Yes, we know that this is taking a while!

As many of you know, we at Notinhalloffame.com are slowly generating the top 50 of each major North American sports team. That being said, we have existing Top 50 lists and consistently look to update them when necessary and based on necessity. As such, we are delighted to present our post-2024 revision of our top 50 Atlanta Braves.

As for all of our top 50 players in baseball, we look at the following:

1.  Advanced Statistics.

2.  Traditional statistics and how they finished in the National League.

3.  Playoff accomplishments.

4.  Their overall impact on the team and other intangibles that are not reflected in a stat sheet.

Please note that our algorithm has changed, which yielded minor changes throughout the baseball lists.

Last year, the Braves went in with high expectations, and although they made the playoffs, they were swept in the opening round by the San Diego Padres.

There was one elevation and one new entrant.

As always, we present our top five, which saw a change based on the new structure:

1. Hank Aaron

2. Warren Spahn

3. Kid Nichols

4. Eddie Mathews

5. Greg Maddux

 

You can find the entire list here.

Ronald Acuna Jr. was injured a good chunk of the year, and remains at #28.

Ozzie Albies moved up three spots to #42.

Jeff Blauser returns to the list at #47 with the new algorithm.

We thank you for your continued support of our lists on Notinhalloffame.com.

Yes, we know that this is taking a while!

As many of you know, we here at Notinhalloffame.com are slowly generating the 50 of each major North American sports team.  That being said, we have existing Top 50 lists out and we always consistently look to update them when we can and based on necessity.  As such, we are very happy to present our post 2022/23 revision of our top 50 Atlanta Braves.

As for all of our top 50 players in baseball we look at the following:

1.  Advanced Statistics.

2.  Traditional statistics and how they finished in Major League Baseball.

3.  Playoff accomplishments.

4.  Their overall impact on the team and other intangibles not reflected in a stat sheet.

Last year, Atlanta had a great year, but disappointed in the playoffs, which has been a pattern for them over the last 35 years.  The 2023 Season, gave us two new entrants and one elevation.

As always, we present our top five, which saw no changes:

1. Hank Aaron

2. Warren Spahn

3. Kid Nichols

4. Greg Maddux

5. Eddie Mathews

You can find the entire list here.

Outfielder, Ronald Acuna, exploded on to the list with an MVP season, debuting at #24.  Think about this for a minute:  Acuna (who we had at #52 last year) comes in at #24 on a team with over a century of history!  

Second Baseman, Ozzie Albies, joins the list, debuting at #45.

Starting Pitcher, Max Fried, went to #47 from #50.

We thank you for your continued support for our lists on Notinhalloffame.com.

From the moment the Atlanta Braves signed Ronald Acuna Jr. as an amateur Free Agent from Venezuela, they knew they had someone special.  From a baseball family, Acuna wasted little time in making the Braves roster, receiving a callup while still a teenager on April 25, 2018, and would win the Rookie of the Year with a 26 HR/.917 OPS year. 

Acuna was an All-Star in his second season, blasting 41 Home Runs with 101 RBIs and was the league-leader in Runs (127) and Stolen Bases (138).  Also winning his first Silver Slugger, Acuna was fifth in MVP voting, and took his spot as one of the most exciting players in Baseball.  Acuna was 12rh in MVP voting in the COVID-shortened year, with a second Silver Slugger (14 HR/.985 OPS), and was an All-Star again in 2021, but tore his ACL before the mid-summer classic, ending what could have been his first MVP year., though he had some consolation when the Braves won the World Series.

Acuna returned in late April the following year, and was voted into his third All-Star Game, though it was a down year for the Outfielder, who only had 19 Home Runs and an OPS of.764, but he exploded in 2023 where he was the best player in baseball.  Acuna led the NL in Runs (149), Hits (217), OBP (.416), OPS (1,012) and OPS+ (168).  He also took advantage of the relaxed base-stealing rules, topping the league with 73 swipes and creating the first ever 40/70 club.  Acuna won the Silver Slugger, MVP, and Major League Player of the Year, and contended for the Batting Title (.337).

Unfortunatly for Acuna, he had a slow start to the 2024 season, and tore his ACL in May.  If he bounces back, he will rocket back up this list.

It is with great pleasure that we announce the results of the third annual Notinhalloffame MLB Regular Season Cup, and let us explain how this works:

With every single regular season game, we anointed the best five players in the game with descending points, 5-4-3-2-1. 

We knew the following:

• The top players for the MLB NIHOF Cup are not always the best in the league, as injuries keep players out of games, and a premium on staying healthy can help pile up points. It also does not hurt to be a top player on an average or mediocre team, as they can amass Cup points easier that elite players on loaded squads.

• In Baseball, it is more common than in Basketball and Hockey for a player to accrue points with a single Home Run in a game, and overall favors position players. Starting Pitchers have a hard time with approximately 30-35 Starts and throwing less innings than in previous generations. This also is true for closers, which is not made for this process.

• Please remember, that this is NOT who we think were the best players this year, and does not reflect overall consistency. Treat this the way did, as a fun process and more of a compilation of temporary domination.

• Next year, we will implement a new system to help repair the gap between Pitchers and Position Players

1,100 players had at least one Cup Point, and we tell you them all!

So, MLB players!  Get your agents to work winning this into your contracts!

1. Ronald Acuna: Atlanta Braves, Outfield:

208 Cup Points, 159 Games, 1.31 Cup Points per Game, 41 Home Runs, 106 Runs Batted In, 73 SB, .337/.416/.596, 8.1 bWAR.

He did it!  

Shohei Ohtani had a stranglehold on the 2023 Cup lead for months, but when he went down to injury, the first member of the 40-70 club took advantage, and won it all.  Acuna, who was already a superstar going into 2023, is now a megastar, adding a fourth All-Star, with more accolades likely to come.  He led the National League in Runs Scored (149), Hits (217), Stolen Bases (73), OBP (.416), OPS (.596), OPS+ (168), Power-Speed # (52.5), Win Probability Added (6.3) and Total Bases (383) and was second in Slugging (.596).  He was also fourth in Home Runs (41) and fifth in RBIs (106). 

2. Shohei Ohtani: Los Angeles Angels, Designated Hitter & Pitcher:

202 Cup Points, 135 Games, 1.50 Cup Points per Game, 44 Home Runs, 95 Runs Batted In, 20 SB, .304/.412/.654, 10.1 bWAR & 10-5, 3.14 ERA, 167 SO, 1.061 WHIP.

When September rolled in, we thought that Ohtani had an insurmountable lead, even though he was shut down on the mound with a UCL tear.  He would then cease activity at the plate with on September 16 with oblique issues and days later, his stuff was removed from his locker, which will likely be permanent.  Nevertheless, Ohtani will win the American League MVP, which he should.  Ohtani won his first Home Run Title (44), while also topping the American League standings for the first time in On Base Percentage (.412), Slugging (.654), OPS (1.066) and Total Bases (325).  He batted over .300 for the first time this year, had his third consecutive 95+ RBI year, and led the AL in bWAR (10.1) for the second time.  Pitching-wise, Ohtani was solid, and had the best start to his career in that discipline, though cooled off mid-year.  The Angels were a disaster this year, and mortgaged their future for an outside playoff spot and even more distant shot at keeping Ohtani.  Saying that, we can understand why a team might take that shot for a player like him.  He is in a category of one.

3. Mookie Betts: Los Angeles Dodgers, Outfield:

193 Cup Points, 152 Games, 1.27 Cup Points per Game, 39 Home Runs, 107 Runs Batted In, 13 SB, .307/.408/.579, 8.4 bWAR.

Betts was a man on fire over the summer, and it looked like he was making a push for the National League MVP.  That will likely go to Acuna, but this was another phenomenal season for the now seven-time All-Star.  Betts’ 8.4 led the NL, making him now a three-time league leader (two in NL, one in AL), and ended the season second in OPS+ (163), third in Slugging (.527), and OPS (.987), was fourth in OBP (.408) and fifth in Batting (.307).  He also had top ten finishes in Home Runs, RBIs, Hits, Runs and Doubles. 

4. Matt Olson: Atlanta Braves, First Base:

178 Cup Points, 162 Games, 1.10 Cup Points per Game, 54 Home Runs, 139 Runs Batted In, 1 SB, .283/.389/.604, 7.4 bWAR. 

The Atlanta Braves set the record for the most Home Runs in a season, and Olson was the leader of that, winning his first Home Run Title (54), while also finishing first in Runs Batted In (139) and Slugging (.604).  Olson added his second All-Star in what was his best year in Baseball, and he also was second in OPS (.993), third in OPS+ (162), and was fifth in Win Probability Added (4.4).  Olson’s placement makes Atlanta the first team with two players.

5. Juan Soto: San Diego Padres, Outfield:

177 Cup Points, 162 Games, 1.09 Cup Points per Game, 35 Home Runs, 109 Runs Batted In, 12 SB, .275/.410/.519, 5.6 bWAR.

The Padres were one of the biggest disappointments of the year, but Juan Soto did his job, leading the league in Walks (132) for the second straight year, while adding a second consecutive All-Star Game.  He had a personal best in Home Runs (35) giving him first top ten rank in this statistic, and he also placed third in RBIs (109).  Finishing second in On Base Percentage (.410), Soto landed fifth in OPS (.839) and OPS+ (158).

6. Freddie Freeman: Los Angeles Dodgers, First Base:

176 Cup Points, 154 Games, 1.06 Cup Points per Game, 29 Home Runs, 102 Runs Batted In, 23 SB, .331/.410/.567, 6.6 bWAR.

Freeman had another exemplary year securing his eighth All-Star Game and leasing the National League in Doubles (59) for the fourth time.  In the Slash Line, Freeman was third in both Batting (.331), On Base Percentage (.410), fourth in Slugging (.567), OPS (.967) and OPS+ (161), and was also second in Hits (211) and Runs (131).

7. Corbin Carroll: Arizona Diamondbacks, Outfield:

163 Cup Points, 155 Games, 1.05 Cup Points per Game, 25 Home Runs, 76 Runs Batted In, 54 SB, .285/.362/.506, 5.4 bWAR.

The Arizona Diamondbacks were not expected to have this good a season and a lot of that success can be attributed to Corbin Carrol, who was the best rookie in Baseball.  Carroll was an All-Star this year, led the NL in Triples (10) and Championship Win Probability (4.4), and was the runner up to Acuna in Stolen Bases (54).

8. Kyle Tucker: Houston Astros, Outfield:

154 Cup Points, 157 Games, 0.98 Cup Points per Game, 29 Home Runs, 112 Runs Batted In, 30 SB, .284/.369/.517, 5.4 bWAR.

Tucker was a Home Run away form a 30-30 year, but the now two-time All-Star won his first RBI Title (112), was fourth in OPS+ (142), sixth in OPS (.886), seventh in Slugging (.517), eighth in OBP (.369) and ninth in Batting (.284).  Tucker was also second in both Win Probability Added (4.6) and Championship Win Probability Added (4.2).

9. Kyle Schwarber: Philadelphia Phillies, Outfield:

153 Cup Points, 155 Games, 0.94 Cup Points per Game, 47 Home Runs, 104 Runs Batted In, 0 SB, .197/.343/.474, 0.7 bWAR.

Despite the very low bWAR (0.7) and Batting Average (.197), Schwarber gets on base, has power, and when it matters, he is often clutch.  What a strange player to be ranked this high, or does it show that bWAR doesn’t work?  Of his 720 Plate Appearances, over half of them resulted in a Home Run (47), Walk (126) or a Strikeout (215), and he was second in the HR category.

10. Rafael Devers: Boston Red Sox, Third Base:

152 Cup Points, 153 Games, 0.99 Cup Points per Game, 33 Home Runs, 100 Runs Batted In, 5 SB, .271/.351/.500, 3.5 bWAR. 

Devers was once at the top of the standings (albeit very early in the season), and we kept waiting for him to fall out of the top ten, but it ever happened.  The Third Baseman had at least 30 Home Runs and 100 RBIs for the third time in his career, and was in the top ten in both categories.  He was also ninth in Slugging (.500) and OPS (.851).

Here is a little more about #11-50:

11. Bobby Witt: Kansas City Royals, Shortstop:

147 Cup Points, 158 Games, 0.93 Cup Points per Game, 30 Home Runs, 96 Runs Batted In, 49 SB, .276/.319/.495, 4.4 bWAR. 

Witt had a very good sophomore season, leading the AL in Triples (11) and joined the 30-30 Club.  He led the AL in Power-Speed # (37.2), was second in Stolen Bases (49) and third in Hits (177).

12. Alex Bregman: Houston Astros, Shortstop:

145 Cup Points, 161 Games, 0.90 Cup Points per Game, 25 Home Runs, 98 Runs Batted In, 3 SB, .262/.363/.441, 4.9 bWAR. 

Bregman was in the top ten for a bit, and finished third in Runs (103) and Walks (92), with a sixth-place finish in Runs Batted In (98).  He was also eighth in Hits (163).

13. Marcus Semien: Texas Rangers, Second Base:

144 Cup Points, 162 Games, 0.89 Cup Points per Game, 29 Home Runs, 100 Runs Batted In, 14 SB, .276/.348/.478, 7.4 bWAR. 

Semien has been great since he arrived in Texas, and this season he added his second All-Star and led the league in Hits (185) and Runs (122).  Fifth in Defensive bWAR (2.3), Semien was first in the AL among position players in bWAR (7.4).  He was also fourth in RBIs (100).

14 (TIE). Pete Alonso: New York Mets, First Base:

143 Cup Points, 154 Games, 0.89 Cup Points per Game, 46 Home Runs, 118 Runs Batted In, 4 SB, .217/.318/.504, 3.2 bWAR. 

Alonso had his third All-Star season, where he did what he always did; smash a lot of Home Runs.  The disappointing Mets got what they thought out of Alonso with his second-place finish in RBIs (118) and third-place tally in taters (46).

14 (TIE). Corey Seager: Texas Rangers, Shortstop:

143 Cup Points, 119 Games, 1.20 Cup Points per Game, 33 Home Runs, 96 Runs Batted In, 2 SB, .327/.390/.623, 6.9 bWAR. 

Seager seems to love Texas, as he has been fantastic the past two years, both of which gave him a trip to the All-Star Game.  Seager missed a lot of games due to injury, but is still ranked very high, and would lead the American League in Doubles with 42, was the league-leader in Offensive bWAR (6.4), and was second in Slugging (.623).  This was an incredible year considering the number of Games he missed.

16. Spencer Torkelson: Detroit Tigers, First Base:

141 Cup Points, 159 Games, 0.87 Cup Points per Game, 31 Home Runs, 94 Runs Batted In, 3 SB, .233/.313/.446, 0.8 bWAR. 

Torkelson led the Tigers in Cup Points, and had he been a stronger team with these statistics would probably be lower.  He was eighth in Home Runs (31) in the American League, and with all due respect is very surprisingly high in this process, but this is more of a reflection of someone from Detroit having to produce.  This feels very basketball-like doesn’t it?

17. Yandy Diaz: Tampa Bay Rays, First Base:

140 Cup Points, 137 Games, 1.03 Cup Points per Game, 22 Home Runs, 78 Runs Batted In, 0 SB, .330/.410/.522, 5.2 bWAR. 

Diaz was an All-Star for the first time, and would win the American League Batting Title.  He was also fourth in OPS (.932) and Win Probability Added (4.4).  Diaz took over as Tampa’s top offensive weapon this year, though other circumstances occurred allowing that to happen.

18 (TIE). Nick Castellanos: Philadelphia Phillies, Outfield:

137 Cup Points, 157 Games, 0.87 Cup Points per Game, 29 Home Runs, 106 Runs Batted In, 11 SB, .272/.311/.476, 1.6 bWAR. 

Castellanos added his second Al-Star Game, and joined the 200-Home Run Club this year, and was clutch all season.

18 (TIE). Julio Rodriguez: Seattle Mariners, Outfield:

137 Cup Points, 155 Games, 0.88 Cup Points per Game, 32 Home Runs, 103 Runs Batted In, 37 SB, .275/.333/.485, 5.3 bWAR. 

Rodriguez had another dynamic year, capped by a four-game stretch where he went 17-for-21, setting a record for the most Hits in a four-game span.  He also joined the 30-30 Club, and added his second All-Star in as many seasons.

20 (TIE). Christian Walker: Arizona Diamondbacks, First Base:

136 Cup Points, 157 Games, 0.87 Cup Points per Game, 33 Home Runs, 103 Runs Batted In, 11 SB, .258/.333/.497, 3.8 bWAR. 

Walker has been very good the last two years, and cracked 100 in RBIs for the first time.  He was sixth in Extra Base Hits (71) and tenth in both RBIs (103) and Championship Probability Added (1.2).

20 (TIE). Manny Machado: San Diego Padres, Third Base:

136 Cup Points, 138 Games, 0.99 Cup Points per Game, 30 Home Runs, 103 Runs Batted In, 11 SB, .258/.319/.462, 2.9 bWAR. 

Machado was down this year, but that still makes him better than most baseball players. 

22. Luis Arraez: Miami Marlins, Third Base:

135 Cup Points, 147 Games, 0.92 Cup Points per Game, 10 Home Runs, 69 Runs Batted In, 3 SB, .354/.393/.459, 4.9 bWAR. 

Arraez flirted with .400 this year, and won his second straight Batting Title.  He also led the National League in Singles (160), was sixth in OBP (.393) and tenth in OPS (.861).  Arraez also went to his second straight All-Star Game.

23. Gunnar Henderson: Baltimore Orioles, Third Base:

131 Cup Points, 150 Games, 0.87 Cup Points per Game, 28 Home Runs, 82 Runs Batted In, 10 SB, .255/.325/.489, 6.3 bWAR. 

Henderson was one of the plethora of outstanding rookies this season, and he finished third in the AL in bWAR for Position Players (6.3).

24 (TIE). Ketel Marte: Arizona Diamondbacks, Second Base:

130 Cup Points, 150 Games, 0.87 Cup Points per Game, 25 Home Runs, 82 Runs Batted In, 8 SB, .276/.358/.485, 4.9 bWAR. 

Of the nine seasons that Marte has played, this was arguably his second best.  He finished second in the league in Triples (9) and was seventh in Championship Win Probability Added (2.1).

24 (TIE). Brandon Nimmo: New York Mets, Outfield:

130 Cup Points, 152 Games, 0.86 Cup Points per Game, 24 Home Runs, 68 Runs Batted In, 3 SB, .274/.363/.466, 4.0 bWAR. 

Nimmo blasted a career-high 24 Home Runs and also collected a personal best Hits with 162.

26. Cody Bellinger: Chicago Cubs, Outfield:

129 Cup Points, 130 Games, 0.99 Cup Points per Game, 26 Home Runs, 97 Runs Batted In, 20 SB, .307/.356/.525, 4.4 bWAR. 

Bellinger had a comeback year, where the 2019 MVP finished seventh in Slugging (.525) and eighth in OPS (.881).

27. Francisco Lindor: New York Mets, Shortstop:

128 Cup Points, 160 Games, 0.80 Cup Points per Game, 31 Home Runs, 98 Runs Batted In, 31 SB, .254/.336/.470, 6.0 bWAR. 

Lindor was not an All-Star (his last was 2019), but the Mets Shortstop had his first 30-30 year and was fifth in bWAR for Position Players in the NL (6.0).  He was also seventh in Runs (108).

28 (TIE). Jose Ramirez: Cleveland Guardians, Third Base:

126 Cup Points, 156 Games, 0.81 Cup Points per Game, 24 Home Runs, 80 Runs Batted In, 28 SB, .282/.355/.475, 5.1 bWAR. 

Ramirez was tenth in Batting (.282) and went to his fifth All-Star Game this season.

28 (TIE). Randy Arozarena: Tampa Bay Rays, Outfield:

126 Cup Points, 151 Games, 0.81 Cup Points per Game, 23 Home Runs, 83 Runs Batted In, 22 SB, .254/.364/.425, 3.5 bWAR. 

Arozarena, who is one of the most exciting an likable players in Baseball, went to his first All-Star Game and had a perfect Fielding Percentage this season.

28 (TIE). Vladimir Guerrero Jr. : Toronto Blue Jays, First Base:

126 Cup Points, 156 Games, 0.81 Cup Points per Game, 26 Home Runs, 94 Runs Batted In, 5 SB, .264/.345/.444, 2.0 bWAR. 

Guerrero Jr. was an All-Star for the third straight year, but he has regressed from his MVP-caliber 2021 Season.

31 (TIE). Ian Happ: Chicago Cubs, Outfield:

125 Cup Points, 158 Games, 0.79 Cup Points per Game, 21 Home Runs, 84 Runs Batted In, 14 SB, .246/.360/.431, 2.9 bWAR. 

Happ had his third 20-plus Home Run year and he led all National League Leftfielders in Assists (12) and Double Plays Turned (4).

31 (TIE). Fernando Tatis Jr.: San Diego Padres, Outfield:

125 Cup Points, 141 Games, 0.87 Cup Points per Game, 25 Home Runs, 78 Runs Batted In, 29 SB, .257/.322/.449, 5.5 bWAR. 

Tatis began the year on the suspended list, but he came back strong, and in some circles (ours included) was an All-Star snub.

33 (TIE). Anthony Santander: Baltimore Orioles, Outfield:

124 Cup Points, 153 Games, 0.81 Cup Points per Game, 28 Home Runs, 95 Runs Batted In, 3 SB, .257/.325/.472, 3.0 bWAR. 

Santander finished the season second in Doubles (41) and seventh in Extra Base Hits (70).

33 (TIE). Jorge Soler: Miami Marlins, Designated Hitter & Outfield:

124 Cup Points, 153 Games, 0.81 Cup Points per Game, 36 Home Runs, 75 Runs Batted In, 1 SB, .250/.341/.512, 1.8 bWAR. 

An All-Star for the first time, Soler played far more at DH than he has had previously, while finishing eighth in Home Runs (36).

33 (TIE). Adolis Garcia: Texas Rangers, Outfield:

124 Cup Points, 148 Games, 0.84 Cup Points per Game, 39 Home Runs, 107 Runs Batted In, 9 SB, .245/.328/.508, 4.2 bWAR. 

Garcia had a very good power season where he was second in Home Runs and RBIs and eight in Slugging.  The two-time All-Star seems like he should be much higher, but that is this process.

36 (TIE). Austin Riley: Atlanta Braves, Outfield:

122 Cup Points, 159 Games, 0.77 Cup Points per Game, 37 Home Runs, 97 Runs Batted In, 3 SB, .281/.345/.515, 5.9 bWAR. 

Riley had another great year, executing his third consecutive 30-HR season.  Finishing seventh in bWAR in the National League, Riley lost out on a few Cup Points to his high-octane teammates.

36 (TIE). Yordan Alvarez: Houston Astros, Designated Hitter & Outfield:

122 Cup Points, 114 Games, 1.08 Cup Points per Game, 31 Home Runs, 97 Runs Batted In, 0 SB, .293/.407/.583, 4.5 bWAR. 

Alvarez was in the tail end of the top ten early this year, but he missed significant time due to injury.  Despite only playing 114 Games, Alvarez secured his third straight season with at least 31 Home Runs and 97 RBIs.

38 (TIE). Ozzie Albies: Atlanta Braves, Second Base:

121 Cup Points, 148 Games, 0.82 Cup Points per Game, 33 Home Runs, 109 Runs Batted In, 13 SB, .280/.336/.513, 4.7 bWAR. 

Albies was an All-Star for the third time and set a personal best in Home Runs (33), RBIs (109) and Slugging (.513).

38 (TIE). Max Muncy: Los Angeles Dodgers, First Base:

121 Cup Points, 114 Games, 0.90 Cup Points per Game, 36 Home Runs, 105 Runs Batted In, 1 SB, .212/.333/.475, 2.8 bWAR. 

Muncy only had 102 Hits, but 36 of them went deep, and he has a career-high 105 Runs Batted In.

38 (TIE). Adley Rutschman: Baltimore Orioles, Catcher & Designated Hitter:

121 Cup Points, 154 Games, 0.79 Cup Points per Game, 20 Home Runs, 80 Runs Batted In, 1 SB, .277/.374/.435, 2.8 bWAR. 

The Orioles sophomore went to his first All-Star Game this season and finished sixth in On Base Percentage.

41. Aaron Judge: New York Yankees, Outfield:

120 Cup Points, 106 Games, 1.13 Cup Points per Game, 37 Home Runs, 75 Runs Batted In, 3 SB, .267/.405/.613, 4.5 bWAR. 

Judge had a spectacular start to the season, but injuries derailed his run for a second MVP.  The Yankees superstar had his fourth 30-plus Home Run year, and was an All-Star for the fifth time.

42 (TIE). Luis Robert: Chicago White Sox, Outfield:

118 Cup Points, 145 Games, 0.81 Cup Points per Game, 38 Home Runs, 80 Runs Batted In, 20 SB, .264/.315/.542, 5.1 bWAR. 

Robert went to his first All-Star Game and shattered everything else he did in his young career.

42 (TIE). Josh Naylor: Cleveland Guardians, First Base & Outfield:

118 Cup Points, 121 Games, 0.98 Cup Points per Game, 17 Home Runs, 97 Runs Batted In, 10 SB, .308/.354/.489, 2.5 bWAR. 

Naylor batted over .300 for the first time in his career, and was eighth in RBIs (97).

42 (TIE). Isaac Paredes: Tampa Bay Rays, Third Base, Second Base & First Base:

118 Cup Points, 143 Games, 0.83 Cup Points per Game, 31 Home Runs, 98 Runs Batted In, 1 SB, .250/.352/.488, 4.3 bWAR. 

Paredes had his breakout year, where he finished in the top ten in Home Runs, RBIs, OPS and OPS+.

