Outfield: Aaron Judge (NYY), Juan Soto (NYY), Kyle Tucker (HOU)
It appears almost certain that either Aaron Judge or Juan Soto will finish phase one of All-Star voting as the AL’s top vote-getter, securing a spot in the All-Star starting lineup. The consensus among staff is that both players merit this honor, as evidenced by their inclusion on every ballot. The Yankees’ sluggers currently lead the American League in key metrics such as OPS, wOBA, xwOBA, and wRC+.
Kyle Tucker, who hasn’t played in three weeks, still holds the third rank among qualified AL outfielders in OPS (.979) and wRC+ (175). It wouldn’t be surprising if a surging Steven Kwan overtakes Tucker in the next round of voting; however, Tucker remains a worthy selection at the moment.
While Jarren Duran may lack the widespread recognition to secure a starting position, he has also been a deserving contender. He is currently fourth among AL outfielders in fWAR, bolstered by impressive statistics including a 120 wRC+, 20 stolen bases, and 6 OAA.
