Left field tends to be a position for players who make everything secondary to power. As a result, organizations inMLB The Show 23demand that their left fielders hit for power with the best players in the league to earn a spot on a loaded roster.
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However, not every left fielder does the minimum. Superstar left fielders inMLB The Show 23can add any aspect to the power game and go above expectations. Whether it’s contact, speed, or defense, the best left fielders bring more than just a fat bat to the team.
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Playing on an Orioles team that is trying to improve with a new generation of talent, Hays brings rare defensive speed and prowess to the left field spot.
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On top of theirbest-in-class catcher, the Phillies won the National League title last year in part due to the power from Schwarber who brings a slugger’s mentality to every at-bat.
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The White Soxneed a second baseman desperately, but in the meantime they’ve got a left fielder in Jimenez who prides himself in hitting for contact as much as hitting for power.
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Aside fromthe team’s gap at shortstop, the Yankees understand the quality of solid defense. Cabrera’s excellent defense takes away hits on balls hit to the outfield on the left side.
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The Mariners shocked many when they became one ofthe best teams in baseball. But the team has a left fielder in Pollock that can cover large distances with speed in addition to hitting home runs.
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Fans might think of the Blue Jays as a power-first team thanks to theirelite first baseman. But Varsho plays defense in left as well and many center fielders can in addition to hitting well on offense.
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Because the Angels have one ofthe best starting pitchers to playand an all-time gear center fielder, it’s easy for casual fans to forget that the Angels rely on Ward to come through in clutch situations.
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While it’s true that the Rayscould use an improvement at center field, Arozarena is a rare left fielder that hits for contact and steals bases, helping fill that void in the meantime.
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The Padres have both Soto and one ofthe best third basemen in the leagueas their designated power threats. Soto brings discipline and contact in addition to the usual pop for the position.
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It’s become a pattern for success in Houston. They have one ofthe best second basemen in the gameget on base and Alvarez drives him home. This team rode that formula to yet another World Series win.
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