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The first half is coming to an end, and it is time for the first half rankings.
We have had some amazing hitting this season, and it has been fun all around. The hitters have not held back on the bats and have been knocking home runs like tennis balls.
But, who are the top 10 hitters this season?
I wrote a list ranking who I think are the best hitters this season. I counted HR, RBI, OPB, AVG, and SB.
Please let me know what you think of my rankings.
Enjoy the list!
10. Ian Kinsler
Ian Kinsler was great in the first two months of the season. He was the best player in the AL for some time.
But he has slowed down in the last month, and, as Ian goes, so do the Rangers.
His stats are still great though; Ian has 18 home runs and 16 steals. His AVG is very low, and that is why he is only No. 10.
9. Mark Reynolds
Mark is one of the good stories of the season. He has been the only good player on a very bad Arizona Diamondbacks.
If he were a bit older, you can bet that teams would go after him before the trade deadline.
He has been very good with no help from any other hitters. He has 21 home runs and 54 RBI, but his AVG is very low. That is why, just like Kinsler, he is ranked so low.
8. Torii Hunter
Hunter is the reason the Angels are in first in the AL West. With all the injuries and letdowns the team has had, Hunter is the guy that has picked up the slack.
His 17 home runs, which are second in MLB among center fielders, and his 56 RBI, which lead all center fielders, are part of his great season.
His speed has been big for the team too, with his 12 SBs and 16 doubles.
7. Ryan Braun
Ryan Braun has been one of the two hitters that are the reason the Brewers are in first in the NL Central.
Not only has he golfed 16 home runs and driven in 56 runs, but he also has a .321 AVG and .421 OBP.
The young man has 17 doubles and two triples. He is looking great and definitely deserves top 10 honors.
6. Adrian Gonzalez
Gonzalez is one of the best hitters in baseball, playing for the worst offensive team (the Padres), but is still hitting very well.
You start feeling sorry for the man because he could be in the top five of baseball.
He has 24 home runs, but the rest of his stats go a bit down due to no help around him. He only has 47 RBI and has only scored 46 runs.
5. Justin Morneau
We have not heard about this guy much this year—at least I have not, because I am more of an NL guy.
But this guy is incredible, and he has helped the Twins stay in the race in the AL Central.
Justin has 18 home runs with 63 RBI. His 20 doubles and .309 AVG have really helped his team through the first half.
4. Evan Longoria
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