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MLB: The top 25 free agents this offseason

By Adam Taylor McKillop

PITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 04: Trevor Bauer #27 of the Cincinnati Reds in action during game two of a doubleheader against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on September 4, 2020 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 04: Trevor Bauer #27 of the Cincinnati Reds in action during game two of a doubleheader against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on September 4, 2020 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images) /
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The 5th – 1st ranked 2020-21 MLB free agents.

#5: George Springer, RF, 1.9 WAR (2020)  
George Springer kicks off our top-five. Springer bounced back from a slow start with the Houston Astros to put up close to normal numbers. In 51 games and 189 at-bats, Springer hit .265, knocking 14 home runs and 32 RBIs. The 31-year-old also posted an OBP of .359 and a slugging percentage of .540. Springer is a talented and clutch hitter who is more than capable in any spot in the outfield.

#4: J.T. Realmuto, C, 1.2 WAR (2020)  
Not only is J.T. Realmuto the top catcher in the 2021 free agency class, but he’s also one of the best catchers in baseball. Realmuto posted a 1.2 WAR last year, hitting .266 with 11 home runs and 32 RBIs. Realmuto is a great option defensively and possesses the qualities to manage any staff in baseball. It’s projected he may become the richest free agent catcher in MLB history.

#3: Marcell Ozuna, OF, 2.3 WAR (2020) 
Marcell Ozuna was a monster at the plate in 2020. The athletic outfielder led the NL in homers (18), RBIs (56), and total bases (145). He also hit .338 and posted an incredible 2.3 WAR. Count on a big contract for this prolific power hitter.

#2: DJ LeMahieu, 2B, 2.8 WAR (2020)  
Out of every position player free agent in the 2021 class, DJ LeMahieu posted the best WAR, by half a point. LeMahieu was announced as an AL MVP finalist after posting a .364 batting average and 1.011 OPS. LeMahieu led all baseball in batting average for the New York Yankees, earning him a place in the history books. The quick-handed second baseman is the only position player to lead the MLB in hitting for both an AL and NL team. LeMahieu previously accomplished this feat for the Colorado Rockies. The Yankees are keen to keep LeMahieu in pinstripes, but this will require a lofty player-friendly contract.

Next. Three landing spots for Kolten Wong. dark

#1: Trevor Bauer, RHP, 0.79 WHIP (2020) 
This spot is saved for the current best pitcher in baseball. Despite his unique personality, Trevor Bauer is a premier top-of-the-rotation starting pitcher. Bauer led the entire league with 5.05 hits per nine innings, and the NL with a 1.73 ERA and 0.79 WHIP. His 2020 numbers were absurd, and fans can expect more of the same from this ace in the coming years.

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