Top 5 Dynamic Duos in Baseball: 2024 MLB Season Standouts
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Aaron Judge and Juan Soto, New York Yankees
Aaron Judge and Juan Soto form a formidable duo in the heart of the New York Yankees lineup, giving fans a thrilling show each day.
Judge, in 67 games and 299 plate appearances, has blasted 24 home runs, stolen five bases, and put up a remarkable slash line of .305/.436/.703, translating to a 215 wRC+ and 4.9 fWAR. Soto, in 65 games with 294 plate appearances, has hit 17 home runs, swiped four bases, and achieved a slash line of .318/.425/.599, resulting in a 190 wRC+ and 4.1 fWAR.
Their combined 2024 stats feature a .312/.431/.651 slash line with 41 home runs and 112 RBIs in just 132 games (593 PA), contributing to a 9.0 FanGraphs WAR, steering the Yankees to the best record in the American League.
Shohei Ohtani and Mookie Betts, LA Dodgers
Shohei Ohtani and Mookie Betts have taken the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup by storm, showcasing an explosive start to the 2024 season.
Ohtani has appeared in 64 games, accumulating 291 plate appearances with 15 home runs, 14 stolen bases, and a stellar slash line of .310/.377/.570, resulting in a 168 wRC+ and 2.9 fWAR. Meanwhile, Betts has played 66 games, with 307 plate appearances, hitting 10 home runs, stealing nine bases, and boasting a slash line of .309/.410/.504, yielding a 165 wRC+ and 3.3 fWAR.
Together, they are leading the charge for another NL West title, outshining even the seven-time All-Star Freddie Freeman on their own team.
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Jose Altuve and Kyle Tucker, Houston Astros
Jose Altuve and Kyle Tucker have been a dominant pair for the Houston Astros, boasting a long history of success together.
Altuve, in 66 games and 295 plate appearances, has hit 10 home runs, stolen nine bases, and produced a slash line of .299/.349/.453, resulting in a 131 wRC+ and 1.9 fWAR. Tucker, in 60 games with 262 plate appearances, has hit 19 home runs, stolen 10 bases, and achieved a slash line of .266/.395/.584, yielding a 176 wRC+ and 3.3 fWAR.
Their extended tenure as teammates has seen them win a World Series, five division titles, and three AL pennants, marking them as a cornerstone of the Astros’ success.
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Corey Seager and Marcus Semien, Texas Rangers
Corey Seager and Marcus Semien have been instrumental in the Texas Rangers' success, leading them to their first World Series title in 2023.
Seager, in 57 games and 250 plate appearances this year, has hit 13 home runs with a slash line of .271/.360/.472, yielding a 130 wRC+ and 1.8 fWAR. Semien, in 64 games with 291 plate appearances, has hit 11 home runs and posted a slash line contributing to a 117 wRC+ and 2.6 fWAR.
As the only double-play combo on this list, their synergy on both offense and defense underscores their championship-winning capabilities.
Gunnar Henderson and Adley Rutschman, Baltimore Orioles
Gunnar Henderson and Adley Rutschman, both top picks from the 2019 draft, are now the cornerstones of the Baltimore Orioles.
Henderson, in 65 games and 296 plate appearances, has hit 21 home runs, stolen eight bases, and maintained a slash line of .274/.375/.599, yielding a 175 wRC+ and 4.4 fWAR. Rutschman, in 61 games with 273 plate appearances, has contributed 13 home runs, one stolen base, and a slash line of .306/.344/.490, resulting in a 139 wRC+ and 2.3 fWAR.
These young stars are driving the Orioles’ resurgence, positioning the team to potentially rival the great Orioles teams of the past.
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Aaron Judge and Juan Soto, New York Yankees
Aaron Judge and Juan Soto form a formidable duo in the heart of the New York Yankees lineup, giving fans a thrilling show each day.
Judge, in 67 games and 299 plate appearances, has blasted 24 home runs, stolen five bases, and put up a remarkable slash line of .305/.436/.703, translating to a 215 wRC+ and 4.9 fWAR. Soto, in 65 games with 294 plate appearances, has hit 17 home runs, swiped four bases, and achieved a slash line of .318/.425/.599, resulting in a 190 wRC+ and 4.1 fWAR.
Their combined 2024 stats feature a .312/.431/.651 slash line with 41 home runs and 112 RBIs in just 132 games (593 PA), contributing to a 9.0 FanGraphs WAR, steering the Yankees to the best record in the American League.
Shohei Ohtani and Mookie Betts, LA Dodgers
Shohei Ohtani and Mookie Betts have taken the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup by storm, showcasing an explosive start to the 2024 season.
Ohtani has appeared in 64 games, accumulating 291 plate appearances with 15 home runs, 14 stolen bases, and a stellar slash line of .310/.377/.570, resulting in a 168 wRC+ and 2.9 fWAR. Meanwhile, Betts has played 66 games, with 307 plate appearances, hitting 10 home runs, stealing nine bases, and boasting a slash line of .309/.410/.504, yielding a 165 wRC+ and 3.3 fWAR.
Together, they are leading the charge for another NL West title, outshining even the seven-time All-Star Freddie Freeman on their own team.
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