MLB Power Rankings: Midseason Update

Hey guys! Welcome to my midseason MLB power rankings. This is definitely the only power rankings I have written; any prior power rankings should be completely disregarded.

Seriously, though, I was wrong about a lot of things. Like, basically everything. Now that we know which squads are for real and which squads are definitely not for real, it's time to give it another shot. Starting with the bottom of the barrel:

30. Oakland Athletics (Previously ranked: 30)

Hey, I got something right! The Athletics were everyone's bottom-feeder prediction, and everyone was correct. The A's are as bad as it gets, so bad that they probably won't be in Oakland for much longer (although that's more the owner's fault than the team's). They had a nice little fun 7-game winning streak a few weeks back, promptly followed by a 7-game losing streak. They have the worst run differential in the league by over 100 runs, indicative of both a bad offense and a truly abysmal pitching staff. Of their qualified hitters, only 3 have a WRC+ over 100. Rough times in Oakland.

Breakout: Esteury Ruiz. Definitely could've seen Brent Rooker here, but he fell off a cliff after a hot start to the season. We'll go with Ruiz, a middling hitter but an absolute speed demon on the basepaths; he's second in stolen bases, just behind Acuna Jr., the likely NL MVP. Not too shabby, but that's about as good as it gets for the A's.

29. Kansas City Royals (PR: 26)

I didn't think there was any chance the Royals did not see significant progress this season, but they seem to have hit a major plateau in the rebuilding process. Kansas City sits a mile back in an awful division. They knew that they would need to see their young pitchers take some steps in the right direction in 2023; so far, it's been rough sledding for the youngsters. Singer, Bubic, and Barlow have all been serviceable but underwhelming. The reality of the situation is that, as it stands, the Royals have a mediocre offense and no ace on the mound. Aroldis Chapman is looking more and more like solid trade bait. Bobby Witt Jr. is exciting yet unimpressive. The Royals still have a bunch of young talent with plenty of team control, but 2024 will be a tipping point in terms of whether or not they believe they can compete anytime soon with this core.

Breakout: Nick Pratto. The young first baseman has been perhaps the Royals' best hitter following a disappointing debut in 2022. One of very few bright spots for a disappointing KC squad.

28. Washington Nationals (PR: 29)

I tried really hard to justify giving the Nats another spot or two, but I don't think I can with the way these Nationals have been playing lately. They set the MLB record for most consecutive series without a sweep (90) after winning a series against the Padres (didn't think I'd say that this season). There was a time, earlier in the season, when the Nats were neck-and-neck with the Phillies at the bottom of the division; poor play on both sides of the ball brought the Nats back down to the reality of their situation, which is a young, scrappy, rebuilding club with an overly aggressive approach at the plate. Still, there's an argument to be made that this is a more competitive club than the Rockies, perhaps, especially when you consider their not-terrible run differential. Still not an ideal season for any team, but the Nationals are significantly better than the Athletics in a season where they were projected to be similarly abysmal.

Breakout: Jeimer Candelario. I tried to tell y'all! Jeimer led the league in doubles in 2021, and the Nationals picked him up this offseason for essentially nothing. He's the best hitter on the team, providing solid production from both sides of the plate. Expect Candelario to fetch a top-100 prospect at the trade deadline, making the Nats front office look brilliant for taking a flier on a veteran free agent.

27. Colorado Rockies (PR: 25)

They might be better than the Nats, Royals and Athletics, but the Rockies still have no plan for the future, continuing to make bizarre splashes in free agency and odd contract extension offers to questionable franchise cornerstones. The Kris Bryant Incident is looking worse every day that he sits on the injured list. Besides Ezequiel Tovar, they lack any truly exciting young talent. I think that the Rockies are blessed with consistently high attendance as a result of location and their ballpark; as a result, the front office feels no urgency to risk blowing up the squad in order to build a true contender. It's just as likely that the front office simply has no idea what it's doing. 5th place in the NL West and a -run differential? That's all you need to know about the Rockies in 2023.

Breakout: Elias Diaz. He should be the Rockies representative at the All-Star Game, breaking the trend in Colorado of consistently mediocre play behind the dish. Diaz provides solid offensive production and stellar defense, a difficult combination to find in a premium position.

