The 2025 MLB season has seen several players rise from under-the-radar names to key contributors. These five breakout stars are exceeding expectations and making their mark across the league.
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5. Hunter Goodman – Colorado Rockies
After struggling and batting a mere .190 at the plate last year, Hunter Goodman has emerged as the best hitter on the Rockies’ roster this season. He’s batting .287 at the plate and leads the team in home runs, RBIS, OBP, and hits.
4. Andy Pages – Los Angeles Dodgers
Pages has turned into a star for the Dodgers during his second season in the league. With a .293 AVG at the plate, he’s already had more home runs and RBIS than he did during the entirety of last season, and we aren’t even at the All-Star break.
3. Jake Meyers – Houston Astros
Jake Meyers has quietly transformed into one of the most impactful two‑way players for the Astros, batting .307 after an AVG of only .219 last season, while also providing consistent production out in center field.
2. Maikel Garcia – Kansas City Royals
Posting only a batting average of .231 and an on-base percentage of .281 in 2024, Garcia has seen his AVG and OBP rise to an incredible .311 and .371, respectively.
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1. Jonathan Aranda – Tampa Bay Rays
After batting under .235 his first three years in the league, Aranda’s batting average has exploded to .332, putting him at the third best in the league.
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