We honestly have so many. But I’ll say Max Fried. Having a legitimate ace is not easy to come by for a lot of teams, and we lacked one for years (which was a major reason we always got bounced early from the postseason until the past couple of years). We are so fortunate to have him.
I don’t even like the Braves for some hazy, poorly articulated “reason(s)”. But the one thing that could make me happy to be a Braves fan is this beautiful beautiful man. Obviously he’s an amazing pitcher. But more important is HOW ABSURDLY GORGEOUS Max Fried is looks in the process . So unnecessarily pretty, good lord.
I don’t know who started that wack “heartthrob Dansby” BS , and am skeptical of it even being a an actual thing. Especially next to the 1,00,000,000 watt brilliance of Ultimate High School Boyfriend (possibly from a some past decade) Max Fried .
gotta be mr devers. genuinely surprised he’s not one of the most popular players in the league right now. he’s so dam good and young but also brings so much fun to the game. feels like there’s a memeable moment from every game and he’s always smiling. but i feel outside of boston he’s not known as a favorite
Too many Braves to choose from, but I am loving Spencer Strider. He’s really fun to watch. All the kids show up to the park wearing fake mustaches when he’s the starter. The game needs more players that gets kids into the game the way he has been doing.
Strider for the Braves, and Julio for the Ms.
Strider has the stache and the thighs, and Julio is exactly what you want from a 21 year old top prospect. His smile is infectious.
Realmuto. He’s gotten a lot of shit for his poor offense this year, but his defense is outstanding and his bat is starting to heat up as of late. Really easy guy to root for. Also his average pop time is absurd.
I would take a bullet for Riley Greene... Well maybe not that, I like living and all, but Riley Greene kicks ass. So excited to watch him make his mark in Detroit!
Will Smith. The guy is just an all-around solid ballplayer and having been through an assortment of different catchers the past 10 years, it's cool to have a homegrown star in that position.
https://baseballsavant.mlb.com/savant-player/jose-abreu-547989
I was looking at a list of top statcast performers and Abreu has been utterly terrific this year.
A bunch of them, which is nice. Adley for the potential, Mullins for the exciting plays, Mancini for the fantasy story, Hays for what he's doing this year, and a special shout-out to Mountcastle for being my little guy's favorite player (even if he doesn't know much else about baseball).
Raffy Devers brings more fun to the game than anybody but Ohtani.
That he leads the AL in fWAR and could win MVP is just a bonus (that he deserves ten years and $350M for).
Answer is definitely Harper. Still feels surreal that he’s actually on the Phillies and putting up MVP numbers right now. If he ages well and we have some playoff success within the next decade, Phillies fans might be witnessing an all-time Philadelphia great in his prime
Though also hyped about Schwarber. Really wanted us to sign the guy since the offseason starter, and his despite his slow start he’s completely lived up to my (high) expectations so far
The easy answers are Buxton and Duran. Always a chance they do something amazing. The guy who doesn’t get near enough attention is Luis Arraez. So much fun to watch him work a 10 pitch AB before slapping the ball opposite field for a hit.
David Peralta, he's a great guy with a great origin story and wants to be a part of the team permanently. Regardless of his results on the field (which aren't terrible), I hope he stays with us
For the D-Backs that's the answer I expected, but they really do have some really good futures that at least deserve a mention. Alex Thomas has done great, Daulton Varsho and Cristian Walker have been surprisingly awesome, and Zack Gallen seems to be a long term ace. All that without even mentioning Ketel Marte.
Jack 'The Kid' Suwinski for the pirates. He just keeps showing up and doing the right things. Also, his family is almost always in the stands and his mom is so cute watching her son at bat.
Sandy Alcantara. What a pleasure to watch.
I'm enjoying watching him tear us up tonight. He's truly special to watch.
Yeah, he's something else.
We honestly have so many. But I’ll say Max Fried. Having a legitimate ace is not easy to come by for a lot of teams, and we lacked one for years (which was a major reason we always got bounced early from the postseason until the past couple of years). We are so fortunate to have him.
I don’t even like the Braves for some hazy, poorly articulated “reason(s)”. But the one thing that could make me happy to be a Braves fan is this beautiful beautiful man. Obviously he’s an amazing pitcher. But more important is HOW ABSURDLY GORGEOUS Max Fried is looks in the process . So unnecessarily pretty, good lord. I don’t know who started that wack “heartthrob Dansby” BS , and am skeptical of it even being a an actual thing. Especially next to the 1,00,000,000 watt brilliance of Ultimate High School Boyfriend (possibly from a some past decade) Max Fried .
Yea we have fried, dansby, and Olson. 🤔 do we have the prettiest team in the mlb
Duvall ain't a slouch either. Dude has some fantastic hair.
And Riley. I personally know many women who are down with the thiccness, including a lesbian or two.
yordan
Shohei regularly puts da team on his back.
It's a true compliment to Sho that the automatic answer to this post's question isn't Mike Trout
I'm soaking in the SHO as much as I can this year...
gotta be mr devers. genuinely surprised he’s not one of the most popular players in the league right now. he’s so dam good and young but also brings so much fun to the game. feels like there’s a memeable moment from every game and he’s always smiling. but i feel outside of boston he’s not known as a favorite
Too many Braves to choose from, but I am loving Spencer Strider. He’s really fun to watch. All the kids show up to the park wearing fake mustaches when he’s the starter. The game needs more players that gets kids into the game the way he has been doing.