26. Detroit Tigers (PR: 27)

The Tigers are holding on in the AL Central, but they would have no hope in any other division. The pitching has been surprisingly solid, buoyed by a major resurgence from Eduardo Rodriguez, who should net a nice package at the deadline should the Tigers decide to sell. They should decide to sell. Surely the front office is losing patience with Javier Baez and Spencer Torkelson at this point.

Breakout: Riley Greene. Incredible outfield defense on a daily basis and strong offensive production makes Greene the best player on the Tigers; I'm shocked he doesn't get more coverage. He provides a little spark of hope for a young core struggling to meet expectations.

25. Chicago White Sox (PR: 15)

Youch, Chicago! I was relatively low on you guys and you still managed to blow my expectations out of the water. The White Sox, like the Tigers, remain afloat due to the nature of the AL Central. Everything about this club needs to change. The core, the front office, the training staff, the management, everything. There's a clear culture problem, not to mention a clear lack of production. The ChiSox won't be back in the playoffs in 2023, and they probably won't be back in the playoffs until they address the major issues they refuse to address.

Breakout: Jake Burger. Luis Robert is still Luis Robert, but Burger has come into his own as a potential All-Star DH in the same league as Shohei Ohtani. 17 bombs and a 115 wRC+? Not bad!

24. St. Louis Cardinals (PR: 9)

What went wrong here? The Cardinals were, by every measure, relatively well-situated to make an impact in a dreadful year for the NL Central. I said I had my doubts; I should've committed to them, because the Cardinals are the worst team in the NL Central by a wide margin, far below the likes of the Pirates and the Reds. Highly anticipated call-up Jordan Walker has been mildly disappointing, at least relative to the expectations. Willson Contreras has been even worse. The rotation is embarrassingly bad. I would expect to see Arenado or Goldschmidt gone by the trade deadline in return for some young arms, and perhaps one of the Cards' extra corner bats they have lying around.

Breakout: Paul Goldschmidt. I'm cheating a bit here because Goldy is the reigning NL MVP, but it's always nice to see little-to-no regression from an aging corner infielder after a career year. As much as I hope he gets to hang around in St. Louis, it's not looking great.

23. Chicago Cubs (PR: 19)

The Cubbies sit 1.5 games ahead of the Pirates in the NL Central, 6.5 games out of a Wild Card spot and 7 games out of first. In a division where the winner will likely be the only team playing in October, their playoff odds are looking slim; still, again, this feels like a relatively decent outcome considering the state the Cubs were in a year ago. They won't blow it up at the deadline, but expect the Cubs to trade Marcus Stroman, the best-available starter in a thin market, and Cody Bellinger, whose resurgence makes him an enticing rental for a contender. It's really, really hard to tell how good this team will be in three years.

Breakout: Marcus Stroman. Vintage Stroman in 2023, if he's ever been this good. Stroman has expressed a desire to remain in Chicago, but an extension would be difficult to justify

22. Pittsburgh Pirates (PR: 24)

I was relatively conservative with my rankings, and I therefore missed on some squads by a good bit. I sang the praises of the Pirates in a weak NL Central, and yet I still somehow under ranked them (granted, just barely, and there's an argument to be made for the 23-slot). The Pirates threatened to win the Central at one point this season; alas, they have abruptly returned to Earth. If returning to Earth means the Pirates finish anywhere higher than 5th in the division, however, it would be hard to call the 2023 season anything but a grand success for the Pirates. They landed a potential future ace in Paul Skenes who should grace the mound at PNC within a year or two, all without fielding a terrible team.

Breakout: Andrew McCutchen. Can you believe Andrew McCutchen is being thrown around in trade talks in 2023? Me neither, but here we are! The Pirates would be remiss not to lock McCutchen up until the end of his career, which looks to continue on for at least the next season. I believe Andrew will retire in the black and gold, and if he's lucky, he'll get one more playoff run to go along with it.

21. San Diego Padres (PR: 5)

Goodness gracious! You mean to tell me dumping ridiculous quantities of money into free agent acquisitions doesn't lead to success 100% of the time?? Unbelievable! What's even more unbelievable is that Xander Bogaerts is getting paid $25 million to hit 6 points above league average. Ha-Seong Kim is hitting better than Xander Bogaerts. Granted, Juan Soto and Fernando Tatis Jr. are freaks of nature in their own right. Blake Snell is finally figuring out how to pitch again. Even Gary Sanchez has a role to play on this squad!

