, 37 HR, 95 R, 97 RBI, 2 SB, .305/.405/.509/.914 (Last Year, #61).
Alvarez was the 2019 AL Rookie of the Year, and he was an All-Star for the first time this season, finishing fourth in Batting Average (.306), third in Slugging (.613), and second in OBP (.406) and OPS (1.019). Finishing in the top five in Home Runs (third with 37), Alvarez would have finished higher had he not missed a few Games. Notably, he was the AL June Player of the Month.
20. (Tie) Rafael Devers, Boston Red Sox, Third Base:
126 PTS, 141 Games, 0.89 Cup Points per Game, 4.4 bWAR, 164 H, 27 HR, 84 R, 88 RBI, 3 SB, .295/.358/.521/.879 (Last Year, #7).
Devers went to his second straight All-Star Game and was the brightest spot on a disappointing Red Sox squad that was in the basement of the American League East. He finished the season fourth in Doubles (42), fifth in Slugging (.521) and OPS (.879).
20. (Tie) Jose Altuve, Houston Astros, Second Base:
126 PTS, 141 Games, 0.89 Cup Points per Game, 5.1 bWAR, 158 H, 28 HR, 103 R, 88 RBI, 18 SB, .300/.387/.533/.921 (Last Year, #35).
The former MVP remains one of the best players in Baseball, adding an eighth All-Star and he batted .300 for the first time since 2018. He was second in Offensive bWAR (6.8) and Runs (103), and during 2023 he should break 2,000 Hits and 200 Home Runs.
22. Dansby Swanson, Atlanta Braves, Shortstop:
124 PTS, 162 Games, 0.77 Cup Points per Game, 5.7 bWAR, 177 H, 25 HR, 99 R, 96 RBI, 18 SB, .277/.329/.447/.776 (Last Year, #55).
Atlanta was the first team to rank two players on the list, and are also the first to place three with Swanson, who went to his first All-Star Game this year. Swanson was eighth in Defensive bWAR (2.0), and led the NL in Outs Made with 486 and with his bat, he had career-highs in Hits (177), RBI (96) and Batting Average (.277).
23. Sandy Alcantara, Miami Marlins, Pitcher:
122 PTS, 32 Games, 3.81 Cup Points per Game, 8.1 bWAR, 14-9 Record, 2.29 ERA, 228.2 IP, 207 SO, 0.990 WHIP (Last Year, #55).
Alcantara had incredible Cup Points per Game (3.81), and the Dominican hurler led the NL in Innings Pitched (228.2), Complete Games (6) and bWAR for Pitchers (8.1). He was also second in ERA (2.28), fourth in Strikeouts (207) and went to his second All-Star Game. The clock has to be ticking as to how long the Marlins can afford to keep him.
24. (Tie) Xander Bogaerts, Boston Red Sox, Shortstop:
120 PTS, 162 Games, 0.77 Cup Points per Game, 5.7 bWAR, 171 H, 15 HR, 84 R, 73 RBI, 8 SB, .307/.456/.447/.833 (Last Year, #48).
Bogaerts was an All-Star for the fourth time this year, and he was third in Batting Average (.307), was sixth in OBP (.377) and was also first in Total Zone Runs among American League Shortstops (14).
24. (Tie) Will Smith, Los Angeles Dodgers, Catcher:
120 PTS, 137 Games, 0.88 Cup Points per Game, 4.1 bWAR, 132 H, 24 HR, 68 R, 87 RBI, 1 SB, .260/.343/.465/.807 (Last Year, #150).
This has been a good year for Will Smith, who posted similar offensive numbers from last year’s breakout. Already a World Series Champion, Smith has been money when it mattered the most.
26. (Tie) C.J. Cron, Colorado Rockies, First Base:
119 PTS, 150 Games, 0.79 Cup Points per Game, 2.1 bWAR, 148 H, 24 HR, 79 R, 102 RBI, 0 SB, .257/.315/.468/.783 (Last Year, #35).
This is as good as Cron is going to get, as he doesn’t have a great OBP, limited speed or jaw-dropping defense, but his power and run-driving game has been strong, since he arrived to Colorado two years ago, and he finally became an All-Star this year. Cron finished higher than any other Rockies player in Cup Points.
26. (Tie) Kyle Tucker, Houston Astros, Outfield:
119 PTS, 150 Games, 0.79 Cup Points per Game, 5.2 bWAR, 140 H, 30 HR, 79 R, 102 RBI, 0 SB, .257/.330/.478/.808 (Last Year, #61).
Tucker broke out last year, and equalled his 30 Home Runs output this season, while raising his RBI tally from 92 to 107, though his Slash Line numbers are down from last year. The Rightfielder went to his first All-Star Game this season.
26. (Tie) Corey Seager, Texas Rangers, Shortstop:
119 PTS, 150 Games, 0.79 Cup Points per Game, 4.1 bWAR, 145 H, 33 HR, 91 R, 83 RBI, 3 SB, .245/.317/.455/.772 (Last Year, #85).
Seager had the most Cup Points of any Texas Ranger, showing that Texas faithful that it was a good signing. In his first year in Texas, the Shortstop went to his third All-Star Game, and had career highs in Home Runs (33) and RBIs (103).
29. Christian Walker, Arizona Diamondbacks, First Base:
117 PTS, 160 Games, 0.73 Cup Points per Game, 5.1 bWAR, 141 H, 36 HR, 84 R, 94 RBI, 2 SB, .242/.327/.477/.804 (Last Year, #318).
Walker has the most Cup Points of any Diamondback this year while regaining his 2018 form. He had career-highs in Hits (141), Home Runs (36) and RBIs (94).
