He is exactly the type of guy you wait for once you've built up your other categories. He hits the ball with great power, ranking in the 92nd percentile in maxEV. His slash line declined to .263/.327/.445, though that average is misleading as his expected was .234. produces a result. Critics may say that Judge often gets his assists from in-close because Yankee Stadium's right field is so small. Ted Kluszewski, who was the Reds' hitting coach when Geronimo arrived and helped Geronimo enjoy a moderate level of success at the plate, explained how impressive his throwing arm was: "(Geronimo) is like a center in basketballhe intimidates you. His fastball was thrown so hard that he broke a catcher's arm with it, and when nobody else would catch him, they moved him to the outfield. How far, in feet, a fielder or runner has traveled on a It's understandable that fantasy managers who drafted him thinking they secured a 30/30 guy were disappointed at the end of the season. The 31-year-old hit .283/.369/.630 for a 178 OPS+ while slugging 40 home runs in just 499 plate appearances, and his 6.3 WAR still ranked sixth among all American League players. as Active Spin. If you can stomach the idea of spending a high-round draft pick on an injury risk with a high ceiling, Robert could be a steal. Hardly the same, is it? Signed pitcher Aroldis Chapman to a one-year, $3.75 million contract. . And a tenth of a second really doesn't sound like very much. Rojas is the club's fourth-ranked prospect, and with a bit of fine-tuning. velocity and launch angle. When he was 13 years old, Shoeless Joe Jackson began pitching on the baseball team of the textile mill in which he worked. A six-time Gold Glove winner and the 1997 National League MVP, Larry Walker was yet another smooth fielding right fielder with a cannon for an arm who has played the game. Right here, at the Baseball Savant leaderboards, as well as on appropriate player pages. You can see video of the play here (the actual play starts around the 40 second mark). These numbers and his BA/OBP should go up, assuming his BABIP recorrects somewhat closer to his .314 number. games / 5. For Rodrguez, thats 43 throws. Or he could clog your IL for two-thirds of the season. With 5.3 WAR, he joined Jason Heyward (6.4, 2010) and Dusty Baker (5.1, 1972) as the only rookie outfielders in Atlanta Braves history with a 5-WAR season, and he edged out teammate Spencer Strider for NL Rookie of the Year honors. Baseball is largely played in terms of feet and seconds, and they all add up quickly. If anyone needs a change of scenery in order to maximize his talent, Bryan Reynolds is that guy. A Batted Ball Event represents any batted ball that A promising career cut short by injury and addiction, Ellis Valentine possessed one of the great throwing arms in baseball history. He stole six bases in nine attempts, but his numbers declined from his best year in 2021. Someone in your league will reach for him during the draft. You don't currently have any notifications, Copyright 2010- FantasyPros.com Cedric Mullins stole 30+ bases for the second consecutive year in 2022, though the power disintegrated, lowering his home total to 16 from 30. Tris Speaker recorded no less than 12 assists from the outfield in 20 of the 22 years that he played, including three seasons with 30 or more and 12 seasons with at least 20, giving him a record that will likely never be broken449 career assists for an outfielder. a batted-ball event with a launch angle between eight So is that because the elbow isnt allowing harder throws -- not that its mattered much, as hes been excellent defensively -- or because his new position doesnt demand it? Yet when Meusel had the ball in his hand, anyone who was still running the bases was a candidate to get picked off by one of his powerful throws. He is near the bottom of the league in K%, Whiff%, BB%, and chase rate. With that, he became just the second player in Astros history with a 30-homer, 25-steal season, joining Hall of Famer first baseman Jeff Bagwell who did it twice. In eight years of Statcast tracking, only two first baseman throws have come in above 91 mph, and each of them -- both from Vladimir Guerrero Jr., one shown below -- were on relays. Daulton Varsho - 4.6 fWAR. He may suffer some of the typical rookie issues, but all signs point to a quick adjustment and solid fantasy production. In his fourth year in the league, Randy Arozarena hit 20 HR, knocking in 89 and scoring 72 while stealing 32 bases. one base to another, like Home To First. After injuries limited him to just 78 games in his first season with the Blue Jays, Springer bounced back with a 131 OPS+ in 133 games while earning his fourth career All-Star selection. Opponents quickly learned that they couldn't run on Geronimo and they stopped trying, which explains his 81 career assists, one of the lower totals of those on our list. velocity and launch angle. Still, his elite on-base skills continue to increase his value in fantasy leagues, especially considering that he bats leadoff in one of the most explosive lineups in baseball. Up to you. How hard, in miles per hour, a fielder throws the ball. How far, in feet, a runner is ranging off the bag at the Watch more top videos, highlights, and B/R original content, Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images, Brandon