I'll be serious, fine. The Padres are 8.5 games out of first in the NL West, behind three teams. They sit 6 games out of a Wild Card spot. They will not sell; rather, A.J. Preller will probably break the bank for another overpriced acquisition that doesn't actually fill a need. They'll be aggressive buyers at the deadline, and they will still miss the playoffs, much to the delight of Nationals fans everywhere!

Breakout: Gary Sanchez. (OK, it's partially a joke, but I can't resist). Blake Snell found his form as soon as Sanchez, released by the Mets before he got a real shot in Queens, got behind the dish. Maybe he's the X-Factor! (No, he's not).

20. New York Mets (PR: 4)

"...but the Dodgers showed us that money doesn't always win championships." -me circa the beginning of this season. I could've said the same thing about the Padres, and look where we are now! Both payroll juggernauts sit in 4th place in their respective divisions, well out of playoff contention at the moment. These slots are interchangeable, but I gave the Mets the edge due to the higher difficulty of their division (barely). Verlander and Scherzer were, indeed, not safe bets (by ERA+, Kodai Senga has been better than both future Hall-of-Famers). If I had to bet on either the Mets or the Padres to make the playoffs, I'd take the Mets because they have somewhere to go. Verlander and Scherzer can both be aces again. Brett Baty and Jeff McNeil can both hit dramatically better. The Mets have room to improve, assuming Cohen doesn't sell at the deadline.

Breakout: Brandon Nimmo/Tommy Pham. I hate to say something positive about Pham, so I'll provide a stipulation. Both Nimmo and Pham have been key pieces of the lineup; Nimmo has significantly more appearances and slightly better statistics. The Mets would not be afloat, however, without them both.

19. Cleveland Guardians (PR: 12)

Might've expected a bit much out of this squad. Resident ace Shane Bieber will probably be traded, assuming he gets healthy, but the Guardians still sit within striking distance of the AL Central crown, however little that means this season. I wouldn't bet on them to heat up enough to slide into the playoffs, but I'd never bet against the Guardians, especially if they make the right moves at the deadline and get some help in that dreadful offense.

Breakout: Aaron Civale. Despite injury, Civale has been a dependable starter for the Guardians, one that they should not trade and one that must maintain his current form if Cleveland wants to keep playing in October.

18. Los Angeles Angels (PR: 17)

I didn't think this year was the year, and I was somewhat correct, at least thus far. The jury remains out on the Angels, and they only thing they'll be discussing is what jersey Shohei Ohtani, the modern reincarnation of (insert inadequate comparison), will be wearing in August. That depends entirely on how the Angels play for the next two weeks; they entered the All-Star Break on a 1-9 skid, so there needs to be some major voodoo happening in the LA dugout to get things back on the right track. Maybe Mike Trout will learn to play baseball with one hand. That would help!

Breakout: Shohei Ohtani. I don't know if Ohtani is really a "breakout", but there's simply nothing else exciting about the 2023 Los Angeles Angels, or the Los Angeles Angels in general. Sorry to all those rabid Angels fans that I'm sure read my blog.

17. Minnesota Twins (PR: 14)

The Guardians seem content to stand pat at the deadline, probably swapping Bieber for a bat or two; the Twins should take this opportunity to expand their lead in the AL Central and steal a playoff spot via the division crown. To do that, it starts with the star. Carlos Correa cannot seem to hit above league-average, no matter how much they pay him. The rest of the lineup looks the same; all you need to make a playoff run, however, is a solid rotation, and the Twins have that in abundance. If the lineup gets going, this is a sneaky playoff team.

Breakout: Sonny Gray. Never would I have expected Sonny Gray to have this kind of resurgence, but it's happening! His ERA is sub-3, and his FIP is even lower. He deserves more attention, but he won't get it because he's on the Twins. Regardless, the Twins benefit from Gray, Lopez, and Ryan consistently going out and delivering quality starts.

16. Seattle Mariners (PR: 10)

All hope is not yet lost for these Mariners, but President of Baseball Operations Jerry Dipoto will have to pull some major deals at the deadline to pull the M's back into the Wild Card hunt. The Rangers and Astros stand in their way in the division; the cracks in Houston's foundation are beginning to widen, giving the boys in Seattle an opportunity to creep back in the division. Dipoto is always aggressive at the deadline, even when they lack the resources to do so; still, they made moves earlier this month to clear cap space, perhaps in preparation for a major move (Ohtani, anyone?)