30. Francisco Lindor, New York Mets, Shortstop:
116 PTS, 161 Games, 0.72 Cup Points per Game, 5.4 bWAR, 170 H, 26 HR, 98 R, 107 RBI, 16 SB, .270/.339/.449/.788 (Last Year, #65).
Lindor’s second season with the Mets was better than his first, with the Shortstop finishing seventh in Hits (170) and fourth in the WPA (3.2). This was his fifth 25-HR year.
31. (Tie) Eugenio Suarez, Seattle Mariners, Third Base:
115 PTS, 150 Games, 0.77 Cup Points per Game, 4.0 bWAR, 128 H, 31 HR, 76 R, 87 RBI, 0 SB, .236/.332/.459/.791 (Last Year, #257).
After seven years with the Reds, Suarez joined the Mariners where he matched his Home Run total of last year (31), but did not bat under .200 lie he did in his final Reds season.
31. (Tie) Bo Bichette, Toronto Blue Jays, Shortstop:
115 PTS, 159 Games, 0.72 Cup Points per Game, 3.6 bWAR, 189 H, 24 HR, 91 R, 93 RBI, 13 SB, .290/.333/.469/.902 (Last Year, #18).
Bichette led the American League in Hits for the second straight season, though he did not make the top ten in Batting Average this year. He was also second in Doubles (43), and completed his second straight 20-HR year.
33. Marcus Semien, Texas Rangers, Second Base:
113 PTS, 161 Games, 0.71 Cup Points per Game, 5.6 bWAR, 163 H, 26 HR, 101 R, 83 RBI, 25 SB, .248/.304/.429/.723 (Last Year, #13).
Semien overcame a poor start to the 2022 Season (his firs after signing a huge contract to play for Texas) and had his first 25-25 Season in MLB. The Infielder led the AL in Plate Appearances (724), At Bats (657), Outs Made (519), Assists (441) and Sacrifice Flies (10).
34. (Tie) Anthony Santander, Baltimore Orioles, Outfield:
112 PTS, 152 Games, 0.74 Cup Points per Game, 2.1 bWAR, 138 H, 33 HR, 78 R, 89 RBI, 0 SB, .240/.318/.465/.773 (Last Year, #166).
Santander had his breakout year, eclipsing the 100-Hit Mark ad 30_HR threshold for the first time. The Venezuelan Outfielder was fifth in Home Runs 33) and tenth in RBIs (89) in the AL this year.
34. (Tie) Ryan Mountcastle, Baltimore Orioles, First Base:
112 PTS, 152 Games, 0.74 Cup Points per Game, 1.4 bWAR, 139 H, 22 HR, 62 R, 85 RBI, 4 SB, .250/.305/.423/.729 (Last Year, #48)
Mountcastle joins his teammate, Anthony Santander, tied for the Orioles club lead in Cup Points, and the three-year pro has collected at least 130 Hits, 20 Home Runs and 80 RBIs in the last two years.
34. (Tie) Trea Turner, Los Angeles Dodgers, Shortstop:
112 PTS, 160 Games, 0.70 Cup Points per Game, 4.9 bWAR, 194 H, 21 HR, 101 R, 100 RBI, 27 SB, .298/.343/.456/.809 (Last Year, #10)
How did Turner not finish higher in Cup Points? As we have said this is a fickle beast, and this was another outstanding year for Turner, who completed his first full regular season as a Dodger. Turner went to his second straight All-Star Game, and set personal bests in Doubles (39) and RBIs (100) while leading the NL in Place Appearances (708) and At Bats (652).
37. (Tie) Jose Abreu, Chicago White Sox, First Base:
111 PTS, 157 Games, 0.71 Cup Points per Game, 4.2 bWAR, 183 H, 15 HR, 85 R, 75 RBI, 0 SB, .304/.378/.446/.824 (Last Year, #18)
The White Sox underwhelmed this year, and Abreu, their best player was the top player in Cup Points as expected, was arguably disappointing on some levels. While the First Baseman batted over .300, this was his lowest power numbers over his nine seasons (15 HR, 75 RBI).
37. (Tie) Alek Manoah, Toronto Blue Jays, Pitcher:
111 PTS, 31 Games, 3.58 Cup Points per Game, 5.9 bWAR, 16-7 Record, 2.24 ERA, 196.2 IP, 180 SO, 0.992 WHIP (Last Year, #194)
If you are a fan of the Blue Jays, you knew that Manoah was poised for a breakout in 2022, his first full year in the Majors. Manoah became Toronto’s ace, was fourth in bWAR for Pitchers and also was third in ERA and ERA+ (174). This could be the first full year of a legendary career.
37. (Tie) George Springer, Toronto Blue Jays, Outfield:
111 PTS, 133 Games, 0.85 Cup Points per Game, 4.0 bWAR, 137 H, 25 HR, 89 R, 76 RBI, 14 SB, .267/.342/.472/.814 (Last Year, #122)
The former World Series MVP had a better season than he did in last year’s debut campaign for Toronto, though that was predominantly from spending less time on the DL. An All-Star for the fourth time this year, Springer broke over the 200 Home Run mark.
40. (Tie) Rhys Hoskins, Philadelphia Phillies, First Base:
110 PTS, 156 Games, 0.71 Cup Points per Game, 3.1 bWAR, 145 H, 30 HR, 81 R, 79 RBI, 2 SB, .246/.332/.462/.814 (Last Year, #85)
Hoskins had another solid season, with the First Baseman securing his second 30 Home Run year, and a career-high in Hits (145). He led the NL in Assists (103) for National League First Basemen.
