Top 20 Outfielders Heading Into Week 7
With week six in the books, the MLB season seems like it's just flying by. Although we are just over a month into the season, the dog days of summer are approaching and you better believe baseball will be taking a front seat in the sports world.
Let's take a look at the top 20 outfielders from week six and who you should add to your squad for week seven.
20. George Springer, Houston Astros
20. George Springer, Houston Astros
Springer is one of the best young prospects in baseball and the Astros are hoping he makes a splash and brings Houston out of the MLB cellar.
Week 6 Stats: .286 AVG, 2 HR, 3 RBI, 4 Runs, .310 OBP
19. Andrew McCutchen, Pittsburgh Pirates
19. Andrew McCutchen, Pittsburgh Pirates
Reigning MVP Andrew McCutchen seems to always be on the top weekly outfielders lists and there's a simple reason as to why: he's the best outfielder in the National League.
Week 6 Stats: .429 AVG, 0 HR, 2 RBI, 3 Runs, .500 OBP
18. Drew Stubbs, Colorado Rockies
18. Drew Stubbs, Colorado Rockies
When you take one Colorado Rockies batter out of the lineup, it seems like you can just sub another one in and they produce. Drew Stubbs flat out produced in week six.
Week 6 Stats: .409 AVG, 1 HR, 2 RBI, 7 Runs, 2 SB, .417 OBP
17. Matt Kemp, Los Angeles Dodgers
17. Matt Kemp, Los Angeles Dodgers
People haven't really been talking about Matt Kemp recently, but the Dodgers' slugger is on his way back to relevance -- as he should be.
Week 6 Stats: .400 AVG, 1 HR, 2 RBI, 3 Runs, .423 OBP
16. Shane Victorino, Boston Red Sox
16. Shane Victorino, Boston Red Sox
Victorino had a big hand in the Red Sox World Series crown a season ago and he will need to do just as much, if not more, if Boston wants to succeed in 2014.
Week 6 Stats: .300 AVG, 0 HR, 5 RBI, 2 Runs, 1 SB, .318 OBP
15. David DeJesus, Tampa Bay Rays
15. David DeJesus, Tampa Bay Rays
David DeJesus is probably a name you haven't heard in a while. The Rays' veteran outfielder hasn't been relevant since his days in Kansas City, but he took a step forward in week six.
Week 6 Stats: .429 AVG, 1 HR, 4 RBI, 3 Runs, .455 OBP
14. Matt Holliday, St. Louis Cardinals
14. Matt Holliday, St. Louis Cardinals
The St. Louis Cardinals finally got back to .500 on the year and Matt Holliday was a big reason for that.
Week 6 Stats: .320 AVG, 0 HR, 5 RBI, 2 Runs, .393 OBP
13. Dustin Ackley, Seattle Mariners
13. Dustin Ackley, Seattle Mariners
Ackley became a big home run threat in week six as the Mariners' outfielder knocked three out of the park, tripling his season total in one week.
Week 6 Stats: .368 AVG, 3 HR, 4 RBI, 3 Runs, .455 OBP
12. Gerardo Parra, Arizona Diamondbacks
12. Gerardo Parra, Arizona Diamondbacks
Arizona has been struggling to string some wins together this season, but you can't blame Gerardo Parra. The guy has been hitting everything and it seems like it's all for nothing.
Week 6 Stats: .346 AVG, 2 HR, 4 RBI, 7 Runs, .393 OBP
11. Carlos Gonzalez, Colorado Rockies
11. Carlos Gonzalez, Colorado Rockies
CarGo seems is one of four Rockies on this list. Yes, even backup Rockies outfielders can make this list. The big slugger is one of the best up-and-coming players in the league and he's finally getting his hitting back on track.
Week 6 Stats: .345 AVG, 1 HR, 5 RBI, 5 Runs, .387 OBP
10. Adam Jones, Baltimore Orioles
10. Adam Jones, Baltimore Orioles
Adam Jones needed a week like he had in week six. The star outfielder for the Orioles had been pretty silent offensively this season before week six -- and he finally broke out.
Week 6 Stats: .320 AVG, 3 HR, 6 RBI, 4 Runs, .308 OBP
9. Charlie Blackmon, Colorado Rockies
9. Charlie Blackmon, Colorado Rockies
If you didn't know who Charlie Blackmon was before the season, you are not alone. The 27-year-old outfielder seems to be taking the league by storm and he's having an MVP-type season thus far.
Week 6 Stats: .321 AVG, 3 HR, 7 RBI, 7 Runs, 1 SB, .321 OBP
8. Carl Crawford, Los Angeles Dodgers
8. Carl Crawford, Los Angeles Dodgers
Although Carl Crawford is aging and is a shell of what he used to be in Tampa Bay, he's still making a splash for the Dodgers. Los Angeles needs his solid efforts week in and week out.
Week 6 Stats: .476 AVG, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 3 Runs, 1 SB, .500 OBP
7. Yasiel Puig, Los Angeles Dodgers
7. Yasiel Puig, Los Angeles Dodgers
Puigmania might be continuing into 2014 as the young outfielder has been tearing it up this season and week six was no exception.
Week 6 Stats: .368 AVG, 2 HR, 4 RBI, 3 Runs, .429 OBP
6. Carlos Gomez, Milwaukee Brewers
6. Carlos Gomez, Milwaukee Brewers
Although the fiery outfielder is listed as day-to-day after a recent injury, he had a heck of a week for the Brew crew.
Week 6 Stats: .364 AVG, 2 HR, 4 RBI, 6 Runs, 2 SB, .500 OBP
5. Michael Brantley, Cleveland Indians
5. Michael Brantley, Cleveland Indians
The Indians are struggling this season, which is odd since they were so impressive in 2013. The Tribe are fighting to stay out of last place in the AL Central, but Michael Brantley is doing all he can with his bat.
Week 6 Stats: .357 AVG, 2 HR, 7 RBI, 4 Runs, .419 OBP
4. Giancarlo Stanton, Miami Marlins
4. Giancarlo Stanton, Miami Marlins
Stanton happens to be one of my favorite players in baseball, but that's not why the young slugger is on this list. He's tearing up National League pitching every week and he's becoming a superstar in this league.
Week 6 Stats: .391 AVG, 1 HR, 4 RBI, 5 Runs, 1 SB, .533 OBP
3. Corey Dickerson, Colorado Rockies
3. Corey Dickerson, Colorado Rockies
Don't know who Corey Dickerson is? Not many do. However, he does play for the Rockies so that means there is a good chance he's a solid hitter.
Week 6 Stats: .400 AVG, 2 HR, 6 RBI, 3 Runs, .375 OBP
2. Peter Bourjos, St. Louis Cardinals
2. Peter Bourjos, St. Louis Cardinals
Peter Bourjos was traded for by the Cardinals this offseason to improve the outfield defensively, but his bat was what helped improve the Cardinals' outfield in week six.
Week 6 Stats: .438 AVG, 1 HR, 4 RBI, 3 Runs, .471 OBP
1. Seth Smith, San Diego Padres
1. Seth Smith, San Diego Padres
Seth Smith literally tore it up in week six and it looks like he's a free agent in almost every league on ESPN. If you're looking for some quick outfield help, pick this guy up.
Week 6 Stats: .500 AVG, 1 HR, 7 RBI, 4 Runs, .576 OBP
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