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MLB Players Power Rankings: Top 10 Hitters in Week-8

By Manny Gómez

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MAY 24: Anthony Rizzo #44 of the Chicago Cubshits a solo home run in the 3rd inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field on May 24, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MAY 24: Anthony Rizzo #44 of the Chicago Cubshits a solo home run in the 3rd inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field on May 24, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) /
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Who was the best hitter during Week-8 of the baseball season? Find out in this latest edition of MLB Players Power Rankings.

In this week’s MLB Players Power Rankings, we see some familiar faces as well as some new ones. However, before we jump into this week’s top 10 hitters, let’s understand how we make our determinations.

  1. We base our weekly rankings on a Monday through Sunday schedule. Therefore, these rankings are for the week beginning on May 13th through May 19th.
  2. Then, using advanced stats (SLG, wOBA, wRC+) that best represent a players performance, we created a rubric.
  3. As a tiebreaker, we used fWAR to determine which player is ahead of who.
  4. If the tiebreaker is a tie, then we delve deeper into the weekly stats.

With that being said, let’s find out who the 10-6 ranked hitters are.

10. Harold Ramirez, Miami Marlins

The Miami Marlins are well on their way to one of the worst MLB seasons in history. It’s not all bad, however, as players like Ramirez are beginning to give whatever Marlins fans remain a glimmer of hope for a better future. Since joining the club, in 41 PA, Ramirez has produced an impressive .992 OPS.

Here are his Week-8 stats: 0.750 SLG | 0.541 wOBA | 249 wRC+ | 0.6 fWAR

9. Eddie Rosario, Minnesota Twins

This season, the Twins look ready for a postseason run. Currently, they’re on pace to break the home run record set by the New York Yankees just last season, and Eddie Rosiario is playing a huge role in the team’s success. He already has 16 HR this season and leads the league in RBI with 45.

Here are his Week-8 stats: 0.852 SLG | 0.543 wOBA | 248 wRC+ | 0.6 fWAR

8. Ketel Marte, Arizona Diamondbacks

Ketel Marte returns to the MLB Players Power Rankings after missing it in weeks 6 and 7. Despite his stats have decreased quite a bit since he last appeared on this list, there is no question that Marte is establishing himself as a star on the rise.

Here are his Week-8 stats: 0.889 SLG | 0.536 wOBA | 239 wRC+ | 0.7 fWAR

7. Juan Soto, Washington Nationals

After a monster rookie season in 2018, Soto struggled a bit to start the year. In Week-8, however, Soto established that he will not be the victim of a sophomore jinx.

Here are his Week-8 stats: 0.885 SLG | 0.568 wOBA | 260 wRC+ | 0.6 fWAR

6. Wilson Ramos, New York Mets

Wilson Ramos was regarded as one of Brody Van Wagenen’s best signings this offseason, which made Ramos’ slow start all the more painful. In Week-8, however, Ramos returned to his power hitting ways, slugging .864 in 7 games for the New York Mets.

Here are his Week-8 stats: 0.864 SLG | 0.565 wOBA | 266 wRC+ | 0.6 fWAR

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