40. (Tie) Juan Soto, San Diego Padres & Washington Nationals, Outfield:
110 PTS, 153 Games, 0.72 Cup Points per Game, 5.6 bWAR, 125 H, 27 HR, 93 R, 62 RBI, 6 SB, .242/.401/.452/.853 (Last Year, #12)
Soto is the first player on this list to play for two teams during this season, with the Outfielder being dealt to San Diego as part of Washington’s fire sale. He concluded the season as the NL leader in Walks, was third in OBP an eighth in bWAR, while also going to his second All-Star Game.
42. (Tie) Justin Verlander, Houston Astros, Pitcher:
109 PTS, 28 Games, 3.89 Cup Points per Game, 5.9 bWAR, 18-4 Record, 1.75 ERA, 175 IP, 185 SO, 0.829 WHIP (Last Year, Unranked)
There were a lot of people who wrote off Verlander when he appeared in only one Game in 2020 and missed the entire 2021 Season due to elbow issues, but they were all proven wrong. Verlander had the highest Cup Points per Game (3.89), and he led the NL in Wins (18), ERA (1.75), ERA+ (220), WHIP (0.829) and H/9 (6.0), and is now only six Wins away from 250, “the new 300.” He should be a first ballot Hall of Fame entry. So, based on this, should we only rank on Cup Points per Game? Again, this is a batter’s trophy!
42. (Tie) Adolis Garcia, Texas Rangers, Outfield:
109 PTS, 153 Games, 0.72 Cup Points per Game, 3.6 bWAR, 151 H, 27 HR, 88 R, 101 RBI, 25 SB, .250/.300/.456/.756 (Last Year, #92)
Garcia was an All-Star last year, and he had slightly better numbers this season. He was a 25-25 player for the first time this season, and could be again next year.
44. (Tie) Jose Urias, Los Angeles Dodgers, Pitcher:
108 PTS, 31 Games, 3.48 Cup Points per Game, 4.9 bWAR, 17-7 Record, 2.16 ERA, 175 IP, 166 SO, 0.960 (Last Year, #21)
Urias became the surprise ace of the Dodgers staff in 2021, and he maintained that status this year. The hurler led the NL in ERA and ERA+ (194), and was second in Wins and third and WHIP. Still under 5, Urias should be ranked in the next few years.
44. (Tie) Yandy Diaz, Tampa Bay Rays, Third Base:
108 PTS, 137 Games, 0.79 Cup Points per Game, 3.5 bWAR, 140 H, 9 HR, 71 R, 57 RBI, 3 SB, .296/.401/.423/.824 (Last Year, #177)
In Diaz, we have our first batter who has less than 10 Home Runs (9), and is here largely on the strength of his OBP (.401, and third overall), and an OPS+ that was seventh overall (143) in the AL.
46. (Tie) Zac Gallen, Arizona Diamondbacks, Pitcher:
106 PTS, 31 Games, 3.42 Cup Points per Game, 5.1 bWAR, 12-4 Record, 2.54 ERA, 184 IP, 192 SO, 0.913 (Last Year, #272)
This was the season that the Arizona brass were hoping to see from Gallen, who showed that last year’s struggles were a fluke. A bona fide ace in the NL this year, Gallen was one of the few bright spots on a poor squad.
46. (Tie) Andres Gimenez, Cleveland Guardians, Second Base:
106 PTS, 146 Games, 0.73 Cup Points per Game, 7.2 bWAR, 149 H, 17 HR, 66 R, 69 RBI, 20 SB, .297/.371/.466/.837 (Last Year, #693)
It felt like Gimenez’ should have had more Cup Points when we looked at the final stat line of the Guardians infielder, but that is how it goes! Named an All-Star this year, Gimenez became Cleveland’s everyday staring Second Baseman, and was fourth in WPA, second in cWPA with a tenth place finish in OPS. Defensively, Gimenez led the AL Second Basemen in Total Zone Runs (8) and was sixth overall in the AL in Defensive bWAR (2.1).
46. (Tie) Hunter Renfroe, Milwaukee Brewers, Outfield:
106 PTS, 125 Games, 0.85 Cup Points per Game, 2.7 bWAR, 121 H, 29 HR, 62 R, 72 RBI, 1 SB, .255/.315/.492/.807 (Last Year, #142)
Renfroe is in his fourth team in four years, and in his first season as a Brewer, he posted his second straight OPS over .800. He was tenth in Slugging (.492) this season, and defensively he led National League Rightfielders in Assists (11).
46. (Tie) Josh Bell, San Diego Padres & Washington Nationals, First Base:
106 PTS, 156 Games, 0.68 Cup Points per Game, 3.0 bWAR, 147 H, 17 HR, 78 R, 71 RBI, 0 SB, .266/.362/.422/.784 (Last Year, #98)
Bell was traded mid-year from the Nationals to the Padres, and could he be part of the missing puzzle for the Padres? That will be determined, but Bell was far more effective this season in Washington (.301/.384/.493) than he was in San Diego (.192/.316/.271).
50. (Tie) Willy Adames, Milwaukee Brewers, Shortstop:
105 PTS, 139 Games, 0.76 Cup Points per Game, 4.4 bWAR, 134 H, 32 HR, 83 R, 98 RBI, 8 SB, .238/.298/.458/.756 (Last Year, #55)
Milwaukee’s starting Shortstop has a unique Slash Line with a Slugging Percentage over .450 and an On Base Percentage under .300, which is shown by his career-high 31 Home Runs and 98 RBIs.
