Ranking the top outfielders in MLB entering 2026

Mar 18, 2026 - 20:00

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Ranking the top outfielders in MLB entering 2026

The 2026 MLB regular season begins on March 25^th. Last season had many storylines, with tenured and rookie players having electric seasons. Baseball is the greatest sport in the world, and the upcoming season won’t disappoint. With a week before the 2026 MLB season begins, here are the top five outfielder rankings. This is one of the most star-studded positions in the league.

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5. Julio Rodriguez, Seattle Mariners

9. Julio Rodríguez — CF, Seattle Mariners

Seattle Mariners center fielder Julio Rodriguez (44) runs after hitting a home run against the Toronto Blue Jays in the third inning during game seven of the ALCS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Rogers Centre. Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images

After struggling during the first half of last season, Rodriguez went on a tear. For the second time in his young career, he reached 30 home runs, 90 RBI, and 30 stolen bases. Seattle is positioned for the postseason and needs Rodriguez to produce out of the starting gate.

4. Corbin Carroll, Arizona Diamondbacks

The Arizona outfielder has become one of MLB’s top outfielders. He finished last season reaching career-highs in home runs (31) and RBI (84) while reaching 30 stolen bases for a third consecutive year. Once he returns from a hamate bone injury, Carroll will be the key producer in the Diamondbacks’ batting order.

3. Ronald Acuna Jr., Atlanta Braves

Acuna is one of the game’s young superstars, but has battled injuries often throughout his career. When healthy, he has a near guarantee to reach 35 home runs, 90 RBI, and double-digit stolen bases. Atlanta needs a healthy season from their young superstar and entire roster to get back into the playoffs.

2. Juan Soto, New York Mets

New York Mets right fielder Juan Soto (22) runs toward third base against the Miami Marlins during the third inning at loanDepot Park. Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Over the past three seasons, Soto has reached 35 home runs and 100 RBI. 2025 saw the superstar steal over 12 bases for the first time in his career as he set a new career high with 38 stolen bases. The Mets overhauled their lineup this offseason, and Soto will reap the benefits of hitting in the heart of the lineup.

1. Aaron Judge, New York Yankees

MLB’s best power-hitting outfielder finished 2025 with a second consecutive season reaching 50 home runs and 110 RBI. His power is second to none, but Judge excels in every aspect of hitting and enters 2026 with four consecutive seasons of an OPS over 1.000. Judge has the chance to finish this season with a third consecutive MVP Award and fourth of his career.