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Cal Raleigh of the Seattle Mariners became the seventh player in MLB history to hit 60 home runs in a season, joining an elite group of power hitters like Babe Ruth and Barry Bonds, and is on the verge of challenging the American League single-season home run record set by Aaron Judge in 2022. Raleigh's achievement has contributed significantly to the Mariners' successful season, including their first division title since 2001.
The second half of the 2025 MLB season is set to be exciting with key trade deadline decisions, intense division races in the AL and NL, standout performances from power hitters like Judge and Raleigh, pitching battles for the Cy Young Award, and the Rockies' ongoing struggles, all while Ohtani continues to impact as a two-way player.
The article discusses Jac Caglianone's potential as a power hitter for the Royals, comparing his early career trajectory and power potential to historical left-handed sluggers, and emphasizing the importance of patience and adjustments for his future success.
The comparison between Nick Kurtz and Spencer Torkelson reveals similarities in their profiles as power hitters with advanced control of the strike zone, though Torkelson received more hype during the 2020 Draft. The 2024 Draft is projected to have a strong presence of college players in the first round, with a potential high school player cracking the top eight. The Guardians and Reds secured the first and second picks in the Draft Lottery, a rare occurrence for teams from the same state. Xavier Isaac and Junior Caminero both possess power, with Isaac having more raw power and Caminero demonstrating more in-game power.
Bryce Harper of the Philadelphia Phillies is on the verge of reaching 300 career home runs, putting him in elite company among power hitters. At just 30 years old, Harper is poised to join the ranks of players like Mike Schmidt, Frank Thomas, and Reggie Jackson, who reached the milestone in their early 30s. Harper's recent three-run homer in the ninth inning tied the game and showcased his power. Despite dealing with minor injuries, Harper remains determined to reach the next milestone and continue his impressive career.
The Chicago Cubs' day two draft picks in the MLB Draft showed a departure from their usual strategies, with a focus on well-rounded bats with power potential. The organization targeted players they were excited about, rather than adhering to a specific financial strategy. The picks included a college shortstop who made significant improvements, a tall right-handed pitcher with a variety of secondary pitches, a catcher with power potential recovering from a wrist injury, an outfielder with raw power, a Puerto Rican shortstop with a promising profile, a centerfielder with a strong bat, a first baseman with power potential, and a right-handed pitcher with a live arm.
The Seattle Mariners are coming off a series win against the Pirates and are set to face the New York Yankees in a series that will test their recent success. The Yankees have been plagued by injuries but still boast a powerful lineup led by Aaron Judge. The Mariners have been strong in fielding and pitching, ranking first in OAA and second in FIP, respectively. The series promises to be a battle of power hitters and a test of the Mariners' sustainability.
Fantasy managers should target hitters from the Marlins, Rockies, and Mariners for the upcoming week, while streaming starters from the Royals-Tigers series. The article also includes a new section called Big Boppers, which identifies opportunities for managers to add power hitters to their rosters. Additionally, the article provides matchups to avoid and players to target for steals and home runs. Finally, the article lists the best streaming starters for the week.
Brent Rooker's hot start in the 2023 season with the Oakland Athletics is backed up by his impressive quality-of-contact metrics, but his high strikeout rate suggests that his production may not be sustainable. However, his minor-league track record and power potential make him a worthwhile waiver-wire target for those in need of outfield power hitters. Other recommended waiver-wire targets include Joey Gallo and Jorge Soler.
Offense is up across the board in fantasy baseball with more runs, batting average, on-base percentage, slugging, homers, and base-stealing. Stolen base success rate is up to 82.6%, and total steals are up by 49%. Prospects like Jarred Kelenic, Taj Bradley, and Fernando Tatis Jr. are showing early promise, while power hitters like Matt Mervis and Bryce Harper are worth stashing. Harper may return earlier than expected and could be a steal in fantasy drafts.