50. (Tie) Nate Lowe, Texas Rangers, First Base:
105 PTS, 139 Games, 0.76 Cup Points per Game, 3.3 bWAR, 179 H, 27 HR, 74 R, 76 RBI, 2 SB, .302/.358/.492/.851 (Last Year, #92)
Lowe had a great offensive season, batting .300 for the first time, while also cracking the .850 OPS for the first time. The First Baseman was seventh in Batting Average (.302), ninth in Slugging (.492), while his Hit tally was fourth (179). Lowe also defensively led the AL in Putouts for First Basemen (1,252).
52. (Tie) Alex Bregman, Houston Astros, Third Base:
104 PTS, 155 Games, 0.67 Cup Points per Game, 4.5 bWAR, 142 H, 23 HR, 93 R, 93 RBI, 1 SB, .259/.366/.454/.820 (Last Year, #177)
Bregman was close to his 2019 All-Star form, and although he did not replicate those numbers, he could do it next year. Notably, he was first among American League Third Baseman in Assists (263).
52. (Tie) Luis Arraez, Minnesota Twins, Second Base:
104 PTS, 144 Games, 0.72 Cup Points per Game, 4.4 bWAR, 173 H, 8 HR, 88 R, 49 RBI, 4 SB, .316/.375/.420/.795 (Last Year, #240)
Winning the American League Batting Title late in the season, Luis Arraez was second in Singles (133) while also finishing seventh in OBP (.375). The Twins infielder was an All-Star for the first time this year.
55. Bryan Reynolds, Pittsburgh Pirates, Outfield:
103 PTS, 145 Games, 0.71 Cup Points per Game, 3.0 bWAR, 142 H, 27 HR, 74 R, 62 RBI, 7 SB, .262/.345/.461/.807 (Last Year, #18)
We had to go outside of the top 50 to see our first Pirate, which is Bryan Reynolds, who was the first Pirate last year albeit with much better numbers. The Outfielder did have higher Home Run totals (27 to 24), though the Slash Line was much lower. Nevertheless, Reynolds is still Pittsburgh’s top dog.
56. (Tie) Amed Rosario, Cleveland Guardians, Shortstop:
101 PTS, 153 Games, 0.66 Cup Points per Game, 4.1 bWAR, 180 H, 11 HR, 86 R, 71 RBI, 18 SB, .283/.312/.403/.715 (Last Year, #177)
Rosario completed his second full year in Cleveland, where he led the AL in Triples (9), while having his highest number to date in Hits (180), which was good enough for third in the AL. He also led the AL in Singles (134).
56. (Tie) Framber Valdez, Houston Astros, Pitcher:
101 PTS, 31 Games, 3.25 Cup Points per Game, 3.7 bWAR, 17-6 Record, 2.82 ERA, 201.1 IP, 194 SO, 1.157 WHIP (Last Year, #166)
Valdez had his best season to date, going to his first All-Star Game and leading the AL in Innings Pitched (201.1) and Complete Games (3). The hurler was second in Wins (17), and sixth in ERA (2.82) ERA+ (137) and FIP (3.06).
56. (Tie) Brandon Nimmo, New York Mets, Outfield:
101 PTS, 153 Games, 0.66 Cup Points per Game, 5.0 bWAR, 159 H, 16 HR, 102 R, 64 RBI, 3 SB, .274/.367/.433/.800 (Last Year, #31)
Nimmo had his best year to date setting personal bests in most of the key offensive categories. He was the National League leader in Triples this year with 7.
56. (Tie) Brandon Nimmo, San Diego Padres & Cincinnati Reds, Third Base:
101 PTS, 153 Games, 0.66 Cup Points per Game, 2.6 bWAR, 136 H, 28 HR, 87 R, 87 RBI, 2 SB, .263/.320/.433/.753 (Last Year, Unranked)
Drury, who did not see much action with the New York Mets last year, began this season with the Reds, who went on a selling spree and shipped him off to the Padres at the Trading Deadline. This was the best year of Drury’s career by far with the Infielder setting career bests in Home Runs (28), RBIs (87) and Hits (136).
56. (Tie) Carlos Rodon, San Francisco Giants, Pitcher:
101 PTS, 31 Games, 3.25 Cup Points per Game, 5.4 bWAR, 14-8 Record, 2.88 ERA, 189.1 IP, 237 SO, 1.028 WHIP (Last Year, #122)
It took this deep into the list to find our first Giant, Carlos Rodon, who completed his first season in San Francisco after eight with the White Sox. An All-Star the last two years, Rodon led the NL this season in SO/9 (11.983), FIP (2.25) was second in Strikeouts (237), fifth in SO/BB (4.558) and is the undisputed ace of the Giants rotation.
62. (Tie) Daulton Varsho, Arizona Diamondbacks, Outfield & Catcher:
100 PTS, 153 Games, 0.66 Cup Points per Game, 4.9 bWAR, 125 H, 27 HR, 79 R, 74 RBI, 16 SB, .235/.302/.443/.745 (Last Year, #386)
Varsho split time between the Outfield and the Catcher hole, but was an everyday player for the first time in his career. Finishing tenth in NL in Defensive bWAR (2.0), he was offensively fourth in Power-Speed # this year.
62. (Tie) Bobby Witt, Kansas City Royals, Shortstop:
100 PTS, 150 Games, 0.67 Cup Points per Game, 0.9 bWAR, 150 H, 20 HR, 82 R, 80 RBI, 30 SB, .254/.294/.428/.722 (Last Year, Unranked)
Kansas City Royals Rookie, Bobby Witt is the first form his team (tied with below) but also the first with a bWAR under one. How did he get here? The Royals don’t have a lot of decent players, so whenever there were hits, power or speed, likely it was Witt who did it, so here he is despite an OBP under three, and a Defensive bWAR at -1.6. He was fourth in Stolen Bases (30) and seventh in Power-Speed # this year (24.0).
