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Ranking the Top 10 Players in the AL West for the 2025 MLB Season

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1. Corey Seager, Texas Rangers
2024 Stats: 123 G, .278/.353/.512, 30 HR, 74 RBI, 140 wRC+, 4.5 fWAR

Corey Seager claims the top spot due to his elite consistency. He’s never had a below-average wRC+ season and has three straight years of 30+ HR power.

His 94th percentile hard-hit rate and balanced plate discipline (72nd percentile K% and BB%) reinforce his reliability. Defensively, he’s a strong shortstop (4 DRS, 5 OAA).

At his peak, he’s a 6+ fWAR player, making him the AL West’s best position player entering 2025.

Rangers World Series Odds: +2000

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10. Isaac Paredes, Houston Astros
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2024 Stats: 153 G, .238/.346/.393, 19 HR, 80 RBI, 117 wRC+, 3.4 fWAR

Isaac Paredes often gets labeled as a "ballpark merchant," but that criticism overlooks the reality of his production. While playing in a hitter-friendly environment may have influenced his numbers, his consistent success at the plate speaks for itself.

Over the past three seasons, he has maintained a wRC+ above 115, peaking at 136 in 2023. Paredes is a reliable source of 20+ home runs, 80+ RBI, and an fWAR hovering around 3.0. Defensively, he’s versatile, playing both corner infield spots and second base, with DRS and OAA metrics that stay within an acceptable range.

Now in Houston, the Crawford Boxes should further enhance his offensive output, and surrounded by a stacked Astros lineup, he has a real chance to replicate his 2023 form in 2025.

Astros World Series Odds: +2000
9. Lawrence Butler, Oakland Athletics
2024 Stats: 125 G, .262/.317/.490, 22 HR, 57 RBI, 18 SB, 130 wRC+, 3.3 fWAR

After a breakout second half in 2024, Lawrence Butler emerged as one of MLB’s best underdog stories. He turned a dreadful 59 wRC+ in 2023 into an elite 130 wRC+ just a year later, fueled by improved plate discipline and harder contact.

Beyond his offensive leap, Butler provides additional value with his speed (18 SB) and passable outfield defense (-1 DRS, 0 OAA). The main knock on him is his limited track record—he’s only played two MLB seasons and has been elite for just half a season.

However, 2024 swing adjustments suggest his rise is sustainable. Escaping Oakland Coliseum (ranked 24th in Baseball Savant’s Park Factor) should only boost his performance. The A’s clearly believe in him, locking him into a seven-year extension.

Athletics World Series Odds: +22000

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8. Brent Rooker, Oakland Athletics
2024 Stats: 145 G, .293/.365/.562, 39 HR, 112 RBI, 11 SB, 164 wRC+, 5.1 fWAR

Brent Rooker followed up a solid 2023 with a spectacular 2024, ranking among MLB’s best hitters. His 164 wRC+ was second in the AL West, trailing only Yordan Alvarez, and seventh overall in MLB. The only names ahead of him? Judge, Ohtani, Soto, Witt Jr., Guerrero Jr., and Alvarez—elite company.

He led the division in home runs and RBI while ranking second in OPS and SLG. The primary drawback? He’s a full-time DH, which limits his overall value.

Though Rooker has just one elite season under his belt, the A’s rewarded him with an extension, and moving out of the Coliseum could further elevate his offensive output in 2025.

Athletics World Series Odds: +22000

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7. Marcus Semien, Texas Rangers
2024 Stats: 159 G, .237/.308/.391, 23 HR, 74 RBI, 99 wRC+, 4.2 fWAR

Marcus Semien’s 2024 was disappointing, but that was the case for much of the Rangers’ roster. However, one down year doesn’t erase his history as a perennial MVP candidate.

Since 2019, he has consistently produced 20+ homers, 70+ RBI, and wRC+ figures above 107 in four of six seasons. Defensively, he remains elite at second base (10 DRS, 19 OAA in 2024), and his speed (81st percentile sprint speed) remains a weapon.

He hasn’t posted consecutive below-average offensive seasons since his breakout, and with Texas making offseason upgrades, expect a bounce-back in 2025.

Rangers World Series Odds: +2000

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6. Jose Altuve, Houston Astros
2024 Stats: 153 G, .295/.350/.439, 20 HR, 22 SB, 65 RBI, 127 wRC+, 3.9 fWAR

Jose Altuve may no longer be an MVP-caliber player, but he remains a high-level contributor. He’s now posted 10 seasons of a .290+ batting average, .790+ OPS, and 120+ wRC+.