42 (TIE). George Springer: Toronto Blue Jays, Outfield:

118 Cup Points, 143 Games, 0.83 Cup Points per Game, 21 Home Runs, 72 Runs Batted In, 20 SB, .258/.327/.405, 2.1 bWAR. 

Springer had his first 20-20 Season.

46 (TIE). Spencer Steer: Cincinnati Reds, First Base, Third Base & Outfield:

117 Cup Points, 156 Games, 0.75 Cup Points per Game, 23 Home Runs, 86 Runs Batted In, 15 SB, .271/.356/.464, 3.0 bWAR. 

In other seasons, Steer would win the Rookie of the Year.

46 (TIE). Alec Bohm: Philadelphia Phillies, Third Base & First Base:

117 Cup Points, 145 Games, 0.81 Cup Points per Game, 20 Home Runs, 97 Runs Batted In, 4 SB, .274/.327/.437, 0.5 bWAR. 

Bohm hit when it counted, though his defense weakens his overall game.

46 (TIE). Bryan Reynolds: Pittsburgh Pirates, Outfield:

117 Cup Points, 145 Games, 0.81 Cup Points per Game, 24 Home Runs, 84 Runs Batted In, 12 SB, .263/.330/.460, 2.5 bWAR. 

Reynolds had another good year, with his 24 Home Runs being the third season in a row where he achieved that tally.

46 (TIE). Nolan Arenado: St. Louis Cardinals, Third Base:

117 Cup Points, 144 Games, 0.82 Cup Points per Game, 26 Home Runs, 93 Runs Batted In, 3 SB, .266/.330/.460, 2.4 bWAR. 

Arenado appears to be slowing down, but still added his eighth All-Star Game appearance.

46 (TIE). CJ Abrams: Washington Nationals, Shortstop and Second Base:

117 Cup Points, 151 Games, 0.78 Cup Points per Game, 18 Home Runs, 64 Runs Batted In, 47 SB, .245/.300/.412, 3.4 bWAR. 

Abrams is a young star on a bad team and was third in Stolen Bases (47).

Here are the stats of those who finished #51-#100:

51. J.P. Crawford: Seattle Mariners, Outfield:

116 Cup Points, 145 Games, 0.80 Cup Points per Game, 19 Home Runs, 65 Runs Batted In, 2 SB, .266/.380/.438, 5.0 bWAR.

52 (TIE). Dansby Swanson: Chicago Cubs, Shortstop:

115 Cup Points, 147 Games, 0.78 Cup Points per Game, 22 Home Runs, 80 Runs Batted In, 9 SB, .244/.328/.416, 4.8 bWAR.

52 (TIE). Salvador Perez: Kansas City Royals, Catcher & Designated Hitter:

115 Cup Points, 140 Games, 0.82 Cup Points per Game, 23 Home Runs, 80 Runs Batted In, 0 SB, .255/.292/.422, 0.5 bWAR.

54. Triston Casas: Boston Red Sox, First Base:

114 Cup Points, 132 Games, 0.86 Cup Points per Game, 24 Home Runs, 65 Runs Batted In, 0 SB, .255/.367/.490, 2.2 bWAR.

55. Jonah Heim: Texas Rangers, Catcher:

113 Cup Points, 131 Games, 0.86 Cup Points per Game, 18 Home Runs, 95 Runs Batted In, 2 SB, .258/.317/.438, 2.9 bWAR.

56 (TIE). Christian Yelich: Milwaukee Brewers, Outfield:

112 Cup Points, 144 Games, 0.78 Cup Points per Game, 19 Home Runs, 76 Runs Batted In, 8 SB, .278/.370/.447, 3.6 bWAR.

56 (TIE). Gleyber Torres: New York Yankees, Outfield:

112 Cup Points, 158 Games, 0.71 Cup Points per Game, 25 Home Runs, 68 Runs Batted In, 13 SB, .273/.347/.453, 2.9 bWAR.

58. Lane Thomas: Washington Nationals, Outfield:

111 Cup Points, 156 Games, 0.71 Cup Points per Game, 28 Home Runs, 86 Runs Batted In, 20 SB, .268/.315/.458, 3.2 bWAR.

59. J.D. Martinez: Los Angeles Dodgers, Designate Hitter:

110 Cup Points, 113 Games, 0.71 Cup Points per Game, 33 Home Runs, 103 Runs Batted In, 1 SB, .271/.321/.572, 1.9 bWAR.

60. Nico Hoerner: Chicago Cubs, Designate Hitter:

109 Cup Points, 150 Games, 0.73 Cup Points per Game, 9 Home Runs, 68 Runs Batted In, 43 SB, .283/.346/.383, 5.0 bWAR.

61 (TIE). James Outman: Los Angeles Dodgers, Outfield:

108 Cup Points, 151 Games, 0.72 Cup Points per Game, 23 Home Runs, 70 Runs Batted In, 16 SB, .248/.353/.437, 3.3 bWAR.

61 (TIE). Josh Lowe: Tampa Bay Rays, Outfield:

108 Cup Points, 135 Games, 0.81 Cup Points per Game, 20 Home Runs, 83 Runs Batted In, 32 SB, .292/.335/.500, 3.7 bWAR.

61 (TIE). Bo Bichette: Toronto Blue Jays, Shortstop:

108 Cup Points, 135 Games, 0.81 Cup Points per Game, 20 Home Runs, 73 Runs Batted In, 5 SB, .308/.339/.475, 4.8 bWAR.

64. Marcell Ozuna: Atlanta Braves, Designated Hitter:

107 Cup Points, 144 Games, 0.74 Cup Points per Game, 40 Home Runs, 100 Runs Batted In, 0 SB, .274/.346/.558, 3.3 bWAR.

65. Teoscar Hernandez: Seattle Mariners, Shortstop:

106 Cup Points, 160 Games, 0.66 Cup Points per Game, 26 Home Runs, 93 Runs Batted In, 7 SB, .258/.305/.435, 2.1 bWAR.

66. Trea Turner: Philadelphia Phillies, Shortstop:

105 Cup Points, 155 Games, 0.68 Cup Points per Game, 26 Home Runs, 76 Runs Batted In, 30 SB, .266/.320/.459, 3.6 bWAR.

67 (TIE). Austin Hays: Baltimore Orioles, Outfield:

104 Cup Points, 144 Games, 0.72 Cup Points per Game, 16 Home Runs, 67 Runs Batted In, 5 SB, .275/.325/.444, 2.6 bWAR.

67 (TIE). Bryce Harper: Philadelphia Phillies, Designated Hitter:

104 Cup Points, 126 Games, 0.83 Cup Points per Game, 21 Home Runs, 72 Runs Batted In, 11 SB, .293/.401/.499, 3.7 bWAR.

69. Wander Franco: Tampa Bay Rays, Shortstop:

103 Cup Points, 112 Games, 0.92 Cup Points per Game, 17 Home Runs, 58 Runs Batted In, 30 SB, .281/.344/.475, 5.5 bWAR.

70 (TIE). Justin Turner: Boston Red Sox, Designated Hitter & First Base:

101 Cup Points, 146 Games, 0.70 Cup Points per Game, 23 Home Runs, 96 Runs Batted In, 4 SB, .276/.345/.455, 2.1 bWAR.

70 (TIE). Nate Lowe: Texas Rangers, First Base:

101 Cup Points, 146 Games, 0.70 Cup Points per Game, 17 Home Runs, 82 Runs Batted In, 1 SB, .262/.360/.414, 2.6 bWAR.

72. Jose Abreu: Houston Astros, First Base:

100 Cup Points, 141 Games, 0.71 Cup Points per Game, 18 Home Runs, 90 Runs Batted In, 0 SB, .237/.296/.383, -0.1 bWAR.

73 (TIE). Willy Adames: Milwaukee Brewers, Shortstop:

99 Cup Points, 149 Games, 0.66 Cup Points per Game, 24 Home Runs, 80 Runs Batted In, 5 SB, .217/.310/.407, 3.0 bWAR.

73 (TIE). Eugenio Suarez: Seattle Seahawks, Third Base:

99 Cup Points, 162 Games, 0.66 Cup Points per Game, 22 Home Runs, 96 Runs Batted In, 2 SB, .232/.323/.391, 2.2 bWAR.

75 (TIE). Seiya Suzuki: Chicago Cubs, Outfield:

98 Cup Points, 138 Games, 0.71 Cup Points per Game, 20 Home Runs, 74 Runs Batted In, 6 SB, .285/.357/.485, 2.7 bWAR.

75 (TIE). Josh Bell: Cleveland Guardians & Miami Marlins, First Base:

98 Cup Points, 150 Games, 0.65 Cup Points per Game, 22 Home Runs, 74 Runs Batted In, 0 SB, .247/.325/.419, 0.4 bWAR.

75 (TIE). Bryson Stott: Philadelphia Phillies, Second Base & Shortstop:

98 Cup Points, 151 Games, 0.65 Cup Points per Game, 15 Home Runs, 62 Runs Batted In, 31 SB, .280/.329/.419, 4.4 bWAR.

75 (TIE). Nolan Gorman: St. Louis Cardinals, Second Base & Third Base:

98 Cup Points, 119 Games, 0.82 Cup Points per Game, 27 Home Runs, 76 Runs Batted In, 7 SB, .236/.328/.478, 2.4 bWAR.

75 (TIE). Paul Goldschmidt: St. Louis Cardinals, First Base:

98 Cup Points, 154 Games, 0.64 Cup Points per Game, 25 Home Runs, 80 Runs Batted In, 11 SB, .268/.363/.447, 3.4 bWAR.

80. Cal Raleigh: Seattle Mariners, Catcher:

96 Cup Points, 146 Games, 0.66 Cup Points per Game, 30 Home Runs, 75 Runs Batted In, 0 SB, .232/.306/.456, 3.2 bWAR.

81 (TIE). Ryan McMahon: Colorado Rockies, Third Base & Second Base:

95 Cup Points, 152 Games, 0.63 Cup Points per Game, 23 Home Runs, 70 Runs Batted In, 5 SB, .240/.322/.431, 2.9 bWAR.

81 (TIE). Kerry Carpenter: Detroit Tigers, Outfield & Designated Hitter:

95 Cup Points, 118 Games, 0.81 Cup Points per Game, 20 Home Runs, 64 Runs Batted In, 6 SB, .278/.340/.471, 2.1 bWAR.

81 (TIE). Jake Burger: Chicago White Sox & Miami Marlins, Third Base & Second Base:

95 Cup Points, 141 Games, 0.67 Cup Points per Game, 34 Home Runs, 80 Runs Batted In, 1 SB, .250/.309/.518, 2.5 bWAR.

84 (TIE). Brandon Drury: Los Angeles Angels, Third Base & Second Base:

94 Cup Points, 125 Games, 0.81 Cup Points per Game, 26 Home Runs, 83 Runs Batted In, 0 SB, .262/.308/.497, 1.8 bWAR.

84 (TIE). William Contreras: Milwaukee Brewers, Catcher:

94 Cup Points, 141 Games, 0.67 Cup Points per Game, 17 Home Runs, 78 Runs Batted In, 6 SB, .291/.369/.459, 3.7 bWAR.

84 (TIE). Gerrit Cole: New York Yankees, Pitcher:

94 Cup Points, 33 Games, 2.85 Cup Points per Game, 15-4, 2.63 ERA, 222 SO, 0.981 WHIP, 7.5 bWAR

84 (TIE). J.D. Davis: San Francisco Giants, Catcher:

94 Cup Points, 144 Games, 0.65 Cup Points per Game, 18 Home Runs, 69 Runs Batted In, 1 SB, .248/.325/.413, 0.8 bWAR.

84 (TIE). Logan Webb: San Francisco Giants, Pitcher:

94 Cup Points, 33 Games, 2.85 Cup Points per Game, 11-13, 3.25 ERA, 194 SO, 1.074 WHIP, 5.6 bWAR

89. Jeimer Candelerio: Washington Nationals & Chicago Cubs, Catcher:

93 Cup Points, 140 Games, 0.66 Cup Points per Game, 22 Home Runs, 70 Runs Batted In, 8 SB, .251/.336/.471, 3.1 bWAR.

90 (TIE). T.J. Friedl: Cincinnati Reds, Outfield:

92 Cup Points, 140 Games, 0.66 Cup Points per Game, 16 Home Runs, 68 Runs Batted In, 22 SB, .256/.328/.446, 1.5 bWAR.

90 (TIE). Tommy Pham: New York Mets & Arizona Diamondbacks, Outfield:

92 Cup Points, 138 Games, 0.67 Cup Points per Game, 18 Home Runs, 66 Runs Batted In, 27 SB, .279/.352/.467, 3.8 bWAR.

90 (TIE). Michael Conforto: San Francisco Giants, Outfield:

92 Cup Points, 125 Games, 0.74 Cup Points per Game, 15 Home Runs, 58 Runs Batted In, 4 SB, .239/.334/.384, 0.7 bWAR.

93 (TIE). Masataka Yoshida: Boston Red Sox, Outfield & Designated Hitter:

91 Cup Points, 140 Games, 0.65 Cup Points per Game, 15 Home Runs, 72 Runs Batted In, 8 SB, .289/.338/.445, 1.4 bWAR.

93 (TIE). Brent Rooker: Oakland Athletics, Outfield & Designated Hitter:

91 Cup Points, 137 Games, 0.66 Cup Points per Game, 20 Home Runs, 69 Runs Batted In, 4 SB, .246/.329/.488, 2.1 bWAR.

93 (TIE). Carlos Santana: Pittsburgh Pirates & Milwaukee Brewers, First Base & Designated Hitter:

91 Cup Points, 146 Games, 0.62 Cup Points per Game, 23 Home Runs, 86 Runs Batted In, 6 SB, .240/.318/.429, 2.7 bWAR.

93 (TIE). Xander Bogaerts: San Diego Padres, Shortstop:

91 Cup Points, 155 Games, 0.59 Cup Points per Game, 19 Home Runs, 58 Runs Batted In, 19 SB, .285/.350/.440, 4.4 bWAR.

97 (TIE). Ryan Mountcastle: Baltimore Orioles, First Base & Outfield:

90 Cup Points, 115 Games, 0.78 Cup Points per Game, 18 Home Runs, 68 Runs Batted In, 3 SB, .270/.328/.452, 2.1 bWAR.

97 (TIE). Andrew Vaughn: Chicago White Sox, Outfield & First Base:

90 Cup Points, 152 Games, 0.59 Cup Points per Game, 21 Home Runs, 80 Runs Batted In, 0 SB, .258/.314/.429, 1.0 bWAR.

97 (TIE). Nolan Jones: Colorado Rockies, Outfield & First Base:

90 Cup Points, 106 Games, 0.85 Cup Points per Game, 20 Home Runs, 62 Runs Batted In, 20 SB, .297/.389/.542, 4.3 bWAR.

100 (TIE). J.T. Realmuto: Philadelphia Phillies, Catcher:

89 Cup Points, 135 Games, 0.66 Cup Points per Game, 20 Home Runs, 63 Runs Batted In, 16 SB, .252/.310/.452, 3.6 bWAR.

100 (TIE). Willson Contreras: St. Louis Cardinals, Catcher & Outfield:

89 Cup Points, 125 Games, 0.71 Cup Points per Game, 20 Home Runs, 67 Runs Batted In, 6 SB, .264/.358/.467, 3.4 bWAR.

Players with 88 Cup Points (Tied for #102)

 

Steven Kwan:  Cleveland Guardians, Outfield

Max Kepler: Minnesota Twins, Outfield

Kevin Gausman: Toronto Blue Jays, Pitcher

Whit Merrifield: Toronto Blue Jays, Second Base & Outfield

Keibert Ruiz: Washington Nationals, Catcher

 

Players with 87 Cup Points (Tied for #107)

 

Zac Gallen: Arizona Diamondbacks, Pitcher

Alex Verdugo: Boston Red Sox, Outfield

Will Smith: Los Angeles Dodgers, Catcher

 

Players with 86 Cup Points (Tied for #110)

 

Blake Snell: San Diego Padres, Pitcher

 

Players with 85 Cup Points (Tied for #111)

 

Ha-Seong Kim: San Diego Padres, Second Base, Third Base & Shortstop

Wilmer Flores: San Francisco Giants, First Base, Designated Hitter & Third Base

 

Players with 84 Cup Points (Tied for #113)

 

Lourdes Gurriel: Arizona Diamondbacks, Outfield & Designated Hitter

Jazz Chisolm: Miami Marlins, Outfield

Joey Meneses: Washington Nationals, Designated Hitter & First Base

 

Players with 83 Cup Points (Tied for #116)

 

Ezequiel Tovar: Colorado Rockies, Shortstop

Jeff McNeil: New York Mets, Second Base & Outfield

George Kirby: Seattle Mariners, Pitcher

Tommy Edman: St. Louis Cardinals, Second Base, Outfield & Shortstop

 

Players with 82 Cup Points (Tied for #120)

 

Merrill Kelly, Arizona Diamondbacks, Pitcher

Spencer Strider: Atlanta Braves, Pitcher

Ke’Bryan Hayes: Pittsburgh Pirates, Third Base

Jack Suwinski: Pittsburgh Pirates, Outfield

Brandon Lowe: Tampa Bay Rays, Second Base

 

Players with 81 Cup Points (Tied for #125)

 

Christopher Morel: Chicago Cuba, Designated Hitter, Second Base & outfield

Andres Gimenez: Cleveland Guardians, Second Base

Anthony Volpe: New York Yankees, Shortstop

Josh Jung: Texas Rangers, Third Base

 

Players with 80 Cup Points (Tied for #129)

 

Jose Altuve: Houston Astros, Second Base

Ty France: Seattle Mariners, First Base

 

Players with 79 Cup Points (Tied for #131)

 

Kyle Bradish: Baltimore Orioles, Pitcher

Cedric Mullins: Baltimore Orioles, Outfield

Chris Bassitt: Toronto Blue Jays, Pitcher

Matt Chapman: Toronto Blue Jays: Third Base

 

Players with 78 Cup Points (Tied for #137)

 

Michael Harris: Atlanta Braves: Outfield

Edouard Julien: Minnesota Twins, Second Base & First Base

Shea Langeliers: Oakland Athletics, Catcher

Daulton Varsho, Toronto Blue Jays, Outfield

 

Players with 77 Cup Points (Tied for #139)

 

Riley Greene: Detroit Tigers, Outfield

 

Players with 76 Cup Points (Tied for #140)

 

Luis Rengifo: Los Angeles Angels, Second Base, Shortstop, Third Base & Outfield

 

Players with 75 Cup Points (Tied for #141)

 

Lars Nootbar: St. Louis Cardinals, Outfield

Zach Eflin: Tampa Bay Rays, Pitcher

 

Players with 74 Cup Points (Tied for #143)

 

Sean Murphy: Atlanta Braves, Catcher

Eddie Rosario: Atlanta Braves, Outfield

Luis Castillo: Seattle Mariners, Pitcher

Luke Raley: Tampa Bay Rays, Outfield & First Base

 

Players with 73 Cup Points (Tied for $148)

 

Matt McLain: Cincinnati Reds, Shortstop & Second Base

Hunter Renfroe: Cincinnati Reds, Outfield

Elias Diaz: Colorado Rockies, Catcher

Ryan Noda: Oakland Athletics, First Base & Outfield

Zack Wheeler: Philadelphia Phillies, Pitcher

 

Players with 72 Cup Points (Tied for #153)

 

Garrett Cooper: Miami Marlins & San Diego Padres, First Base & Designated Hitter

Corbin Burnes, Milwaukee Brewers, Pitcher

Donovan Solano: Minnesota Twins, First Base, Second Base, Third Base & Designated Hitter

 

Players with 71 Cup Points (Tied for #156)

 

Orlando Arcia: Atlanta Braves, Shortstop

Jarren Duran: Boston Red Sox, Outfield

Justin Steele: Chicago Cubs, Pitcher

Chas McCormick: Houston Astros, Outfield

Framber Valdez: Houston Astros, Pitcher

Taylor Ward: Los Angeles Angels, Outfield

Jose Siri: Tampa Bay Rays, Outfield

Jose Berrios: Toronto Blue Jays, Pitcher

 

Players with 70 Cup Points (Tied for #165)

 

Eloy Jimenez: Chicago White Sox, Outfield & Designated Hitter

Mike Trout, Los Angeles Angels, Outfield

 

Players with 69 Cup Points (Tied for #167)

 

Thairo Estrada: San Francisco Giants, Second Base & Shortstop

Joc Pederson: San Francisco Giants, Outfield

 

Players with 68 Cup Points (Tied for #169)

 

Andy Ibanez: Detroit Tigers, Second Base, Outfield & Third Base

Matt Vierling: Detroit Tigers, Outfield & Third Base

Braxton Garrett: Miami Marlins, Pitcher

Sonny Gray: Minnesota Twins, Pitcher

Royce Lewis: Minnesota Twins, Third Base & Shortstop

Andrew McCutchen: Pittsburgh Pirates, Outfield

Mike Yastrzemski: San Francisco Giants, Outfield

Jordan Montgomery: Texas Rangers, Pitcher

 

Players with 67 Cup Points (Tied for #177)

 

Adam Duvall: Boston Red Sox, Outfield

Yoan Moncada: Chicago White Sox, Third Base

Jake Fraley: Cincinnati Reds, Outfield

LaMonte Wade: San Francisco Giants, Outfield & First Base

Harold Ramirez: Tampa Bay Rays, Outfield, Designated Hitter & First Base

 

Players with 66 Cup Points (Tied for #182)

 

Pablo Lopez: Minnesota Twins, Pitcher

Michael Taylor: Minnesota Twins, Outfield

Seth Brown: Oakland Athletics, Outfield, Designated Hitter & First Base

Mitch Keller: Pittsburgh Pirates, Pitcher

Mitch Garver: Texas Rangers, Catcher

 

Players with 65 Cup Points (Tied for #187)

 

Jake Rogers; Detroit Tigers, Catcher

Amed Rosario: Los Angeles Dodgers, Shortstop & Second Base

Jason Heyward: Los Angeles Dodgers, Outfield

Mark Cahna: New York Mets & Milwaukee Brewers, Outfield, First Base & Designated Hitter

Logan Gilbert: Seattle Mariners, Pitcher

Jordan Walker: St. Louis Cardinals, Outfield

 

Players with 64 Cup Points (Tied for #193)

 

Dylan Cease: Chicago White Sox, Pitcher

Elly De La Cruz: Cincinnati Reds, Shortstop & Third Base

Clayton Kershaw: Los Angeles Dodgers, Pitcher

Francisco Alvarez: New York Mets, Catcher

Kodai Senga: New York Mets, Pitcher

 

Players with 63 Cup Points (Tied for #198)

 

Kyle Gibson: Baltimore Orioles, Pitcher

Javier Baez: Detroit Tigers, Shortstop

MJ Melendez: Kansas City Royals, Outfield & Catcher

Jesus Luzardo: Miami Marlins, Pitcher

Justin Verlander: New York Mets & Houston Astros, Pitcher

Johan Oviedo: Pittsburgh Pirates, Pitcher

Leody Tavares: Texas Rangers, Outfield

 

Players with 62 Cup Points (Tied for #205)

 

Dean Kremer: Baltimore Orioles, Pitcher

Jonathan India: Cincinnati Reds, Second Base

Jeremy Pena: Houston Astros, Shortstop

Mickey Moniak: Los Angeles Angels, Outfield

Max Scherzer: New York Mets & Texas Rangers, Pitcher

 

Players with 61 Cup Points (Tied for #210)

 

Patrick Wisdom: Chicago Cubs, Third Base, First Base & Designated Hitter

Harrison Bader: New York Yankees & Cincinnati Reds, Outfield

 

Players with 60 Cup Points (Tied for #212)

 

Jesus Sanchez: Miami Marlins, Outfield

D.J. LeMahieu: New York Yankees, Third Base & First Base

Aaron Nola: Philadelphia Phillies, Pitcher

Seth Lugo: San Diego Padres, Pitcher

 

Players with 58 Cup Points (Tied for #216)

 

Bryce Elder: Atlanta Braves, Pitcher

Connor Joe: Pittsburgh Pirates, Outfield & First Base

 

Players with 57 Cup Points (Tied for #218)

 

Gabriel Moreno: Arizona Diamondbacks, Catcher

Ryan O’Hearn: Baltimore Orioles, First Base & Outfield

Randal Grichuk: Los Angeles Angels: Outfield

 

Players with 56 Cup Points (Tied for #221)

 

Marcus Stroman: Chicago Cuba: Pitcher

Tanner Bibee: Cleveland Guardians, Pitcher

Bryan De La Cruz: Miami Marlins, Outfield

Jarred Kelencic: Seattle Mariners, Outfield

Danny Jansen: Toronto Blue Jays, Catcher

 

Players with 55 Cup Points (Tied for #226)

 

Enrique Hernandez: Boston Red Sox & Los Angeles Dodgers, Shortstop, Second Base & Outfield

Maikel Garcia: Kansas City Royals, Third Base & Shortstop

Michael Massey: Kansas City Royals, Second Base

Freddy Peralta: Milwaukee Brewers, Pitcher

Zack Gelof: Oakland Athletics, Second Base

Jurickson Profar: Colorado Rockies & San Diego Padres, Outfield & Designated Hitter

Patrick Bailey: San Francisco Giants, Pitcher

Yusei Kikuchi: Toronto Blue Jays, Pitcher

 

Players with 54 Cup Points (Tied for #234)

 

Chris Taylor: Los Angeles Dodgers, Outfield, Shortstop & Third Base

Tyrone Taylor: Milwaukee Brewers, Outfield

Gary Sanchez: New York Mets & San Diego Padres, Catcher

 