62. (Tie) Salvador Perez, Kansas City Royals, Catcher:
100 PTS, 114 Games, 0.88 Cup Points per Game, 2.7 bWAR, 113 H, 23 HR, 48 R, 76 RBI, 0 SB, .254/.292/.465/.757 (Last Year, #2)
The seven-time All-Star did not approach what he did last year, but Perez only played in 114 Games this year. Like Witt (with whom he was the highest ranked Royal), Perez was likely the one to provide the offense in a Kansas City box score. This was sixth year cracking 20 Home Runs.
65. (Tie) Cedric Mullins, Baltimore Orioles, Outfield:
99 PTS, 156 Games, 0.64 Cup Points per Game, 3.9 bWAR, 167 H, 16 HR, 89 R, 64 RBI, 34 SB, .258/.318/.403/.721 (Last Year, #77)
Mullins was not an All-Star this season, like he was last, but he was still very good, finishing second in Stolen Bases (34) with his second straight year of at least 150 Hits. He had a perfect Fielding Percentage in the Outfield this year.
65. (Tie) Corbin Burnes, Milwaukee Brewers, Pitcher:
99 PTS, 33 Games, 3.00 Cup Points per Game, 4.1 bWAR, 12-8 Record, 2.94 ERA, 202 IP, 243 SO, 0.965 WHIP (Last Year, #32)
Burnes won the National League Cy Young last year, and although he was not the 2022 winner, he had a good year in the Majors. The righthander has been an All-Star the last two years and won the 2022 NL strikeouts Title with 243. Burnes was also fifth in the NL in WHIP (0.965) and eighth in FIP (3.14).
65. (Tie) Matt Chapman, Toronto Blue Jays, Third Base:
99 PTS, 155 Games, 0.64 Cup Points per Game, 3.5 bWAR, 123 H, 27 HR, 83 R, 76 RBI, 2 SB, .229/.324/.433/.757 (Last Year, #130)
Chapman matched last year’s power output with the same 27 Home Runs, but in his first year with the Blue Jays, he increased all Slash Line components, though he is still well under what he did as an All-Star in 2019.
68. (Tie) Ian Happ, Chicago Cubs, Second Base:
98 PTS, 158 Games, 0.6 Cup Points per Game, 4.3 bWAR, 155 H, 17 HR, 72 R, 72 RBI, 2 SB, .271/.342/.440/.761 (Last Year, #157)
We had to go this deep until we got to our first Cub, which is Ian Happ, whose power numbers are lower but than last year, but he raised his Batting Average .45 Points with a career-best 155 Hits.
68. (Tie) Tristen McKenzie, Cleveland Guardians, Pitcher:
98 PTS, 31 Games, 3.06 Cup Points per Game, 4.0 bWAR, 11-11 Record, 2.96 ERA, 190.1 IP, 190 SO, 0.951 WHIP (Last Year, #166)
McKenzie broke through to the next level this season, finishing ninth in bWAR for Pitchers (4.0), ninth in SO/BB (4.318) and tenth in Strikeouts (190). He was also ninth in both ERA (2.96) and ERA+ (129).
68. (Tie) Starling Marte, New York Mets, Second Base:
98 PTS, 118 Games, 0.83 Cup Points per Game, 3.8 bWAR, 138 H, 16 HR, 76 R, 63 RBI, 18 SB, .292/.347/.468/.814 (Last Year, #123)
An All-Star for the first time since 2016, Marte missed many Games due to injury that could have cost him the best year of his career.
68. (Tie) Shane McLanahan, Tampa Bay Rays, Pitcher:
98 PTS, 28 Games, 3.50 Cup Points per Game, 4.0 bWAR, 12-18 Record, 2.54 ERA, 166.1 IP, 194 SO, 0.926 WHIP (Last Year, #305)
Seventh in American League Rookie of the Year voting in 2021, McLanahan took the next step in his pitching evolution this year. The Pitcher went to his first All-Star Game, was second in WHIP (0.926), fifth in ERA (2.52), ERA+ (142) and FIP (3.00) and was eighth in bWAR for Pitchers (4.0).
72. (Tie) Javier Baez, Detroit Tigers, Second Base:
97 PTS, 144 Games, 0.67 Cup Points per Game, 2.6 bWAR, 132 H, 17 HR, 64 R, 67 RBI, 9 SB, .238/.278/.393/.671 (Last Year, #65)
The big free agent pickup, Javier Baez, was the highest ranked Tiger, but we had to go until the 70s to find one. Baez’s numbers were down across the board, but he is still one of the better Infielders in Baseball.
72. (Tie) Rowdy Tellez, Milwaukee Brewers, First Base:
97 PTS, 153 Games, 0.63 Cup Points per Game, 0.8 bWAR, 116 H, 35 HR, 67 R, 89 RBI, 2 SB, .219/.306/.461/.767 (Last Year, #411)
Tellez completed his first full year in Milwaukee and was fifth in Home Runs in the NL, though was not in the top ten in anything else major.
72. (Tie) Jeff McNeil, New York Mets, Second Base:
97 PTS, 153 Games, 0.63 Cup Points per Game, 5.7 bWAR, 174 H, 9 HR, 73 R, 62 RBI, 4 SB, .326/.382/.454/.836 (Last Year, #305)
An All-Star for the second time this year, McNeil won the National League Batting Title (.326), and he was also fifth in Hits (174) and ninth in OPS (.836).
72. (Tie) Anthony Rizzo, New York Yankees, First Base:
97 PTS, 130 Games, 0.75 Cup Points per Game, 2.3 bWAR, 104 H, 32 HR, 77 R, 75 RBI, 6 SB, .224/.338/.480/.817 (Last Year, #158)
Rizzo had hit 32 Home Runs three times before, and he did it this year in his first full season with the Yankees. Unlike the three previous occasions, Rizzo failed (he wasn’t really close) to get to 100 RBIs, and his Batting Average is much lower, but nevertheless, 32 Home Runs!