Breakout: George Kirby. He took a big step forward in 2022, and he has kept that forward progress in 2023. He continues to keep pace with Mariners ace Luis Castillo, rounding out a wonderful trio of starters in Castillo, Kirby, and Gilbert. The Mariners feel much like the Twins, a pitching powerhouse that could go on a major run with a little help in the lineup.

15. Philadelphia Phillies (PR: 6)

It all comes down to pitching for the Phils. They won't be winning the division in 2023, but the Wild Card is extremely attainable if they can just get a bit of consistency in the rotation. Wheeler and Walker have all been acceptable, but Walker should be pitching better considering his contract. Aaron Nola, supposedly the ace of this club, has seen much better days; vintage Nola will be needed very, very soon for the Phillies. The return of Ranger Suarez helps somewhat, but it all comes down to Nola. Offensively, the Phils are doing alright! Trea Turner could definitely start playing like a major league-caliber hitter, and Schwarber could get back to .200, and Harper could start hitting homers again, but all in all things could be far worse at the dish. It all comes down to pitching.

Breakout: Brandon Marsh. Man, you gotta feel for the Angels, who surely wish they had held onto Marsh; he's been nothing but excellent in Philadelphia, powering an offense lacking thump from some usual suspects. A+ trade for Philly, even if Logan O'Hoppe pans out.

14. New York Yankees (PR: 3)

It brings me great joy to rank the Yankees this low, even if I was guilty of overrating them in the first place. Alas, this is what happens when you rely on Aaron Judge to power your entire team and he finds himself on the IL. Gerrit Cole is great! Domingo German threw a perfect game, even if he's still generally mediocre. The rest of the rotation is... really bad. The lineup is even worse. Looking at the Yankees' Baseball Reference page, it's no wonder they're last in the AL East. Starting Anthony Volpe is doing them zero favors. Things are looking grim in New York (it's great to be able to say that without specifying which team I'm referencing. Good times).

Breakout: Aaron Hicks. In New York, Hicks was bad. Like, really, really bad. Like, 47 OPS+ bad. In Baltimore, Hicks is great. Like, 133 OPS+ great. I love the Yankees' downfall so much that I'm not even gonna go out of my way to find a breakout player. There isn't one, because literally only Judge and Cole are playing up to expectations. If everything goes well, the Yankees will miss the playoffs, and every baseball fan will rejoice.

13. Boston Red Sox (PR: 23)

The Sox sit right alongside the Yankees in the bottom of the AL East, and yet being in the bottom half of a division has never looked so good. They've been playing consistent, winning baseball, fueled by a strong lineup and a solid yet injured pitching staff. The bullpen is battered. I'm not entirely sure how sustainable the success of the 2023 Red Sox is, but I wouldn't have expected them to get this far, so I guess that's a win already. Expect some minor moves at the deadline, hopefully with a bit more rhyme and reason to them than last year (looking at you, Chaim Bloom).

Breakout: Brayan Bello. It was universally agreed that Bello had to take a step forward in 2023 for the Red Sox to be successful; luckily for them, he did. Amidst a mishmash of starters, relievers, openers, and plug-in emergency pitchers, Bello has been the most consistent, providing quality starts over a decent number of innings.

12. Milwaukee Brewers (PR: 11)

Name a better combo than the Brewers and mediocre contention every season. The Brewers aren't quite getting it done in a weak NL Central, fighting off the Reds (???) for the top of the division. A slim lead won't cut it. The rotation was supposed to be a vicious two-headed monster of Corbin Burnes and Brandon Woodruff; instead, Woodruff has missed nearly all of the season with an injury and Burnes has been merely above-average. A bizarre Julio Teheran resurgence and some other solid veterans have anchored the rotation for now, but it's not elite enough to buoy such a weak offense. Expect the Brewers to remain cautious at the deadline because that's all they ever are.

Breakout: Christian Yelich. Weird that a solid, well above-average season is a breakout for Yelich, but that's where we are now. Bellinger and Yelich have both returned to some semblance of their former selves; Yelich is the best hitter on the Brewers, even if he isn't quite elite. Good to see him back.

