The 2021 MLB season is already one month old, and some players have already put together impressive performances. Many of these players have established themselves as top performers at their respective positions, and they are the ones who have been included in the One-month All-MLB Team.
Let’s take a look at the top players at each position who have been selected based on their performance in the first month of the 2021 season.
Catcher – Buster Posey, San Francisco Giants
Buster Posey has been one of the most surprising players of the season so far. After taking a year off due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 34-year-old catcher has returned to action with a bang. He has a .333 average with a .940 OPS, and his defense behind the plate has been stellar.
First Base – Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Toronto Blue Jays
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has been one of the best hitters in baseball this season. He leads the league in hits, batting average, and WAR, and has an impressive .469 OBP. His power numbers have also been good, as he has seven home runs already.
Second Base – Whit Merrifield, Kansas City Royals
Whit Merrifield has been the most consistent performer for the Kansas City Royals this season. He is hitting .307 and has been a key contributor with four stolen bases. His defense has also been solid, as he has yet to make an error.
Shortstop – Trea Turner, Washington Nationals
Trea Turner has been one of the best base stealers in the league this season, swiping nine bases already. He has also been productive at the plate, hitting .301 with four home runs.
Third Base – Kyle Seager, Seattle Mariners
Kyle Seager has been the Mariners’ most consistent hitter this season. He has a .284 average with four home runs and 16 RBI. He has also been good defensively, committing just one error so far.
Outfield – Ronald Acuña Jr., Atlanta Braves
Ronald Acuña Jr. has been one of the best players in baseball this season. He has nine home runs already and is hitting .333. He has also been impressive on the basepaths, stealing six bases. His defense has been exemplary as well.
Outfield – Byron Buxton, Minnesota Twins
Byron Buxton has been one of the biggest surprises of the season so far. He has been hitting .370 with six home runs and nine stolen bases. He has also been a great defender, making several highlight-reel catches in the outfield.
Outfield – Jesse Winker, Cincinnati Reds
Jesse Winker has been one of the most productive outfielders this season. He has a .375 average and a 1.119 OPS, hitting six home runs and driving in 17 runs.
Designated Hitter – J.D. Martinez, Boston Red Sox
J.D. Martinez has been one of the most productive designated hitters in the league this season. He has a .316 average and a .957 OPS, with six home runs and 22 RBI.
Starting Pitcher – Gerrit Cole, New York Yankees
Gerrit Cole has been the best starting pitcher in the league this season. He leads the league in strikeouts with 62 and has a 1.43 ERA in six starts. He has been dominant in every outing and has yet to allow more than three runs in a game.
Relief Pitcher – Josh Hader, Milwaukee Brewers
Josh Hader has been the most dominant relief pitcher of the season. He has a 0.73 ERA in 12 appearances and has struck out 24 batters in just 12.1 innings. He has yet to allow a home run this season.
In conclusion, the One-month All-MLB Team is full of some of the best players in the league who have put up impressive numbers so far this season. It will be interesting to see if they can maintain their performance throughout the rest of the season.