76. Josh Naylor, Cleveland Guardians, Outfield:
96 PTS, 130 Games, 0.75 Cup Points per Game, 1.8 bWAR, 115 H, 20 HR, 47 R, 79 RBI, 6 SB, .256/.319/.452/.771 (Last Year, #272)
Naylor joined the everyday ranks this year and the Canadian proved he belongs as a starter in MLB. Better days should be ahead for Naylor.
77. (Tie) Dylan Cease, Chicago White Sox, Pitcher:
95 PTS, 32 Games, 2.97 Cup Points per Game, 6.4 bWAR, 14-8 Record, 2.20 ERA, 184 IP, 227 SO, 1.109 WHIP (Last Year, #305)
Twice named the American League Pitcher of the Month in 2022, Cease led the Pitchers of his league in bWAR, and was third in Strikeouts, though he also led the AL in Walks allowed (78).
77. (Tie) Andrew McCutchen, Milwaukee Brewers, Outfield:
95 PTS, 130 Games, 0.75 Cup Points per Game, 1.1 bWAR, 122 H, 17 HR, 66 R, 69 RBI, 8 SB, .237/.316/.484/.700 (Last Year, #98)
McCuthen’s last All-Star Game was in 2015, but while he still from the elite, he remains a good player who still has timely hits.
79. (Tie) Kyle Farmer, Cincinnati Reds, Shortstop:
94 PTS, 145 Games, 0.65 Cup Points per Game, 1.0 bWAR, 134 H, 14 HR, 58 R, 78 RBI, 8 SB, .255/.315/.386/.710 (Last Year, #288)
The Reds finally appear with Kyle Farmer, whose stats may not match some of those ranked in Cup Points around him, but this process does reward players who are good on bad teams. This is his best season to date.
79. (Tie) Yu Darvish, San Diego Padres, Pitcher:
94 PTS, 30 Games, 3.13 Cup Points per Game, 4.5 bWAR, 16-8 Record, 3.10 ERA, 194.2 IP, 197 SO, 0.950 WHIP (Last Year, #85)
Darvish had his first double-digit win year since 2017, and was third in the NL in Wins this year (16). The Japanese native was second in WHIP (0.950) and SO/BB (5.324) while also finishing seventh in Strikeouts (197).
81. (Tie) M.J. Melendez, Kansas City Royals, Catcher and Outfield:
92 PTS, 129 Games, 0.71 Cup Points per Game, 0.5 bWAR, 100 H, 18 HR, 57 R, 62 RBI, 2 SB, .217/.313/.393/.706 (Last Year, Unranked)
Melendez is another curious addition to the top 100, as his overall stats do not look that impressive, but he was third among Royals in Home Runs and RBIs, which are favorites of Cup Point totals. This is M.J.’s rookie year.
81. (Tie) Nestor Cortes, New York Yankees, Pitcher:
92 PTS, 28 Games, 3.29 Cup Points per Game, 4.2 bWAR, 12-4 Record, 2.44 ERA, 158.1 IP, 163 SO, 0.922 WHIP (Last Year, #386)
Cortes had his coming out season, posting strong numbers, and he also went to his first All-Star Game. The Cuban was seventh in bWAR for Pitchers (4.2), and had he played at least 162 Innings, he would have been ranked high in ERA.
81. (Tie) Joc Pederson, San Francisco Giants, Outfield:
92 PTS, 134 Games, 0.69 Cup Points per Game, 1.3 bWAR, 104 H, 23 HR, 57 R, 70 RBI, 3 SB, .274/.353/.521/.874 (Last Year, #85)
Pederson went to his second All-Star Game this year, and the two-time World Series Champion had his fifth 20-HR season with a career-high OPS (.874).
84. (Tie) Willson Contreras, Chicago Cubs, Outfield:
91 PTS, 134 Games, 0.69 Cup Points per Game, 3.9 bWAR, 101 H, 22 HR, 65 R, 55 RBI, 4 SB, .243/.349/.466/.815 (Last Year, #130)
Contreras was an All-Star for the third time this season, and he posted his fourth 20-Home Run year.
84. (Tie) Jeremy Pena, Houston Astros, Shortstop:
91 PTS, 134 Games, 0.69 Cup Points per Game, 4.8 bWAR, 132 H, 22 HR, 72 R, 63 RBI, 11 SB, .253/.289/.426/.715 (Last Year, Unranked)
Pena had a strong rookie season, though his low OBP will be a concern going forward.
84. (Tie) Taylor Ward, Los Angeles Angels, Outfield:
91 PTS, 135 Games, 0.69 Cup Points per Game, 3.8 bWAR, 139 H, 23 HR, 73 R, 65 RBI, 5 SB, .281/.360/.473/.833 (Last Year, #369)
Ward became a starter this season and showed solid skills with a 23 HR year and defensively by leading all American League Right Fielders in Ranger Factor per Game (2.14).
84. (Tie) Tyler Anderson, Los Angeles Dodgers, Pitcher:
91 PTS, 30 Games, 3.03 Cup Points per Game, 4.3 bWAR, 15-5 Record, 2.57 ERA, 178.2 IP, 138 SO, 1.002 WHIP (Last Year, #122)
Completing his first full season with the Dodgers, Anderson went to his first All-Star Game, and finished fifth in ERA (2.57). seventh in WHIP (1.002) and ninth in FIP (3.31).
