Summary
Of the three outfield positions, left field is generally viewed as the least important. Not only is regarded as having the lowest defensive value of any position in baseball outside of designated hitter, but is frequently occupied by a team’s worst player, as it’s likely the spot that’ll exhibit the seldom risk.
On the other hand, left field has also been the roaming grounds of many sterling ballplayers. Even if it’s not as star field as right or center field, both in real life andMLB The Show 24, the left field spot been home to a plethora of distinguished baseball stars, many of whom would be a fine fit on your MLB The Show squad.
10Ian Happ
Overall: 79
It’s a far cry from the other positions in MLB The Show to have a seventy overall player in the top ten, and yet, that happens to be the case in left field. While Ian Happ’s 79 overall might seem fairly humdrum, that’s a trace deceiving to his true value.
The Chicago Cubs outfielder sports a 99 overall in plate discipline; not only is a rare for any seventy-score ballplayer to have a 99, but to have one in a stat as important as plate discipline is even more noteworthy. With hiskeen eye for distinguishing balls and strikes, Happ could be recognized as a dark horse player in MLB The Show.
9Marcell Ozuna
Overall: 80
Sometimes all you want to dois hit home runs, and as valuable as it is to not swing at balls and work the walk, there are few things in baseball more satisfying than launching the ball of the ballpark. The Atlanta Braves left fielder is quite adept at that.
Despite several off-the-field issues, Marcell Ozuna is one of the most prolific home run hitters in the National League. Despite the rest of his stats leaving much to be desired, if you’re looking for a player who is a legitimate power threat every time he steps to the plate, the 80 overall Ozuna fits that bill.
8Christian Yelich
At one point, Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Christian Yelich was one of the best players in all of baseball. While it’s clear now that’s Yelich MVP caliber numbers were likely a result of the juiced baseball in the late 2010s, Yelich is still prone to massive stretches of slugging.
His 80 overall is microscopic to where he was a few years ago, but Yelich still features pretty well-rounded stats in most categories. Although Yelich’s not the strongest versus lefties and there are absolutely better candidates in left field, he’s a convenient option in MLB The Show 24.
7Brandon Nimmo
Overall: 82
Ah, the New York Mets, one of the most unfortunate teams in baseball. Despite spending a monumental amount of money in 2023, the Mets floundered big time and were obliged to trade away many players, and even with all that, they still carry some valuable bats.
Brandon Nimmo may not be one of the Mets’ marquee players but is certainly no slouch. At an 82 overall, Nimmo carries solid hitting ratings, making him a strong candidate to lead off a lineup, and in MLB The Show 24, Nimmo could help solidify the outfield with extra depth.
6Lourdes Gurriel Jr.
It must be hard for the Arizona Diamondbacks' front office to gauge what the team needs in 2024. Their run to the World Series was amazing, but the team’s expected numbers indicated that they ultimately outperformed expectations.
One player who should stick around in Arizona is Lourdes Gurriel Jr. While the left fielder won’t draw a lot of walks, he’s an extraordinary contact bat. When you add on his capacity to play several positions and his defensive ratings being better than most left fielders, an 82 overall seems perfectly proper.
5Evan Carter
Despite only having a cup of coffee with the Rangers in 2023, Evan Carter proved the hype surrounding him was undeniable. He was an instrumental piece in the Ranger’s World Series championship triumph, putting up insane postseason numbers for a 21-year-old rookie.
There’s no question that Carter’s 82 overall in MLB The Show 24 will only rise in subsequent games; his hitting is still developing, while his defense and speed are already at elite levels. As long as Carter continues to refine his game, he’ll become a fixture of MLB The Show lineups for years to come.
4Randy Arozarena
Overall: 85
The World Baseball Classic is great for so many reasons, and one of them is how it can elevate players to an extra level of superstardom. It may not be one hundred percent accurate to say that the WBC made Ray’s outfielder Randy Arozarena more well known, but it showcased his dynamic play and flair.
The Tampa Bay Rays left fielder may have already had an ALCS MVP, Rookie of the Year, and All-Star nod to his resume, but Randy Arozarena’s time playing for Team Mexico turned him into a baseball sensation. His exemplary hitting stats certainly don’t hurt as well as he earned his 85 overall in MLB The Show 24.
3Nolan Jones
Overall: 88
Are the Colorado Rockies the worst-run franchise in baseball? That could be argued. Between their brain-scratching free-agent signings and complete obliviousness to what this team needs to win, the Rockies have exhausted their passionate fanbase, and yet, as the saying goes, “even a blind squirrel finds a nut once in a while”.
Such is the case for left fielder Nolan Jones, who carries a strong 88 overall in MLB The Show 24. No doubt Jones benefits from playing in the most hitter-friendly ballpark in baseball, but in MLB The Show his mix of hitting, discipline, and a powerful outfield arm, give him volumes of value.
2Juan Soto
Overall: 91
At just twenty-five years old, Juan Soto is already on pace to have one of the greatest MLB careers of all time. With him set to become a free agent at the end of the 24 season, Soto is destined to earn a huge payday from whoever ends up signing.
Soto’s bat makes him a perineal all-star, and even when he’s not hitting, his vision and discipline mean he’ll take a lot of walks. His 91 overall in MLB The Show 24 could be argued to be too late for how talented he is, but rest assured, if you have Soto on your team other players will take notice.
1Yordan Alvarez
Overall: 96
To put it simply, Houston Astros’ left fielder Yordan Alvarez is one of the strongest hitters in baseball. It doesn’t matter what position you play him, his proficiency with the bat will almost assuredly make up for his less-than-stellar defensive strength and baserunning skills.
Alvarez’s 96 overall in MLB The Show 24 is powered by his superior hitting stats, and his ratings in contact, power, discipline, and vision, all score above 90. In short, if you want to showcase the best hitters possible in your MLB The Show lineup, Yordan Alvarez is a must-have.