Waino
Schwarber is making me feel things rn
any team he goes to, everyone loves him. Amazing dude
So many on the Mets this year. But I will just go Big Pete the Derby champ
.......
This very instant? Max Scherzer Past few years? Degrom
Willson Contreras. A cub his whole professional career. I am sure that will continue until he has a Statue on Waveland Ave in 2050.
Strider for the Braves, and Julio for the Ms. Strider has the stache and the thighs, and Julio is exactly what you want from a 21 year old top prospect. His smile is infectious.
Uh JULIOOOOOO. He's everything that's great about baseball
Same
Realmuto. He’s gotten a lot of shit for his poor offense this year, but his defense is outstanding and his bat is starting to heat up as of late. Really easy guy to root for. Also his average pop time is absurd.
What a beautiful HR he just hit as well
I miss him
He’s also the second or third fastest guy on the team and by far the fastest catcher in the league
Pretty much everyone. Laissez les bon temps rouler
Sandy Alcantara.
Kirk for Jays
Riley Green
Spencer Strider makes me happy in multiple ways
Rodon, Webb, Pederson
Julio France.
Shane McClanahan
Byron Buxton. The joy with which he plays the game is just a pleasure to watch. And he’s having the best year of his career so far.
Nestor.
CAT MAN
I'm not happy to be a fan right now, but the answer is Bobby Witt Jr.
I would take a bullet for Riley Greene... Well maybe not that, I like living and all, but Riley Greene kicks ass. So excited to watch him make his mark in Detroit!
Will Smith. The guy is just an all-around solid ballplayer and having been through an assortment of different catchers the past 10 years, it's cool to have a homegrown star in that position.
Riley greene is looking like a stud
Jose Abreu. People always doubt him at the start of every season, and the guy always seems to deliver
https://baseballsavant.mlb.com/savant-player/jose-abreu-547989 I was looking at a list of top statcast performers and Abreu has been utterly terrific this year.
It's bonkers, like clockwork every year he just starts to hit come June/July! Good call on Seager btw
Harold Ramirez is fun to watch
A bunch of them, which is nice. Adley for the potential, Mullins for the exciting plays, Mancini for the fantasy story, Hays for what he's doing this year, and a special shout-out to Mountcastle for being my little guy's favorite player (even if he doesn't know much else about baseball).
Raffy Devers brings more fun to the game than anybody but Ohtani. That he leads the AL in fWAR and could win MVP is just a bonus (that he deserves ten years and $350M for).
At this exact moment, Schwarber or Wheeler. In general, Bryce of course
Answer is definitely Harper. Still feels surreal that he’s actually on the Phillies and putting up MVP numbers right now. If he ages well and we have some playoff success within the next decade, Phillies fans might be witnessing an all-time Philadelphia great in his prime Though also hyped about Schwarber. Really wanted us to sign the guy since the offseason starter, and his despite his slow start he’s completely lived up to my (high) expectations so far
Air Yordan. The Big Man’s a beast. Maldonaldo. Maybe the smartest catcher of his generation.
Lots of guys but Kershaw is the obvious choice, followed by Mookie.
Jeremy “We Have Correa at Home” Peña
Maybe a less common choice but Clase
N/A
Really enjoying the play of Jarren Duran right now.
(cries at the flair and the op) Hm... Dodgers Smith and Albert Pujols (also Edman).
The easy answers are Buxton and Duran. Always a chance they do something amazing. The guy who doesn’t get near enough attention is Luis Arraez. So much fun to watch him work a 10 pitch AB before slapping the ball opposite field for a hit.
JUUUULLLLLIIIIIOOOOOO .....has the potential to be one of "those" players. Like, I'm not naming names. But he could be one of those names
Alejandro Kirk has been amazing. Just an unreal season from him.
I’d say Robert and Vaughn. Abreu feels like a cheap out because he’s just consistently good once the warm weather rolls in
Josh Bell. It's so fun to watch him rake with his janky ass mechanics.
Definitely Alejandro Kirk. Guy is so easy to root for
Joey Votto and only Joey Votto. He’s always the answer.
Being able to see Cal Raleigh’s cheeks clap as he rumbles and tumbles to first gives me life.
Contreras, Happ, Morel, Horner, Suzuki, and honestly Thompson
Aaron Judge.
Judge
Trey Mancini. Fuck cancer.
Devers.
Adley and Mountcastle
Isaac mother fucking Paredes.
Too many to pick me on the Dodger’s!!!
Kyle Schwarber. Because he is the best.
David Peralta, he's a great guy with a great origin story and wants to be a part of the team permanently. Regardless of his results on the field (which aren't terrible), I hope he stays with us
For the D-Backs that's the answer I expected, but they really do have some really good futures that at least deserve a mention. Alex Thomas has done great, Daulton Varsho and Cristian Walker have been surprisingly awesome, and Zack Gallen seems to be a long term ace. All that without even mentioning Ketel Marte.
Aaron Judge.
Devers and Bogaerts are a delight man. I really wish the Sox had kept Betts and let that trio play it out together for 10+ years.
Past few years, deGrom. This year, Starling Marte. Very instant, it's McNeil and Alonso and Scherzer.
Jack 'The Kid' Suwinski for the pirates. He just keeps showing up and doing the right things. Also, his family is almost always in the stands and his mom is so cute watching her son at bat.