84. (Tie) Jose Miranda, Minnesota Twins, First Base:
91 PTS, 125 Games, 0.73 Cup Points per Game, 1.0 bWAR, 119 H, 15 HR, 45 R, 66 RBI, 1 SB, .268/.325/.426/.751 (Last Year, Unranked)
Miranda had a solid offensive rookie year, and was named the American League Rookie of the Month in July.
84. (Tie) Wilmer Flores, San Francisco Giants, Second Base:
91 PTS, 151 Games, 0.60 Cup Points per Game, 0.6 bWAR, 120 H, 19 HR, 72 R, 71 RBI, 0 SB, .229/.316/.394/.710 (Last Year, Unranked)
Flores has been a role player most of his career, but he saw the most playing time of his life and set career-bests in most offensive categories.
84. (Tie) Teoscar Hernandez, Toronto Blue Jays, Outfield:
91 PTS, 131 Games, 0.70 Cup Points per Game, 2.7 bWAR, 133 H, 25 HR, 71 R, 77 RBI, 6 SB, .267/.316/.491/.807 (Last Year, #37)
Hernandez had his fourth 20-HR year in 2022, though his numbers regressed from last year’s All-Star campaign.
91. (Tie) Alex Verdugo, Boston Red Sox, Outfield:
90 PTS, 152 Games, 0.59 Cup Points per Game, 1.2 bWAR, 166 H, 11 HR, 75 R, 74 RBI, 1 SB, .280/.328/.405/.732 (Last Year, #158)
Verdugo had his second straight year where he had at least 150 Hits, with 10 Home Runs and a Batting Average of at least .280.
91. (Tie) Gio Urshela, Minnesota Twins, Third Base:
90 PTS, 144 Games, 0.63 Cup Points per Game, 3.1 bWAR, 143 H, 13 HR, 81 R, 64 RBI, 1 SB, .285/.338/.429/.767 (Last Year, #240)
This is Urshela’s first year in Minnesota, and it was close to his best year in Baseball in 2019 as a Yankee.
91. (Tie) Joe Musgrove, San Diego Padres, Pitcher:
90 Points, 30 Games, 3.00 Points per Game, 3.2 bWAR, 2.93 ERA, 181 IP, 184 SO, 1.083 WHIP (Last Year, #92).
In his second year as a Padre, Musgrove went to his first All-Star Game and was ninth in ERA (2.93), SO/BB (4.381) with a tenth place finish in Strikeouts (164).
94. (Tie) Kyle Wright, Atlanta Braves, Pitcher:
89 Points, 30 Games, 2.97 Points per Game, 3.6 bWAR, 3.19 ERA, 180.1 IP, 174 SO, 1.159 WHIP (Last Year, Unranked).
Wright was a nice surprise for the Braves, as after four years of bouncing back and forth from the Majors to the Minors, he stuck as a Starting Pitcher, leading the NL in Wins (21). He was ninth this year in SO/9 (8.684) and cWPA (1.8).
94. (Tie) Charlie Blackmon, Colorado Rockies, Outfield:
89 PTS, 135 Games, 0.66 Cup Points per Game, -0.2 bWAR, 140 H, 16 HR, 60 R, 78 RBI, 4 SB, .264/.314/.419/.733 (Last Year, #131)
Cup Points like offense, and there always seems to someone who sneaks in the top 100 with a negative bWAR, and here we are with former four-time All-Star, Charlie Blackmon, who broke 200 Home Runs all-time this season. He was arguably still one of Colorado’s better hitters in 2022.
96. (Tie) J.D. Martinez, Boston Red Sox, Outfield:
88 PTS, 135 Games, 0.66 Cup Points per Game, 1.1 bWAR, 146 H, 16 HR, 76 R, 62 RBI, 0 SB, .274/.341/.448/.790 (Last Year, #10)
Martinez was selected for his fifth All-Star Game, but he tailed off in the second half of the season. Playing more at DH, Martinez set a personal best in Doubles (43).
96. (Tie) Giancarlo Stanton, New York Yankees, Designated Hitter:
89 PTS, 110 Games, 0.81 Cup Points per Game, 0.7 bWAR, 84 H, 31 HR, 53 R, 78 RBI, 0 SB, .211/.297/.462/.759 (Last Year, #12)
Cup Points may love Stanton, but he is becoming a very one-dimensional player.
96. (Tie) Seth Brown, Oakland Athletics, Outfield:
89 PTS, 150 Games, 0.59 Cup Points per Game, 1.7 bWAR, 115 H, 26 HR, 55 R, 73 RBI, 11 SB, .230/.305/.444/.749 (Last Year, #289)
It took until the end of the Top 100 before we got to the Athletics with Brown and Murphy (below) as the top Cup Point recipients. Brown led his club in Home Runs and RBIs this year and was one of three A’s (Murphy was another) that had 100 Hits. Only three?
96. (Tie) Sean Murphy, Oakland Athletics, Catcher:
89 PTS, 140 Games, 0.66 Cup Points per Game, 3.5 bWAR, 134 H, 18 HR, 67 R, 66 RBI, 1 SB, .250/.332/.426/.759 (Last Year, #305)
Joining Seth Brown (above) as the highest ranked Athletic in Cup Points, Murphy led his club in Hits and was second in Home Runs and RBIs. With all due respect to Murphy, his numbers should not have been ranked that high among his team, and it shows Oakland’s woes.
96. (Tie) Jurickson Profar, San Diego Padres, Oufield:
89 PTS, 152 Games, 0.59 Cup Points per Game, 3.1 bWAR, 140 H, 15 HR, 60 R, 78 RBI, 5 SB, .243/.331/.391/.723 (Last Year, #434)
Profar will likely have a journeyman’s career in MLB, and if that is correct, this might be his best season as a Baseball Player.
