1. Angels
   Cubs
2. Orioles
   Indians

Mike Trout exploded into MLB in 2012, unanimously earning the AL Rookie of the Year Award while also finishing near the top of the MVP voting. Trout has yet to slow down since making his debut, putting up ridiculous numbers like a .306 batting average and over 200 home runs during his career with the Angels.

1. Dodgers
   Cardinals
2. Yankees
   Red Sox

When Mookie Betts isn't on the baseball field for the Red Sox, you can probably find him practicing his bowling game, another sport he's involved in on a professional level. Betts, alongside his partner Tommy Jones, won the 2019 CP3 PBA Celebrity Invitational by defeating Terrell Owens and Pete Weber.

1. Mets
   Rockies
2. Astros
   Giants

The Colorado Rockies got one of the best players in the history of their team when they signed Nolan Arenado. Arenado currently holds several franchise records for the Rockies, including a hit streak of 28 games and becoming their youngest player to hit 100 home runs.

1. Twins
   Braves
2. Indians
   Padres

As a gifted switch hitter on the Indians' roster, pitchers hate when Francisco Lindor approaches the plate with that signature smile on his face. They hate it even more when he gets on base because Lindor isn't afraid to make a steal if the opportunity presents itself.

1. Brewers
   Diamondbacks
2. Nationals
   White Sox

Max Scherzer pitched himself into baseball history on May 11, 2016 in a game against the Detroit Tigers. During the game, Scherzer strung together 20 strikeouts in only nine innings, tying a record held by two other players.

1. Astros
   Rangers
2. Tigers
   Pirates

Despite being one of the shortest players in baseball history at 5 feet, 6 inches, Jose Altuve has proven that he can send balls over the back fence as well as anyone in the game. Altuve even hit two home runs on the biggest stage as his Astros' team defeated the Dodgers in the 2017 World Series.

1. Giants
   Brewers
2. Marlins
   Royals

The second half of Christian Yelich's 2018 season launched him to stardom and helped the veteran right fielder earn the NL MVP award. During a 65-game stretch with the Brewers, Yelich hit .367 with 25 home runs as he showed the whole world that he had arrived.

1. Rays
   Rangers
2. Athletics
   Mets

Jacob deGrom helped the Mets reach the 2015 World Series by posting a 14-8 record during the regular season. He only pitched one game during the series, which ended in a loss for the Mets. The team lost the series 4-1.

1. Rays
   White Sox
2. Cardinals
   Astros

Alex Bregman was drafted by the Houston Astros out of LSU, where he made a name for himself as a consistent batter. While in college, Bregman played shortstop, but the Astros put him at third base when he made his debut in 2016.

1. Indians
   Padres
2. Giants
   Mets

One of the best offensive weapons for the Indians, Jose Ramirez joined the 30-30 club during the 2018 season when he recorded 39 home runs and 34 stolen bases. The star Dominican third baseman was one of two players to join the club that season alongside Mookie Betts.

1. Dodgers
   Padres
2. Blue Jays
   Nationals

The San Diego Padres recognized that the future was bright for Manny Machado after his short stint with the Los Angeles Dodgers. They offered him a 10 year contract worth $300 million, and he quickly signed on to play for his new team throughout the coming decade.

1. Red Sox
   Orioles
2. Yankees
   Royals

The Yankees have loaded their roster with sluggers the past few season, and Aaron Judge rivals them all in terms of power. However, Judge has been injury prone since his record breaking rookie season, even suffering an oblique strain that caused him to miss part of the 2019 season.

1. Marlins
   Red Sox
2. Athletics
   Rangers

In his first season with the Red Sox, J.D. Martinez showed the city of Boston why he was worth a five year contract despite being 30 years old. That year, Martinez earned two Silver Slugger Awards, which was a first in MLB history, as both an outfielder and designated hitter.

1. Phillies
   Brewers
2. Braves
   Blue Jays

When Bryce Harper made the move from the Nationals to the Phillies, he also decided to change his jersey number from No. 34 to No. 3. The number change was due to the decision of the Phillies to retire No. 34 in honor of Roy Halladay, who died in a plane crash in 2017.

1. Orioles
   Rockies
2. Mariners
   Cardinals

Paul Goldschmidt displayed his incredible talent in only his second game with the Cardinals. Facing the Brewers, Goldschmidt blasted three home runs over the back fence, helping his team win the game 9-5.

1. Giants
   Dodgers
2. Braves
   Cubs

Freddie Freeman had to prove his worth in the minor leagues before making his MLB debut for the Braves in September of 2010. During his official rookie season, Freeman finished behind his teammate, Craig Kimbrel, in NL Rookie of the Year voting.

1. Red Sox
   Indians
2. Tigers
   Pirates

The Boston Red Sox defeated the Yankees and the Astros on their way to the 2018 World Series, where they faced off against the Dodgers. Chris Sale pitched in the last inning of the World Series, striking out Manny Machado to win the game.

1. Mariners
   Yankees
2. Reds
   Mets

The Reds have certainly been loyal to Joey Votto, but Votto has honored that loyalty by establishing himself as one of the best players in baseball, even at the age of 35. Votto's play for the Reds was even recognized by his home country of Canada, who twice awarded the first baseman with the Lou Marsh Trophy.

1. Royals
   Yankees
2. Blue Jays
   Rays

When New York acquired Giancarlo Stanton from the Marlins, analysts within the baseball world called it a steal for the Yankees. Derek Jeter, who had bought a share of the Marlins, was involved in the trade, and he was heavily attacked because he was once a star on the Yankees.

