Star outfielder for the Chicago Cubs receives high marks in positional rankings
Seiya Suzuki, an outfielder for the Chicago Cubs, had fun during his second MLB season while showcasing his offensive prowess. With 20 home runs, the 29-year-old slashed.285/.357/.485 and recorded a 2.5 WAR.
MLB Network honored Suzuki for his outstanding 2023 season, ranking him as baseball’s sixth-best right fielder. Josh Lowe, Teoscar Hernandez, Adolis Garcia, and George Springer were all ranked lower than him. Suzuki was passed over in favor of Juan Soto, Corbin Carroll, Ronald Acuna Jr., Kyle Tucker, and Fernando Tatis Jr.
The players’ names on this list indicate the kind of player he may develop into. As he enters his third MLB season, his future seems bright if he’s already being recognized as one of the greatest at his position.
Although Suzuki is truly honored, the effort is far from over. In the event that Cody Bellinger is not selected by the Cubs to return, the slugger’s position in this lineup increases significantly. With Bellinger’s impending free agency decision and the loss of Jeimer Candelario, the roster has gotten much weaker by this stage in the summer.If things run into 2024 the way they are now planned, it will be interesting to observe. Suzuki doesn’t have a lot of lineup stability, which could cause a poor season. From a talent standpoint, Bellinger’s re-signing and adding important free agents are crucial, but they also play a role in circumstances such as these. After an offensively successful year, Suzuki and others may suffer if Chicago doesn’t improve this lineup throughout the offseason.