Players with 53 Cup Points (Tied for #237)

 

Brenton Doyle: Colorado Rockies, Outfield

Mauricio Dubon: Houston Astros, Second Base & Outfield

Jorge Polanco: Minnesota Twins, Second Base, Third Base & Designated Hitter

 

Players with 52 Cup Points (Tied for #240)

 

Rowdy Tellez: Milwaukee Brewers, First Base

Carlos Correa: Minnesota Twins, Shortstop

Anthony Rizzo: New York Yankees, First Base

Esteury Ruiz: Oakland Athletics, Outfield

Brandon Marsh: Philadelphia Phillies, Outfield

Alex Cobb: San Francisco Giants, Pitcher

Robbie Grossman: Texas Rangers, Outfield

Luis Garcia: Washington Nationals, Second Base & Shortstop

 

Players with 51 Cup Points (Tied for #248)

 

Adam Frazier: Baltimore Orioles, Second Base & Outfield

Yan Gomes: Chicago Cubs, Catcher

Elvis Andrus: Chicago White Sox, Shortstop

Martin Maldonado: Houston Astros, Catcher

David Peralta: Los Angeles Dodgers, Outfield

Trent Grisham: San Diego Padres, Outfield

Brendan Donovan: St. Louis Cardinals, Second Base, Outfield, Designated Hitter & First Base

Tyler Glasnow: Tampa Bay Rays, Pitcher

Dane Dunning: Texas Rangers, Pitcher

 

Players with 50 Cup Points (Tied for #257)

 

Charlie Morton: Atlanta Braves

Graham Ashcraft: Cincinnati Reds, Pitcher

Tyler Stephenson: Cincinnati Reds, Catcher & Designate Hitter

Akil Baddoo: Detroit Tigers, Outfield

Michael Lorenzen: Detroit Tigers & Philadelphia Phillies, Pitcher

Eduardo Rodriguez: Detroit Tigers, Pitcher

Cristian Javier: Houston Astros, Pitcher

Ryan Jeffers: Minnesota Twins, Catcher

Bailey Ober: Minnesota Twins, Pitcher

Paul DeJong: St. Louis Cardinals, Toronto Blue Jays & San Francisco Giants, Shortstop

Shane McClanahan: Tampa Bay Rays, Pitcher

Brandon Belt: Toronto Blue Jays, Designated Hitter & First Base

Alex Call: Washington Nationals, Outfield

 

Players with 49 Cup Points (Tied for #270)

 

Ramon Urias: Baltimore Orioles, Third Base, Second Base & First Base

Chris Sale: Boston Red Sox, Pitcher

Mike Clevinger: Chicago White Sox, Pitcher

Christian Encarnacion-Strand: Cincinnati Reds, First Base, Designated Hitter & Second Base

J.P. France: Houston Astros, Pitcher

Joe Ryan: Minnesota Twins, Pitcher

JP Sears: Oakland Athletics, Pitcher

Nathan Eovaldi: Texas Rangers, Pitcher

 

Players with 48 Cup Points (Tied for #278)

 

Shane Bieber: Cleveland Guardians, Pitcher

Charlie Blackmon: Colorado Rockies, Outfield

Taijuan Walker: Philadelphia Phillies, Pitcher

Jake Cronenworth, San Diego Padres, First Base & Second Base

Joe Musgrove: San Diego Padres, Pitcher

Jon Gray: Texas Rangers, Pitcher

Josiah Gray: Washington Nationals, Pitcher

 

Players with 47 Cup Points (Tied for #285)

 

Nick Pivetta: Boston Red Sox, Pitcher

Lucas Giolito: Chicago White Sox, Los Angeles Angels & Cleveland Guardians, Pitcher

Nick Senzel: Cincinnati Reds, Third Base & Outfield

Edward Olivares: Kansas City Royals, Outfield

Julio Urias: Los Angeles Dodgers, Pitcher

Matt Wallmer: Minnesota Twins, Outfield

Andrew Heaney: Texas Rangers, Pitcher

Alejandro Kirk: Toronto Blue Jays, Catcher

 

Players with 46 Cup Points (Tied for #293)

 

Pavin Smith: Arizona Diamondbacks, Outfield & First Base

Yainer Diaz: Houston Astros, Catcher, Designated Hitter & First Base

 

Players with 45 Cup Points (Tied for #295)

 

Kris Bryant: Colorado Rockies, Outfield & Designated Hitter

Jon Berti: Miami Marlins, Shortstop, Third Base & Outfield

Eury Perez: Miami Marlins, Pitcher

Willi Castro: Minnesota Twins, Outfield, Third Base & Second Base

Kyle Farmer: Minnesota Twins, Second Base, Third Base & Shortstop

Giancarlo Stanton: New York Yankees, Designated Hitter & Outfield

Michael Wacha: San Diego Padres, Pitcher

Bryce Miller: Seattle Mariners, Pitcher

Miles Mikolas: St. Louis Cardinals, Pitcher

 

Players with 44 Cup Points (Tied for #304)

 

Gavin Sheets: Chicago White Sox, Outfield, First Base & Designated Hitter

Byron Buxton: Minnesota Twins, Outfield

 

Players with 43 Cup Points (Tied for #306)

 

Geraldo Perdomo: Arizona Diamondbacks, Shortstop, Second Base & Third Base

Tyler Wells: Baltimore Orioles, Pitcher

Tariq Skubal: Detroit Tigers, Pitcher

Zack Short: Detroit Tigers, Second Base, Shortstop & Thrd Base

Vinnie Pasquantino: Kansas City Royals, First Base & Designated Hitter

Joey Gallo: Minnesota Twins, Outfield & First Base

Alex Kiriloff: Minnesota Twins, First Base & Outfield

 

Players with 42 Cup Points (Tied for #313)

 

Jorge Mateo: Baltimore Orioles, Shortstop

Hunter Brown: Houston Astros, Pitcher

Sandy Alcantara: Miami Marlins, Pitcher

Tony Kemp: Oakland Athletics, Outfield & Second Base

Stone Garrett: Washington Nationals, Outfield

 

Players with 41 Cup Points (Tied for #318)

 

Felix Bautista: Baltimore Orioles, Pitcher

Brayan Bello: Boston Red Sox, Pitcher

Tim Anderson: Chicago White Sox, Shortstop

Andrew Abbott: Cincinnati Reds, Pitcher

Bobby Miller: Los Angeles Dodgers, Pitcher

Miguel Rojas: Los Angeles Dodgers, Shortstop

Miguel Vargas: Los Angeles Dodgers, Second Base

Christian Vazquez: Minnesota Twins, Catcher

Isiah Kiner-Falefa: New York Yankees, Outfield & Third Base

Blake Sabol: San Francisco Giants, Catcher & Outfield

Ezequiel Duran: Texas Rangers, Third Base & Outfield

 

Players with 40 Cup Points (Tied for #330)

 

Travis d’Arneau: Atlanta Braves, Catcher

Connor Wong: Boston Red Sox, Catcher

Nelson Velazquez:  Chicago Cubs & Kansas City Royals, Outfield

Will Benson: Cincinnati Reds Outfield

Elhuirus Montero: Colorado Rockies, First Base & Third Base

Corey Julks: Houston Astros, Outfield

Freddy Fermin: Kansas City Royals, Catcher

Brian Anderson: Milwaukee Brewers, Third Base & Outfield

Brandon Woodruff: Milwaukee Brewers, Pitcher

Manny Margot: Tampa Bay Rays, Outfield

 

Players with 39 Cup Points (Tied for #340)

 

Lance Lynn: Chicago White Sox & Los Angeles Dodgers, Pitcher

Joey Wiemer: Milwaukee Brewers, Outfield

Brice Turang: Milwaukee Brewers, Second Base & Shortstop

Domingo German: New York Yankees, Pitcher

Michael King: New York Yankees, Pitcher

Ji Hwan Bae: Pittsburgh Pirates, Second Base & Outfield

Austin Slater: San Francisco Giants, Outfield & First Base

Cavan Biggio: Toronto Blue Jays, Second Base, Outfield & First Base

Kevin Kiermaier: Toronto Blue Jays, Outfield

 

Players with 38 Cup Points (Tied for #349)

 

Grayson Rodriguez: Baltimore Orioles, Pitcher

Joey Votto: Cincinnati Reds, First Base

Hunter Greene: Cincinnati Reds, Pitcher

Bo Naylor: Cleveland Guardians, Catcher

Zack McKinstry: Detroit Tigers, Outfield, Second Base & Third Base

Reese Olson: Detroit Tigers, Pitcher

Drew Waters: Kansas City Royals, Outfield

Kenta Maeda: Minnesota Twins, Pitcher

Daniel Vogelbach: New York Mets, Designated Hitter & First Base

Clarke Schmidt: New York Yankees, Pitcher

J.J. Bleday: Oakland Athletics, Outfield

Yu Darvish: San Diego Padres, Pitcher

 

Players with 37 Cup Points (Tied for #361)

 

Kutter Crawford: Boston Red Sox, Pitcher

Jameson Taillon: Chicago Cubs, Pitcher

Mike Tauchman: Chicago Cubs, Outfield

Gabriel Arias: Cleveland Guardians, Shortstop, Outfield, First Base & Third Base

Patrick Sandoval: Los Angeles Angels, Pitcher

Wade Miley: Milwaukee Brewers, Pitcher

Devin Williams: Milwaukee Brewers, Pitcher

Ramon Laureano: Oakland Athletics & Cleveland Guardians, Outfield

Luis Campusano: San Diego Padres, Catcher

Martin Perez: Texas Rangers, Pitcher

 

Players with 36 Cup Points (Tied for #372)

 

Josh Rojas: Arizona Diamondbacks & Seattle Mariners, Second Base & Third Base

Ryne Nelson: Arizona Diamondbacks, Pitcher

Drew Smyly: Chicago Cubs, Chicago Cubs

Logan Allen: Cleveland Guardians, Pitcher

Brady Singer: Kansas City Royals, Pitcher

Adrian Houser: Milwaukee Brewers, Pitcher

Colin Rea: Milwaukee Brewers, Pitcher

Trevor Larnach: Minnesota Twins, Outfield

Tylor Megill: New York Mets, Pitcher

Liover Peguero: Pittsburgh Pirates, Shortstop & Second Base

Christian Bethancourt: Tampa Bay Rays, Catcher

 

Players with 35 Cup Points (Tied for #384)

 

Evan Longoria: Arizona Diamondbacks, Third Base

Alek Thomas: Arizona Diamondbacks, Outfield

Michael Kopech: Chicago White Sox, Pitcher

Sean Manaea: San Francisco Giants, San Francisco Giants

 

Players with 34 Cup Points (Tied for #388)

 

Will Brennan: Cleveland Guardians, Outfield

Kyle Freeland: Colorado Rockies, Pitcher

Reid Detmers: Los Angeles Angels, Pitcher

Kyle Higashioka: New York Yankees, Catcher

Mike Ford: Seattle Mariners, First Base & Designated Hitter

Mitch Haniger: San Francisco Giants, Outfield

Davis Schneider: Toronto Blue Jays, Second Base, Outfield & Third Base

 

Players with 33 Cup Points (Tied for #395)

 

Kyle Hendricks: Chicago Cubs, Pitcher

Aaron Civale: Cleveland Guardians & Tampa Bay Rays, Pitcher

C.J. Cron: Colorado Rockies & Los Angeles Angels, Designated Hitter & First Base

Mike Moustakas: Colorado Rockies & Los Angeles Angels, Third Base, First Base & Designated Hitter

Victor Caratini: Milwaukee Brewers, Catcher

Sal Frelick: Milwaukee Brewers, Outfield

Andruw Monastaerio: Milwaukee Brewers, Third Base, Second Base & Shortstop

Jordan Diaz: Oakland Athletics, Third Base, Second Base & Designated Hitter

Cristopher Sanchez: Philadelphia Phillies, Pitcher

Jared Triolo: Pittsburgh Pirates, Third Base, Second Base & First Base

Josh Palacios: Washington Wizards, Outfield

 

Players with 32 Cup Points (Tied for #405)

 

Emmanuel Rivera: Arizona Diamondbacks, Third Base

Austin Gomber: Colorado Rockies, Pitcher

Jean Segura: Miami Marlins, Third Base

Owen Miller: Milwaukee Brewers, First Base & Third Base

Jake Bauers: New York Yankees, First Base & outfield

Josh Donaldson: New York Yankees & Milwaukee Brewers, Third Base

Bryan Woo: Seattle Mariners, Pitcher

 

Players with 31 Cup Points (Tied for #412)

 

Javier Assad: Chicago Cubs, Pitcher

Jake Meyers: Houston Astros, Outfield

Griff Canning: Los Angeles Angels, Pitcher

Garrett Hampson: Miami Marlins, Outfield & Second Base

D.J. Stewart: New York Mets, Outfield

Aaron Hicks: New York Yankees & Baltimore Orioles, Outfield

Dylan Moore: Seattle Mariners, Outfield, Second Base & shortstop

Taylor Walls: Tampa Bay Rays, Third Base, Second Base & Shortstop

Cole Ragans: Texas Rangers & Kansas City Royals, Pitcher

 

Players with 30 Cup Points (Tied for #421)

 

Nick Pratto: Kansas City Royals, First Base & Outfield

Logan O’Hoppe: Los Angeles Angels, Catcher

Tony Gonsolin: Los Angeles Dodgers, Pitcher

Nick Maton: New York Yankees, Second Base, Third Base & Shortstop

Oswaldo Cabrera: New York Yankees, Outfield, Third Base & Shortstop

Jace Peterson: Oakland Athletics & Arizona Diamondbacks, Third Base & Second Base

Camilo Doval: San Francisco Giants, Pitcher

Jack Flaherty: St. Louis Cardinals & Baltimore Orioles, Pitcher

 

Players with 29 Cup Points (Tied for #429)

 

Max Fried: Atlanta Braves, Pitcher

Emmanuel Clase: Cleveland Guardians, Pitcher

Cal Quantrill: Cleveland Guardians, Pitcher

Jordan Lyles: Kansas City Royals, Pitcher

Matt Thaiss: Los Angeles Angels, Catcher, Third Base & First Base

Starling Marte: New York Mets, Outfield

Endy Rodriguez: Pittsburgh Pirates, Catcher & First Base

Dylan Carlson: St. Louis Cardinals, Outfield

 

Players with 28 Cup Points: (Tied for #437)

 

James Paxton: Boston Red Sox, Pitcher

Trey Mancini: Chicago Cubs, First Base & Outfield

Myles Straw: Cleveland Guardians, Outfield

Paul Blackburn: Oakland Athletics, Pitcher

Alex Wood: San Francisco Giants, Pitcher

Patrick Corbin: Washington Nationals, Pitcher

 

Players with 27 Cup Points: (Tied for #443)

 

Garrett Whitlock: Boston Red Sox, Pitcher

Kyle Isbel: Kansas City Royals, Outfield

Emmet Sheehan: Los Angeles Dodgers, Pitcher

Julio Teheran: Milwaukee Brewers, Pitcher

Johan Rojas: Philadelphia Phillies, Outfield

Henry Davis: Pittsburgh Pirates, Outfield

Tyler O’Neil: St. Louis Cardinals, Outfield

 

Players with 26 Cup Points: (Tied for #451)

 

Stuart Fairchild: Cincinnati Reds, Outfield

Eric Haase: Detroit Tigers & Cleveland Guardians, Catcher & Outfield

Ryan Yarbrough: Kansas City Royals & Los Angeles Dodgers, Pitcher

Tyler Anderson: Los Angeles Angels, Pitcher

Zach Neto: Los Angeles Angels, Shortstop

Yuli Gurriel: Miami Marlins, First Base

Nick Martinez: San Diego Padres, Pitcher

Tom Murphy: Seattle Mariners, Catcher

Andrew Knizner: St. Louis Cardinals, Catcher

Trevor Williams: Washington Nationals, Pitcher

 

Players with 25 Cup Points: (Tied for #461)

 

Touki Toussaint: Chicago White Sox, Pitcher

Luke Maile: Cincinnati Reds, Catcher

Brandon Williamson: Cincinnati Reds, Pitcher

Gavin Williams: Cleveland Guardians, Cleveland Guardians

Ken Waldichuk: Oakland Athletics, Pitcher

Ranger Suarez: Philadelphia Phillies, Pitcher

Anthony DeSclafini: San Francisco Giants

Alec Burleson: St. Louis Cardinals, Outfield

Steven Matz: St. Louis Cardinals, Pitcher

Jordan Romano: Toronto Blue Jays, Pitcher

 

Players with 24 Cup Points: (Tied for #471)

 

Emmanuel Valdez: Boston Red Sox Second Baseman

Kole Calhoun: Cleveland Guardians, Outfield

Nick Fortes: Miami Marlins, Catcher

David Bednar: Pittsburgh Pirates, Pitcher

 

Players with 23 Cup Points: (Tied for #475)

 

Dominic Canzone: Arizona Diamondbacks & Seattle Mariners, Outfield & Designated Hitter

Brandon Pfaadt: Arizona Diamondbacks, Pitcher

Kevin Pillar: Atlanta Braves, Outfield

Christian Arroyo: Boston Red Sox, Second Base

Parker Meadows: Detroit Tigers, Outfield

Ryan Pressly: Houston Astros, Pitcher

Gio Urshela: Los Angeles Angels, Third Base & First Base

Aledmys Diaz: Oakland Athletics, Third Base, Shortstop & Outfield

Brandon Crawford: San Francisco Giants, Shortstop

Rene Pinto: Tampa Bay Rays, Catcher

 

Players with 22 Cup Points: (Tied for #485)

 

Raisel Iglesias: Atlanta Braves, Pitcher

Alan Trejo: Colorado Rockies, Second Base & Third Base

Nicky Lopez: Kansas City Royals & Atlanta Braves, Second Base, Third Base & Shortstop

Dustin May: Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Dodgers

Brett Baty: New York Mets, Third Base

Jhony Brito: New York Yankees, Pitcher

Edmund Sosa: Philadelphia Phillies, Third Base & Shortstop

Rodolfo Castro: Pittsburgh Pirates & Philadelphia Phillies, Shortstop & Third Base

Riley Adams: Washington Nationals, Catcher

 

Players with 21 Cup Points: (Tied for #494)

 

Kevin Newman: Cincinnati Reds, Third Base, Shortstop & Second Base

Dairon Blanco: Kansas City Royals, Outfield

Anthony Rendon: Los Angeles Angels, Third Base

Ryan Pepiot: Los Angeles Dodgers, Pitcher

David Robertson: New York Mets & Miami Marlins, Pitcher

Joey Wendle: Miami Marlins, SHortstop

Nick Allen: Oakland Athletics, Shortstop

Luis Matos: San Francisco Giants, Outfield

Travis Jankowski: Texas Rangers, Outfield

 

Players with 20 Cup Points: (Tied for #503)

 

Nick Ahmed: Arizona Diamondbacks, Shortstop

Tanner Houck: Boston Red Sox, Pitcher

Rob Refsnyder: Boston Red Sox, Outfield

Miguel Cabrera: Detroit Tigers, Designated Hitter

Tanner Scott: Miami Marlins, Pitcher

Byron Buxton: Minnesota Twins, Outfield

Franchy Cordero: New York Yankees, Outfield

Billy McKinney, New York Yankees, Outfield

Hogan Harris, Oakland Athletics, Pitcher

Jake Cave: Philadelphia Phillies, Outfield & First Base

Kody Clemens: Philadelphia Phillies, First Base

Bailey Falter: Philadelphia Phillies & Pittsburgh Pirates

Matt Strahm: Philadelphia Phillies, Pitcher

Josh Hader: San Diego Padres, Pitcher

Richie Palacios: St. Louis Cardinals, Outfield

Jake Irvin: Washington Nationals, Pitcher

 

Players with 19 Cup Points: (Tied for #520)

 

Tommy Henry: Arizona Diamondbacks, Pitcher

Jordan Westberg: Baltimore Orioles, Second Base & Third Base

Trevor Story: Boston Red Sox, Shortstop

Chicago White Sox: Romy Gonzalez, Second Base, Outfield & Shortstop

Alexis Diaz: Cincinnati Reds, Pitcher

Colorado Rockies: Harold Castro, Second Base & Outfield

Alex Lange: Detroit Tigers, Pitcher

Zack Greinke: Kansas City Royals, Pitcher

Chicago White Sox: Los Angeles Dodgers & Trayce Thompson, Outfield

Edward Cabrera: Miami Marlins, Pitcher

Blake Perkins: Milwaukee Brewers, Outfield

Willie Calhoun: New York Yankees, Outfield & Designated Hitter

Nestor Cortes: New York Yankees, Pitcher

Luis Severino: New York Yankees, Pitcher

Santiago Espinal: Toronto Blue Jays, Second Base, Third Base & Shortstop

 

Players with 18 Cup Points: (Tied for #535)

 

Jake McCarthy: Arizona Diamondbacks, Outfield

Wilyer Abreu: Boston Red Sox, Outfield

Pablo Reyes: Boston Red Sox, Outfield

Nick Madrigal: Chicago Cubs, Third Base & Second Base

David Fry: Cleveland Guardians, Catcher, First Base & Outfield

Matt Manning: Detroit Tigers, Pitcher

Alex Faedo: Detroit Tigers, Pitcher

Luis Urias: Milwaukee Brewers & Boston Red Sox, Second Base

David Peterson: New York Mets, Pitcher

Mark Vientos: New York Mets, Designated Hitter, Third Base & First Base

Craig Kimbrel: Philadelphia Phillies, Pitcher

Roansy Conteras: Pittsburgh Pirates, Pitcher

Adam Wainwright: St. Louis Cardinals, Pitcher

Chase Anderson: Tampa Bay Rays & Colorado Rockies

Carter Kleboom: Washington Nationals, Third Base

 

Players with 17 Cup Points: (Tied for #551)

 

Yennier Cano: Baltimore Orioles, Pitcher

Zack Littell: Boston Red Sox & Tampa Bay Rays, Pitcher

Hayden Wesneski: Chicago Cubs, Pitcher

Ben Lively: Cincinnati Reds, Pitcher

Brendan Rodgers: Colorado Rockies, Second Base

Brandon Bielak: Houston Astros, Pitcher

Jose Urquidy: Houston Astros, Pitcher

Carlos Estevez: Los Angeles Angels, Pitcher

Jose Quintana: New York Mets, Pitcher

Jose Trevino: New York Yankees, Catcher

Austin Wells: New York Yankees, Catcher

Ji Man Choi: Pittsburgh Pirates & San Diego Padres, First Base

Nelson Cruz: San Diego Padres, Designated Hitter

Roughned Odor: San Diego Padres, Second Base & Third Base

Casey Schmitt: San Francisco Giants, Shortstop, Third Base & Second Base

Jose Caballero: Seattle Mariners, Second Base, Shortstop & Third Base

AJ Pollock: Seattle Mariners & San Francisco Giants, Outfield

Jacob deGrom: Texas Rangers, Pitcher

Will Smith: Texas Rangers, Pitcher

 

Players with 16 Cup Points: (Tied for #570)

 

Kevin Ginkel: Arizona Diamondbacks, Pitcher

Zach Remillard: Chicago White Sox, Second Base, Outfield & Third Base

Jesse Scholtens: Chicago White Sox, Pitcher

Jose Barrero: Cincinnati Reds, Shortstop & Outfield

Luke Weaver: Cincinnati Reds, Seattle Mariners & New York Yankees, Pitcher

Michael Brantley: Houston Astros, Outfield

Brusdar Graterol: Los Angeles Dodgers, Pitcher

Jonathan Davis: Miami Marlins, Outfield

Carlos Carrasco: New York Mets, Pitcher

Carlos Rodon: New York Yankees, Pitcher

Alfonso Rivas: San Diego Padres & Pittsburgh Pirates, First Base & Outfield

Marco Gonzales: Seattle Mariners, Pitcher

Paul Sewald: Seattle Mariners & Arizona Diamondbacks, Pitcher

Ryan Helsley: St. Louis Cardinals, Pitcher

Evan Carter: Texas Rangers, Outfield

Jacob Young: Washington Nationals, Outfield

 

Players with 15 Cup Points: (Tied for #586)

 

James McCann: Baltimore Orioles, Catcher

Lenyn Sosa: Chicago White Sox, Second Base, Third Base & Shortstop

Seby Zavala: Chicago White Sox & Arizona Diamondbacks

Noelvi Marte: Cincinnati Reds, Third Base & Shortstop

Xzavion Curry: Cleveland Guardians, Pitcher

Mike Zunino: Cleveland Guardians, Catcher

Ty Blach: Colorado Rockies, Pitcher

Aroldis Chapman: Kansas City Royals & Texas Rangers, Pitcher

Eduardo Escobar: New York Mets & Los Angeles Angels, Third Base & Second Base

Miguel Andujar: Pittsburgh Pirates, Outfield

Luis Ortiz: Pittsburgh Pirates, Pitcher

Pedro Avila: San Diego Padres, Pitcher

Matthew Batten: San Diego Padres, Second Base, Third Base & First Base

Luken Baker: St. Louis Cardinals, Designated Hitter & First Base

Jonathan Aranda: Tampa Bay Rays, First Base & Second Base

Yonny Chirinos: Tampa Bay Rays & Atlanta Braves, Pitcher

Josh Fleming: Tampa Bay Rays, Pitcher

Francisco Meija, Tampa Bay Rays, Catcher

 

Players with 14 Cup Points: (Tied for #604)

 