11. Cincinnati Reds (PR: 28)

There was a second there where the Reds were still bad, but they were America's team. Then there was a second where the Reds were really, really good, and they were still America's team. Then there's now. Riding a bit of a losing streak, the Reds are at a tipping point. Return to mediocrity, just as the Pirates did, and hand the Brewers the NL Central on a silver platter; or, maybe, just maybe, the Reds can battle back and win the division/a Wild Card spot. Baseball fans need to see Elly De La Cruz play baseball in October. To get there, the Reds need significant improvement from their young starting pitchers. That might be all it takes to push this team into contention far earlier than expected.

Breakout: Andrew Abbott. Yeah, yeah, Elly this, Elly that. Have you seen what Andrew Abbott is doing for the Reds? He came out of the minors and set a Reds franchise record for consecutive scoreless innings in some form or another. I remember Abbott during his time at UVA, and he appears to have translated that success to the majors at a time when the Reds desperately needed it.

10. San Francisco Giants (PR: 22)

The Giants find themselves neck-and-neck with the Diamondbacks for second in the division, with both teams just behind the Dodgers. Still, in a tough NL West, they have to be quite satisfied with their position given the expectations. It's an odd year, which means the Giants cannot win the World Series, but they should find themselves in the playoffs if they continue this pace. Logan Webb and Alex Cobb continue to pitch excellently, but the Giants could still use one more frontline starter behind them.

Breakout: J.D. Davis. He should've been an All-Star, and he would've been, if not for fan voting. Still, Davis is a welcome surprise for the Giants at third base.

9. Toronto Blue Jays (PR: 7)

This team has yet to play like the juggernaut they are, especially against opponents in their own division. Well, lucky for them, they finish out the season with 12 straight against the AL East. The Jays have suffered a bit from the inevitable Alejandro Kirk regression and the out-of-left-field Alek Manoah regression, but they have endured nonetheless. Kevin Gausman stepped up as the ace in Manoah's absence. Kevin Kiermaier became a solid hitter out of nowhere. Most of the lineup has played to expectations. There remains room for Vladdy Jr. to find his form, and if that happens the Jays will be dangerous come October.

Breakout: Kevin Kiermaier. Not known for his bat, Kiermaier gives you consistently Gold Glove-caliber outfield defense, but he's been fantastic at the plate in 2023. It's always good to see defense-first players take a step forward at the plate, especially when the team can really use it, which the Jays definitely could.

8. Houston Astros (PR: 1)

It's really, really, really great to see how poorly I projected the Astros. Alas, every major media outlet said the Astros had the best lineup on paper to start the season, and now they find themselves hanging desperately on the coattails of Framber Valdez and... Chas McCormick. The lineup has been disappointing all year, lacking thump from keystone players like Bregman, Altuve (injured), Alvarez (injured), Abreu (terrible), and Pena. The rotation was supposed to keep them afloat, but Jose Urquidy and Luis Garcia are out for the foreseeable future. Framber Valdez is a legitimate Cy Young contender, but he can only carry the team so far by himself. The deadline will prove crucial for the playoff hopes of these Astros, who appear to be slipping steadily down a precarious slope in the AL West.

Breakout: Mauricio Dubon. The stats don't show it anymore, but Dubon played a critical role in filling out the infield for the Astros in Altuve's absence. He has regressed to the norm, but without his outstanding performance earlier in the season, Houston might be retooling at the deadline and looking forward to 2024.

7. Miami Marlins (PR: 20)

If I told you Sandy Alcantara was pitching with an ERA above 4, you would not believe me when I told you where the Marlins sat in the NL East. They're barely fending off the Phillies, but they earn such a high spot by merit of their well-rounded roster thus far. Luis Arraez is a hitting machine, the new-age version of Ted Williams. Eury Perez was exceptional in his MLB debut before he was optioned to limit his innings. Jesus Luzardo and Braxton Garrett have pitched exceptionally, and the lineup has performed well from top to bottom (besides the catchers and Jean Segura). Pitching wins championships, and the Marlins have a surplus of young pitching that no team can match. If they want to improve at the deadline, they are in the best possible position to do so.

Breakout: Eury Perez. Again, he is no longer with the major-league club, but Perez was so exceptional during his time in Miami that it's impossible to not give him this spot. It'll be interesting to see how the Marlins choose to utilize him through the final stretch.