1. Phillies
   Padres
2. Twins
   Astros

When he was traded to the Astros in 2017, Justin Verlander hadn't been selected to an All Star Game since the 2013 season. He finally received the honor again in his second year with the Astros when he went 16-9 and recorded 290 strikeouts.

1. Nationals
   Blue Jays
2. Cardinals
   Athletics

Anthony Rendon made sporadic appearances for the Nationals during the 2013 season, making his official debut in the middle of April. The future star played in 98 games for the team that year, racking up 93 hits and seven home runs.

1. Mets
   Padres
2. Rangers
   Dodgers

Justin Turner earned the NLCS MVP with the Dodgers when he helped the team defeat the Cubs in five games to advance to the 2017 World Series. During the NLCS, Turner managed to earn a .462 batting average by going six for 13 at the plate.

1. Phillies
   Indians
2. Twins
   Braves

Known for his power pitching style, Corey Kluber was given his first of two AL Cy Young Awards while playing for the Indians in 2014. The season was definitely a high point in his career, as he struck out 269 batters, but the Indians failed to reach the playoffs.

1. Brewers
   Giants
2. Phillies
   Mariners

When it comes to pitching, Aaron Nola is more about craft than pure speed, occasionally using a fast ball that hits the mid 90s at best. However, craft is all this pitcher needs, as he entered the 2019 season with a 41-28 record for the Indians.

1. Reds
   White Sox
2. Rockies
   Orioles

Trevor Story came close to joining the 30-30 club during his 2018 season with the Rockies when he put up 37 home runs and 27 stolen bases. Despite missing out on a place in the club, Story showed that the future is bright for this young star.

1. Angels
   Red Sox
2. Yankees
   Cubs

Before his career in MLB began with the Cubs, Javier Baez had to learn the sport in Florida, where his skills developed after leaving Puerto Rico with his family in the mid 2000s. Though he lost his father at a young age, his pursuit of baseball as a career stems from his father's interest in the sport.

1. Rays
   Dodgers
2. Diamondbacks
   Pirates

Clayton Kershaw's entire career is tied to the Los Angeles Dodgers, where he debuted in 2008. Over the course of that career, Kershaw has been honored with three NL Cy Young Awards and even earned a Triple Crown in 2011.

1. Brewers
   Astros
2. Marlins
   Blue Jays

The Brewers scored one of the best center fielders in baseball when they signed Lorenzo Cain to a five year contract in 2018. Despite being up in age, Cain is still putting up catches that could fill a highlight reel, while maintaining one of the highest catch probabilities in baseball.

1. Mets
   Rays
2. Pirates
   Orioles

Blake Snell is much too good a pitcher to continue his struggles as the 2019 season progresses. The Tampa Bay Rays know this, which is why they continue to place him on the mound despite a 2-3 record to start the season.

1. Orioles
   Blue Jays
2. Athletics
   Cardinals

Though he's still a rising star in the league, Matt Chapman is already receiving consideration as the greatest third baseman of all time. His short career so far with the Athletics proves why, as he earned the Platinum Glove in his first full season in MLB.

1. Royals
   Marlins
2. Mets
   Astros

It didn't take Carlos Correa long to establish himself as a star in MLB. After earning the AL Rookie of the Year Award in 2015, he made his first All Star Game in 2017, while also winning the World Series with the Astros. Clearly, the future is bright for this gifted player.

1. Cardinals
   Mariners
2. Yankees
   White Sox

Matt Carpenter has been a consistent player for the Cardinals over the years, which is why the team has kept the veteran on their squad for his entire major league career. Carpenter's .272 batting average and 136 home runs show why the Cardinals value his contributions.

1. Rockies
   Braves
2. Pirates
   Cubs

If you want to see a player establish himself in MLB, look no further than Kris Bryant's 2016 season. Not only did he win the NL MVP award, but he also helped the Cubs defeat the Indians in the World Series to give Chicago their first title since 1908.

1. Giants
   Diamondbacks
2. Braves
   Rangers

When Ronald Acuna Jr. was added to the Braves roster in 2018, he was the youngest player in the league. However, he was already well polished with a great offensive game, which is one of the reasons he was named Rookie of the Year.

1. Nationals
   Astros
2. Pirates
   Padres

Juan Soto was an international free agent when he finally signed with the Nationals at the age of 16. He worked his way through the minors, where he quickly established himself as a star prospect.

1. Blue Jays
   Rockies
2. Mets
   Reds

While playing against the Washington Nationals in 2018, Charlie Blackmon earned a hit for the cycle by smacking a single, double, triple and home run in one game. It was the only time in his career that he accomplished the feat.

1. Mariners
   Angels
2. Red Sox
   Dodgers

Though he made his MLB debut with the Diamondbacks, the Mariners were the first team to give Mitch Haniger a real shot in the majors. Haniger has not disappointed, even making the All Star Game during his second season with the team.

1. Yankees
   Athletics
2. Orioles
   Rays

Tommy Pham's time with the Rays has been very brief so far, but he has shown why he was projected as a star in this league. In just 39 games with the team in 2018, he earned a batting average of .343 and knocked seven home runs out the park.

1. Pirates
   Reds
2. Padres
   Rangers

It took an injury to the Reds' starting shortstop Zack Cozart for Eugenio Suarez to finally earn a regular starting spot on the field. When Cozart finally returned, Suarez was moved to third base rather than being put back on the bench.

1. Mariners
   Diamondbacks
2. White Sox
   Blue Jays

Before signing with the White Sox, Jose Abreu rose to stardom playing for the Cienfuegos in the Cuban National Series. Knowing his future was in MLB, Abreu left Cuba in 2013 for the Dominican Republic where he became a free agent.