Fantasy Baseball 2014: Top 15 Outfielders From Week 1
The MLB season is finally underway and fantasy junkies are looking for their fix. Each week, I am going to bring you the top outfield performers. This week, there were many top performers that will likely fall off a bit as the season progresses, but one week into the season, these 15 players are the top fantasy performers.
If any of these guys are free agents in your league, I would suggest picking them up.
15. Carlos Gonzalez, Colorado Rockies
15. Carlos Gonzalez, Colorado Rockies
The Colorado Rockies are off to a red-hot offensive start to the season. Carlos Gonzalez is performing up to expectations, but he has two teammates that are higher on this list than him.
Week 1: .346 AVG, 2 HR, 8 RBI, 7 Runs, 2 SB, .433 OBP
14. Mike Trout, Los Angeles Angels
14. Mike Trout, Los Angeles Angels
Many expect a lot out of Trout this season -- and for good reason. The young slugger finished second in MVP voting a year ago and he's looking to win his first MVP award in his third season in the big leagues.
Week 1: .304 AVG, 2 HR, 5 RBI, 3 Runs, .385 OBP
13. Matt Joyce, Tampa Bay Rays
13. Matt Joyce, Tampa Bay Rays
Matt Joyce isn't exactly a household name, but he is as steady as they come in the outfield. As an underrated batter, Joyce will gladly sneak under the radar and produce with the best of 'em.
Week 1: .412 AVG, 1 HR, 5 RBI, 4 Runs, .500 OBP
12. Alex Rios, Texas Rangers
12. Alex Rios, Texas Rangers
Alex Rios is finally getting settled in with the Texas Rangers. After hitting .280 with six home runs and 26 RBI in 47 games with Texas last season, Rios is off to a hot start in 2014.
Week 1: .348 AVG, 1 HR, 5 RBI, 4 Runs, .375 OBP
11. Carlos Gomez, Milwaukee Brewers
11. Carlos Gomez, Milwaukee Brewers
Carlos Gomez has a stock that continues to rise. While he may be owned in basically all leagues, making a trade for the young outfielder wouldn't be a bad idea.
Week 1: .320 AVG, 2 HR, 4 RBI, 3 Runs, 1 SB, .393 OBP
10. Melky Cabrera, Toronto Blue Jays
10. Melky Cabrera, Toronto Blue Jays
Melky Cabrera is putting the whole steroid scandal behind him and he's making a comeback in a big way. Off to a scorching start in 2014, Cabrera has the Blue Jays ahead of the Red Sox and Orioles in the AL East.
Week 1: .323 AVG, 3 HR, 3 RBI, 4 Runs, .323 OBP
9. Giancarlo Stanton, Miami Marlins
9. Giancarlo Stanton, Miami Marlins
Giancarlo Stanton is one of the most sought-after young players in the game today and many top teams would kill for the talent that resides in Miami's outfield. A mammoth 484-foot home run in week one capped off a great start to the season for Stanton.
Week 1: .345 AVG, 2 HR, 12 RBI, 7 Runs, 2 SB, .406 OBP
8. Michael Brantley, Cleveland Indians
8. Michael Brantley, Cleveland Indians
Michael Brantley isn't known as a great hitter, but he finished 2013 with a career year. His start to the 2014 season implies that he is on pace for yet another career year.
Week 1: .375 AVG, 0 HR, 6 RBI, 2 Runs, .400 OBP
7. Torii Hunter, Detroit Tigers
7. Torii Hunter, Detroit Tigers
As one of baseball's ageless wonders, Torii Hunter is off to a very hot start after a solid 2013 season which concluded with a Silver Slugger award. If the 2014 season continues to progress like it has for Hunter, another Silver Slugger might be in his back pocket before we know it.
Week 1: .300 AVG, 3 HR, 7 RBI, 4 Runs, .364 OBP
6. Mark Trumbo, Arizona Diamondbacks
6. Mark Trumbo, Arizona Diamondbacks
Mark Trumbo is off to the best start of his young career in his first season with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Although Arizona currently has the worst record in MLB, Trumbo has done all he can to change that.
Week 1: .314 AVG, 5 HR, 13 RBI, 7 Runs, .368 OBP
5. Michael Cuddyer, Colorado Rockies
5. Michael Cuddyer, Colorado Rockies
As I said before, there are two teammates of Carlos Gonzales' on this list and here's the first. Cuddyer is a power threat every season and 2014 is no different.
Week 1: .433 AVG, 2 HR, 7 RBI, 6 Runs, .419 OBP
4. Angel Pagan, San Francisco Giants
4. Angel Pagan, San Francisco Giants
Pagan isn't one of the bigger names on this list, like Matt Joyce, but he is producing at a high level, also like Joyce. The veteran outfielder for the Giants has been a force to be reckoned with after one week.
Week 1: .419 AVG, 1 HR, 8 RBI, 4 Runs, 1 SB, .455 OBP
3. Emilio Bonifacio, Chicago Cubs
3. Emilio Bonifacio, Chicago Cubs
Bonifacio is one of the best new addition for the Cubs as the utility player has split time in the outfield as well as second base. He broke an MLB record with nine hits in his first two games of the season.
Week 1: .500 AVG, 0 HR, 1 RBI, 5 Runs, 4 SB, .548 OBP
2. Josh Hamilton, Los Angeles Angels
2. Josh Hamilton, Los Angeles Angels
Hamilton had an off-year in 2013 and many Angels fans were hoping that the front office's money didn't go to waste on the power-hitting outfielder. He is off to a critic-silencing start in 2014.
Week 1: .500 AVG, 2 HR, 5 RBI, 5 Runs, 1 SB, .560 OBP
1. Charlie Blackmon, Colorado Rockies
1. Charlie Blackmon, Colorado Rockies
Not many people know the name Charlie Blackmon, but if he keeps playing at a high level like he has been in the first week of the season, he could be a household name.
Week 1: .542 AVG, 1 HR, 6 RBI, 5 Runs, 2 SB, .560 OBP
Connor Muldowney is a columnist for www.RantSports.com. Follow him on Twitter @Connormuldowney, “Like” him on Facebook or add him to your network on Google. You can also reach him at [email protected].