Cole Irvin: Baltimore Orioles, Pitcher

Adbert Alzolay: Chicago Cubs, Pitcher

Jordan Wicks: Chicago Cubs, Pitcher

Connor Seabold: Colorado Rockies, Pitcher

Tyler Holton: Detroit Tigers, Pitcher

Shintaro Fujinami: Oakland Athletics & Baltimore Orioles, Pitcher

Avisail Garcia: Miami Marlins

Andrew Nardi: Miami Marlins, Pitcher

Jacob Stallings: Miami Marlins, Catcher

Clay Holmes: New York Yankees, Pitcher

Luis Medina: Oakland Athletics, Pitcher

Cade Marlowe: Seattle Mariners, Outfield

Jakob Junis: San Francisco Giants, Pitcher

Pete Fairbanks: Tampa Bay Rays, Pitcher

Jake Alu: Washington Nationals, Outfield, Second Base & Third Base

 

Players with 13 Cup Points: (Tied for #620)

 

Zach Davies: Arizona Diamondbacks, Pitcher

Kenley Jansen: Boston Red Sox, Pitcher

Matt Mervis: Chicago Cubs, First Base

Jake Marisnick: Chicago White Sox, Detroit Tigers & Los Angeles Dodgers, Outfield

Ryan Feltner: Colorado Rockies, Pitcher

Joey Wentz: Detroit Tigers, Pitcher

Bryan Abreu: Houston Astros, Pitcher

Jo Adell: Los Angeles Angels, Pitcher

Jaime Barria: Los Angeles Angels, Pitcher

Chad Wallach: Los Angeles Angels, Catcher

Andre Jackson: Los Angeles Dodgers & Pittsburgh Pirates, Pitcher

Jose Miranda: Minnesota Twins: Third Base

Emilio Pagan: Minnesota Twins, Pitcher

Joey Lucchesi: New York Mets, Pitcher

Rafael Ortega: New York Mets, Outfield

Lawrence Butler: Oakland Athletics, Outfield

Josh Harrison: Philadelphia Phillies: Third Base, Second Base & Outfield

Nick Gonzales: Pittsburgh Pirates, Second Base & Shortstop

Tristan Beck: San Francisco Giants, Pitcher

Tyler Rogers: San Francisco Giants, Pitcher

Kolten Wong: Seattle Mariners & Los Angeles Dodgers, Second Base

Dakota Hudson: St. Louis Cardinals, Pitcher

Taj Bradley: Tampa Bay Rays, Pitcher

 

Players with 12 Cup Points: (Tied for #643)

 

Ryan McKenna: Baltimore Orioles, Outfield

Chris Martin: Boston Red Sox, Pitcher

Miguel Amaya: Chicago Cubs, Catcher

Wil Myers: Cincinnati Reds, First Base & Outfield

Jason Vosler: Cincinnati Reds, First Base & Third Base

Peter Lambert: Colorado Rockies, Pitcher

Matthew Boyd: Detroit Tigers, Pitcher

Will Vest: Detroit Tigers, Pitcher

Chase Silseth: Los Angeles Angels, Pitcher

Evan Phillips: Los Angeles Dodgers, Pitcher

Dane Myers: Miami Marlins, Outfield

A.J. Puk: Miami Marlins, Pitcher

Jesse Winker: Milwaukee Brewers, Outfield

Ronny Mauricio: New York Mets, Second Base, Third Base & Shortstop

Jasson Dominguez: New York Yankees, Outfield

Oswald Peraza: New York Yankees, Third Base, Shortstop and Second Base

Ryan Weathers: San Diego Padres & Miami Marlins, Pitcher

Keaton Winn: San Francisco Giants, Pitcher

Oslevis Basabe: Tampa Bay Rays, Shortstop, Third Base & Second Base

Corey Dickerson: Washington Nationals, Outfield

 

Players with 11 Cup Points: (Tied for #663)

 

Miguel Castro: Arizona Diamondbacks, Pitcher

Dominic Fletcher: Arizona Diamondbacks, Outfield

Michael Tonkin: Atlanta Braves, Pitcher

Eric Hosmer: Chicago Cubs, First Base

Lucas Sims: Cincinnati Reds, Pitcher

Sawyer Gipson-Long: Detroit Tigers, Pitcher

Noah Syndergaard: Los Angeles Dodgers & Cleveland Indians, Pitcher

Garrett Mitchell: Milwaukee Brewers, Outfield

Dallas Keuchel: Minnesota Twins, Pitcher

Tyler Mahle: Minnesota Twins, Pitcher

Jose Butto: New York Mets, Pitcher

Jesus Aguilar: Oakland Athletics, First Base

Tucupita Marcano: Pittsburgh Pirates, Shortstop & Second Base

Matt Carpenter: San Diego Padres, Designated Hitter

Taylor Trammell: Seattle Mariners, Outfield

Jeffery Springs: Tampa Bay Rays, Pitcher

 

Players with 10 Cup Points: (Tied for #678)

 

Mike Baumann: Baltimore Orioles, Pitcher

Yu Chang: Boston Red Sox, Shortstop

Miles Mastrobuoni: Chicago Cubs, Third Base, Second Base & Outfield

Reynaldo Lopez: Chicago White Sox, Los Angeles Angels & Cleveland Guardians

Tyler Freeman: Cleveland Guardians, Third Base, Second Base, Shortstop and Designated Hitter

Zach Plesac: Cleveland Guardians, Pitcher

Hector Neris: Houston Astros, Pitcher

Daniel Lynch: Kansas City Royals, Pitcher

Angel Zerpa: Kansas City Royals, Pitcher

Kenny Rosenberg: Los Angeles Angels, Pitcher

Michael Grove: Los Angeles Dodgers, Pitcher

Joel Payamps: Milwaukee Brewers, Pitcher

Bryse Wilson: Milwaukee Brewers, Pitcher

Luis Guillorme: New York Mets, Second Base & Third Base

Jason Delay: Pittsburgh Pirates, Catcher

Vince Velasquez: Pittsburgh Pirates, Pitcher

Robert Stephenson: Pittsburgh Pirates & Tampa Bay Rays

Justin Topa: Seattle Mariners, Pitcher

Giovanny Gallegos: St. Louis Cardinals, Pitcher

Matthew Liberatore: St. Louis Cardinals Pitcher

Zack Thompson: St. Louis Cardinals, Pitcher

Jason Adam: Tampa Bay Rays, Pitcher

Shawn Armstrong: Tampa Bay Rays, Pitcher

Drew Rasmussen: Tampa Bay Rays, Pitcher

Hyun Jun Ryu: Toronto Blue Jays, Pitcher

Kyle Finnegan: Washington Nationals, Pitcher

 

Players with 9 Cup Points: (Tied for #705)

 

Sam Hillard: Atlanta Braves, Outfield

Kirby Yates: Atlanta Braves, Pitcher

Mark Leiter: Chicago Cubs, Pitcher

Julian Merryweather: Chicago Cubs, Pitcher

Hanser Alberto: Chicago White Sox, Third Base & Second Base

Nick Lodolo: Cincinnati Reds, Pitcher

Nick Martini: Cincinnati Reds, Outfield

Justin Lawrence: Colorado Rockies, Pitcher

Tyler Nevin: Detroit Tigers, Third Base

Brad Keller: Kansas City Royals, Pitcher

Bryan Hoeing: Miami Marlins, Pitcher

Louie Varland: Minnesota Twins, Pitcher

Abraham Toro: Milwaukee Brewers, Third Base

Jeff Hoffman: Philadelphia Phillies, Pitcher

Tyler Fitzgerald: San Francisco Giants, Outfield & Third Base

Kyle Harrison: San Francisco Giants, Pitcher

Ross Stripling: San Francisco Giants, Pitcher

Spencer Horwitz: Toronto Blue Jays, Designated Hitter & First Base

Hunter Harvey: Washington Nationals

 

Players with 8 Cup Points: (Tied for #725)

A.J. Minter: Atlanta Braves, Pitcher

Jared Shuster, Atlanta Braves, Pitcher

Danny Coulombe: Baltimore Orioles, Pitcher

John Means: Baltimore Orioles, Pitcher

Chris Murphy: Boston Red Sox, Pitcher

Kendall Graveman: Chicago White Sox & Houston Astros, Pitcher

Peyton Battenfield: Cleveland Guardians, Pitcher

Enyel De Los Santos: Cleveland Guardians, Pitcher

Trevor Stephan: Cleveland Guardians, Pitcher

Jose Tena: Cleveland Guardians, Shortstop, Second Base & Third Base

Hunter Goodman: Colorado Rockies, Outfield & First Base

Jason Foley: Detroit Tigers, Pitcher

David Fletcher: Los Angeles Angels, Shortstop & Second Base

Jared Walsh: Los Angeles Angels, First Base

Austin Barnes: Los Angeles Dodgers, Catcher

George Soriano: Miami Marlins, Pitcher

Jon Singleton: Milwaukee Brewers & Houston Astros, First Base

Griffin Jax: Minnesota Twins, Pitcher

Jorge Lopez: Minnesota Twins, Miami Marlins & Baltimore Orioles, Pitcher

Estevan Florial: New York Yankees, Outfield

Mason Miller: Oakland Athletics, Pitcher

Austin Pruitt: Oakland Athletics, Pitcher

Tom Cosgrove: San Diego Padres, Pitcher

Brett Sullivan: San Diego Padres, Catcher

Matt Waldron: San Diego Padres, Pitcher

Matt Brash: Seattle Mariners, Pitcher

Brett Phillips: Tampa Bay Rays, Baltimore Orioles & Los Angeles Angels, Outfield

Alek Manoah: Toronto Blue Jays, Pitcher

Trevor Richards: Toronto Blue Jays, Pitcher

 

Players with 7 Cup Points: (Tied for #754)

Slade Cecconi: Arizona Diamondbacks, Pitcher

Kyle Nelson: Arizona Diamondbacks, Pitcher

Carson Kelly: Arizona Diamondbacks & Detroit Tigers

Ryan Brasier: Boston Red Sox, Pitcher

Raimel Tapia: Boston Red Sox, Milwaukee Brewers & Tampa Bay Rays, Outfield

Henry Ramos: Cincinnati Reds, Outfield

Hunter Gaddis: Cleveland Guardians, Pitcher

Yonathan Diaz: Colorado Rockies, Outfield

German Marquez: Colorado Rockies, Pitcher

Matt Duffy: Kansas City Royals, Trird Base, Second Base & First Base

Mike Mayers: Kansas City Royals, Pitcher

Nolan Schanuel: Los Angeles Angels, First Base

Hoby Milner: Milwaukee Brewers, Pitcher

Caleb Thielbar: Minnesota Twins, Pitcher

Omar Narvaez: New York Mets, Catcher

Tommy Kahnle: New York Yankees, Pitcher

James Kaprelian: Oakland Athletics, Pitcher

Trevor May: Oakland Athletics, Pitcher

Kevin Smith: Oakland Athletics, Shortstop & Third Base

Weston Wilson: Philadelphia Phillies, Outfield

Sam Haggerty: Seattle Mariners, Outfield & Second Base

Andres Munoz: Seattle Mariners, Pitcher

Drew Rom: St. Louis Cardinals, Pitcher

Ernie Clement: Toronto Blue Jays, Shortstop & Second Base

Erik Swanson: Toronto Blue Jays, Pitcher

Joan Adon: Washington Nationals, Pitcher

 

Players with 6 Cup Points: (Tied for #781)

Drey Jameson: Arizona Diamondbacks, Pitcher

Vaughn Grissom: Atlanta Braves, Second Base

Joe Jimenez: Atlanta Braves, Pitcher

AJ Smith-Shawver: Atlanta Braves, Pitcher

Josh Winckowski: Boston Red Sox, Pitcher

Tucker Barnhart: Chicago Cubs, Catcher

Keegan Thompson: Chicago Cubs, Pitcher

Cam Gallagher: Cleveland Guardians, Catcher

Eli Morgan: Cleveland Guardians, Pitcher

Nick Sandlin: Cleveland Guardians, Pitcher

Jorge Alfaro: Colorado Rockies & Boston Red Sox, Catcher & Designated Hitter

Noah Davis: Colorado Rockies, Pitcher

Brent Suter: Colorado Rockies, Pitcher

Dylan Floro: Miami Marlins & Minnesota Twins, Pitcher

Adam Ottavino: New York Mets, Pitcher

Ron Marinaccio: New York Yankees, Pitcher

Randy Vasquez: New York Yankees, Pitcher

Joe Boyle: Oakland Athletics, Pitcher

Sam Moll: Oakland Athletics & Cincinnati Reds, Pitcher

Oneil Cruz: Pittsburgh Pirates, Shortstop

Austin Hedges: Pittsburgh Pirates & Texas Rangers, Catcher

Austin Nola: San Diego Padres: Catcher

Wade Meckler: San Francisco Giants: Outfield

Chris Stratton: St. Louis Cardinals & Texas Rangers, Pitcher

Cody Bradford: Texas Rangers, Pitcher

Josh Smith: Texas Rangers, Outfield & Designated Hitter

Jordan Luplow: Toronto Blue Jays & Minnesota Twins, Designated Hitter

 

Players with 5 Cup Points: (Tied for #808)

Andrew Chafin: Arizona Diamondbacks & Milwaukee Brewers, Pitcher

Scott McGough: Arizona Diamondbacks, Pitcher

Ceddanne Rafaela: Boston Red Sox: Outfield, Shortstop & Second Base

Alexander Canario: Chicago Cubs: Designated Hitter & Outfield

Buck Farmer: Cincinnati Reds, Pitcher

Kevin Herget: Cincinnati Reds, Pitcher

Brett Kennedy: Cincinnati Reds, Pitcher

Connor McPhillips: Cincinnati Reds, Pitcher

Alex Young: Cincinnati Reds, Pitcher

Triston McKenzie: Cleveland Guardians, Pitcher

Brayan Rocchio: Cleveland Guardians, Pitcher

Coco Montes: Colorado Rockies, Second Base

Mason Englert: Detroit Tigers, Pitcher

Phil Maton: Houston Astros, Pitcher

Jackie Bradley Jr.: Kansas City Royals, Outfield

Kris Bubic: Kansas City Royals, Pitcher

Hunter Dozier: Kansas City Royals, Third Base

James McArthur: Kansas City Royals, Pitcher

Chris Devensiki: Los Angeles Angels & Tampa Bay Rays, Pitcher

Jake Lamb: Los Angeles Angels, Pitcher

Jose Suarez: Los Angeles Angels, Pitcher

Jonny Cueto: Miami Marlins, Pitcher

Trevor Rogers: Miami Marlins, Pitcher

Mike Brosseau: Milwaukee Brewers, Third Base

Kyle Garlick: Minnesota Twins, Outfield

Nick Gordon: Minnesota Twins: Outfield & Seecond Base

Brooks Raley: New York Mets, Pitcher

Wandy Peralta: New York Yankees, Pitcher

Lucas Erceg: Oakland Athletics, Pitcher

Tyler Soderstrom: Oakland Athletics, Designated Hitter

Freddy Tarnok: Oakland Athletics, Pitcher

Jose Alvarado: Philadelphia Phillies, Pitcher

Mark Mathias: Pittsburgh Pirates & San Francisco Giants, Second Base

Tayler Saucedo: Seattle Mariners, Pitcher

Sean Hjelle: San Francisco Giants, Pitcher

Oscar Mercado: St. Louis Cardinals, Outfield

JoJo Romero: St. Louis Cardinals, Shortstop

Jake Woodford: St. Louis Cardinals, Pitcher

Masyn Wynn: St. Louis Cardinals, Shortstop

Junior Caminero: Tampa Bay Rays: Third Base, Designated Hitter & Second Base

Josh Sborz: Texas Rangers, Pitcher

Bowden Francis: Toronto Blue Jays, Pitcher

Tim Mayza: Toronto Blue Jays, Pitcher

Jackson Rutledge: Washington Nationals, Pitcher

 

Players with 4 Cup Points: (Tied for #852)

Kolby Allard: Atlanta Braves, Pitcher

Jose Herrera: Arizona Diamondbacks, Catcher

Joey Ortiz: Baltimore Orioles, Second Base, Third Base & Shortstop

Oscar Colas: Chicago White Sox, Outfield

Clint Frazier: Chicago White Sox, Outfield

Corey Lee: Chicago White Sox, Catcher

Jake Bird: Colorado Rockies, Pitcher

Sean Bouchard: Colorado Rockies, Outfield

Matt Carasiti: Colorado Rockies, Pitcher

Jonathan Schoop: Detroit Tigers, Second Base & Third Base

Spencer Turnbull: Detroit Tigers, Pitcher

Ronel Blanco: Houston Astros, Pitcher

Scott Barlow: Kansas City Royals & San Diego Padres: Pitcher

Taylor Clarke: Kansas City Royals, Pitcher

Nick Loftin: Kansas City Royals, First Base & Second Base

Davis Daniel: Los Angeles Angels, Pitcher

Matt Moore: Los Angeles Angels, Cleveland Guardians & Miami Marlins, Pitcher

Jose Quijada: Los Angeles Angels, Pitcher

Caleb Ferguson: Los Angeles Dodgers, Pitcher

Xavier Edwards: Miami Marlins, Second Base & Outfield

Robert Garcia: Miami Marlins & Washington Nationals, Pitcher

Abner Uribe: Milwaukee Brewers, Pitcher

Danny Mendick: New York Mets, Second Base, Third Base & Outfield

Michael Perez: New York Mets, Catcher

Ian Hamilton: New York Yankees, Pitcher

Ben Rortvedt: New York Yankees, Catcher

Kyle Muller: Oakland Athletics, Pitcher

Drew Ellis: Philadelphia Phillies, Third Base & First Base

Cristian Pache: Philadelphia Phillies, Outfield

Gregory Soto: Philadelphia Phillies, Pitcher

Garrett Stubbs: Philadelphia Phillies, Catcher

Colin Holderman: Pittsburgh Pirates, Pitcher

Tyler Heinaman: Pittsburgh Pirates & Toronto Blue Jays, Catcher

Oswaldo Bido, Pittsburgh Pirates, Pitcher

Dauri Moreta: Pittsburgh Pirates, Pitcher

Jose Azocar: San Diego Padres, Outfield

Scott Alexander: San Francisco Giants, Pitcher

Marco Luciano: San Francisco Giants, Shortstop

Brett Wisely: San Francisco Giants, Second Base & Outfield

Easton McGee: Seattle Mariners, Pitcher

Ivan Herrera: St. Louis Cardinals, Catcher

Jordan Hicks: St. Louis Cardinals & Toronto Blue Jays, Pitcher

Cooper Criswell: Tampa Bay Rays, Pitcher

Tristan Gray: Tampa Bay Rays, First Base & Shortstop

Kevin Kelly: Tampa Bay Rays, Pitcher

Joe LaSorsa: Tampa Bay Rays & Washington Nationals, Pitcher

Curtis Mead: Tampa Bay Rays, Third Base

Elvin Rodriguez: Tampa Bay Rays, Pitcher

Grant Anderson: Texas Rangers, Pitcher

Jonathan Hernandez: Texas Rangers, Pitcher

Jose LeClerc: Texas Rangers, Pitcher

Cory Abbott: Washington Nationals, Pitcher

Michael Chavis: Washington Nationals, Second Base

Drew Millas: Washington Nationals, Catcher

Mason Thompson: Washington Nationals, Pitcher

Jordan Weems: Washington Nationals, Pitcher

 

Players with 3 Cup Points: (Tied for #911)

Michael Soroka: Atlanta Braves, Pitcher

Kyle Lewis: Arizona Diamondbacks, Outfield

Bryan Baker: Baltimore Orioles, Pitcher

Corey Kluber: Boston Red Sox, Pitcher

Aaron Bummer: Chicago White Sox, Pitcher

Joe Kelly: Chicago White Sox & Los Angeles Dodgers, Pitcher

Derek Law: Cincinnati Reds, Pitcher

Pierce Johnson: Colorado Rockies & Atlanta Braves, Pitcher

Antonio Senzatala: Colorado Rockies, Pitcher

Jose Urena: Colorado Rockies & Chicago White Sox, Pitcher

Beau Brieske: Detroit Tigers, Pitcher

Grae Kessinger: Houston Astros, Third Base, Second Base & Shortstop

Ryne Stanek: Houston Astros, Pitcher

Max Castillo: Kansas City Royals, Pitcher

Alec Marsh: Kansas City Royals, Pitcher

Sam Bachman: Los Angeles Angels, Pitcher

Aaron Loup: Los Angeles Angels, Pitcher

Jacob Webb: Los Angeles Angels & Baltimore Orioles, Pitcher

Alex Vesia: Los Angeles Dodgers, Pitcher

Peyton Burdick: Miami Marlins, Outfield

Steven Okert: Miami Marlins, Pitcher

Devin Smeltzer: Miami Marlins, Pitcher

Elvis Peguero: Milwaukee Brewers, Pitcher

Brent Headrick: Minnesota Twins, Pitcher

Oliver Ortega: Minnesota Twins, Pitcher

Josh Winder: Minnesota Twins, Pitcher

Jeff Brigham: New York Mets, Pitcher

Grant Hartwig: New York Mets, Pitcher

Mark Vientos: New York Mets, Designated Hitter

Jimmy Cordero: New York Yankees, Pitcher

Jonah Bride: Oakland Athletics, Third Base

Seranthony Dominguez: Philadelphia Phillies, Pitcher

Yunior Marte: Philadelphia Phillies, Pitcher

Carmen Mlodzinski: Pittsburgh Pirates, Pitcher

Drew Carlton: San Diego Padres, Pitcher

Robert Suarez: San Diego Padres, Pitcher

Steven Wilson: San Diego Padres, Pitcher

Matt Beaty: San Francisco Giants & Kansas City Royals, First Base & Outfield

Ryan Walker: San Francisco Giants, Pitcher

Isaiah Campbell: Seattle Mariners, Pitcher

Gabe Speier: Seattle Mariners, Pitcher

Braden Bristo: Tampa Bay Rays & Detroit Tigers, Pitcher

Ryan Thompson: Tampa Bay Rays & Arizona Diamondbacks, Pitcher

Brock Burke: Texas Rangers, Pitcher

Yimi Garcia: Toronto Blue Jays, Pitcher

 

Players with 2 Cup Points: (Tied for #956)

Austin Adams: Arizona Diamondbacks, Pitcher

Bryce Jarvis: Arizona Diamondbacks, Pitcher

Dylan Dodd: Atlanta Braves, Pitcher

Allan Winans: Atlanta Braves, Pitcher

Reed Garrett: Baltimore Orioles & New York Mets, Pitcher

Bruce Zimmerman: Baltimore Orioles, Pitcher

Michael Fulmer: Chicago Cubs, Pitcher

Keynan Middleton: Chicago White Sox & New York Yankees, Pitcher

Fernando Cruz: Cincinnati Reds, Pitcher

Carson Spiers: Cincinnati Reds, Pitcher

Tim Herrin: Cleveland Guardians, Pitcher

Tyler Alexander: Detroit Tigers, Pitcher

Jose Cisnero: Detroit Tigers, Pitcher

Miguel Diaz: Detroit Tigers, Pitcher

Chasen Shreve: Detroit Tigers & Cincinnati Reds, Pitcher

Brendan White: Detroit Tigers, Pitcher

Dylan Coleman: Kansas City Royals, Pitcher

Austin Cox: Kansas City Royals, Pitcher

Carlos Hernandez: Kansas City Royals, Pitcher

Franmil Reyes: Kansas City Royals, Designated Hitter & First Base

Nick Wittgren: Kansas City Royals, Pitcher

Tucker Davidson: Los Angeles Angels & Kansas City Royals, Pitcher

Carson Fulmer: Los Angeles Angels, Pitcher

Jose Soriano: Los Angeles Angels, Pitcher

Michael Busch: Los Angeles Dodgers, Second Base

Dylan Covey: Los Angeles Dodgers & Philadelphia Phillies, Pitcher

Yonny Hernandez: Los Angeles Dodgers, Third Base

Janson Junk: Milwaukee Brewers, Pitcher

Peter Strzelecki: Milwaukee Brewers & Arizona Diamondbacks, Pitcher

Luke Voit: Milwaukee Brewers, First Base & Designated Hitter

Jose DeLeon: Minnesota Twins, Pitcher

Brock Stewart: Minnesota Twins, Pitcher

Stephen Nogosek: New York Mets, Pitcher

Edwin Uceta: New York Mets, Pitcher

Jimmy Yacobonis: New York Mets, Pitcher

Sean Newcombe: Oakland Athletics, Pitcher

Cody Thomas: Oakland Athletics, Outfield

Vinny Capra: Pittsburgh Pirates, Third Base & Second Base

Yerry De Los Santos, Pittsburgh Pirates, Pitcher

Quinn Priester: Pittsburgh Pirates, Pitcher

Duane Underwood: Pittsburgh Pirates, Pitcher

Brandon Dixon: San Diego Padres, First Base

Eguy Rosario: San Diego Padres, Third Base & Shortstop

Joey Bart: San Francisco Giants, Catcher

Mauricio Llovera: San Francisco Giants & Boston Red Sox, Pitcher

Darin Ruf: San Francisco Giants & Milwaukee Brewers, Designated Hitter & First Base

Austin Wynns:  San Francisco Giants, Los Angeles Dodgers & Colorado Rockies, Cacther

Prelander Berroa, Seattle Mariners, Pitcher

Trevor Gott, Seattle Mariners & New York Mets, Pitcher

Tommy Milone: Seattle Mariners, Pitcher

Genesis Cabrera: St. Louis Cardinals & Toronto Blue Jays, Pitcher

Drew VerHagen: St. Louis Cardinals, Pitcher

Jalen Beeks: Tampa Bay Rays, Pitcher

Vidal Brujan: Tampa Bay Rays, Second Base, Outfield & Shortstop

Jacob Lopez: Tampa Bay Rays, Pitcher

Sam Huff: Texas Rangers, Catcher

John King: Texas Rangers & St. Louis Cardinals, Pitcher

Sandy Leon: Texas Rangers, Catcher

Bubba Thompson: Texas Rangers, Outfield

Nate Pearson: Toronto Blue Jays, Pitcher

Travis Blankenhorn, Washington Nationals, Outfield

Andres Machado, Washington Nationals, Pitcher

Erasmo Ramirez, Washington Nationals & Tampa Bay Rays, Pitcher

 