Those who fell off the Top 100:
(With Last Year’s rank)
(#12): Jarred Walsh: Los Angeles Angels, First Base: #229 this year.
What happened to this guy? If there was an award for biggest drop off, Walsh might have won it.
(#16): Max Muncy: Los Angeles Dodgers, First Base: #107 this year.
Muncy batted under .200 (.196) but still had over 20 Home Runs, a reflection of the modern baseball metric.
(#16): Fernando Tatis Jr.: San Diego Padres, Shortstop: #Unranked this year.
Tatis Jr. missed the entire 2022 season due to injury and suspension.
(#18): Austin Meadows: Tampa Bay Rays (last year): #610 This Year with the Detroit Tigers.
Meadows was traded from Tampa to Detroit, but in Motown was beset with issues and injuries in 2022.
(#24): Bryce Harper: Philadelphia Phillies, Designated Hitter: #141 This Year.
Harper only played 99 Games this year due to injury, but was still excellent offensively when healthy.
(#25): Walker Buehler: Los Angeles Dodgers, Pitcher: #479 This Year.
(#25): Jorge Polanco: Minnesota Twins, Shortstop: #142 This Year.
(#25): Brandon Lowe: Tampa Bay Rays, Second Base: #317 This Year.
(#29): Brandon Crawford: San Francisco Giants, Shortstop: #272 This Year.
(#29): Kevin Gausman: San Francisco Giants, Pitcher (Last Year): This year with the Toronto Blue Jays: #169 This Year.
(#33): Mitch Haniger: Seattle Mariners, Outfield: #251 This Year.
(#34): Max Scherzer: Los Angeles Dodgers & Washington Nationals (Last Year): This year only with Los Angeles. #265 This Year.
(#37): Justin Turner: Los Angeles Dodgers, Third Base: #105 This Year.
(#40): Ronald Acuna: Atlanta Braves, Outfield: #187 This Year.
(#40): Buster Posey: San Francisco Giants, Catcher: Retired.
(#40): Adam Wainwright: St. Louis Cardinals, Pitcher: #148 This Year.
(#43): Lance Lynn, Chicago White Sox, Pitcher: #317 This Year.
(#43): Joey Votto, Cincinnati Reds, First Base: #301 This Year.
(#43): Jesus Aguilar, Miami Marlins, First Base: #159 This Year.
(#43): Zach Wheeler, Philadelphia Phillies, Pitcher: #114 This Year.
(#48): Adam Duvall, Atlanta Braves, Outfield. #272 This Year
(#48): Charlie Morton, Atlanta Braves, Pitcher: #222 This Year.
(#48): Trevor Story, Colorado Rockies, Shortstop. #202 This Year with the Boston Red Sox.
(#48): Whit Merrifield, Kansas City Royals, Second Base and Outfield: #175 This Year with Kansas City and the Toronto Blue Jays.
(#55): Jonathan Schoop, Detroit Tigers, Second Base: #309 This Year.
(#59): Franmil Reyes, Cleveland Guardians, Designated Hitter, #326 This Year
(#59): Lourdes Gurriel, Toronto Blue Jays, Outfield: #211 This Year.
(#61): Brandon Woodruff, Milwaukee Brewers, Pitcher: #134 This Year.
(#61): Eduardo Escobar, Milwaukee Brewers & Arizona Diamondbacks, Third Base: #169 This Year with the New York Mets.
(#65): Ozzie Albies, Atlanta Braves, Second Base: #478 This Year.
(#65): Frankie Montas, Oakland Athletics, Pitcher: #284 This Year.
(#65): Tyler O’Neill, St. Louis Cardinals, Outfield: #222 This Year.
(#71): Nick Castellanos, Cincinnati Reds, Outfield: #130 This Year.
(#71): Gerrit Cole, New York Yankees, Pitcher: #113 This Year.
(#71): Kyle Gibson, Philadelphia Phillies & Texas Rangers, Pitcher: #202 This Year only with Philadelphia.
(#71): Chris Flexen, Seattle Mariners, Pitcher: #402 This Year.
(#71): Nelson Cruz, Tampa Bay Rays & Minnesota Twins, Designated Hitter. #This Year with the Washington Nationals.
(#71): Robbie Ray, Toronto Blue Jays, Pitcher: #120 This Year with the Seattle Mariners.
(#78): Jesse Winker, Cincinnati Reds, #158 This Year with the Seattle Mariners.
(#78): Jeimer Candelerio, Detroit Tigers, Third Base: #272 This Year.
(#78): Avisail Garcia, Milwaukee Brewers, Outfield: #413 This Year with the Miami Marlins.
(#81): Max Fried, Atlanta Braves, Pitcher: #114 This Year.
(#81): Tim Anderson, Chicago White Sox, Shortstop: #301 This Year.
(#81): German Marquez, Colorado Rockies, Pitcher: #326 This Year.
(#81): Miguel Cabrera, Detroit Tigers, Designated Hitter: #311 This Year.
(#86): Luis Castillo, Cincinnati Reds, Pitcher: #148 This Year with the Seattle Mariners.
(#86): Marcus Stroman, New York Mets, Pitcher: #292 This Year with the Chicago Cubs.
(#86): Kyle Seager, Seattle Mariners, Third Base: Retired.
(#92): Jacob deGrom, New York Mets, Pitcher: #343 This Year.
(#92): Jean Segura, Philadelphia Phillies, Shortstop: #380 This Year.
(#98): Tyler Mahle, Cincinnati Reds, Pitcher: #265 This Year with the Cincinnati Reds and the Minnesota Twins
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