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MLB: The Five Best Arms in the Outfield

By Joe Perri

Apr 5, 2016; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Rays center fielder Kevin Kiermaier (39) against the Toronto Blue Jays at Tropicana Field. Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 5, 2016; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Rays center fielder Kevin Kiermaier (39) against the Toronto Blue Jays at Tropicana Field. Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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4. Jason Heyward

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ARM: In each of the last three seasons the “J- Hey Kid” has seen his ARM value climb drastically. He finished seventh in the saber-metric stat, and if he continues to grow at the pace that he’s currently at, he could be at the top of the list at the end of this year.

Consistency: Heyward has had an incredible arm since he’s entered the league. Things are finally starting to come together for his fielding arm, and he’s show that finishing in the top twelve in ARM value two years in a row.

Heyward makes this list partially on what he can do, and not what he as done. Many among the league believe he hasn’t reached full potential yet, and it shows with his ARM value trending upward.

Eye Test: There’s not much to critique on Heywards arm. His catch and delivery is incredibly smooth, and he gets the results. It can’t hurt to be able to fire a 95 mph fastball from right field to home plate either. Assuming Heyward hasn’t reached full potential, except him to climb this list by the end of the season.

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