Players with 1 Cup Point: (Tied for #1,024)

Tyler Gilbert: Arizona Diamondbacks, Pitcher

Peter Solomon: Arizona Diamondbacks, Pitcher

Ben Heller: Atlanta Braves, Pitcher

Collin McHugh: Atlanta Braves, Pitcher

Kyle Wright: Atlanta Braves, Pitcher

Eduard Bazardo: Baltimore Orioles & Seattle Mariners, Pitcher

Colton Cowser: Baltimore Orioles, Pitcher

D.L. Hall: Baltimore Orioles, Pitcher

Josh Lester: Baltimore Orioles, First Base

Cionel Perez: Baltimore Orioles, Pitcher

Brennan Bernadino, Boston Red Sox, Pitcher

Joe Jacques, Boston Red Sox, Pitcher

Brandon Walter, Boston Red Sox, Pitcher

Michael Rucker, Chicago Cubs, Pitcher

Sammy Peralta, Chicago White Sox, Pitcher

Carlos Perez: Chicago White Sox, Catcher

Tejay Antone: Cincinnati Reds, Pitcher

Eduardo Salazar: Cincinnati Reds, Pitcher

Daniel Bard: Colorado Rockies, Pitcher

Chris Flexen: Colorado Rockies, Pitcher

Brad Hand: Colorado Rockies & Atlanta Braves, Pitcher

Karl Kauffmann: Colorado Rockies, Pitcher

Tyler Kinley: Colorado Rockies, Pitcher

Matt Koch: Colorado Rockies, Pitcher

Michael Toglia: Colorado Rockies, First Base & Outfield

Tyler Alexander: Detroit Tigers, Pitcher

Andre Lipcius: Detroit Tigers, Third Base

Zach Logue: Detroit Tigers, Pitcher

David Hensley: Houston Astros, Designated Hitter & Second Base

Jackson Kowar: Kansas City Royals, Pitcher

Samad Taylor: Kansas City Royals, Outfield & Second Base

Jimmy Herget: Los Angeles Angels, Pitcher

Andrew Velazquez: Los Angeles Angels, Shortstop & Second Base

Jonny DeLuca: Los Angeles Dodgers, Outfield

Gavin Stone: Los Angeles Dodgers, Pitcher

Huascar Brazoban: Miami Marlins, Pitcher

Geoff Hartlieb: Miami Marlins, Pitcher

Jahmai Jones: Milwaukee Brewers, Second Base

Cody Funderbunk: Minnesota Twins, Pitcher

Jovani Moran: Minnesota Twins, Pitcher

Dominic Leone: New York Mets, Los Angeles Angels & Seattle Mariners, Pitcher

Tim Locastro: New York Mets, Outfield

Denyi Reyes: New York Mets, Pitcher

Dennis Santana: New York Mets, Pitcher

Drew Smith: New York Mets, Pitcher

Josh Walker: New York Mets, Pitcher

Albert Abreu: New York Yankees, Pitcher

Colten Brewer: New York Yankees, Pitcher

Greg Weissert: New York Yankees, Pitcher

Dominic Acevedo: Oakland Athletics, Pitcher

Angel Felipe: Oakland Athletics, Pitcher

Sam Long: Oakland Athletics, Pitcher

Adrian Martinez: Oakland Athletics, Pitcher

Chad Smith: Oakland Athletics, Pitcher

Connor Brogdon: Philadelphia Phillies, Pitcher

Nick Nelson: Philadelphia Phillies, Pitcher

Jose Hernandez: Pittsburgh Pirates, Pitcher

Yohan Ramirez: Pittsburgh Pirates & Chicago White Sox, Pitcher

Alika Williams: Pittsburgh Pirates, Shortstop

Tim Hill: San Diego Padres, Pitcher

John Brebbia: San Francisco Giants, Pitcher

Luke Jackson: San Francisco Giants, Pitcher

Emerson Hancock: Seattle Mariners, Pitcher

Jose Fermin: St. Louis Cardinals, Third Base & Second Base

Packy Naughton:  St. Louis Cardinals, Pitcher

Andre Pallante:  St. Louis Cardinals, Pitcher

Juan Yepez:  St. Louis Cardinals, Designated Hitter & Outfield

Calvin Gaucher:  Tampa Bay Rays, Pitcher

Andrew Kittredge:  Tampa Bay Rays, Pitcher

Joe La Sorsa: Tampa Bay Rays & Washington Nationals, Pitcher

Brad Miller: Texas Rangers, Designated Hitter & First Base

Taylor Hearn: Texas Rangers, Pitcher

Zach Pop: Toronto Blue Jays, Pitcher

Thomas Hatch: Toronto Blue Jays & Pittsburgh Pirates, Pitcher

Trent Thornton: Toronto Blue Jays & Seattle Mariners, Pitcher

Blake Rutherford: Washington Nationals, Outfield

Thaddeus Ward: Washington Nationals, Pitcher

It is with great pleasure that we continue the third annual Notinhalloffame MLB Regular Season Cup, and let us explain how this works:

With every single regular season game, we anointed the best five players in the game with descending points, 5-4-3-2-1. 

We knew the following:

• The top players for the MLB NIHOF Cup are not always the best in the league, as injuries keep players out of games, and a premium on staying healthy can help pile up points. It also does not hurt to be a top player on an average or mediocre team, as they can amass Cup points easier that elite players on loaded squads.

• In Baseball, it is more common than in Basketball and Hockey for a player to accrue points with a single Home Run in a game, and overall favors position players. Starting Pitchers have a hard time with approximately 30-35 Starts and throwing less innings than in previous generations. This also is true for closers, which is not made for this process.

• Please remember, that this is NOT necessarily who we think were the best players this year, and does not reflect overall consistency. Treat this the way did, as a fun process and more of a compilation of temporary statistical domination.

At present 1,089 (up from 1,076 last week) players have generated at least one Cup Point.

So, MLB players!  Get your agents to work winning this into your contracts!

This is the second-to-last update, with standings as of the afternoon of September 25.

1. Shohei Ohtani: Los Angeles Angels, Designated Hitter & Pitcher: (Ranked #1 Last Week)

202 Cup Points, 135 Games, 1.50 Cup Points per Game, 44 Home Runs, 95 Runs Batted In, 20 SB, .304/.412/.654, 10.1 bWAR & 10-5, 3.14 ERA, 167 SO, 1.061 WHIP.

Oh boy.  We have said from the start that this is an award built for Ohtani who can compile points in two different avenues, but September saw hm shut down in both of them.  Weeks ago, we thought that he built up enough a gap to gold Acuna and Betts at bay, but that no longer seems to be the case.  As of this writing, Ohtani is still the American League leader in bWAR (10.1), Triples (8), Home Runs (44), Walks (91), OBP (.412), OPS (1.066), OPS+ (182) and Total Bases (325).  Is this enough with a week left to still win the AL MVP?  We think so, but not for the NIHOF Cup where two National League stars are likely to overtake him.  Oh, the drama!

2. Ronald Acuna: Atlanta Braves, Outfield: (Ranked #2 Last Week)

200 Cup Points, 153 Games, 1.31 Cup Points per Game, 40 Home Runs, 101 Runs Batted In, 66 SB, .336/.415/.595, 8.0 bWAR.

Acuna leads all National League batters in Stolen Bases (68), Hits (210), Runs Scored (143), OBP (.415), OPS+ (167) and Total Bases (372), and he recently joined the 40-40 Club.  He is also second in bWAR (8.0), Batting (.336), and (.595).  Acuna is also the runaway leader in Power-Speed # (50.4), and it looks like he will overtake Ohtani for #1 in Cup Points before season’s end

3. Mookie Betts: Los Angeles Dodgers, Outfield: (Ranked #3, Last Week)

192 Cup Points, 146 Games, 1.32 Cup Points per Game, 39 Home Runs, 105 Runs Batted In, 13 SB, .309/.410/.590, 8.1 bWAR.

Betts has been on fire over the last month, propelling himself to second in Cup Standings before relinquishing it back to Acuna.  In the National League, he took over the top spot in bWAR (8.1) and is in the top four in Batting, OBP, Slugging, OPS, OPS+, Runs, Doubles, Hits and RBIs.  Betts is also fifth in Home Runs (39).

4. Matt Olson: Atlanta Braves, First Base: (Ranked #4 Last Week)

175 Cup Points, 156 Games, 1.12 Cup Points per Game, 53 Home Runs, 133 Runs Batted In, 1 SB, .281/.388/.606, 6.9 bWAR. 

Olson has the National League lead in both Home Runs (53), RBIs (1333), and Slugging (.606), and is third in bWAR (6.9) and OPS (.994).  He is enjoying the best year of his career.

5. Juan Soto: San Diego Padres, Outfield: (Ranked #7, Last Week)

172 Cup Points, 138 Games, 1.05 Cup Points per Game, 33 Home Runs, 105 Runs Batted In, 11 SB, .273/.408/.514, 5.1 bWAR.

Soto is the National League leader in Walks (137) and is third in OBP (.408), fifth in OPS (.922), and tenth in Slugging (.514).  He has also moved up to fourth in RBIs (105) and tenth in Home Runs (33). 

6. Freddie Freeman: Los Angeles Dodgers, First Base: (Ranked #6, Last Week)

163 Cup Points, 154 Games, 1.06 Cup Points per Game, 26 Home Runs, 96 Runs Batted In, 22 SB, .332/.408/.560, 6.2 bWAR.

Freeman has the NL lead in Doubles (57), while also currently placing third in Batting (.332) and fourth in OBP (.408), OPS (.968) and Slugging (.560).  He is also second in Hits (203) and Runs (125).

7. Corbin Carroll: Arizona Diamondbacks, Outfield: (#8, Last Week)

153 Cup Points, 149 Games, 1.03 Cup Points per Game, 25 Home Runs, 73 Runs Batted In, 50 SB, .285/.361/.508, 5.3 bWAR.

The Diamondbacks have the likely National League Rookie of the Year in Carroll who is in the top ten in bWAR, Runs, Stolen Bases, Batting, OBP and Slugging and is first in Triples (9).

8. Kyle Tucker: Houston Astros, Outfield: (#6, Last Week)

151 Cup Points, 151 Games, 1.00 Cup Points per Game, 28 Home Runs, 109 Runs Batted In, 29 SB, .281/.367/.509, 4.9 bWAR.

Tucker took over the American League in RBIs (109), and in regards to the Slash Line, Tucker is seventh in OBP (.367), eighth in Slugging (.509) and sixth in OPS (.876).  He is also in the top ten in Hits, Home Runs, Stolen Bases and Extra Base Hits.

9. Rafael Devers: Boston Red Sox, Third Base: (Ranked #7 Last Week)

150 Cup Points, 135 Games, 1.00 Cup Points per Game, 33 Home Runs, 98 Runs Batted In, 4 SB, .274/.354/.511, 3.6 bWAR. 

Devers remains a surprise being so high as he was not in the All-Star Game, nor was considered a significant snub.  He and is currently fourth in the AL in RBIs (98), fifth in Home Runs (33) and seventh in Slugging (.511) and OPS (.864). 

10. Kyle Schwarber: Philadelphia Phillies, Outfield: (Ranked #9, Last Week)

146 Cup Points, 155 Games, 0.94 Cup Points per Game, 45 Home Runs, 100 Runs Batted In, 0 SB, .197/.345/.472, 0.6 bWAR.

Despite the very low bWAR (0.6) and Batting Average (.197), Schwarber gets on base, has power, and when it matters, he is often clutch.  This is his first foray into the top ten, and Schwarber has always been a player that Managers love, providing there is only one of him on the team.  He is second in Walks (124) and Home Runs (45) and ninth in RBIs (100).  What a strange player to be ranked this high!

Nobody fell out of the top ten.

Our next update will be the final result

It is with great pleasure that we continue the third annual Notinhalloffame MLB Regular Season Cup, and let us explain how this works:

With every single regular season game, we anointed the best five players in the game with descending points, 5-4-3-2-1.

We knew the following:

-       The top players for the MLB NIHOF Cup are not always the best in the league, as injuries keep players out of games, and a premium on staying healthy can help pile up points. It also does not hurt to be a top player on an average or mediocre team, as they can amass Cup points easier that elite players on loaded squads.

-       In Baseball, it is more common than in Basketball and Hockey for a player to accrue points with a single Home Run in a game, and overall favors position players. Starting Pitchers have a hard time with approximately 30-35 Starts and throwing less innings than in previous generations. This also is true for closers, which is not made for this process.

-       Please remember, that this is NOT necessarily who we think were the best players this year, and does not reflect overall consistency. Treat this the way did, as a fun process and more of a compilation of temporary statistical domination.

At present 1,067 (up from 1,052 last week) players have generated at least one Cup Point.

So, MLB players! Get your agents to work winning this into your contracts!

This is the sixteenth update, with standings as of the morning of September 11.

1. Shohei Ohtani: Los Angeles Angels, Designated Hitter & Pitcher: (Ranked #1 Last Week)

202 Cup Points, 135 Games, 1.50 Cup Points per Game, 44 Home Runs, 95 Runs Batted In, 20 SB, .304/.412/.654, 10.1 bWAR & 10-5, 3.14 ERA, 167 SO, 1.061 WHIP.

The Notinhalloffame Cup is built for Ohtani, who can compile points in two different avenues; the only one who can do so, although he has been shut down on the mound for the rest of the year, and has missed the last six games. It will be hard for him to lose the cup (though Mookie Betts and Ronald Abuna are making us ponder that), but he won’t be able to compile any more stats pitching wise, as he was shut down on the mound. With his bat, Ohtani is the current AL leader in Offensive bWAR (5.9), Home Runs (44), Triples (8), Walks (91), OBP (.412), Slugging (.654), OPS (1.066), OPS+ (182) and Total Bases (325), while also placing third in RBIs (95), and fourth in Batting (.304). The AL MVP is his to lose, and we don’t think he will.

2. Ronald Acuna: Atlanta Braves, Outfield: (Ranked #3 Last Week)

185 Cup Points, 141 Games, 1.31 Cup Points per Game, 35 Home Runs, 91 Runs Batted In, 64 SB, .336/.417/.586, 7.1 bWAR.

Acuna leads all National League batters in Stolen Bases (64), Hits (192), Runs Scored (128), OBP (.417) and Total Bases (335). He is also second in bWAR (6.8), Batting (.336) and OPS (1.002) and is third in Slugging (.586) and OPS+ (164). Acuna is also the runaway leader in Power-Speed # (45.3).

3. Mookie Betts: Los Angeles Dodgers, Outfield: (Ranked #2, Last Week)

184 Cup Points, 133 Games, 1.38 Cup Points per Game, 38 Home Runs, 99 Runs Batted In, 11 SB, .314/.411/.609, 8.0 bWAR.

Betts has been on fire over the last month, propelling himself to second before relinquishing it back to Acuna. In the National League, he took over the top spot in Slugging (.609), OPS (1.020), OPS+ (172) and bWAR (8.0) and has moved up to fifth in Batting (.314) and third in OBP (.411). Betts has also climbed to second in Runs (118), third in RBIs (99) and fourth in Home Runs (38).

4. Matt Olson: Atlanta Braves, First Base: (Ranked #5 Last Week)

164 Cup Points, 142 Games, 1.16 Cup Points per Game, 48 Home Runs, 121 Runs Batted In, 1 SB, .277/.384/.603, 5.9 bWAR.

Olson has the National League lead in both Home Runs (48) and RBIs (121), and is second in Slugging (.603), fourth in OPS (.987) and OPS+ (158) and seventh in OBP (.384). He is enjoying the best year of his career.

5. Freddie Freeman: Los Angeles Dodgers, First Base: (Ranked #4, Last Week)

155 Cup Points, 142 Games, 1.11 Cup Points per Game, 25 Home Runs, 91 Runs Batted In, 18 SB, .336/.415/.573, 6.2 bWAR.

Freeman has the NL lead in Doubles (54), while also currently placing second in Batting (.336), OBP (.415), and OBP+ (165) third in OPS (.988) and fourth in Slugging (.574). He is also second in Hits (189) third in Runs (115) and eighth in RBIs (91).

6. Kyle Tucker: Houston Astros, Outfield: (#7, Last Week)

146 Cup Points, 134 Games, 1.04 Cup Points per Game, 26 Home Runs, 103 Runs Batted In, 28 SB, .290/.375/.513, 4.5 bWAR.

Tucker took over the American League in RBIs (103), and in regards to the Slash Line, Tucker is fifth in Slugging (.511) and sixth in Batting (.290), and OBP (.375). He is also in the top ten in Hits, Home Runs, Stolen Bases and Extra Base Hits.

7. Juan Soto: San Diego Padres, Outfield: (Ranked #6, Last Week)

145 Cup Points, 138 Games, 1.05 Cup Points per Game, 28 Home Runs, 85 Runs Batted In, 8 SB, .256/.398/.481, 4.3 bWAR.

Soto is the National League leader in Walks (119) and is fourth in OBP (.398), and sixth in OPS (.879).

8 (TIE). Corbin Carroll: Arizona Diamondbacks, Outfield: (#8, Last Week)

141 Cup Points, 139 Games, 1.01 Cup Points per Game, 24 Home Runs, 69 Runs Batted In, 49 SB, .284/.365/.518, 5.2 bWAR.

The Diamondbacks have the likely National League Rookie of the Year in Carroll who is in the top ten in bWAR, Runs, Stolen Bases, Batting, OBP and Slugging and is first in Triples (8).

8 (TIE). Kyle Schwarber: Philadelphia Phillies, Outfield: (Not in the Top Ten, Last Week)

141 Cup Points, 137 Games, 0.96 Cup Points per Game, 43 Home Runs, 94 Runs Batted In, 3 SB, .198/.347/.483, 0.8 bWAR.

Despite the very low bWAR and Batting Average (.198), Schwarber gets on base, has power, and when it matters, he is often clutch. This is his first foray into the top ten, and Schwarber has always been a player that Managers love, providing there is only one of him on the team. He is second in the NL in Home Runs (43) and fifth in RBIs (94).

10. Rafael Devers: Boston Red Sox, Third Base: (Ranked #9 Last Week)

135 Cup Points, 135 Games, 1.00 Cup Points per Game, 29 Home Runs, 93 Runs Batted In, 3 SB, .272/.344/.503, 3.0 bWAR.

Devers remains a surprise being so high as he was not in the All-Star Game, nor was considered a significant snub. He and is currently sixth in the AL in RBIs (93) and Home Runs (29), and seventh in Slugging (.503).

Houston’s Alex Bregman fell out of the top ten.

Our next update will be the afternoon of September 18.

It is with great pleasure that we continue the third annual Notinhalloffame MLB Regular Season Cup, and let us explain how this works:

With every single regular season game, we anointed the best five players in the game with descending points, 5-4-3-2-1.

We knew the following:

-       The top players for the MLB NIHOF Cup are not always the best in the league, as injuries keep players out of games, and a premium on staying healthy can help pile up points. It also does not hurt to be a top player on an average or mediocre team, as they can amass Cup points easier that elite players on loaded squads.

-       In Baseball, it is more common than in Basketball and Hockey for a player to accrue points with a single Home Run in a game, and overall favors position players. Starting Pitchers have a hard time with approximately 30-35 Starts and throwing less innings than in previous generations. This also is true for closers, which is not made for this process.

-       Please remember, that this is NOT necessarily who we think were the best players this year, and does not reflect overall consistency. Treat this the way did, as a fun process and more of a compilation of temporary statistical domination.

At present 1,052 (up from 1,036 last week) players have generated at least one Cup Point.

So, MLB players! Get your agents to work winning this into your contracts!

This is the fifteenth update, with standings as of the afternoon of September 4.

1. Shohei Ohtani: Los Angeles Angels, Designated Hitter & Pitcher: (Ranked #1 Last Week)

202 Cup Points, 135 Games, 1.50 Cup Points per Game, 44 Home Runs, 95 Runs Batted In, 20 SB, .304/.412/.654, 9.9 bWAR & 10-5, 3.14 ERA, 167 SO, 1.061 WHIP.

The Notinhalloffame Cup is built for Ohtani, who can compile points in two different avenues; the only one who can do so, although he has been shut down on the mound for the rest of the year. It will be hard for him to lose the cup (though Mookie Betts is making us ponder that), but he won’t be able to compile any more stats pitching wise, as he was shut down on the mound. With his bat, Ohtani is the current AL leader in bWAR (9.9), Runs Scored (102), Home Runs (44), Triples (8), Walks (91), OBP (.412), Slugging (.654), OPS (1.066), OPS+ (182) and Total Bases (325), while also placing third in RBIs (95), and fourth in Batting (.304). The AL MVP is his to lose, and we don’t think he will.

2. Mookie Betts: Los Angeles Dodgers, Outfield: (Ranked #2, Last Week)

184 Cup Points, 130 Games, 1.42 Cup Points per Game, 38 Home Runs, 99 Runs Batted In, 10 SB, .316/.410/.615, 7.9 bWAR.

Betts has been on fire over the last month, propelling himself to second over Acuna, and causing pause to think if Ohtani can be caught. In the National League, he took over the top spot in Slugging (.615), OPS (1.025), OPS+ (172) and bWAR (7.9) this past week and has moved up to fifth in Batting (.316) and third in OBP (.410). Betts has also climbed to third in RBIs (99) and fourth in Home Runs (38).

3. Ronald Acuna: Atlanta Braves, Outfield: (Ranked #3 Last Week)

167 Cup Points, 136 Games, 1.23 Cup Points per Game, 32 Home Runs, 85 Runs Batted In, 63 SB, .335/.416/.578, 6.8 bWAR.

Acuna leads all National League batters in Stolen Bases (63), Hits (184), Runs Scored (123), OBP (.416) and Total Bases (318). He is also second in bWAR (6.8) and OPS (.994), and third in Batting (.335), Slugging (.578) and OPS+ (163). Acuna is also the runaway leader in Power-Speed # (42.4).

4. Freddie Freeman: Los Angeles Dodgers, First Base: (Ranked #4, Last Week)

155 Cup Points, 136 Games, 1.14 Cup Points per Game, 25 Home Runs, 89 Runs Batted In, 17 SB, .335/.411/.576, 6.0 bWAR.

Freeman has the NL lead in Doubles (51), while also currently placing second in Batting (.335), OBP (.411), and OBP+ (163) third in OPS (.987) and fourth in Slugging (.576). He is also third in Runs (111) and Hits (181).

5. Matt Olson: Atlanta Braves, First Base: (Ranked #5 Last Week)

150 Cup Points, 136 Games, 1.10 Cup Points per Game, 44 Home Runs, 113 Runs Batted In, 1 SB, .266/.373/.581, 4.8 bWAR.

Olson has the National League lead in both Home Runs (44) and RBIs (113), and is second in Slugging (.581), fourth in OPS (.953) and eighth in OBP (.373). He is enjoying the best year of his career.

6. Juan Soto: San Diego Padres, Outfield: (Ranked #7, Last Week)

145 Cup Points, 138 Games, 1.05 Cup Points per Game, 28 Home Runs, 84 Runs Batted In, 6 SB, .261/.400/.493, 4.4 bWAR.

Soto is the National League leader in Walks (113) and is fourth in OBP (.400), and sixth in OPS (.893).

7. Kyle Tucker: Houston Astros, Outfield: (#6, Last Week)

139 Cup Points, 134 Games, 1.04 Cup Points per Game, 26 Home Runs, 99 Runs Batted In, 26 SB, .289/.371/.511, 4.0 bWAR.

In regards to the Slash Line, Tucker is seventh in Batting (.289), sixth in OBP (.371) and fourth in Slugging (.511), while holding strong at fifth in OPS (.992). He is also in the top ten in Hits, Home Runs, Stolen Bases and Extra Base Hits.

8. Corbin Carroll: Arizona Diamondbacks, Outfield: (#9, Last Week)

132 Cup Points, 132 Games, 1.00 Cup Points per Game, 22 Home Runs, 64 Runs Batted In, 40 SB, .279/.361/.515, 5.0 bWAR.

The Diamondbacks have the likely National League Rookie of the Year in Carroll who is in the top ten in bWAR, Runs and Stolen Bases and is first in Triples (8).

9. (TIE) Rafael Devers: Boston Red Sox, Third Base: (Ranked #8 Last Week)

131 Cup Points, 129 Games, 1.02 Cup Points per Game, 29 Home Runs, 91 Runs Batted In, 2 SB, .270/.342/.508, 2.9 bWAR.

Devers remains a surprise being so high as he was not in the All-Star Game, nor was considered a significant snub. He and is currently fourth in the AL in RBIs (88) and fifth in Home Runs (29), and sixth in Slugging (.508).

9. (TIE) Alex Bregman: Houston Astros, Third Base: (Ranked #10, Last Week)

131 Cup Points, 137 Games, 0.96 Cup Points per Game, 22 Home Runs, 90 Runs Batted In, 3 SB, .266/.365/.445, 4.6 bWAR.

Bregman remains in the top ten, giving Houston two to join the Dodgers and Braves in the top ten. He is in the top five in Walks (77), RBIs (90) and Runs (88).

Nobody fell out of the top ten.

Our next update will be the afternoon of September 11.

It is with great pleasure that we continue the third annual Notinhalloffame MLB Regular Season Cup, and let us explain how this works:

With every single regular season game, we anointed the best five players in the game with descending points, 5-4-3-2-1.

