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

By Manny Gómez

ANAHEIM, CA - JUNE 08: Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout (27) during an at bat in the second inning of a game against the Seattle Mariners played on June 8, 2019 at Angel Stadium of Anaheim in Anaheim, CA. (Photo by John Cordes/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
ANAHEIM, CA - JUNE 08: Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout (27) during an at bat in the second inning of a game against the Seattle Mariners played on June 8, 2019 at Angel Stadium of Anaheim in Anaheim, CA. (Photo by John Cordes/Icon Sportswire via 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, baseball’s best players return to prominence. However, the number one ranked hitter is not quite who you expect it to be.

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. Mike Moustakas, Milwaukee Brewers

Since joining the Brewers, Mike Moustakas has developed into an entirely different player. Always a decent defender, over the last three seasons “Moose” has turned into an elite power hitter. This season, he’s posting career highs in SLG (.592) and OPS (.930). With 20 home runs through 59 games this season, Moustakas is on pace for 49 home runs.

Here are his Week-10 stats: 0.833 SLG | 0.490 wOBA | 209 wRC+ | 0.5 fWAR

9. Max Kepler, Minnesota Twins

Max Kepler makes his third appearance in the MLB Players Power Rankings this week. In his 5th big league season, it seems that Kepler has finally found his groove. This season, Kepler continues to post career highs across the board, and with the Twins taking MLB by storm, Kepler is looking to become a key figure to a potential World Series appearance.

Here are his Week-10 stats: 0.833 SLG | 0.498 wOBA | 218 wRC+ | 0.5 fWAR

8. Francisco Lindor, Cleveland Indians

Francisco Lindor started the season on the IL, but once he returned it was like he never left. With each year, the 25-year-old veteran keeps getting better and better. This season is no different given that he’s posting career highs in OBP (.366), SLG (.536), and OPS (.902).

Here are his Week-10 stats: 0.875 SLG | 0.501 wOBA | 218 wRC+ | 0.5 fWAR

7. Kyle Schwarber, Chicago Cubs

After a slow start to the 2019 season, Kyle Schwarber got back into the swing of things in week-10 of the season. While Schwarber continues to adjust to playing the OF, he’s trying to continue letting his bat do the talking this season. His overall stats remain similar to his prior record, but hopefully, week-10 can be a turnaround for the slugger.

Here are his Week-10 stats: 0.792 SLG | 0.514 wOBA | 226 wRC+ | 0.5 fWAR

6. Mike Trout, Los Angeles Angels

Mike Trout continues to dominate the world of baseball with his consistent, elite level of play. It’s almost unfair to see a player of his caliber continue to get better. This season, he leads baseball in runs (50), BB (61), OBP (.469), and OPS (1.096). His OPS and OBP are at career highs.

Here are his Week-10 stats: 0818 SLG | 0.504 wOBA | 228 wRC+ | 0.6 fWAR

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