We’ve reached the end of this series, and it might be the most stacked position yet. Right field has long been home to some of baseball’s biggest stars, and that hasn’t changed today. So who stands above the rest heading into 2026? Let’s find out.
1. Aaron Judge, New York Yankees
All rise. The top right fielder had to be Judge. He led all of MLB with 9.7 WAR while hitting 53 home runs and driving in 114 RBIs. Judge is one of the most decorated hitters in the game, with five Silver Slugger awards, a batting title, and three MVPs, including the last two. His defense can be spotty at times, but he’s generally an above-average defender.
2. Kyle Tucker, Los Angeles Dodgers
Tucker was the prized free agent on the market this winter, and of course the Dodgers signed him, showing exactly why there might be a lockout in 2027. He was playing at an MVP level in 2025 before injuries slowed him down. A healthy Kyle Tucker is rivaled by few players, but the question is whether he can get back to his usual form.
3. Juan Soto, New York Mets
Soto has been one of the game’s best young players since debuting at just 19 years old. The Mets signed him to a record 15-year, $765 million deal before the 2025 season. Because the Mets missed the playoffs, it felt like he didn’t have a great year, but he still hit 43 home runs with 105 RBIs and was one of the team’s best players. He’s not an elite defender, but he’s no liability, and his offensive production keeps him near the top of this list.
4. Ronald Acuña Jr., Atlanta Braves
When he’s healthy, he has a case as a top-five player in all of baseball. Unfortunately, he’s battled injuries over the past two seasons. In his last full season (2023), he established the 40-70 club while winning the NL MVP Award. He has all the tools to be No. 1 on this list, but he needs to stay on the field more.
5. George Springer, Toronto Blue Jays
Until the Blue Jays signed Dylan Cease this winter, Springer held the record for the largest contract in franchise history, and he’s been worth every bit of it. His three-run home run in ALCS Game 7 sent Toronto to the World Series, where he continued to perform well, though it wasn’t enough. Since signing with the Blue Jays in 2021, he’s been as advertised. He hit .309 with 32 home runs and 84 RBIs in 2025, showcasing both contact and power. He’s also an above-average defender, though he has yet to win a fielding award.
6. Fernando Tatis Jr., San Diego Padres
Tatis won the NL Platinum Glove Award in 2025, though some thought it should have gone to Pete Crow-Armstrong, myself included. Regardless, he remains one of the top defensive right fielders in the game and a great hitter as well. He hit .268 with 159 hits last season, including 54 for extra bases. He also won the NL Gold Glove in right field.
7. Mike Trout, Los Angeles Angels
I still think of him as a center fielder, but he didn’t play there at all in 2025. He moved to right field to help with injuries and longevity, and the shift appears to have worked. After missing time in recent seasons, he played 130 games, the most he’s appeared in a single season since 2019. A three-time MVP and nine-time Silver Slugger, it feels right to include him on this list even if he’s no longer the same player he once was. He showed last year that he can still produce when healthy.
8. Seiya Suzuki, Chicago Cubs
Suzuki led MLB in RBIs at the All-Star break but was somehow not selected as an All-Star. He cooled off in the second half but still finished with a strong season. Defense remains an issue at times. He won multiple Mitsui Golden Glove awards in Japan, but that success hasn’t fully translated to Chicago’s corner outfield. Despite the defensive inconsistencies, he hit 32 home runs with 103 RBIs in 2025 and is projected to have another strong season in 2026. If he can keep the fielding mistakes to a minimum, he could climb these positional rankings quickly.
9. Corbin Carroll, Arizona Diamondbacks
Carroll is one of MLB’s fastest players, stealing 121 bases in his first three full seasons. He won the NL Rookie of the Year in 2023 and has led MLB in triples in each of the past three seasons. In 2025, he posted a career-best 5.8 WAR with 31 home runs and 146 hits, while also scoring 107 runs. He doesn’t have a particularly strong arm, but his elite speed allows him to cover plenty of ground, leading to 10 outs above average.
10. Sal Frelick, Milwaukee Brewers
Frelick being No. 10 here is no knock on his ability. He’s a great young player with a bright future, but this is a stacked position. He slashed .288/.351/.405 last year with 12 home runs. He’s not a power hitter, but he does excel on the basepaths, ranking in the 87th percentile in sprint speed. He also won a Gold Glove in 2024.
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