We knew the following:

-       The top players for the MLB NIHOF Cup are not always the best in the league, as injuries keep players out of games, and a premium on staying healthy can help pile up points. It also does not hurt to be a top player on an average or mediocre team, as they can amass Cup points easier that elite players on loaded squads.

-       In Baseball, it is more common than in Basketball and Hockey for a player to accrue points with a single Home Run in a game, and overall favors position players. Starting Pitchers have a hard time with approximately 30-35 Starts and throwing less innings than in previous generations. This also is true for closers, which is not made for this process.

-       Please remember, that this is NOT necessarily who we think were the best players this year, and does not reflect overall consistency. Treat this the way did, as a fun process and more of a compilation of temporary statistical domination.

At present 1,036 (up from 1,009 last week) players have generated at least one Cup Point.

So, MLB players! Get your agents to work winning this into your contracts!

This is the fourteenth update, with standings as of the afternoon of August 29.

1. Shohei Ohtani: Los Angeles Angels, Designated Hitter & Pitcher: (Ranked #1 Last Week)

199 Cup Points, 130 Games, 1.53 Cup Points per Game, 44 Home Runs, 92 Runs Batted In, 19 SB, .304/.409/.663, 9.9 bWAR & 10-5, 3.14 ERA, 167 SO, 1.061 WHIP.

The Notinhalloffame Cup is built for Ohtani, who can compile points in two different avenues; the only one who can do so, although he has been shut down on the mound for the rest of the year. Ohtani continues to grow the gap between himself and his nearest competition, and we can’t see him losing the Cup. He won’t be able to compile any more stats pitching wise, but his numbers are pretty solid in that avenue. With his bat, Ohtani is the current AL leader in bWAR (9.9), Runs Scored (100), Home Runs (44), Triples (8), Walks (84), OBP (.409), Slugging (.663), OPS (1.071), OPS+ (183) and Total Bases (318), while also being third in RBIs (92), and forth in Batting (.304). The AL MVP is his to lose, and we don’t think he will.

2. Mookie Betts: Los Angeles Dodgers, Outfield: (Ranked #3, Last Week)

171 Cup Points, 124 Games, 1.38 Cup Points per Game, 35 Home Runs, 93 Runs Batted In, 10 SB, .312/.406/.606, 7.2 bWAR.

Betts has been on fire over the last two weeks, propelling himself to second over Acuna, and causing pause to think if Ohtani can be caught. In the National League, he took over the top spot in Slugging (.606), OPS (1.011) and bWAR (7.2) this past week and has moved up to fifth in Batting (.312) and third in OBP (.406). Betts has also climbed to third in RBIs (93) and fourth in Home Runs (35).

3. Ronald Acuna: Atlanta Braves, Outfield: (Ranked #2 Last Week)

156 Cup Points, 130 Games, 1.20 Cup Points per Game, 29 Home Runs, 79 Runs Batted In, 61 SB, .335/.418/.572, 6.6 bWAR.

Acuna leads all National League batters in Stolen Bases (61), Runs Scored (119), and OBP (.418). He is also second in bWAR (6.6) and Hits (175), third in OPS (.989), third in Batting (.335) and fourth in Slugging (.572). Acuna is also the runaway leader in Power-Speed # (39.3).

4. Freddie Freeman: Los Angeles Dodgers, First Base: (Ranked #4, Last Week)

151 Cup Points, 130 Games, 1.14 Cup Points per Game, 24 Home Runs, 87 Runs Batted In, 17 SB, .340/.415/.583, 5.9 bWAR.

Freeman has the NL lead in Hits (176), Doubles (50), and Total Bases (302) while also currently placing second in Batting (.333), OBP (.415) and OPS (.998) and third in Slugging (.583). He is also second in Runs (109), and fifth in Runs Batted In (87).

5. Matt Olson: Atlanta Braves, First Base: (Ranked #5 Last Week)

146 Cup Points, 130 Games, 1.15 Cup Points per Game, 43 Home Runs, 112 Runs Batted In, 1 SB, .272/.381/.597, 5.2 bWAR.

Olson has the National League lead in both Home Runs (43) and RBIs (112), and is in the top ten in all three Slash Line components. He is enjoying the best year of his career.

6. Kyle Tucker: Houston Astros, Outfield: (#7, Last Week)

139 Cup Points, 129 Games, 1.09 Cup Points per Game, 26 Home Runs, 97 Runs Batted In, 26 SB, .293/.374/.521, 4.2 bWAR.

Tucker is now the American League leader in RBIs (97) and in regards to the Slash Line, Tucker is sixth in Batting (.293), fifth in OBP (.374) and fourth in Slugging (.521), while holding strong at fourth in OPS (.901). He is also in the top ten in Hits, Home Runs, Stolen Bases and Extra Base Hits.

7. Juan Soto: San Diego Padres, Outfield: (Ranked #7, Last Week)

138 Cup Points, 132 Games, 1.05 Cup Points per Game, 25 Home Runs, 78 Runs Batted In, 6 SB, .260/.400/.483, 4.1 bWAR.

Soto is the National League leader in Walks (110) and is fourth in OBP (.400), and seventh in OPS (.883).

8. (TIE) Corbin Carroll: Arizona Diamondbacks, Outfield: (Not in the Top Ten, Last Week)

128 Cup Points, 127 Games, 1.01 Cup Points per Game, 22 Home Runs, 64 Runs Batted In, 40 SB, .279/.361/.515, 4.8 bWAR.

Christian Walker out. Corbin Carroll back in. The Diamondbacks have the likely National League Rookie of the Year in Carroll who is in the top ten in bWAR, Runs and Stolen Bases and is first in Triples (8).

8. (TIE) Rafael Devers: Boston Red Sox, Third Base: (Ranked #8 Last Week)

128 Cup Points, 124 Games, 1.02 Cup Points per Game, 29 Home Runs, 88 Runs Batted In, 2 SB, .269/.345/.512, 2.9 bWAR.

Devers remains a surprise being so high as he was not in the All-Star Game, nor was considered a significant snub. He and is currently fourth in the AL in Home Runs (29) and RBIs (88), and fifth in Slugging (.512).

10. Alex Bregman: Houston Astros, Third Base: (Ranked #10, Last Week)

127 Cup Points, 132 Games, 0.96 Cup Points per Game, 21 Home Runs, 87 Runs Batted In, 3 SB, .261/.363/.440, 4.0 bWAR.

Bregman remains in the top ten, giving Houston two to join the Dodgers and Braves in the top ten. He is in the top five in Walks (76), RBIs (87) and Runs (83).

Arizona’s Christian Walker fell out of the top ten.

Our next update will be the afternoon of September 4.

It is with great pleasure that we continue the third annual Notinhalloffame MLB Regular Season Cup, and let us explain how this works:

With every single regular season game, we anointed the best five players in the game with descending points, 5-4-3-2-1.

We knew the following:

-       The top players for the MLB NIHOF Cup are not always the best in the league, as injuries keep players out of games, and a premium on staying healthy can help pile up points. It also does not hurt to be a top player on an average or mediocre team, as they can amass Cup points easier that elite players on loaded squads.

-       In Baseball, it is more common than in Basketball and Hockey for a player to accrue points with a single Home Run in a game, and overall favors position players. Starting Pitchers have a hard time with approximately 30-35 Starts and throwing less innings than in previous generations. This also is true for closers, which is not made for this process.

-       Please remember, that this is NOT necessarily who we think were the best players this year, and does not reflect overall consistency. Treat this the way did, as a fun process and more of a compilation of temporary statistical domination.

At present 1,009 (up from 994 last week) players have generated at least one Cup Point.

So, MLB players! Get your agents to work winning this into your contracts!

This is the fourteenth update, with standings as of the morning of August 21.

1. Shohei Ohtani: Los Angeles Angels, Designated Hitter & Pitcher: (Ranked #1 Last Week)

188 Cup Points, 123 Games, 1.53 Cup Points per Game, 43 Home Runs, 89 Runs Batted In, 17 SB, .306/.407/.654, 9.4 bWAR & 10-5, 3.17 ERA, 165 SO, 1.064 WHIP.

The Notinhalloffame Cup is built for Ohtani, who can compile points in two different avenues; the only one who can do so. Ohtani continues to grow the gap between himself and his nearest competition, and we can’t see him losing the Cup. After cooling off on the mound, Ohtani is still the American League leader in H/9 (5.9) and ERA+ (142), is third in ERA (3.17) and fifth in Strikeouts (165). With his bat, Ohtani is the current AL leader in bWAR (9.4), Home Runs (43), Triples (7), Walks (77), OBP (.407), Slugging (.664), OPS (1.070), OPS+ (184) and Total Bases (304), while also being second in Runs (95), third in RBIs (89), and forth in Batting (.306). The AL MVP is his to lose, and we don’t think he will.

2. Ronald Acuna: Atlanta Braves, Outfield: (Ranked #2 Last Week)

151 Cup Points, 123 Games, 1.23 Cup Points per Game, 28 Home Runs, 71 Runs Batted In, 56 SB, .331/.417/.569, 6.2 bWAR.

Acuna leads all National League batters in Stolen Bases (56), Runs Scored (112), OBP (.417) and Total Bases (280). He is second in bWAR (6.2) and OPS (.995), third in Batting (.331) and fourth in Slugging (.569). Acuna also holds the eighth-place spot in Home Runs (28).

3. Mookie Betts: Los Angeles Dodgers, Outfield: (Ranked #5, Last Week)

150 Cup Points, 99 Games, 1.12 Cup Points per Game, 34 Home Runs, 86 Runs Batted In, 8 SB, .298/.394/.595, 6.4 bWAR.

Betts has had a great summer, where he made his seventh All-Star Game. In the National League, he took over the top spot in OPS (.989) and bWAR (6.4) this past week and has moved up to second in Slugging (.595) and fifth and Batting (.298) and OBP (.394). Betts has also climbed to third in Home Runs (34) and fourth in RBIs (86).

4. Freddie Freeman: Los Angeles Dodgers, First Base: (Ranked #3, Last Week)

142 Cup Points, 123 Games, 1.14 Cup Points per Game, 23 Home Runs, 83 Runs Batted In, 16 SB, .333/.411/.575, 5.4 bWAR.

Freeman has the NL lead in Doubles (45), OPS+ (163) and Total Bases (280) while also currently placing second in Batting (.333), and third in both OPS and Slugging (.411/.585). He is also second in Runs (102), third in Hits (152) and is seventh in Runs Batted In (83).

5. Matt Olson: Atlanta Braves, First Base: (Ranked #4 Last Week)

141 Cup Points, 123 Games, 1.15 Cup Points per Game, 43 Home Runs, 108 Runs Batted In, 1 SB, .269/.379/.601, 4.9 bWAR.

Olson has the National League lead in both Home Runs (43), RBIs (108) and Slugging (.691). He is also fourth in OPS (.981), ninth in On Base Percentage (.379), and is enjoying the best year of his career.

6. Kyle Tucker: Houston Astros, Outfield: (#7, Last Week)

136 Cup Points, 121 Games, 1.12 Cup Points per Game, 24 Home Runs, 92 Runs Batted In, 24 SB, .296/.376/.525, 3.7 bWAR.

Tucker has been on fire lately and is now the American League leader in RBIs (92). In regards to the Slash Line, Tucker is eighth in Batting (.296), fifth in OBP (.376) and Slugging (.525), while holding strong at fourth in OPS (.901). He is also in the top ten in Hits, Home Runs, Stolen Bases and Extra Base Hits.

7. Juan Soto: San Diego Padres, Outfield: (Ranked #6, Last Week)

133 Cup Points, 125 Games, 1.06 Cup Points per Game, 24 Home Runs, 75 Runs Batted In, 6 SB, .261/.404/.491, 4.0 bWAR.

Soto is the National League leader in Walks (106) and is third in OBP (.404), fifth in OPS+ (150), and sixth in OPS (.895).

8. Rafael Devers: Boston Red Sox, Third Base: (Ranked #9 Last Week)

126 Cup Points, 111 Games, 1.03 Cup Points per Game, 29 Home Runs, 85 Runs Batted In, 2 SB, .274/.347/.530, 3.0 bWAR.

Devers remains a surprise being so high as he was not in the All-Star Game, nor was considered a significant snub. He and is currently fourth in the AL in Home Runs (29), RBIs (85), and Slugging (.530).

9. Christian Walker: Arizona Diamondbacks, First Base: (Not in the Top Ten, Last Week)

122 Cup Points, 121 Games, 1.01 Cup Points per Game, 28 Home Runs, 84 Runs Batted In, 8 SB, .274/.351/.535, 3.8 bWAR.

Corbin Carroll out. Christian Walker in. The Diamondbacks remain represented in the top group with a man who at 32 has never been an All-Star. Walker is at present sixth in RBIs (84) and eighth in Home Runs (28) and Slugging (.535).

10. Alex Bregman: Houston Astros, Third Base: (Ranked #10, Last Week)

119 Cup Points, 124 Games, 0.96 Cup Points per Game, 20 Home Runs, 81 Runs Batted In, 3 SB, .252/.350/.428, 3.6 bWAR.

Bregman remains in the top ten, giving Houston two to join the Dodgers and Braves in the top ten. He moved into fifth in RBIs this week (85).

Arizona’s Corbin Carroll and Miami’s Luis Arraez fell out of the top ten.

Our next update will be the afternoon of August 28.

It is with great pleasure that we continue the third annual Notinhalloffame MLB Regular Season Cup, and let us explain how this works:

With every single regular season game, we anointed the best five players in the game with descending points, 5-4-3-2-1.

We knew the following:

-       The top players for the MLB NIHOF Cup are not always the best in the league, as injuries keep players out of games, and a premium on staying healthy can help pile up points. It also does not hurt to be a top player on an average or mediocre team, as they can amass Cup points easier that elite players on loaded squads.

-       In Baseball, it is more common than in Basketball and Hockey for a player to accrue points with a single Home Run in a game, and overall favors position players. Starting Pitchers have a hard time with approximately 30-35 Starts and throwing less innings than in previous generations. This also is true for closers, which is not made for this process.

-       Please remember, that this is NOT necessarily who we think were the best players this year, and does not reflect overall consistency. Treat this the way did, as a fun process and more of a compilation of temporary statistical domination.

At present 994 (up from 974 last week) players have generated at least one Cup Point.

So, MLB players! Get your agents to work winning this into your contracts!

This is the thirteenth update, with standings as of the morning of August 14.

1. Shohei Ohtani: Los Angeles Angels, Designated Hitter & Pitcher: (Ranked #1 Last Week)

179 Cup Points, 117 Games, 1.53 Cup Points per Game, 41 Home Runs, 84 Runs Batted In, 17 SB, .305/.408/.665, 9.2 bWAR & 10-5, 3.17 ERA, 165 SO, 1.064 WHIP.

The Notinhalloffame Cup is built for Ohtani, who can compile points in two different avenues; the only one who can do so. Ohtani continues to grow the gap between himself and his nearest competition, and we can’t see him losing the Cup. After cooling off on the mound, Ohtani is still the American League leader in H/9 (5.9), and is third in Strikeouts (165). With his bat, Ohtani is the current AL leader in bWAR (9.2), Home Runs (41), Triples (8), Walks (75), OBP (.408), Slugging (.665), OPS (1.073), OPS+ (186) and Total Bases (290), while also being second in Runs (91), third in RBIs (84), and fifth in Batting (.305). The AL MVP is his to lose, and we don’t think he will.

2. Ronald Acuna: Atlanta Braves, Outfield: (Ranked #2 Last Week)

147 Cup Points, 117 Games, 1.26 Cup Points per Game, 26 Home Runs, 71 Runs Batted In, 55 SB, .337/.421/.574, 5.9 bWAR.

Acuna leads all National League batters in Stolen Bases (59), Runs Scored (107) and OBP (.425) and is second in bWAR (5.9). In the other Slash Line components, he ranks third in Batting (.337), Slugging (.574) and OPS (.995). Acuna also holds the ninth-place spot in Home Runs (26).

3. Freddie Freeman: Los Angeles Dodgers, First Base: (Ranked #3, Last Week)

142 Cup Points, 117 Games, 1.23 Cup Points per Game, 23 Home Runs, 83 Runs Batted In, 16 SB, .339/.417/.588, 5.2 bWAR.

Freeman has the NL lead in Doubles (43), OPS (1.005) and OPS+ (167) while also currently placing second in all three Slash Line stats (.339/.417/.588). He is also second in Runs (101), Hits (158) and is fifth in Runs Batted In (83).

4. Matt Olson: Atlanta Braves, First Base: (Ranked #5 Last Week)

138 Cup Points, 117 Games, 1.18 Cup Points per Game, 43 Home Runs, 107 Runs Batted In, 1 SB, .273/.382/.621, 5.0 bWAR.

Olson has the National League lead in both Home Runs (43), RBIs (108), Slugging (.621) and Total Bases (276). He has also moved to second in OPS (1.003), and is enjoying the best year of his career.

5. Mookie Betts: Los Angeles Dodgers, Outfield: (Ranked #6, Last Week)

120 Cup Points, 99 Games, 1.12 Cup Points per Game, 31 Home Runs, 80 Runs Batted In, 8 SB, .287/.388/.579, 5.6 bWAR.

Betts has had a great summer, where he made his seventh All-Star Game. In the National League, he is currently third in bWAR (5.6) and Slugging (.579), fourth in OPS (.968), sixth in OBP (.388) and ninth in Batting Average (.287). Betts has also moved into third in Home Runs (31) and sixth in RBIs (75).

6. Juan Soto: San Diego Padres, Outfield: (Ranked #4, Last Week)

133 Cup Points, 118 Games, 1.13 Cup Points per Game, 24 Home Runs, 75 Runs Batted In, 6 SB, .268/.407/.507, 4.4 bWAR.

Soto is the National League leader in Walks (98) and is fourth in OBP (.407), and sixth in OPS (.915). He is also ninth in RBIs (75).

7. Kyle Tucker: Houston Astros, Outfield: (#7, Last Week)

127 Cup Points, 117 Games, 1.09 Cup Points per Game, 22 Home Runs, 88 Runs Batted In, 24 SB, .297/.378/.519, 3.5 bWAR.

Tucker has been on fire lately and had moved up to fourth in OBP (.378), Slugging (.378) and OPS (.896), and eighth in Batting (.297). He is also in the top ten in RBIs, Hits and Extra Base Hits.

8. Luis Arraez: Miami Marlins, Second Base: (Ranked #10, Last Week)

118 Cup Points, 113 Games, 1.04 Cup Points per Game, 4 Home Runs, 57 Runs Batted In, 1 SB, .367/.411/.467, 4.6 bWAR.

Arraez is the runaway leader in Batting Average (.367) and is also the National League leader in Hits (162), while recently slipping to third in On Base Percentage (.411). He also has a very impressive Slugging Percentage (.467) for a player with only four Home Runs.

9. Rafael Devers: Boston Red Sox, Third Base: (Ranked #8 Last Week)

114 Cup Points, 111 Games, 1.03 Cup Points per Game, 26 Home Runs, 79 Runs Batted In, 2 SB, .265/.335/.512, 2.6 bWAR.

Devers remains a surprise being so high as he was not in the All-Star Game, nor was considered a significant snub. He and is currently third in the AL in RBIs (76), fourth in Home Runs (26) and sixth in Slugging (.512).

10. (TIE) Corbin Carroll: Arizona Diamondbacks, Outfield: (Ranked #8, Last Week)

111 Cup Points, 113 Games, 0.98 Cup Points per Game, 21 Home Runs, 59 Runs Batted In, 36 SB, .271/.351/.512, 4.1 bWAR.

Carroll is running away with the National League Rookie of the Year Award, despite some solid competition. At present, the young Outfielder is tenth in OPS (.862), eighth in OPS+ (135), and is second in Stolen Bases (36).

10. (TIE) Alex Bregman: Houston Astros, Third Base: (Not in the Top Ten, Last Week)

111 Cup Points, 118 Games, 0.94 Cup Points per Game, 18 Home Runs, 75 Runs Batted In, 3 SB, .254/.353/.417, 3.5 bWAR.

Bregman makes his first top ten appearance, giving Houston two to join the Dodgers and Braves in the top ten.

Nobody fell out of the top ten.

Our next update will be the afternoon of August 21.

It is with great pleasure that we continue the third annual Notinhalloffame MLB Regular Season Cup, and let us explain how this works:

With every single regular season game, we anointed the best five players in the game with descending points, 5-4-3-2-1.

We knew the following:

-       The top players for the MLB NIHOF Cup are not always the best in the league, as injuries keep players out of games, and a premium on staying healthy can help pile up points. It also does not hurt to be a top player on an average or mediocre team, as they can amass Cup points easier that elite players on loaded squads.

-       In Baseball, it is more common than in Basketball and Hockey for a player to accrue points with a single Home Run in a game, and overall favors position players. Starting Pitchers have a hard time with approximately 30-35 Starts and throwing less innings than in previous generations. This also is true for closers, which is not made for this process.

-       Please remember, that this is NOT necessarily who we think were the best players this year, and does not reflect overall consistency. Treat this the way did, as a fun process and more of a compilation of temporary statistical domination.

At present 979 (up from 963 last week) players have generated at least one Cup Point.

So, MLB players! Get your agents to work winning this into your contracts!

This is the twelfth update, with standings as of the morning of August 7.

1. Shohei Ohtani: Los Angeles Angels, Designated Hitter & Pitcher: (Ranked #1 last week)

175 Cup Points, 111 Games, 1.58 Cup Points per Game, 40 Home Runs, 82 Runs Batted In, 12 SB, .306/.409/.672, 8.4 bWAR & 9-5, 3.32 ERA, 160 SO, 1.067 WHIP.

The Notinhalloffame Cup is built for Ohtani, who can compile points in two different avenues; the only one who can do so. Ohtani continues to grow the gap between himself and his nearest competition, and we can’t see him losing the Cup. After cooling off on the mound, Ohtani is still the American League leader in H/9 (5.9), and is third in Strikeouts (160). With his bat, Ohtani is the current AL leader in Home Runs (40), Triples (7), Walks (71), OBP (.409), Slugging (.672), OPS (1.081), OPS+ (188) and Total Bases (279), while also being second in RBIs (82), Runs (86) and fifth in Batting (.306). The AL MVP is his to lose, and we don’t think he will.

2. Ronald Acuna: Atlanta Braves, Outfield: (Ranked #2 Last Week)

144 Cup Points, 109 Games, 1.32 Cup Points per Game, 25 Home Runs, 67 Runs Batted In, 53 SB, .343/.425/.589, 5.8 bWAR.

Acuna leads all National League batters in Stolen Bases (53), Runs Scored (99), OBP (.425), OPS (1.014) and bWAR (5.8). He is also second in Batting (.343) and third in Slugging (.589). Acuna is also eighth in Home Runs (25).

3. Freddie Freeman: Los Angeles Dodgers, First Base: (Ranked #3, Last Week)

135 Cup Points, 110 Games, 1.23 Cup Points per Game, 23 Home Runs, 80 Runs Batted In, 16 SB, .339/.416/.595, 5.2 bWAR.

Freeman has the NL lead in Doubles (40), OPS+ (169) and Total Bases (262), while also currently placing second on Slugging (.595) and OPS (1.011), third in Batting (.339) and fourth in (.407). He also has moved into second in Runs (97), Hits (149) and Runs Batted In (80).

4. Juan Soto: San Diego Padres, Outfield: (Ranked #4, Last Week)

130 Cup Points, 112 Games, 1.16 Cup Points per Game, 24 Home Runs, 72 Runs Batted In, 6 SB, .276/.421/.526, 4.4 bWAR.

Soto is the National League leader in Walks (97) and is second in OBP (.421), fifth in OPS (.947) and seventh in Slugging (.526). He is also seventh in RBIs (72).

5. Matt Olson: Atlanta Braves, First Base: (Ranked #5 Last Week)

125 Cup Points, 109 Games, 1.15 Cup Points per Game, 39 Home Runs, 97 Runs Batted In, 1 SB, .264/.370/.605, 4.1 bWAR.

Olson has the National League lead in both Home Runs (39), RBIs (97) and Slugging (.605). He is also third in OPS (.975) and Total Bases (250).

6. Mookie Betts: Los Angeles Dodgers, Outfield: (Ranked #5, Last Week)

120 Cup Points, 99 Games, 1.12 Cup Points per Game, 30 Home Runs, 71 Runs Batted In, 8 SB, .285/.386/.579, 5.2 bWAR.

Betts has had a great summer, where he made his seventh All-Star Game. In the National League, he is currently third in bWAR (5.2), fourth in OPS (.965) and Slugging (.579) and seventh in OBP (.386). Betts has also moved into third in Home Runs (30) and seventh in RBIs (71).

7. Kyle Tucker: Houston Astros, Outfield: (#10, Last Week)

115 Cup Points, 104 Games, 0.97 Cup Points per Game, 19 Home Runs, 77 Runs Batted In, 23 SB, .295/.375/.505, 3.3 bWAR.

Tucker has been on fire lately and had moved up to fifth in OBP (.375) and OPS (.880), and seventh in Batting (.295) and Slugging (.375). He is also in the top ten in RBIs, Hits, Extra Base Hits and is third in Power/Speed # (20.8).

8. Rafael Devers: Boston Red Sox, Third Base: (Ranked #7 Last Week)

114 Cup Points, 105 Games, 1.09 Cup Points per Game, 26 Home Runs, 79 Runs Batted In, 2 SB, .267/.337/.521, 2.1 bWAR.

Devers remains a surprise being so high as he was not in the All-Star Game, nor was considered a significant snub. He and is currently third in the AL in RBIs (76), fourth in Home Runs (726 and fifth in Slugging (.521).