His resurgence on the basepaths (22 SB in 2024) adds to his value, while his offensive consistency makes him a lock for 20+ HR and 60+ RBI in the Astros' leadoff spot.

A move to left field in 2025 could also improve his defensive value after a rough year at second base (-13 DRS, -8 OAA).

Astros World Series Odds: +2000

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5. Cal Raleigh, Seattle Mariners
2024 Stats: 153 G, .220/.312/.436, 34 HR, 100 RBI, 117 wRC+, 5.4 fWAR

Cal Raleigh has become one of MLB’s premier power-hitting catchers. His back-to-back seasons of 30+ homers and 75+ RBI solidify his elite run-production status.

Despite a 28.0% strikeout rate, he offsets it with an elite 11.1% walk rate (85th percentile). Defensively, he’s outstanding—98th percentile framing and an 88th percentile caught-stealing rate.

His 5.4 fWAR led the AL West in 2024 and ranked 14th among all MLB position players. Expect another strong season in 2025.

Mariners World Series Odds: +3000

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4. Julio Rodríguez, Seattle Mariners
2024 Stats: 143 G, .273/.325/.409, 20 HR, 24 SB, 68 RBI, 116 wRC+, 3.8 fWAR

Julio Rodríguez had a down year offensively, but his second-half surge (136 wRC+) suggests he’s back on track. He’s a well-rounded star with 25+ SB speed and strong defense (3 DRS, 7 OAA).

If he extends his late-season form through 2025, he could return to being a 6-win player.

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3. Mike Trout, Los Angeles Angels
2024 Stats: 29 G, .220/.325/.541, 10 HR, 14 RBI, 139 wRC+, 1.0 fWAR

Mike Trout remains one of baseball’s greatest talents, but injuries have derailed his availability. When healthy, his 139 wRC+ in 2024 and career consistency prove he’s still elite.

However, he has played just one 100+ game season in the past four years. His move to right field in 2025 may help preserve his body, but durability remains a question mark.

Los Angeles Angels World Series Odds: +18000

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2. Yordan Alvarez, Houston Astros
2024 Stats: 147 G, .308/.392/.567, 35 HR, 86 RBI, 168 wRC+, 5.3 fWAR

Yordan Alvarez is arguably MLB’s best left-handed hitter. He’s never posted a wRC+ below 137 and has four straight seasons of 30+ HR, 85+ RBI, and elite OPS figures.

His 168 wRC+ led the AL West in 2024, and he ranked 11th in total fWAR across four seasons (19.2). While being a DH limits his overall value, his bat alone justifies his high ranking.

Astros Word Series Oddds: +2000

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1. Corey Seager, Texas Rangers
2024 Stats: 123 G, .278/.353/.512, 30 HR, 74 RBI, 140 wRC+, 4.5 fWAR

Corey Seager claims the top spot due to his elite consistency. He’s never had a below-average wRC+ season and has three straight years of 30+ HR power.

His 94th percentile hard-hit rate and balanced plate discipline (72nd percentile K% and BB%) reinforce his reliability. Defensively, he’s a strong shortstop (4 DRS, 5 OAA).

At his peak, he’s a 6+ fWAR player, making him the AL West’s best position player entering 2025.

Rangers World Series Odds: +2000

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10. Isaac Paredes, Houston Astros
Thanks to Just Baseball for the stats, analysis and insights for this slideshow article.

2024 Stats: 153 G, .238/.346/.393, 19 HR, 80 RBI, 117 wRC+, 3.4 fWAR

Isaac Paredes often gets labeled as a "ballpark merchant," but that criticism overlooks the reality of his production. While playing in a hitter-friendly environment may have influenced his numbers, his consistent success at the plate speaks for itself.

Over the past three seasons, he has maintained a wRC+ above 115, peaking at 136 in 2023. Paredes is a reliable source of 20+ home runs, 80+ RBI, and an fWAR hovering around 3.0. Defensively, he’s versatile, playing both corner infield spots and second base, with DRS and OAA metrics that stay within an acceptable range.

Now in Houston, the Crawford Boxes should further enhance his offensive output, and surrounded by a stacked Astros lineup, he has a real chance to replicate his 2023 form in 2025.

Astros World Series Odds: +2000

Ranking the Top 10 Players in the AL West for the 2025 MLB Season

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