Sloter/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. The 28-year-old has recorded no less than 11 assists in each of his seven seasons, and not only is his throwing arm powerful, but it's deadly accurate, as we can see in the video. Suzuki struggled to adjust to the different levels of pitching, but he is a prime candidate for a bounceback season. A finger injury derailed his season, but he finished the year strong. An intimidating physical presence standing 6'5" and weighing 235 pounds, Dave Parker only exacerbated things by walking around the field with a shotgun. in "feet per second in a player's fastest one-second Making a case for him to go 1.1 in 2023 drafts isn't difficult. However, he took it to another level Friday night when he unleashed a pair of critical outfield assists. Defensively, he is a great player. Another outfield prospect the Cardinals traded away before he broke out, Garca had a 31-homer rookie season in 2021, but he was a more well-rounded offensive player this season. In that case, he is a perfect complement to whatever three true outcome player you draft for power. It's possible they leave him in the 2-slot, especially until Bryce Harper returns, in which case he will continue to score runs and increase his RBI total. Statcast position player arm strength metrics are available beginning with the 2020 season. Julks was solid in 2021 but had a breakout season in 2022. This will probably be the 26-year-old's last season with catcher eligibility, but in non-keeper leagues, he is a good asset. How far off the mound, in feet, a pitcher releases the Let's dive into the top 25 outfielders of the 2022 season. An All-Star for the second time, he posted a 144 OPS+ and led the Giants with 23 home runs, and that earned him a qualifying offer which he accepted. It only took two years for the American League to learn that you can't run on Kirby Puckett, a 10-time All-Star and six-time Gold Glove award winner. The Phillies will score in bunches, and Schwarber may have multi-position eligibility, depending on your league, which is not a bad fantasy asset to have at all as long as you can absorb the batting average. A lot of things went wrong for Giancarlo Stanton in 2022. Pete Rose once attempted to put Valentine's arm in perspective: "They say that I can't throw like Ellis Valentine or run like Tim Raines or hit with power like Mike Schmidt. The Diamondbacks traded Varsho to the Blue Jays in the offseason; Rogers Centre should support another 25-HR, 15-SB season and he could see a bump in runs and RBI with the better lineup around him. Dave Winfield's throwing arm was so powerful that simply warming up in the outfield was a dangerous proposition. Week 1 - Days 2and 3. A shortstop in college, Cory Snyder made his mark in the major leagues as a power-hitting outfielder. He'll lope after a ball to see if he can get you to run, picks it up . Acua maxed out at 101.5 mph this season, and on Aug. 13, he had a 99.1 mph outfield assist, throwing out Joey Wendle trying to stretch a single into a double from the right-field His career high came last year in Washington, recording nine. His xwOBA and xSLG are both near the 90th percentile, and he hit particularly well at Camden Yards in spite of the extended left field fence. That's an average of like 5000 fewer innings than the people ahead of him on the list. Which is a great lead-in to our next question . and 32 degrees. Once the No. With everyday playing time, 2023 could be a big year of growth for the 24-year-old. outfield. . Even with his torn UCL last season, he still slashed .286/.364/.514 and powered the Phillies to the World Series. Owner of 10 consecutive Gold Glove awards, Griffey made impossible plays not only possible, but look nowhere near as difficult as they actually were. He is one of the best pure hitters in the game today, and the six-year, $115 million extension he signed in June already looks like an absolute steal for the Astros. and 32 degrees. In regards to the two plays in the video, former St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Troy Glaus had this to say about the second one: "I didn't think there was a play, to be perfectly honest. attempt. Ruth carried his strong pitching arm into the outfield, where he threw out 204 runners over the course of his career. Yes. Meanwhile, Boston's Bobby Dalbec currently shows up with a 74.8 average as a first baseman, but he's got plenty of throws north of 80 mph as a third baseman (and, once, a shortstop). If you have the IL spots, his current ADP of around 130 makes sense. Its not that his arm suddenly got weaker on the right side of the infield, of course. ), But the counterbalance to that is looking at a handful of infielders who have played on both sides of the bag just this season. the ERA scale, A measurement of a player's top running speed, expressed attempt. Just look at the 2022 averages on competitive throws from those positions. 