9. Corbin Carroll: Arizona Diamondbacks, Outfield: (Ranked #8, Last Week)

111 Cup Points, 108 Games, 1.03 Cup Points per Game, 21 Home Runs, 59 Runs Batted In, 36 SB, .277/.358/.523, 4.4 bWAR.

Carroll is running away with the National League Rookie of the Year Award, despite some solid competition. At present, the young Outfielder is seventh in the National League in bWAR (4.4), and is in the top ten in Slugging (.523), OPS (.882), OPS+ (139), Runs Scored (78) and Stolen Bases (36).

10. Luis Arraez: Miami Marlins, Second Base: (Ranked #8, Last Week)

109 Cup Points, 107 Games, 1.02 Cup Points per Game, 3 Home Runs, 52 Runs Batted In, 1 SB, .375/.420/.458, 4.6 bWAR.

Arraez is the runaway leader in Batting Average (.375) and is also the National League leader in Hits (157), while recently slipping to second in On Base Percentage (.429). He also has a very impressive Slugging Percentage (.458) for a player with only three Home Runs.

Nobody fell out of the top ten.

Our next update will be the afternoon of August 14.

It is with great pleasure that we continue the third annual Notinhalloffame MLB Regular Season Cup, and let us explain how this works:

With every single regular season game, we anointed the best five players in the game with descending points, 5-4-3-2-1.

We knew the following:

-       The top players for the MLB NIHOF Cup are not always the best in the league, as injuries keep players out of games, and a premium on staying healthy can help pile up points. It also does not hurt to be a top player on an average or mediocre team, as they can amass Cup points easier that elite players on loaded squads.

-       In Baseball, it is more common than in Basketball and Hockey for a player to accrue points with a single Home Run in a game, and overall favors position players. Starting Pitchers have a hard time with approximately 30-35 Starts and throwing less innings than in previous generations. This also is true for closers, which is not made for this process.

-       Please remember, that this is NOT necessarily who we think were the best players this year, and does not reflect overall consistency. Treat this the way did, as a fun process and more of a compilation of temporary statistical domination.

At present 963 (up from 945 last week) players have generated at least one Cup Point.

So, MLB players! Get your agents to work winning this into your contracts!

This is the eleventh update, with standings as of the morning of July 31.

1. Shohei Ohtani: Los Angeles Angels, Designated Hitter & Pitcher: (Ranked #1 last week)

170 Cup Points, 104 Games, 1.63 Cup Points per Game, 39 Home Runs, 81 Runs Batted In, 12 SB, .302/.403/.680, 7.8 bWAR & 9-5, 3.43 ERA, 156 SO, 1.069 WHIP.

The Notinhalloffame Cup is built for Ohtani, who can compile points in two different avenues; the only one who can do so. Ohtani continues to grow the gap between himself and his nearest competition, and we can’t see him losing the Cup. After cooling off on the mound, Ohtani had his best start of the year this past week, but is still the league leader in H/9 (5.9), and is third in Strikeouts (156). With his bat, Ohtani is the current American League leader in Home Runs (39), Triples (7), Walks (66), OBP (.403), Slugging (.680), OPS (1.083), OPS+ (187) and Total Bases (266), while also being second in RBIs (81), Runs (81) and seventh in Batting (.302). The AL MVP is his to lose, and we don’t think he will.

2. Ronald Acuna: Atlanta Braves, Outfield: (Ranked #2 Last Week)

130 Cup Points, 103 Games, 1.26 Cup Points per Game, 24 Home Runs, 61 Runs Batted In, 51 SB, .335/.416/.578, 5.4 bWAR.

Acuna leads all National League batters in Stolen Bases (51), Runs Scored (93), Total Bases (238), OPS (.994) and bWAR (5.1). He is also second in Batting (.335) and Slugging (.578) and is third in OBP (.416).

3. Freddie Freeman: Los Angeles Dodgers, First Base: (Ranked #4, Last Week)

116 Cup Points, 104 Games, 1.12 Cup Points per Game, 21 Home Runs, 73 Runs Batted In, 13 SB, .329/.409/.575, 4.7 bWAR.

Freeman has the NL lead in Doubles (35), OPS+ (162) and Total Bases (228), while also currently placing second on Slugging (.575) and OPS (.984), OPS+ (164) and Total Bases (228). He is also third in bWAR (4.7) and Batting (.329) and sixth in RBIs (73).

4. Juan Soto: San Diego Padres, Outfield: (Ranked #5, Last Week)

115 Cup Points, 106 Games, 1.11 Cup Points per Game, 20 Home Runs, 64 Runs Batted In, 6 SB, .266/.420/.503, 4.1 bWAR.

Soto is the National League leader in Walks (97) and is second in OBP (.420) and fifth in OPS (.923).

5. (TIE) Matt Olson: Atlanta Braves, First Base: (Ranked #9 Last Week)

112 Cup Points, 103 Games, 1.09 Cup Points per Game, 35 Home Runs, 88 Runs Batted In, 1 SB, .259/.361/.584, 3.4 bWAR.

Olson has the National League lead in both Home Runs (35), RBIs (88) and Slugging (.584). He is also third in OPS (.945).

5. (TIE) Mookie Betts: Los Angeles Dodgers, Outfield: (Ranked #3, Last Week)

112 Cup Points, 99 Games, 1.12 Cup Points per Game, 27 Home Runs, 68 Runs Batted In, 7 SB, .277/.383/.560, 4.6 bWAR.

Betts has had a great summer, where he made his seventh All-Star Game. In the National League, he is currently fourth in bWAR (4.6) and OPS (.942), fifth in Slugging (.560) and eighth in OBP (.383). He also holds top ten ranks in Total Bases, Runs, Doubles and Walks.

7. Rafael Devers: Boston Red Sox, Third Base: (Ranked #6 Last Week)

110 Cup Points, 99 Games, 1.10 Cup Points per Game, 25 Home Runs, 76 Runs Batted In, 2 SB, .261/.329/.517, 1.9 bWAR.

Devers remains a surprise being so high as he was not in the All-Star Game, nor was considered a significant snub. He and is currently third in the AL in Home Runs (25), and fourth in Runs Batted In (76) and Slugging (.517).

8. (TIE) Corbin Carroll: Arizona Diamondbacks, Outfield: (Ranked #7, Last Week)

109 Cup Points, 101 Games, 1.09 Cup Points per Game, 21 Home Runs, 57 Runs Batted In, 32 SB, .282/.351/.541, 4.3 bWAR.

Carroll is running away with the National League Rookie of the Year Award, despite some solid competition. At present, the young Outfielder is sixth in the National League in bWAR (4.3), and is in the top ten in Slugging (.541), OPS (.902), Runs (76) and Stolen Bases (32).

8. (TIE) Luis Arraez: Miami Marlins, Second Base: (Ranked #8, Last Week)

109 Cup Points, 100 Games, 1.09 Cup Points per Game, 3 Home Runs, 51 Runs Batted In, 1 SB, .377/.425/.473, 4.2 bWAR.

Arraez is the runaway leader in Batting Average (.377) and is also the National League leader in Hits (146) and On Base Percentage (.425). He also has a very impressive Slugging Percentage (.473) for a player with only three Home Runs.

10. Kyle Tucker: Houston Astros, Outfield: (#10, Last Week)

102 Cup Points, 104 Games, 0.97 Cup Points per Game, 18 Home Runs, 70 Runs Batted In, 19 SB, .299/.380/.511, 3.1 bWAR.

Tucker made his first top ten appearance last week and in the NL is fourth in OBP (.380) and OPS (.890), fifth in Slugging (.514) and eighth in Batting (.299). He is also in the top ten in Home Runs, RBIs and Hits and is third in Power/Speed # (18.5).

Nobody fell out of the top ten.

Our next update will be the afternoon of August 6.

It is with great pleasure that we continue the third annual Notinhalloffame MLB Regular Season Cup, and let us explain how this works:

With every single regular season game, we anointed the best five players in the game with descending points, 5-4-3-2-1.

We knew the following:

-       The top players for the MLB NIHOF Cup are not always the best in the league, as injuries keep players out of games, and a premium on staying healthy can help pile up points. It also does not hurt to be a top player on an average or mediocre team, as they can amass Cup points easier that elite players on loaded squads.

-       In Baseball, it is more common than in Basketball and Hockey for a player to accrue points with a single Home Run in a game, and overall favors position players. Starting Pitchers have a hard time with approximately 30-35 Starts and throwing less innings than in previous generations. This also is true for closers, which is not made for this process.

-       Please remember, that this is NOT necessarily who we think were the best players this year, and does not reflect overall consistency. Treat this the way did, as a fun process and more of a compilation of temporary statistical domination.

At present 945 (up from 906 last week) players have generated at least one Cup Point.

So, MLB players! Get your agents to work winning this into your contracts!

This is the tenth update, with standings as of the morning of July 24.

1. Shohei Ohtani: Los Angeles Angels, Designated Hitter & Pitcher: (Ranked #1 last week)

157 Cup Points, 98 Games, 1.60 Cup Points per Game, 36 Home Runs, 77 Runs Batted In, 11 SB, .302/.398/.674, 6.8 bWAR & 8-5, 3.71 ERA, 148 SO, 1.120 WHIP.

The Notinhalloffame Cup is built for Ohtani, who can compile points in two different avenues; the only one who can do so. Ohtani continues to grow the gap between himself and his nearest competition, and even though it is still July, we can’t see him losing the Cup. He has cooled off with his Pitching, but is still the league leader in H/9 (6.3), and is third in Strikeouts (148). With his bat, Ohtani is the current American League leader in Home Runs (36), Triples (7), Walks (60), Slugging (.674), OPS (1.072), OPS+ (186) and Total Bases (250), while also being second in RBIs (77) and OBP (.398) and sixth in Batting (.302). The AL MVP is his to lose, and we don’t think he will.

2. Ronald Acuna: Atlanta Braves, Outfield: (Ranked #2 Last Week)

122 Cup Points, 98 Games, 1.25 Cup Points per Game, 23 Home Runs, 58 Runs Batted In, 43 SB, .332/.409/.577, 5.1 bWAR.

Acuna leads all National League batters in Stolen Bases (46), Runs Scored (87), Total Bases (228) and bWAR (5.1). He is also second in Batting (.333), Slugging (.577) and OPS (.986) and fourth in OBP (.409).

3. Mookie Betts: Los Angeles Dodgers, Outfield: (#3, Last Week)

112 Cup Points, 95 Games, 1.18 Cup Points per Game, 27 Home Runs, 67 Runs Batted In, 7 SB, .278/.380/.569, 4.5 bWAR.

Betts has had a great summer, where he made his seventh All-Star Game. In the National League, he is currently third in OPS (.948), fourth in Slugging (.569) and eighth in OBP (.380). He also holds top ten ranks in Total Bases, Runs, Doubles and Walks.

4. Freddie Freeman: Los Angeles Dodgers, First Base: (Unranked, Last Week)

110 Cup Points, 98 Games, 1.12 Cup Points per Game, 20 Home Runs, 70 Runs Batted In, 8 SB, .331/.412/.585, 4.7 bWAR.

Freeman rockets back into the top ten, and took over the NL lead in Doubles (35), Slugging (.585), OPS (.997), OPS+ (164) and Total Bases (228). He is also third in bWAR (4.7) and Batting (.331) and fourth in RBIs (70).

4. (TIE) Juan Soto: San Diego Padres, Outfield: (Ranked #5, Last Week)

110 Cup Points, 100 Games, 1.11 Cup Points per Game, 19 Home Runs, 60 Runs Batted In, 6 SB, .265/.419/.500, 3.8 bWAR.

Soto is the National League leader in Walks (93) and is second in OBP (.419) and fifth in OPS (.919).

6. Rafael Devers: Boston Red Sox, Third Base: (Ranked #4 Last Week)

108 Cup Points, 94 Games, 1.15 Cup Points per Game, 24 Home Runs, 74 Runs Batted In, 2 SB, .265/.334/.525, 2.2 bWAR.

Devers remains a surprise being so high as he was not in the All-Star Game, nor was considered a significant snub. He and is currently third in the AL in Home Runs (23) and fourth in Home Runs (24) and Slugging (.525).

7. (TIE) Corbin Carroll: Arizona Diamondbacks, Outfield: (Ranked #5, Last Week)

105 Cup Points, 89 Games, 1.11 Cup Points per Game, 21 Home Runs, 72 Runs Batted In, 29 SB, .284/.363/.550, 4.3 bWAR.

Carroll is running away with the National League Rookie of the Year Award, and it is only July! At present, the young Outfielder is fifth in the National League in bWAR (4.3), and is in the top ten in Slugging (.550), OPS (.912), Runs (72) and Stolen Bases (29).

7. (TIE) Luis Arraez: Miami Marlins, Second Base: (#8, Last Week)

105 Cup Points, 95 Games, 1.11 Cup Points per Game, 3 Home Runs, 49 Runs Batted In, 1 SB, .379/.427/.474, 4.0 bWAR.

Arraez is the runaway leader in Batting Average and is also the National League leader in Hits (139) and On Base Percentage (.427). He also has a very impressive Slugging Percentage (.474) for a player with only three Home Runs.

9. Matt Olson: Atlanta Braves, First Base: (Ranked #7 Last Week)

102 Cup Points, 98 Games, 1.06 Cup Points per Game, 32 Home Runs, 80 Runs Batted In, 1 SB, .253/.360/.571, 2.9 bWAR.

Olson has the National League lead in both Home Runs (32) and RBIs (80) and he is also third in Slugging (.571) and fourth in OPS (.931).

10. Kyle Tucker: Houston Astros, Outfield: Not in Top Ten, Last Week)

96 Cup Points, 98 Games, 0.97 Cup Points per Game, 17 Home Runs, 68 Runs Batted In, 18 SB, .302/.379/.514, 2.8 bWAR.

Tucker makes his first top ten appearance and in the NL is fourth in OBP (.379) and OPS (.893), fifth in Slugging (.514) and seventh in Batting (.302). He is also in the top ten in RBI and is second in Power/Speed # (17.5).

Chicago’s (AL) Luis Robert and Miami’s Jorge Soler fell out of the top ten.

Our next update will be the afternoon of August 1.

It is with great pleasure that we continue the third annual Notinhalloffame MLB Regular Season Cup, and let us explain how this works:

With every single regular season game, we anointed the best five players in the game with descending points, 5-4-3-2-1.

We knew the following:

-       The top players for the MLB NIHOF Cup are not always the best in the league, as injuries keep players out of games, and a premium on staying healthy can help pile up points. It also does not hurt to be a top player on an average or mediocre team, as they can amass Cup points easier that elite players on loaded squads.

-       In Baseball, it is more common than in Basketball and Hockey for a player to accrue points with a single Home Run in a game, and overall favors position players. Starting Pitchers have a hard time with approximately 30-35 Starts and throwing less innings than in previous generations. This also is true for closers, which is not made for this process.

-       Please remember, that this is NOT necessarily who we think were the best players this year, and does not reflect overall consistency. Treat this the way did, as a fun process and more of a compilation of temporary statistical domination.

At present 906 (up from 886 last week) players have generated at least one Cup Point.

So, MLB players! Get your agents to work winning this into your contracts!

This is the ninth update, with standings as of the morning of July 17.

1. Shohei Ohtani: Los Angeles Angels, Designated Hitter & Pitcher: (Ranked #1 last week)

146 Cup Points, 92 Games, 1.59 Cup Points per Game, 34 Home Runs, 73 Runs Batted In, 11 SB, .301/.386/.665, 6.5 bWAR & 7-5, 3.32 ERA, 132 SO, 1.096 WHIP.

The Notinhalloffame Cup is built for Ohtani, who can compile points in two different avenues; the only one who can do so. Ohtani has been brilliant this week, and the chasm between the top spot and second spot continues to grow. Ohtani has cooled off with his Pitching, but is still third in Strikeouts (139). With his bat, Ohtani is the current American League leader in Home Runs (34), Triples (6), Slugging (.665), OPS (1.051), OPS+ (180) and Total Bases (236), while also being second in RBIs (73), fourth in OBP (.386) and seventh in Batting (.301). The AL MVP is his to lose.

2. Ronald Acuna: Atlanta Braves, Outfield: (Ranked #2 Last Week)

122 Cup Points, 92 Games, 1.33 Cup Points per Game, 23 Home Runs, 58 Runs Batted In, 43 SB, .333/.414/.583, 5.4 bWAR.

Acuna leads all National League batters in Stolen Bases (43), Runs Scored (82), Slugging (.583), OPS (1.007), OPS+ (167) Total Bases (219) and bWAR (5.4). He is also second in Batting (.333) and third in OBP (.414).

3. Mookie Betts: Los Angeles Dodgers, Outfield: (#6, Last Week)

111 Cup Points, 89 Games, 1.25 Cup Points per Game, 27 Home Runs, 65 Runs Batted In, 7 SB, .286/.387/.592, 4.5 bWAR.

Betts has been on fire going into the All-Star Game, where he took over the National League Slugging lead for a brief time. He is also second in OPS (.979) and sixth in OBP (.387).

4. Rafael Devers: Boston Red Sox, Third Base: (Ranked #3 Last Week)

103 Cup Points, 90 Games, 1.14 Cup Points per Game, 23 Home Runs, 73 Runs Batted In, 2 SB, .261/.330/.523, 2.0 bWAR.

Devers remains a surprise being so high as he was not in the All-Star Game, nor was considered a significant snub. He and is currently third in the AL in RBIs (73) and fourth in Home Runs (23).

5. (TIE) Corbin Carroll: Arizona Diamondbacks, Outfield: (Ranked #8, Last Week)

99 Cup Points, 89 Games, 1.11 Cup Points per Game, 18 Home Runs, 48 Runs Batted In, 26 SB, .284/.359/.534, 3.8 bWAR.

Carroll is running away with the National League Rookie of the Year Award, and it is only July! At present, the young Outfielder is sixth in the National League in bWAR (3.8), and is in the top ten in Slugging (.534), OPS (.894), Runs (64) and Stolen Bases (26).

5. (TIE) Juan Soto: San Diego Padres, Outfield: (Ranked #4, Last Week)

99 Cup Points, 90 Games, 1.07 Cup Points per Game, 15 Home Runs, 51 Runs Batted In, 6 SB, .262/.414/.478, 3.2 bWAR.

Soto is still the National League leader in Walks (86) and is second in OBP (.414) and eighth in OPS (.893).

7. Matt Olson: Atlanta Braves, First Base: (Ranked #7 Last Week)

98 Cup Points, 93 Games, 1.07 Cup Points per Game, 30 Home Runs, 77 Runs Batted In, 1 SB, .258/.360/.573, 2.6 bWAR.

Olson has the National League lead in both Home Runs (30) and RBIs (77) and he is also third in Slugging (.573) and fourth in OPS (.933).

8. Luis Arraez: Miami Marlins, Second Base: (#8, Last Week)

96 Cup Points, 80 Games, 1.13 Cup Points per Game, 3 Home Runs, 41 Runs Batted In, 1 SB, .380/.431/.468, 4.0 bWAR.

Arraez is the runaway leader in Batting Average and is also the National League leader in Hits (130) and On Base Percentage (.431). He also has a very impressive Slugging Percentage (.468) for a player with only three Home Runs.

9. Luis Robert: Chicago White Sox, Outfield: (Unranked, Last Week)

90 Cup Points, 92 Games, 0.98 Cup Points per Game, 27 Home Runs, 56 Runs Batted In, 8 SB, .276/.332/.575, 4.2 bWAR.

Robert makes a triumphant return to the top ten and is currently second in the AL in Home Runs (27) and bWAR (4.2). He is also third in Slugging (.575) and fourth in OPS (.908).

10. Jorge Soler: Miami Marlins, Outfield & Designated Hitter: (#9, Last Week)

89 Cup Points, 91 Games, 0.97 Cup Points per Game, 24 Home Runs, 52 Runs Batted In, 1 SB, .246/.346/.521, 1.5 bWAR.

Soler is playing more and more at DH this year, but he is providing the Marlins incredible offense. He is fifth in NL Home Runs (22), and seventh in Extra Base Hits (42).

Texas’ Marcus Semien fell out of the top ten.

Our next update will be the afternoon of July 24.

It is with great pleasure that we continue the third annual Notinhalloffame MLB Regular Season Cup, and let us explain how this works:

With every single regular season game, we anointed the best five players in the game with descending points, 5-4-3-2-1.

We knew the following:

-       The top players for the MLB NIHOF Cup are not always the best in the league, as injuries keep players out of games, and a premium on staying healthy can help pile up points. It also does not hurt to be a top player on an average or mediocre team, as they can amass Cup points easier that elite players on loaded squads.

-       In Baseball, it is more common than in Basketball and Hockey for a player to accrue points with a single Home Run in a game, and overall favors position players. Starting Pitchers have a hard time with approximately 30-35 Starts and throwing less innings than in previous generations. This also is true for closers, which is not made for this process.

-       Please remember, that this is NOT necessarily who we think were the best players this year, and does not reflect overall consistency. Treat this the way did, as a fun process and more of a compilation of temporary statistical domination.

At present 886 (up from 865 last week) Players have generated at least one Cup Point.

So, MLB players! Get your agents to work winning this into your contracts!

This is the eighth update, with standings as of the morning of July 4.

1. Shohei Ohtani: Los Angeles Angels, Designated Hitter & Pitcher: (Ranked #1 last week)

142 Cup Points, 85 Games, 1.67 Cup Points per Game, 31 Home Runs, 68 Runs Batted In, 11 SB, .303/.390/.664, 6.7 bWAR & 7-3, 3.02 ERA, 127 SO, 1.038 WHIP.

The Notinhalloffame Cup is built for Ohtani, who can compile points in two different avenues; the only one who can do so. Ohtani has been brilliant this week, and the chasm between the top spot and second spot continues to grow. He is off to a good pitching start, leading the AL in H/9 (5.7), SO/9 (12.0) and is second in Strikeouts (127). With his bat, Ohtani is the current American League leader in Home Runs (31), Triples (5), Slugging (.664), OPS (1.054), OPS+ (183) and Total Bases (217), whie also being second in RBIs (68), third in OBP (.390) and seventh in Batting (.303). The AL MVP is his to lose.

2. Ronald Acuna: Atlanta Braves, Outfield: (Ranked #2 Last Week)

113 Cup Points, 84 Games, 1.35 Cup Points per Game, 21 Home Runs, 54 Runs Batted In, 40 SB, .335/.413/.599, 4.9 bWAR.

Acuna leads all National League batters in Stolen Bases (40), Runs Scored (77), Slugging (.599), OPS (1.012), OPS+ (168) Total Bases (202) and bWAR (4.9). He is also second in Batting (.335), and fourth in OBP (.413).

3. Rafael Devers: Boston Red Sox, Third Base: (Ranked #6 Last Week)

94 Cup Points, 81 Games, 1.16 Cup Points per Game, 20 Home Runs, 66 Runs Batted In, 1 SB, .256/.326/.505, 1.8 bWAR.

Devers remains a surprise as he vaulted back to #3. #6 and is currently third in the AL in RBIs (60) and fourth in Home Runs (20).

4. Juan Soto: San Diego Padres, Outfield: (Ranked #3, Last Week)

93 Cup Points, 85 Games, 1.10 Cup Points per Game, 15 Home Runs, 46 Runs Batted In, 6 SB, .277/.426/.500, 3.7 bWAR.

Soto is still the National League leader in Walks (77) and is second in OBP (.426) and OPS (.926). He is also fourth in bWAR (3.7), OPS (.927).

5. Matt Olson: Atlanta Braves, First Base: (Ranked #8 Last Week)

91 Cup Points, 84 Games, 0.96 Cup Points per Game, 28 Home Runs, 68 Runs Batted In, 1 SB, .250/.354/.571, 1.8 bWAR.

Olson is on fire and has the National League lead in both Home Runs (28) and RBIs (68). He is also second in Slugging (.571) and third in OPS (.925).

6 (TIE). Mookie Betts: Los Angeles Dodgers, Outfield: (#10, Last Week)

90 Cup Points, 77 Games, 0.96 Cup Points per Game, 22 Home Runs, 56 Runs Batted In, 7 SB, .268/.371/.550, 3.8 bWAR.

Betts had a phenomenal week, where he moved up to eighth in bWAR (3.6), fifth in Slugging (.550) and sixth in OPS (.920). He is also in the top four in both Home Runs and Runs Batted In.

6 (TIE). Luis Arraez: Miami Marlins, Second Base: (#4, Last Week)

90 Cup Points, 80 Games, 1.13 Cup Points per Game, 3 Home Runs, 41 Runs Batted In, 1 SB, .388/.438/.479, 3.7 bWAR.

Arraez is flirting with a .400 Batting Average and he is currently the National League leader in Hits (119), Batting Average (.388) and On Base Percentage (.438). He also has a very impressive Slugging Percentage (.479) for a player with only three Home Runs.

8. Corbin Carroll: Arizona Diamondbacks, Outfield: (Ranked #7, Last Week)

86 Cup Points, 80 Games, 1.08 Cup Points per Game, 17 Home Runs, 44 Runs Batted In, 24 SB, .289/.365/.557, 3.7 bWAR.

Carroll is running away with the National League Rookie of the Year Award, and it is only July! At present, the young Outfielder is seventh in the National League in bWAR (3.7), and is in the top ten in Batting Average (.289), OBP (.365), Slugging (.557), Runs (60), Home Runs (17) and Stolen Bases (24).

9. Jorge Soler: Miami Marlins, Outfield & Designated Hitter: (#5, Last Week)

84 Cup Points, 75 Games, 1.12 Cup Points per Game, 22 Home Runs, 47 Runs Batted In, 1 SB, .242/.338/.513, 1.2 bWAR.

Soler is playing more and more at DH this year, but he is providing the Marlins incredible offense. He is third in NL Home Runs (22), and sixth in Championship WPA (1.4).

