Top 20 Outfielders of 2014 So Far
With just two weeks in the books during the 2014 MLB season, not many teams are worried about playoff hopes just yet, but some players are worried about slumps that they will never be able to dig out of.
On the other hand, there have been many top performers that have fantasy baseball owners everywhere very pleased. Let's take a look at those top performers in the outfield positions.
20. Mark Trumbo, Arizona Diamondbacks
20. Mark Trumbo, Arizona Diamondbacks
Trumbo is on a new team and is still trying to find his way in some areas of his game. Like the Diamondbacks, Trumbo is struggling a bit to start the season, but he is on this list primarily for his production and power numbers.
2014 Stats: .209 AVG, 6 HR, 18 RBI, 10 Runs)
19. Ryan Braun, Milwaukee Brewers
19. Ryan Braun, Milwaukee Brewers
It was a very welcoming sight to many Brewers fans to see Ryan Braun back on the field -- although the rest of baseball wasn't too pleased. It has been an up-and-down start for the outfielder, but he is definitely on his way back to the top.
2014 Stats: .269 AVG, 3 HR, 10 RBI, 9 Runs, 2 SB
18. David Murphy, Cleveland Indians
18. David Murphy, Cleveland Indians
The Indians have high expectations for the 2014 season after new manager Terry Francona led the Tribe to a playoff berth a year ago. David Murphy has already proven to be a solid acquisition for Cleveland, but is this just a fluke of a start?
2014 Stats: .297, 2 HR, 11 RBI, 6 Runs
17. Melky Cabrera, Toronto Blue Jays
17. Melky Cabrera, Toronto Blue Jays
Melky Cabrera seems to be gaining some steam in the power game once again, but just because he has a lot of home runs, doesn't mean he has a sufficient number of RBI. He will get there, though.
2014 Stats: .323 AVG, 4 HR, 5 RBI, 8 Runs, 2 SB
16. Carlos Beltran, New York Yankees
16. Carlos Beltran, New York Yankees
Carlos Beltran might be nearing the end of his playing career, but he's still as productive as ever in his first season with the Yankees. He could be a key piece to their playoff puzzle.
2014 Stats: .311 AVG, 3 HR, 8 RBI, 7 Runs
15. Jayson Werth, Washington Nationals
15. Jayson Werth, Washington Nationals
Jayson Werth is a name you probably didn't think you'd see on this list. However, if you're a fantasy owner who's looking for another productive outfielder, passing up on Werth would be a mistake.
2014 Stats: .313 AVG, 2 HR, 8 RBI, 10 Runs, 2 SB
14. Adam Eaton, Chicago White Sox
14. Adam Eaton, Chicago White Sox
The Chicago White Sox are on fire right now and it looks like they will be the Tigers' main threats in the AL Central -- a division that looked very poor until the Sox made a statement through two weeks. Adam Eaton will need to step up now more than ever after Avisail Garcia will be out for the year.
2014 Stats: .321 AVG, 1 HR, 9 RBI, 14 Runs, 1 SB
13. Bryce Harper, Washington Nationals
13. Bryce Harper, Washington Nationals
Bryce Harper beefed up a bit in the offseason and, to no one's surprise, steroid questions started to pop up from everywhere. However, the young slugger is doing his best to ignore the doubters and contribute to a World Series-favorite Washington squad.
2014 Stats: .340 AVG, 1 HR, 5 RBI, 7 Runs
12. Jacoby Ellsbury, New York Yankees
12. Jacoby Ellsbury, New York Yankees
Jacoby Ellsbury was signed to a monster contract by the Yankees this offseason who had a ton of money to spend after Robinson Cano split for Seattle. Many were skeptical of the big cash deal, but Ellsbury has played very well thus far.
2014 Stats: .362 AVG, 0 HR, 3 RBI, 6 Runs, 6 SB
11. Michael Morse, San Francisco Giants
11. Michael Morse, San Francisco Giants
Michael Morse isn't exactly a big name in baseball today, but with the way he's playing right now, it won't be too long before people start taking notice of the 32-year-old outfielder.
