MLB Hitters Power Rankings: Top 10 red-hot sluggers as Week 3 begins
When it comes to the best hitters in baseball right now, the power rankings are littered with All-Stars and MVPs. It is still very early in the 2025 season, however, baseball fans everywhere have been treated to some incredible performances already. There is a real chance that the top 10 hitters in baseball are going to fluctuate through the year, however, there are some clear studs across MLB.
Top 10 batters in MLB power rankings right now
#10 - Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is one of the best pure hitters in Major League Baseball and even though his counting numbers leave something to be desired, there is no denying his ability at the plate. Vladdy Jr. still cracks the top 10 on the MLB power rankings despite not yet hitting his first home run on the season.
#9 - Jackson Merrill
In only his second season in MLB, Jackson Merrill is proving why he is one of the best players in the game. The young outfielder for the San Diego Padres has been red-hot to start the season, posting a .378 batting average with three home runs and 10 RBIs through only 10 games. The sky might be the limit for Merrill as he looks to climb the power rankings this season.
#8 - Yordan Alvarez
Like Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Yordan Alvarez has started the year off slowly; however, when he is locked in, he is easily one of the best hitters in the game. While having him eighth in the power rankings might be too low but he has plenty of time to continue climbing the ladder.
#7 - Fernando Tatis Jr.
Once viewed as the potential face of baseball, injuries have set Fernando Tatis Jr. back at times in his career; however, the All-Star outfielder has looked like his old self this year. While he only has one home run this season, he has been a force all over the diamond.
#6 - Kyle Tucker
There is a chance that this could be the best season of Kyle Tucker's impressive career. Since moving to the Chicago Cubs this offseason, Tucker has been a monster at the plate for his new team, helping them sit on top of the NL Central. If he can keep this up all season, he will not only climb this list but he will certainly be in MVP conversations.
#5 - Jose Ramirez
One of the best hitters of his generation, Jose Ramirez has picked up where he left off in 2024. The Cleveland Guardians superstar is as dominant as ever thanks to his combination of power and speed. There is no question that if he can remain healthy, he is going to earn another All-Star selection and likely MVP consideration.
#4 - Bobby Witt Jr.
This is where things start getting complicated, as any of these next four players could claim the top spot on the MLB power rankings by the end of the season. Bobby Witt Jr. has emerged as a bona fide superstar and was considered a front-runner for the AL MVP this season. He is as good as they come.
#3 - Juan Soto
Juan Soto has all of the tools to win an MVP Award every single season. The outfielder signed a record 15-year, $765 million deal to join the New York Mets this offseason and while he hasn't been tearing the cover off the ball, it's only a matter of time before he is back at the top of every hitting category.
#2 - Shohei Ohtani
This generation of baseball has been defined by Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge. The pair have been incredible and claimed nearly every MVP Award in the past three seasons. Right now, Ohtani comes in at second on this power rankings list, not because he isn't doing it, but because of what Aaron Judge is doing. Ohtani is one of the best to ever do it for a reason.
#1 - Aaron Judge
New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge has been demolishing the baseball this season, crushing six home runs in 10 games. There is not much else to say about the reigning AL MVP that hasn't already been said, he has become must-watch television and can do damage with every single swing. He could secure the top spot in the power rankings all season if he can keep this up.