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The 2026 MLB season is through the first nine weeks. The current campaign has seen many players continue producing. At the same time, there are players who have entered purgatory due to slumps or injuries. There is a lot of baseball left, and there will be many highs and lows as the season continues to progress. Entering week ten, here are the top 10 outfielders in baseball.
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Entering the week, Jordan Walker ranks first in slugging percentage, second in OPS, and third in home runs among MLB outfielders. He’s having his breakout season and will make his first All-Star team. He leads the Cardinals in hits, home runs, RBI, and OPS.
May 15, 2026; New York City, New York, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) looks on from the on deck circle during the third inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
Judge enters week ten leading MLB outfielders in home runs. He’s locked in and will be near the top of outfield leaders throughout the season. It’s only a matter of time before the back-to-back AL MVP sees a giant leap in batting average and on-base percentage.
The start of Moniak’s career year sees him leading the Rockies in home runs and RBI. Entering the week, he ranks fifth in home runs and third in OPS among MLB outfielders. Mickey Moniak is an interesting name to watch as the trade deadline approaches this summer.
Riley Greene has been the brightest hitter in an underachieving Detroit offense. Entering the week, he leads MLB outfielders in hits. While his home run total is lower than it was the previous two seasons, Greene’s batting average, on-base percentage, and OPS are the highest rates in his career.
May 12, 2026; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets left fielder Juan Soto (22) hits a single against the Detroit Tigers during the second inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
How good is Juan Soto? Other Mets players have a month more of at-bats and Juan Soto has just as many hits and RBI, more home runs, and more total bases than them. Entering the week, Juan Soto leads the Mets in home runs, total bases, batting average, on-base percentage, and OPS.
Carroll is locked in and has had the strongest start to a season in his career. His slash line is the best of his career. Entering the week, he leads MLB outfielders in OPS.
Wood will strike out, but when he makes contact the ball flies a long distance. Entering the week, Wood ranks fourth in home runs and OPS among MLB outfielders. Washington’s front office must do everything in their power to sign Wood and CJ Abrams to long-term contracts.
Sep 7, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton (25) celebrates while running the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Kansas City Royals during the first inning at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
Minnesota figured out how to keep Byron Buxton healthy enough to produce elite numbers. Entering the week, Buxton is second in home runs among MLB outfielders. If the Twins are sellers at the trade deadline, Buxton can be the best name available.
Pages is replicating last season’s numbers. He’s locked in and showing no signs of slowing down. Entering the week, Andy Pages leads the Dodgers in hits, RBI, and batting average.
Harris’ great start is overshadowed by the production from Drake Baldwin and Matt Olson. Entering the week, Harris ranks third in hits, home runs, RBI, total bases, and OPS among Braves players.
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1. Jordan Walker, St. Louis Cardinals
Entering the week, Jordan Walker ranks first in slugging percentage, second in OPS, and third in home runs among MLB outfielders. He’s having his breakout season and will make his first All-Star team. He leads the Cardinals in hits, home runs, RBI, and OPS.
2. Aaron Judge, New York Yankees
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May 15, 2026; New York City, New York, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) looks on from the on deck circle during the third inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
Judge enters week ten leading MLB outfielders in home runs. He’s locked in and will be near the top of outfield leaders throughout the season. It’s only a matter of time before the back-to-back AL MVP sees a giant leap in batting average and on-base percentage.
3. Mickey Moniak, Colorado Rockies
The start of Moniak’s career year sees him leading the Rockies in home runs and RBI. Entering the week, he ranks fifth in home runs and third in OPS among MLB outfielders. Mickey Moniak is an interesting name to watch as the trade deadline approaches this summer.
4. Riley Greene, Detroit Tigers
Riley Greene has been the brightest hitter in an underachieving Detroit offense. Entering the week, he leads MLB outfielders in hits. While his home run total is lower than it was the previous two seasons, Greene’s batting average, on-base percentage, and OPS are the highest rates in his career.
5. Juan Soto, New York Mets
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May 12, 2026; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets left fielder Juan Soto (22) hits a single against the Detroit Tigers during the second inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
How good is Juan Soto? Other Mets players have a month more of at-bats and Juan Soto has just as many hits and RBI, more home runs, and more total bases than them. Entering the week, Juan Soto leads the Mets in home runs, total bases, batting average, on-base percentage, and OPS.
6. Corbin Carroll, Arizona Diamondbacks
Carroll is locked in and has had the strongest start to a season in his career. His slash line is the best of his career. Entering the week, he leads MLB outfielders in OPS.
7. James Wood, Washington Nationals
Wood will strike out, but when he makes contact the ball flies a long distance. Entering the week, Wood ranks fourth in home runs and OPS among MLB outfielders. Washington’s front office must do everything in their power to sign Wood and CJ Abrams to long-term contracts.
8. Byron Buxton, Minnesota Twins
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Sep 7, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton (25) celebrates while running the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Kansas City Royals during the first inning at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
Minnesota figured out how to keep Byron Buxton healthy enough to produce elite numbers. Entering the week, Buxton is second in home runs among MLB outfielders. If the Twins are sellers at the trade deadline, Buxton can be the best name available.
9. Andy Pages, Los Angeles Dodgers
Pages is replicating last season’s numbers. He’s locked in and showing no signs of slowing down. Entering the week, Andy Pages leads the Dodgers in hits, RBI, and batting average.
10. Michael Harris, Atlanta Braves
Harris’ great start is overshadowed by the production from Drake Baldwin and Matt Olson. Entering the week, Harris ranks third in hits, home runs, RBI, total bases, and OPS among Braves players.
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