- Jacob Misiorowski enters the fantasy draft as an elite pitcher after securing a unanimous Cy Young selection and a World Series title.
- Pete Crow-Armstrong’s 45-homer campaign follows his selection as a National League MVP Award finalist.
- Fernando Tatis Jr. bounces back into prime fantasy consideration after posting 25 home runs and 38 stolen bases for the Padres.
Crow-Armstrong put together a stellar campaign for the Chicago Cubs, earning his second consecutive All-Star nod before selection as a National League MVP Award finalist, Bleacher Report reported.
He finished with 45 home runs in the regular season, tying for the most among all MLB players. While maintaining a .280/.372/.570 slash line, Crow-Armstrong also collected 107 RBI, 41 stolen bases, and 31 doubles.
According to Bleacher Report, Misiorowski earned NL Cy Young Award recognition on Wednesday after helping the Milwaukee Brewers secure the first World Series title in their franchise history. In 30 starts, he compiled a 16-5 record alongside a 1.80 ERA and 0.802 WHIP. Misiorowski amassed 252 strikeouts, leading the majors.
Alonso showcased his power throughout his first year on the Baltimore Orioles, as his 43 homers ranked No. 1 in the American League, Bleacher Report stated. He also recorded 24 doubles and 113 RBI. Alonso particularly thrived down the stretch, hitting .308 with a 1.051 OPS over his final 50 games played.
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Tatis remained a key piece of the San Diego Padres lineup as they advanced to the NLDS for the second time in three years, Bleacher Report noted. Tatis recorded 25 home runs, 32 doubles, 38 stolen bases, and 83 RBI while posting a .289/.358/.470 slash line across 159 regular season appearances. His 181 total hits were the third-most in the National League.
| Position | First Team | Second Team |
|---|---|---|
| Catcher | Gabriel Moreno (Arizona Diamondbacks) | William Contreras (Milwaukee Brewers) |
| First Base | Pete Alonso (Baltimore Orioles) | Willson Contreras (Boston Red Sox) |
| Second Base | Brice Turang (Milwaukee Brewers) | Brandon Lowe (Pittsburgh Pirates) |
| Shortstop | Bobby Witt Jr. (Kansas City Royals) | Elly De La Cruz (Cincinnati Reds) |
| Third Base | Junior Caminero (Tampa Bay Rays) | Alex Bregman (Chicago Cubs) |
| Designated Hitter | Yordan Alvarez (Houston Astros) | Ben Rice (New York Yankees) |
MLB.com reported that both Cy Young awards were won unanimously, with Cam Schlittler taking the honor in the American League and Jacob Misiorowski in the National League. William Contreras also took home the first Flow Mayor Award after serving as a World Series MVP and World Baseball Classic champion for Venezuela.
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Reflecting on his progression, Tatis took 55 games before hitting his first home run of the year before heating up in the second half with a .995 OPS and 20 home runs, according to MLB.com. Meanwhile, MLB.com said that Tarik Skubal comes off a three-year run of durability and excellence, earning a spot on the All-MLB second team.
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