10. Marcus Semien: Texas Rangers, Shortstop: (Ranked #9, Last Week)

81 Cup Points, 77 Games, 0.97 Cup Points per Game, 11 Home Runs, 56 Runs Batted In, 9 SB, .283/.347/.456, 3.6 bWAR.

Semien is having an outstanding 2023, though he has substantially cooled off in the last month. He is the current AL leader in Runs Scored (67) and is fourth in bWAR for Position Players (3.6).

Houston’s Alex Bregman fell out of the top ten.

Our next update will be the afternoon of July 10.

It is with great pleasure that we continue the third annual Notinhalloffame MLB Regular Season Cup, and let us explain how this works:

With every single regular season game, we anointed the best five players in the game with descending points, 5-4-3-2-1.

We knew the following:

-       The top players for the MLB NIHOF Cup are not always the best in the league, as injuries keep players out of games, and a premium on staying healthy can help pile up points. It also does not hurt to be a top player on an average or mediocre team, as they can amass Cup points easier that elite players on loaded squads.

-       In Baseball, it is more common than in Basketball and Hockey for a player to accrue points with a single Home Run in a game, and overall favors position players. Starting Pitchers have a hard time with approximately 30-35 Starts and throwing less innings than in previous generations. This also is true for closers, which is not made for this process.

-       Please remember, that this is NOT necessarily who we think were the best players this year, and does not reflect overall consistency. Treat this the way did, as a fun process and more of a compilation of temporary statistical domination.

At present 865 (up from 847 last week) Players have generated at least one Cup Point.

So, MLB players! Get your agents to work winning this into your contracts!

This is the eighth update, with standings as of the morning of June 26.

1. Shohei Ohtani: Los Angeles Angels, Designated Hitter & Pitcher: (Ranked #1 last week)

126 Cup Points, 77 Games, 1.64 Cup Points per Game, 25 Home Runs, 61 Runs Batted In, 10 SB, .297/.377/.623, 5.4 bWAR & 6-3, 3.13 ERA, 117 SO, 1.045 WHIP.

The Notinhalloffame Cup is built for Ohtani, who can compile points in two different avenues; the only one who can do so. Ohtani has been brilliant this week, and the chasm between the top spot and second spot has never been higher. He is off to a good pitching start, leading the AL in H/9 (5.7), SO/9 (11.8) and is third in Strikeouts (117). With his bat, Ohtani is the current American League leader in Home Runs (25), Runs Batted In (61), Slugging (.623), OPS (1.001) and OPS+ (170) and Total Bases (187). The AL MVP is his to lose.

2. Ronald Acuna: Atlanta Braves, Outfield: (Ranked #2 Last Week)

94 Cup Points, 77 Games, 1.22 Cup Points per Game, 16 Home Runs, 47 Runs Batted In, 35 SB, .328/.402/.561, 4.2 bWAR.

Acuna leads all National League batters in Stolen Bases (30), Runs Scored (67), Slugging (.561), OPS (.962) Total Bases (176) and bWAR (4.2). He is also second in Batting (.328), and fifth in OBP (.402).

3. Juan Soto: San Diego Padres, Outfield: (Ranked #5, Last Week)

89 Cup Points, 79 Games, 1.13 Cup Points per Game, 14 Home Runs, 41 Runs Batted In, 6 SB, .273/.425/.502, 3.4 bWAR.

Soto is still the National League leader in Walks (71) and is second in OBP (.425). He is also fourth in OPS (.927).

4. Luis Arraez: Miami Marlins, Second Base: (#8, Last Week)

85 Cup Points, 73 Games, 1.16 Cup Points per Game, 3 Home Runs, 33 Runs Batted In, 1 SB, .388/.451/.493, 3.5 bWAR.

Arraez is flirting with a .400 Batting Average and he is currently the National League leader in Hits (111), Batting Average (.399) and On Base Percentage (.451). He also has a very impressive Slugging Percentage (.493) for a player with only three Home Runs.

5. Jorge Soler: Miami Marlins, Outfield & Designated Hitter: (#3, Last Week)

84 Cup Points, 75 Games, 1.12 Cup Points per Game, 21 Home Runs, 45 Runs Batted In, 1 SB, .247/.345/.524, 1.2 bWAR.

Soler is playing more and more at DH this year, but he is providing the Marlins incredible offense. He is third in NL Home Runs (21), and ninth in Slugging (.524).

6. Rafael Devers: Boston Red Sox, Third Base: (Ranked #6 Last Week)

83 Cup Points, 75 Games, 1.07 Cup Points per Game, 18 Home Runs, 60 Runs Batted In, 0 SB, .241/.312/.486, 1.3 bWAR.

Devers holds strong on at #6 and is currently second in the AL in RBIs (60) and fourth in Home Runs (18).

7. Corbin Carroll: Arizona Diamondbacks, Outfield: (Ranked #4, Last Week)

81 Cup Points, 62 Games, 1.16 Cup Points per Game, 16 Home Runs, 41 Runs Batted In, 23 SB, .290/.369/.558, 3.7 bWAR.

Carroll is running away with the National League Rookie of the Year Award, and it is only June! At present, the young Outfielder is third in the National League in bWAR (3.7), and is in the top ten in Batting Average (.290), OBP (.369), Slugging (.558), Runs (59), Home Runs (18) and Stolen Bases (23).

8. Matt Olson: Atlanta Braves, First Base: (Ranked #10 Last Week)

78 Cup Points, 75 Games, 0.96 Cup Points per Game, 25 Home Runs, 58 Runs Batted In, 1 SB, .238/.350/.541, 1.8 bWAR.

Olson took over the National League lead in both Home Runs (25), RBIs (60) and is sixth in Slugging (.541)

9. Marcus Semien: Texas Rangers, Shortstop: (Ranked #9, Last Week)

75 Cup Points, 77 Games, 0.97 Cup Points per Game, 10 Home Runs, 54 Runs Batted In, 7 SB, .278/.339/.459, 3.3 bWAR.

Semien is having an outstanding 2023, though he has substantially cooled off in the last three weeks. He is the current AL leader in Runs Scored (62) and is fourth in bWAR for Position Players (3.3).

10 (TIE). Alex Bregman: Houston Astros, Third Base: (Not in the Top Ten Last Week)

74 Cup Points, 77 Games, 0.96 Cup Points per Game, 11 Home Runs, 49 Runs Batted In, 3 SB, .248/.342/.408, 1.9 bWAR.

Bregman gives Houston a top-ten entrant, and is currently tenth (49) in American League RBIs.

10 (TIE). Mookie Betts: Los Angeles Dodgers, Outfield: (Not in the Top Ten Last Week)

74 Cup Points, 77 Games, 0.96 Cup Points per Game, 19 Home Runs, 47 Runs Batted In, 6 SB, .258/.354/.512, 2.6 bWAR.

Betts returns to the top ten, and is ninth in RBIs (47).

New York’s (AL) Aaron Judge fell out of the top ten.

Our next update will be the afternoon of July 3.

It is with great pleasure that we continue the third annual Notinhalloffame MLB Regular Season Cup, and let us explain how this works:

With every single regular season game, we anointed the best five players in the game with descending points, 5-4-3-2-1.

We knew the following:

-       The top players for the MLB NIHOF Cup are not always the best in the league, as injuries keep players out of games, and a premium on staying healthy can help pile up points. It also does not hurt to be a top player on an average or mediocre team, as they can amass Cup points easier that elite players on loaded squads.

-       In Baseball, it is more common than in Basketball and Hockey for a player to accrue points with a single Home Run in a game, and overall favors position players. Starting Pitchers have a hard time with approximately 30-35 Starts and throwing less innings than in previous generations. This also is true for closers, which is not made for this process.

-       Please remember, that this is NOT necessarily who we think were the best players this year, and does not reflect overall consistency. Treat this the way did, as a fun process and more of a compilation of temporary statistical domination.

At present 847 (up from 827 last week) Players have generated at least one Cup Point.

So, MLB players! Get your agents to work winning this into your contracts!

This is the seventh update, with standings as of the morning of June 19.

1. Shohei Ohtani: Los Angeles Angels, Designated Hitter & Pitcher: (Ranked #1 last week)

115 Cup Points, 72 Games, 1.60 Cup Points per Game, 24 Home Runs, 58 Runs Batted In, 10 SB, .300/.384/.632, 4.9 bWAR & 6-2, 3.29 ERA, 105 SO, 1.049 WHIP.

The Notinhalloffame Cup is built for Ohtani, who can compile points in two different avenues; the only one who can do so. Ohtani has been brilliant this week, and the chasm between the top spot and second spot has never been higher. He is off to a good pitching start, leading the AL in H/9 (5.596) and is second in Strikeouts (105). With his bat, Ohtani has taken over the American League lead in Home Runs (24), Runs Batted In (58) and Total Bases (175). The AL MVP is his to lose.

2. Ronald Acuna: Atlanta Braves, Outfield: (Ranked #2 Last Week)

95 Cup Points, 72 Games, 1.32 Cup Points per Game, 15 Home Runs, 45 Runs Batted In, 30 SB, .325/.403/.561, 3.6 bWAR.

Acuna leads all National League batters in Stolen Bases (30) and is second in Runs Scored (63), and is second in bWAR (3.6). He is in the top sixth in all three Slash Line components, and is second in OPS (.964).

3. Jorge Soler: Miami Marlins, Outfield & Designated Hitter: (#4, Last Week)

81 Cup Points, 68 Games, 1.19 Cup Points per Game, 20 Home Runs, 42 Runs Batted In, 1 SB, .260/.366/.553, 1.6 bWAR.

Soler is playing more and more at DH this year, but he is providing the Marlins incredible offense. He is second in NL Home Runs 209), and sixth in Slugging (.553), and seventh in OPS (.919).

4. Corbin Carroll: Arizona Diamondbacks, Outfield: (Ranked #4, Last Week)

79 Cup Points, 62 Games, 1.16 Cup Points per Game, 15 Home Runs, 38 Runs Batted In, 19 SB, .305/.386/.589, 3.6 bWAR.

Carroll is running away with the National League Rookie of the Year Award, and it is only June! At present, the young Outfielder is leading the National League in bWAR (3.6), Offensive bWAR (3.6), Slugging (.589), OPS (.975) and OPS+ (164). Carroll is also in the top ten in Batting Average (.305), Stolen Bases (19) and Hits (75).

5. Juan Soto: San Diego Padres, Outfield: (Ranked #3, Last Week)

77 Cup Points, 65 Games, 1.12 Cup Points per Game, 11 Home Runs, 34 Runs Batted In, 5 SB, .252/.408/.459, 2.6 bWAR.

Soto is still the National League leader in Walks (64) and is fourth in OBP (.408). He is also eighth in OPS (.853).

6. Rafael Devers: Boston Red Sox, Third Base: (Ranked #6 Last Week)

76 Cup Points, 57 Games, 1.07 Cup Points per Game, 17 Home Runs, 57 Runs Batted In, 0 SB, .245/.307/.498, 1.2 bWAR.

Devers holds strong on at #6 and is currently third in the AL in RBIs (57) and third in Home Runs (17).

7. Marcus Semien: Texas Rangers, Shortstop: (Ranked #8, Last Week)

73 Cup Points, 71 Games, 1.02 Cup Points per Game, 10 Home Runs, 54 Runs Batted In, 7 SB, .279/.342/.466, 3.1 bWAR.

Semien is having an outstanding 2023, though he has substantially cooled off in the last two weeks. He is the current AL leader in Runs Scored (59) and is third in bWAR for Position Players (3.1).

8. Luis Arraez: Miami Marlins, Second Base: (#9, Last Week)

72 Cup Points, 67 Games, 1.07 Cup Points per Game, 2 Home Runs, 33 Runs Batted In, 1 SB, .388/.440/.480, 2.7 bWAR.

Arraez is flirting with a .400 Batting Average and he is currently the National League leader in Hits (97), Batting Average (.388) and On Base Percentage (.440). He also has a very impressive Slugging Percentage (.480) for a player with only two Home Runs.

9. Aaron Judge: New York Yankees, Outfield: (Ranked #7, Last Week)

70 Cup Points, 49 Games, 1.43 Cup Points per Game, 19 Home Runs, 40 Runs Batted In, 3 SB, .291/.404/.674, 1.9 bWAR.

A toe injury kept Judge out of the lineup the last two week, thus he tumbled four spots on the NIHOF Cup leaderboard. Last year’s NIHOF Cup winner and Home Run leader is still leading the AL in Slugging (.674), OPS (.674), OPS+ (192) and is second in Home Runs (19).

10. Matt Olson: Atlanta Braves, First Base: (Ranked #6 Last Week)

68 Cup Points, 73 Games, 0.93 Cup Points per Game, 20 Home Runs, 51 Runs Batted In, 1 SB, .233/.348/.502, 1.3 bWAR.

Olson makes it to the top ten giving Atlanta two members in the top ten. He is second in both Home Runs (20), RBIs (51) and is forth in Walks (47)

Houston’s Yordan Alvarez fell out of the top ten.

Our next update will be the afternoon of June 26.

It is with great pleasure that we continue the third annual Notinhalloffame MLB Regular Season Cup, and let us explain how this works:

With every single regular season game, we anointed the best five players in the game with descending points, 5-4-3-2-1.

We knew the following:

-       The top players for the MLB NIHOF Cup are not always the best in the league, as injuries keep players out of games, and a premium on staying healthy can help pile up points. It also does not hurt to be a top player on an average or mediocre team, as they can amass Cup points easier that elite players on loaded squads.

-       In Baseball, it is more common than in Basketball and Hockey for a player to accrue points with a single Home Run in a game, and overall favors position players. Starting Pitchers have a hard time with approximately 30-35 Starts and throwing less innings than in previous generations. This also is true for closers, which is not made for this process.

-       Please remember, that this is NOT necessarily who we think were the best players this year, and does not reflect overall consistency. Treat this the way did, as a fun process and more of a compilation of temporary statistical domination.

At present 796 (up from 761 last week) Players have generated at least one Cup Point.

So, MLB players! Get your agents to work winning this into your contracts!

This is the fifth update, with standings as of the morning of June 6.

1. Shohei Ohtani: Los Angeles Angels, Designated Hitter & Pitcher: (Ranked #1 last week)

85 Cup Points, 59 Games, 1.44 Cup Points per Game, 15 Home Runs, 41 Runs Batted In, 7 SB, .274/.346/.539, 3.0 bWAR & 5-2, 3.30 ERA, 96 SO, 1.014 WHIP.

The Notinhalloffame Cup is built for Ohtani, who can compile points in two different avenues; the only one who can do so.  This was his arguably his weakest week of the season, and right now his Angels have a winning record. Ohtani is off to his best pitching start, leading the AL in H/9 (8.9) and SO/9 (12.169), and he is his usual self with the bat, where he is third in Home Runs (15).

2. Ronald Acuna: Atlanta Braves, Outfield: (Ranked #5 Last Week)

74 Cup Points, 52 Games, 1.20 Cup Points per Game, 12 Home Runs, 32 Runs Batted In, 26 SB, .331/.407/.564, 3.3 bWAR.

Acuna leads all National League batters in bWAR (3.3), Runs Scored (52), and Stolen Bases (37) and OPS (.970), and is in the top four in all three Slash Line components. He is arguably the current NL MVP front runner.

3. Aaron Judge: New York Yankees, Outfield: (Ranked #6, Last Week)

70 Cup Points, 49 Games, 1.43 Cup Points per Game, 19 Home Runs, 40 Runs Batted In, 3 SB, .291/.404/.674, 1.9 bWAR.

Last year’s NIHOF Cup winner and Home Run leader is leading the AL in Slugging (.674), OPS (.674), OPS+ (192) and Home Runs (19).

4 (TIE). Juan Soto: San Diego Padres, Outfield: (Ranked #2, Last Week)

68 Cup Points, 60 Games, 1.21 Cup Points per Game, 10 Home Runs, 27 Runs Batted In, 8 SB, .248/.413/.470, 2.3 bWAR.

Soto dropped two spots but is still the National League leader in Walks (56) and is second in OBP (.413). He is also fifth in OPS+ (150).

4 (TIE). Marcus Semien: Texas Rangers, Shortstop: (Ranked #6, Last Week)

68 Cup Points, 52 Games, 1.13 Cup Points per Game, 9 Home Runs, 48 Runs Batted In, 7 SB, .306/.375/.506, 3.4 bWAR.

Semien is having an outstanding 2023, and is the current AL leader in Runs Scored (55) and is second in bWAR for Position Players (3.4).

6 (TIE). Yordan Alvarez: Houston Astros, Outfield & Designated Hitter: (Ranked #9 Last Week)

64 Cup Points, 57 Games, 1.07 Cup Points per Game, 16 Home Runs, 53 Runs Batted In, 0 SB, .278/.391/.582, 1.9 bWAR.

Alvarez is one the game’s best hitters and the current American League leader in RBIs (53). He is also in the top ten in OBP, Slugging, OPS, Home Runs, Walks and OPS+.

6 (TIE). Jorge Soler: Miami Marlins, Outfield & Designated Hitter: (#3, Last Week)

64 Cup Points, 58 Games, 1.10 Cup Points per Game, 17 Home Runs, 36 Runs Batted In, 0 SB, .245/.326/.532, 0.8 bWAR.

Soler did not have a good week, and his poor defensive skills have led him to play more at the DH spot. Nevertheless, Soler is third in NL Home Runs (17), eighth in Slugging (.532), and fifth in Extra Base Hits (28).

8 (TIE). Pete Alonso: New York Mets, First Base: (Ranked #3, Last Week)

63 Cup Points, 60 Games, 1.05 Cup Points per Game, 20 Home Runs, 47 Runs Batted In, 2 SB, .231/.324/.538, 1.9 bWAR.

Alonso did not accrue a Cup Point this past week, but is still the current league leader in Homer Runs (21) and RBIs (47). The First Basemen is also seventh in Slugging (.538).

9 (TIE). Rafael Devers: Boston Red Sox, Third Base: (Ranked #8 Last Week)

61 Cup Points, 57 Games, 1.07 Cup Points per Game, 13 Home Runs, 49 Runs Batted In, 0 SB, .246/.298/.487, 0.9 bWAR.

Devers dropped another spot but is still third in RBIs (49) and fifth in Home Runs (13).

9 (TIE). Mookie Betts: Los Angeles Dodgers, Outfield: (Not Ranked, Last Week)

61 Cup Points, 54 Games, 1.06 Cup Points per Game, 15 Home Runs, 36 Runs Batted In, 3 SB, .257/.362/.532, 2.6 bWAR.

Betts returns to the top ten and is currently 5^th among batters in the NL in bWAR (2.6).

9 (TIE). Luis Arraez: Miami Marlins, Second Base: (Not Ranked, Last Week)

61 Cup Points, 54 Games, 1.06 Cup Points per Game, 1 Home Run, 29 Runs Batted In, 1 SB, .399/.450/.495, 2.8 bWAR.

Arraez makes his first top ten appearance, and he is currently the National League leader in Hits (83), Batting Average (.450) and On Base Percentage (.450). He also has a very impressive lugging Percentage (.495) for a player with only one Home Run.

Toronto’s Bo Bichette fell out of the top ten.

Our next update will be the morning of June 12.

It is with great pleasure that we announce the third annual Notinhalloffame MLB Regular Season Cup, and let us explain how this works:

With every single regular season game, we anointed the best five players in the game with descending points, 5-4-3-2-1.

We knew the following:

-       The top players for the MLB NIHOF Cup are not always the best in the league, as injuries keep players out of games, and a premium on staying healthy can help pile up points. It also does not hurt to be a top player on an average or mediocre team, as they can amass Cup points easier that elite players on loaded squads.

-       In Baseball, it is more common than in Basketball and Hockey for a player to accrue points with a single Home Run in a game, and overall favors position players. Starting Pitchers have a hard time with approximately 30-35 Stats and throwing less innings than in previous generations. This also is true for closers, which is not made for this process.

-       Please remember, that this is NOT necessarily who we think were the best players this year, and does not reflect overall consistency. Treat this the way did, as a fun process and more of a compilation of temporary statistical domination.

At present 619 Players have generated at least one Cup Point.

So, MLB players! Get your agents to work winning this into your contracts!

This is the first update, with standings as of May 1.

1. Rafael Devers: Boston Red Sox, Third Base:

39 Cup Points, 29 Games, 1.35 Cup Points per Game, 10 Home Runs, 27 Runs Batted In, 0 SB, .232/.285./.563, 1.1 bWAR.

Devers is a mild surprise at number one, as although the two-time All-Star is leading the American League in Home Runs (10), he is not currently in the top ten in OPS. Saying that, power is huge in Cup Points, and he is also at present third in RBIs (27). This will trump Batting Average every time here.

2. Shohei Ohtani: Los Angeles Angels, Designated Hitter & Pitcher:

38 Cup Points, 29 Games, 1.35 Cup Points per Game, 7 Home Runs, 18 Runs Batted In, 5 SB, .294/.355./.541, 2.1 bWAR & 4-0, 1.85 ERA, 46 SO, 0.824 WHIP.

The Notinhalloffame Cup is built for Ohtani, who can compile points in two different avenues; the only one who can do so. The Japanese superstar led his nation to a World Cup, and right now his Angels have a winning record. Ohtani is off to his best pitching start, and he is his usual self with the bat. We can’t imagine Ohtani not leading this by June.

3 (TIE). Patrick Wisdom: Chicago Cubs, Third Base:

34 Cup Points, 25 Games, 1.36 Cup Points per Game, 10 Home Runs, 20 Runs Batted In, 0 SB, .250/.324/.541, 1.0 bWAR.

Wisdom is the current National League leader in Total Bases (59) and Extra Base Hits (15) and his second in Home Runs (10). This is best start of Wisdom’s career.

3 (TIE). Mike Trout: Los Angeles Angels, Outfield:

34 Cup Points, 27 Games, 1.26 Cup Points per Game, 7 Home Runs, 18 Runs Batted In, 0 SB, .308/.395/.589, 1.2 bWAR.

Trout remains the baseball player we all know and love and the Angels are the first team to rank two players. The Centerfielder is currently fourth in Home Runs in the AL (7).

3 (TIE). Max Muncy: Los Angeles Dodgers, First Base:

34 Cup Points, 25 Games, 1.36 Cup Points per Game, 11 Home Runs, 22 Runs Batted In, 1 SB, .238/.408/.563, 1.4 bWAR.

Muncy is only batting .238, but his OPS is 1.070 which is leading the NL. He is also at the top of the leaderboard in Home Runs (11) and Slugging (.863).

6 (TIE). Ronald Acuna: Atlanta Braves, Outfield:

33 Cup Points, 27 Games, 1.22 Cup Points per Game, 4 Home Runs, 14 Runs Batted In, 13 SB, .352/.440/.545, 1.7 bWAR.

Acuna leads all NL batters in Runs Scored (23), Stolen Bases (13) and Total Bases (59), and is currently second in Batting Average (.352) and On Base Percentage (.440).

6 (TIE). Yordan Alvarez: Houston Astros, Designated Hitter & Outfield:

33 Cup Points, 27 Games, 1.22 Cup Points per Game, 6 Home Runs, 27 Runs Batted In, 0 SB, .272/.388/.543, 0.8 bWAR.

Alvarez has cooled off a bit after a blistering start, but is still third in RBIs (27), and is leading the NL in both Win Probability Added (2.3) and Championship Win Probability Added (1.3).

6 (TIE). Matt Chapman: Toronto Blue Jays, Third Base:

33 Cup Points, 27 Games, 1.22 Cup Points per Game, 5 Home Runs, 21 Runs Batted In, 1 SB, .384/.465/.567, 2.0 bWAR.

Chapman is having the best start to his career, and is currently first in Hits (38), Doubles (15), Batting Average (.384), OBP (.445), OPS+ (219), bWAR for Position Players (2.0) and Total Bases (68) and is second in OPS.

9 (TIE). Cody Bellinger: Chicago Cubs, Outfield:

31 Cup Points, 24 Games, 1.29 Cup Points per Game, 7 Home Runs, 18 Runs Batted In, 4 SB, .297/.371/.604, 1.5 bWAR.

Is Cody back? The 2019 MVP faltered in his last three seasons as a Dodger, but he playing excellent baseball at the moment and emerging from the grave that many pundits dug for him. He is fourth in bWAR for NL Position Players (1.5), fifth in Slugging (.604) and sixth in OPS (.976).

9 (TIE). Pete Alonso: New York Mets, First Base:

31 Cup Points, 27 Games, 1.22 Cup Points per Game, 10 Home Runs, 25 Runs Batted In, 0 SB, .257/.328/.562, 0.7 bWAR.

Alonso is the NL leader in RBIs (25), a stat he led last year with 121. With 10 Home Runs already this year, he is on pace to have to his second straight 40-plus tater year.

9 (TIE). Randy Arozarena: Tampa Bay Rays, Outfield:

31 Cup Points, 27 Games, 1.22 Cup Points per Game, 7 Home Runs, 28 Runs Batted In, 3 SB, .327/.392/.573, 1.2 bWAR.

It is still very early, but Arozarena is on pace to have the best year of his life. At present, he is fourth in Batting Average (.327) and second in Total Bases (63).

9 (TIE). Marcus Semien: Texas Rangers, Shortstop:

31 Cup Points, 28 Games, 1.11 Cup Points per Game, 5 Home Runs, 23 Runs Batted In, 1 SB, .268/.346/.455, 1.3 bWAR.

Semien is currently first in Runs Scored (25) in the AL, and is tenth in Hits (30).

Our next update will be the morning of May 7.