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With summer now upon us, the <a href="http://sportsgrid.com/mlb">MLB</a> action is heating up like the weather. That especially pertains to this weekend&#8217;s Subway Series featuring the <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/depth-chart/new-york-yankees-depth-chart">New York Yankees</a> visiting the <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/depth-chart/new-york-mets-depth-chart">New York Mets</a>, which begins on the 4th of July.
The Mets and Yanks have already met in 2025 for three games in the Bronx, but with the Subway Series now shifting to Citi Field, let’s rank the top-10 players in the Big Apple&#8217;s current baseball rivalry:
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<a target="_blank" rel="noopener">Aaron Judge,</a> as the top answer here, is extremely tough to argue with. His 31 home runs entering the weekend are second in MLB. From there, the 6-foot-7 slugger leads all of baseball in BA (.364) and OPS (1.208). In terms of scoring, Judge has produced 70 RBI and 78 runs scored: both highest among all New York players. He's also done well as a defender, committing just one error while registering 131 putouts.
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Jun 25, 2024; New York City, New York, USA; New York Yankees center fielder Aaron Judge (99) rounds the bases after hitting a grand slam home run during the eighth inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

1. NYY OF Aaron Judge

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The former Yankee, <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/players/juan-soto/57770">Juan Soto</a>, has come around in a major way for the <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/depth-chart/new-york-mets-depth-chart">New York Mets</a> this year. In 2025, Soto is slashing .260/.396/.500 over 304 at-bats. More impressively, the $765-million man has blasted 20 baseballs over the fence. He is also drawing walks at an 18.7% clip, which would be his best mark in that category since 2022. Lastly, he paces the team from Queens with 62 runs scored.
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Jun 28, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Mets right fielder Juan Soto (22) hits an RBI single against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the first inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

2. NYM OF Juan Soto

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<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/players/max-fried/58349">Max Fried</a> (10-2) has dazzled throughout his inaugural season in pinstripes. To this point in 2025, the Southpaw is showing career bests in WHIP (0.94), walk rate (5.1%), and opponent BA (.200). Fried's 2.13 ERA over 114.0 IP is elite stuff. He'll likely get the ball for Sunday's Series finale at Citi Field.

Jun 25, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; New York Yankees pitcher Max Fried throws against the Cincinnati Reds in the third inning at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images

3. NYY LHP Max Fried

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<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/players/francisco-lindor/58374">Francisco Lindor</a> (.787 OPS) is undoubtedly one of the Metropolitans' leaders in 2025. The speedy shortstop presently ranks second on the team in runs (53), hits (90) and doubles (16). Additionally, Lindor has swiped 13 bases. He is a multi-faceted player, as exemplified by his 3.0 WAR this season.

Jun 11, 2025; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) warms up before the game against the Washington Nationals at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

4. NYM SS Francisco Lindor

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<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/players/trenton-grisham/57766">Trent Grisham</a>'s reemergence in 2025 has been a sight to behold. In only 73 games played, Grisham has already surpassed several key figures from 2024, including homers (16), RBI (33), runs (42) and walks (39). His .816 OPS has been vital for the Yankees; the same can be said about his defense in center field.

May 7, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees pinch hitter Trent Grisham (12) celebrates his game tying two run home run against the San Diego Padres with teammates in the dugout during the eighth inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

5. NYY OF Trent Grisham

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The "Polar Bear" <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/players/peter-alonso/58372">Pete Alonso</a> is still crushing the rawhide, as we've become accustomed to. He's blasted 18 home runs for the Mets while netting a team-high 67 RBI this year. According to FanGraphs, Alonso is currently operating with a career-best 54.7% Statcast hard-hit rate. Simply, baseballs far and wide hate to see him enter the batter's box.

Jun 19, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (20) in the dugout before a game against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

6. NYM 1B Pete Alonso

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<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/players/carlos-rodon/57790">Carlos Rodon</a> is churning out another strong campaign for the Yanks. Right now, he is averaging 10.38 strikeouts per nine innings, which is his best clip since arriving in the Bronx. Rodon is also doing an amazing job of keeping the baseball down in the zone; he's produced a sharp 41.6% ground-ball rate, leading to only 1.10 homers per nine innings.

Jun 3, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees starting pitcher Carlos Rodon (55) pitches against the Cleveland Guardians during the third inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

7. NYY LHP Carlos Rodon

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<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/players/brandon-nimmo/58382">Brandon Nimmo</a> has long been a fan favorite and clubhouse leader in Queens. This is his 10th MLB season with the Mets, and in 2025, he is third on the team in both hits (80) and doubles (15). Ahead of the Subway Series, Nimmo's 17 home runs have him on pace to finish with over 20 long balls for his third straight year.

Jun 21, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (9) rounds the bases after hitting a home run against the Philadelphia Phillies in the third inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

8. NYM OF Brandon Nimmo

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Upon acquisition in 2024, <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/players/jasrado-chisholm/58301">Jazz Chisholm</a> has provided various talents to the Yankees. He offers defensive utility and athleticism while posing as a dynamic threat at the plate. Currently, Chisholm is sitting on 14 homers and 10 stolen bags despite missing all of May. He's collected six RBI and four XBH over the past five games.

Jun 24, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; New York Yankees third baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. (13) throws to first to get Cincinnati Reds second baseman Matt McLain (not pictured) out in the first inning at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

9. NYY INF Jazz Chisholm

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<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/players/cody-bellinger/58262">Cody Bellinger</a> has displayed that he fits in quite well with the Bronx Bombers. Since being traded to New York last offseason, he's launched a dozen home runs, 15 doubles, and a team-high three triples. Bellinger's 44 RBI are more than all Yankees right now except Judge and catcher<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/players/austin-wells/57756"> Austin Wells</a>.

Jun 22, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees left fielder Cody Bellinger (35) breaks his bat on an pitch during the eighth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

10. NYY OF Cody Bellinger

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