6. Arizona Diamondbacks (PR: 21)

Baseball is so back in Arizona. Everything has been coming up aces for the Dbacks as their window of contention opens for the first time in forever; only the Dodgers stand in their way in the West, and a Wild Card spot is theirs for the taking if they can't unseat the boys in LA. It'll come down to continued production from their young guys and, more importantly, the performance of whatever frontline starter they acquire at the deadline. After Zac Gallen and Merrill Kelly there's a huge drop-off in pitching quality; it's inconceivable that they would hold off on acquiring one of the few available starters by the end of July, especially with the strength of their farm system.

Breakout: Corbin Carroll. The rookie is a certified star, an electric combination of speed and power worth keeping both eyes on. As long as Carroll goes, the Diamondbacks go. The lineup around him is rock solid, giving him the protection he needs to drive his team into October.

5. Los Angeles Dodgers (PR: 8)

Death, taxes and the Dodgers atop the NL West. At least it's competitive, even if it's not with the Padres like everyone expected. The usual suspects are performing at a high level: Betts, Freeman, Martinez, and Smith. The rotation is battered but surviving; acquiring a bit of help at the deadline wouldn't be the worst idea, but that's what every contender in the league is thinking right now. If Kershaw continues to deal at a Cy Young-level, it might not matter.

Breakout: Jason Heyward. J-Hey is performing like a far younger version of himself, giving the Dodgers a depth bat that they really didn't need. It's nice to see him back, but cmon, man! Pick another team next time, please.

4. Texas Rangers (PR: 18)

The potential was there, and the Rangers capitalized on it in the first half of 2023. Yeah, deGrom hasn't really panned out, but that just doesn't seem to matter very much. Half their team went to the All-Star Game. Josh Jung, Jonah Heim, Corey Seager, Adolis Garcia, etc., etc. The lineup is absolutely loaded, enough to carry a pitching staff that's... never mind. The pitching staff is actually much better than it gets credit for. Nathan Eovaldi is an ace again, supported by Dane Dunning and Jon Gray. Things couldn't be better in Texas; all that's left to do is to dust the Astros over the final stretch.

Breakout: Corey Seager. Last season never saw Seager or Semien fulfill the lofty expectations that such an elite infield duo should reach. This season is more like what the Rangers hoped for when they spent half their payroll on a middle-infield duo, as Seager holds an OPS above 1 and an OPS+ above 170.

3. Baltimore Orioles (PR: 16)

Big things have arrived in Baltimore. The O's are a certified juggernaut, holding down second place in the most competitive division in the league, and they're doing it all with a lineup of explosive young players. Almost every regular is under 30. The rotation needs a bit of work, but the bullpen and the offense are elite, and that's enough to get you into the playoffs with room to spare. The Rays sit just ahead; should be fun to watch the two teams duke it out over the rest of the season.

Breakout: Austin Hays (among others). Hays received a well-deserved All-Star nod for his exemplary performance thus far; Hays, Santander, and Mullins form an elite outfield trio to be reckoned with.

2. Tampa Bay Rays (PR: 13)

The Rays seem incapable of playing below expectations; they're either perfectly alright or they're completely dominant. This season is the latter, as they've only recently fallen back to Earth slightly. They're doing it with a slew of All-Star bats and the regular group of stellar pitchers. Eflin is proving Philly wrong by staying relatively injury-free and putting up solid numbers. McClanahan is his usual, Cy Young self. The Rays need to get a better stadium to showcase such an incredible squad.

Breakout: Yandy Diaz. Diaz finally figured out how to elevate the ball, and it instantly brought him to All-Star level production. It was only a matter of time.

1. Atlanta Braves (PR: 2)

The Braves are an unstoppable force. The Mets proved to be no challenge, and the Marlins and Phillies will cannibalize each other for second in the division. Michael Harris II is the only starter with an OPS+ below 100, and it's awfully close. Sean Murphy is looking like the savviest acquisition of the season, and Matt Olson could be the MVP if not for his own teammate, Ronald Acuna Jr. Pitching gets a bit sketchy after Strider, Morton, and Elder, but that's a hell of a trio to begin with. The Braves will be a powerhouse for a very long time.

Breakout: Bryce Elder. Sure, he no longer holds the best ERA in the National League, but he still dominated the first half from that standpoint, and he continues to fill a crucial role in Atlanta.

These take forever, so expect one more, probably at the end of the season. Thanks for reading!