2014 Stats: .333 AVG, 2 HR, 10 RBI, 9 Runs
10. Carlos Gonzalez, Colorado Rockies
10. Carlos Gonzalez, Colorado Rockies
Fantasy owners jumped at the opportunity to draft Carlos Gonzalez early in their respective drafts -- and they made a good choice. It's hard to follow up on the 2013 season that Gonzalez had, but he's having a heck of a start to the 2014 season.
2014 Stats: .286 AVG, 4 HR, 13 RBI, 10 Runs, 2 SB
9. Carlos Gomez, Milwaukee Brewers
9. Carlos Gomez, Milwaukee Brewers
Carlos Gomez might be one of the more fiery players in baseball, but it's easy to be confident when you can produce. The Milwaukee Brewers are off to a hot start in 2014 and Gomez is a big reason as to why.
2014 Stats: .333 AVG, 4 HR, 9 RBI, 10 Runs, 1 SB
8. Mike Trout, Los Angeles Angels
8. Mike Trout, Los Angeles Angels
Mike Trout was picked either No. 1 or No. 2 overall in most, if not all, fantasy leagues and those owners can't be too upset about the start he's had. While the Angels have had their fair share of struggled thus far, Trout has been nearly perfect.
2014 Stats: .317 AVG, 5 HR, 10 RBI, 11 Runs, 1 SB
7. Josh Hamilton, Los Angeles Angels
7. Josh Hamilton, Los Angeles Angels
Josh Hamilton is one of the most scrutinized players in MLB. It has been a rough time in Los Angeles for the star, but he is looking to put his poor 2013 season behind him and have a much better 2014. Well, an injury that will keep him out until mid-to-late May won't help, but he was on fire before that.
2014 Stats: .444 AVG, 2 HR, 6 RBI, 7 Runs, 1 SB
6. Emilio Bonifacio, Chicago Cubs
6. Emilio Bonifacio, Chicago Cubs
Emilio Bonifacio could be one of the biggest surprises of the 2014 season in MLB. No one was talking about the 28-year-old Dominican outfielder before the season, but now, it's hard to stop talking about him.
2014 Stats: .392 AVG, 0 HR, 2 RBI, 9 Runs, 7 SB
5. Angel Pagan, San Francisco Giants
5. Angel Pagan, San Francisco Giants
Angel Pagan is coming off an injury-plagued season in 2013 and the 32-year-old outfielder is looking to get the Giants back to the World Series. Pagan won't produce much power, but he can get on base and even steal some bases in the right situation.
2014 Stats: .386 AVG, 1 HR, 10 RBI, 8 Runs, 2 SB
4. Michael Cuddyer, Colorado Rockies
4. Michael Cuddyer, Colorado Rockies
Michael Cuddyer seems to be getting better with age. Don't shy away from the veteran outfielder if he is, somehow, available in your league. In the case that he's not available, a trade for Cuddyer would do nothing but help your fantasy team, offensively.
2014 Stats: .340 AVG, 3 HR, 10 RBI, 11 Runs, 1 SB
3. Justin Upton, Atlanta Braves
3. Justin Upton, Atlanta Braves
Justin Upton had a monster second week on the season, hitting .500 in week two to go along with four home runs. If Upton can somehow keep it up, he will be a force in every fantasy league.
2014 Stats: .354 AVG, 4 HR, 8 RBI, 11 Runs, 1 SB
2. Charlie Blackmon, Colorado Rockies
2. Charlie Blackmon, Colorado Rockies
Charlie Blackmon, 27, has been yet another surprise for MLB this season. He has yet to play a full season in his big league career, but 2014 looks to be his "welcome to the big leagues" season.
2014 Stats: .468 AVG, 1 HR, 9 RBI, 9 Runs, 4 SB
1. Giancarlo Stanton, Miami Marlins
1. Giancarlo Stanton, Miami Marlins
If you're a lucky fantasy owner, like myself, and you have Giancarlo Stanton, you are probably jumping for joy right now. This guy has been better than anyone in the league this season on offense -- or so it seems -- and the fact that he's just 24 years old is just scary.
2014 Stats: .313 AVG, 5 HR, 21 RBI, 12 Runs, 2 SB
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