25 attempts). Ronald Acuna Jr. appeared in 119 games last year, a significantly higher number than the original projection of a July return from his torn ACL injury. From 1949 through 1956, Snider threw out 82 baserunners. Or is it because players with weaker arms are less likely to be allowed to play the left side in the first place? able to make a catch on an individual batted ball. The best outfield arm of the 80's, Barfield led the league in outfield assists five times, including three years straight from 1985 through 1987. MLB.com lists Ramon Laureano (average 94.8, top 100.1) and Cody Bellinger (101.1 top) as two outfielders with some of the best arms in the league. Escape Velocity takes the average of a player's batted ball velocities subtracted from 88. One of the greatest players that the game has ever seen, Ty Cobb needs no introduction. If you want to get to the fun stuff -- the leaderboards, and fun questions about them -- feel free to skip to the part about Oneil Cruz. Statcast defines a 'hard-hit ball' as one hit with an Soto is worth every penny of a top draft pick. Andrew Benintendi, Kansas City Royals/New York Yankees. All rights reserved. With 305 total bases he was one of just 12 players to break the 300 mark during the 2022 season, joining Aaron Judge (391) as the only outfielders on that exclusive list. More often than not, your eyes will not be deceived by what is displayed on a throw. Escape Velocity takes the average of a player's batted ball velocities subtracted from 88. In fact, if we look at the 16 fielders who had enough throws to qualify at both second base and shortstop this year, plus Story, and look at their comparisons on both sides of the bag every single one had a harder average throw from the left side than the right side, by an average of 5.3 mph. Colavito recorded double digit assists in eight of the 14 seasons in which he playedfive of which he played in 79 games or less due to injury. The first half of 2022 found him in a terrible lineup, so opposing pitchers walked him 95 times in 436 plate appearances. (And even that one, a force out at home plate, came back in 2015.). A seven-time All-Star who won only one Gold Glove award, Reggie Smith had one of the great throwing arms of the 1970's. Mlb Outfield Arm Strength Rankings There is no definitive answer when it comes to ranking MLB outfielders by arm strength, but there are a few metrics that can be used to make an educated guess. As MLB.com Toms Tango has detailed, when looking at players who have played multiple positions, outfielders consistently throw about 3 mph higher than themselves at shortstop and third, 7 mph higher than at second, and 10 mph than they are at first base. The left-handed outfielder had a rock solid 2022 season, holding a .281 batting average with 12 home runs while leading the South Atlantic League with 34 doubles joining Project Birmingham. It's useful for me because it allows me to see who the fans consider to be the best throwing outfielders. Another year, another pile of accolades for Mookie Betts who won his fifth Silver Slugger, sixth Gold Glove and made his sixth trip to the All-Star Game in the third season of a 12-year, $365 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The 25-year-old hit .306/.406/.613 for a gaudy 187 OPS+ that trailed only Aaron Judge among all players, tallying 29 doubles, 37 home runs, 97 RBI and 95 runs scored in 135 games for a 6.8-WAR season. Showcasing the Arm Younger players rarely have the opportunity to play in stadiums where statcast tracks their every move. a batted-ball event with a launch angle between eight On Sept. 27, 1988, in front of less than 9,000 fans at Three Rivers Stadium in Pittsburgh, the Pirates had a 3-2 lead over the Cardinals heading into the ninth inning. No, I'm a California resident looking for the California Consumer Privacy Act form. While the outfielders are chewing grass and staring at the girl behind the dugout, infielders have. and, on certain types of batted balls, Sprint Speed. He still has a microscopic walk rate, but he also took four points off his K%. But Callison also threw out 175 over the course of his career, including a four-year stretch from 1962 through 1965 when he racked up 90 assists, leading the league each season. Andre Dawson epitomized the tern "five tool player" for more than a decade before 12 knee surgeries and age began to take their toll. Nicknamed the "Reading Rifle," Furillo led all outfielders in assists in 1951 with 24, and he has 151 for his career. -- Sarah Langs become a hit. An All-Star for just the second time in his career, he slotted perfectly in the No. In 2021, before he was injured, that went up to 88.2 mph. and, on certain types of batted balls, Sprint Speed. Youd think measuring throwing arm strength would be easy. Amed Rosario's numbers in 2022 looked quite similar to the ones from 2021. At his current ADP of 129, he is an absolute steal, even taking into account that he won't play 150 games. The 21-year old has also shown the speed, instincts, and arm strength that project him as a center fielder long-term. Statcast refers to the spin that contributes to movement Based on three separate categories (Release, Strength and Accuracy) here are the owners of the top outfield in 2005 according to the fans: Top-Ranked Outfield Arms, Fans' Scouting Report 1. He batted leadoff 64 times, indicating the Royals are dedicated to getting him plate appearances in front of Bobby Witt Jr. and Salvador Perez. player has saved over his peers. A Batted Ball Event represents any batted ball that + Allen Williams, LHP/OF, Cleveland Central, 2019 A good example of this is Cubs rookie Christopher Morel, who has a 96.5 mph competitive average as an outfielder -- maxing out at 102.3 mph -- and a 90.4 mph competitive average as a second baseman, maxing out at 90.9 mph.