MLB outfield power rankings entering week 8

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May 13, 2026 - 17:04

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MLB outfield power rankings entering week 8

The 2026 MLB season is through seven weeks. While numerous players are off to hot starts, the Atlanta Braves have proven to be the best team in the league. There is a lot of baseball left, and player statistics and team performances will see a lot of movement. As the league enters week eight, here are the top ten outfielder rankings in MLB.

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1. Aaron Judge, New York Yankees

Apr 28, 2026; Arlington, Texas, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) reacts after hitting a home run during the ninth inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Judge is the game’s best player. Entering the week, he leads MLB outfielders in home runs. He continues to heat up and is chasing a third consecutive AL MVP.

2. Mickey Moniak, Colorado Rockies

Moniak isn’t slowing down. He continues to be Colorado’s best offensive weapon. He is on pace for the best season of his career.

3. Andy Pages, Los Angeles Dodgers

Pages is quietly having one of the best starts of any MLB outfielder. Entering the week, he leads MLB outfielders in hits and RBI. In a stacked Los Angeles lineup, Pages has been the team’s best producer.

4. Mike Trout, Los Angeles Angels

Trout is having his best start in recent seasons. He was well on his way to becoming a first ballot Hall of Famer before injuries piled up. If he stays healthy, he can produce in line with his career averages of seasons that did not end due to injuries.

5. Jordan Walker, St. Louis Cardinals

May 1, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals right fielder Jordan Walker (18) hits a double against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the fifth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Puetz-Imagn Images

Walker has settled in at the Major League level. He’s having success and is consistently producing. He’s on his way to being in contention for an NL All-Star selection.

6. James Wood, Washington Nationals

Wood is demolishing opposing pitchers. He’s put his power on display and has been one of the Nationals’ best hitters. James Wood and CJ Abrams are the future for the Washington Nationals.

7. Michael Harris, Atlanta Braves

Harris is having a great start to the season. In recent years, he’s been a slow starter, but not in 2026. He’s off to have the best season of his career.

8. Riley Greene, Detroit Tigers

Detroit Tigers Riley Greene celebrates with his teammates in the dugout after hitting a home run against the Twins at Comerica Park in Detroit on Saturday, June 28, 2025.

The home runs haven’t come, but Green is getting on base at a high clip. He’s been one of Detroit’s best hitters through seven weeks. Entering the week, he’s among MLB outfield leaders in hits, OBP, and OPS.

9. Oneil Cruz, Pittsburgh Pirates

Oneil Cruz is the outfield version of Elly De La Cruz. He has a combination of power and speed that is hard to match. Cruz’s batting average isn’t where he’d like it to be, but he’s hitting home runs and stealing bases.

10. Byron Buxton, Minnesota Twins

Buxton is heating up. He’s been on a tear in recent weeks. Entering the week, his hot streak has moved him to second in home runs among MLB outfielders.

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