2018 Positional Top 10: Left Field
Matt Linder Left field has become a platoon-heavy position, in which different players split time. Also, in general, teams are beginning to use their outfielders more fluidly, moving guys between the three spots throughout the season. This trend is most pronounced in left field. Last year, both right field and center field had 20 everyday players who received at least 400 plate appearances, while left field only had 12 players to reach that threshold. The position is certainly top-heavy with a cast of impact players atop the list. Enjoy! Thomas A. Ferrara - Newsday 1. Giancarlo Stanton New team, new position… still number one. Stanton will mostly DH for the Yankees in 2018, but when he plays the field, it will be in left. The reigning NL MVP is coming off an all-time great season in which he hit .281/.376/.631 with 59 home runs… 59!!!! Although you cannot expect him to repeat that level of production in 2018, it is fai...