Houston Astros Star Lands on Coveted MLB List

Houston Astros superstar Yordan Álvarez has landed on an elite list compiled by MLB ahead of the 2023 season.

Houston Astros superstar Yordan Álvarez continues to turn heads following his "breakout" campaign during the 2022 MLB season. The slugger finished third in the American League MVP race, posted an incredible 1.019 OPS, and hit 37 home runs. He played an enormous role in the Astros dominant season and eventual World Series championship over the Philadelphia Phillies in six games. 

Álvarez is now being recognized by MLB.com ahead of the 2023 MLB season in their list featuring the best player at each position in all of baseball. The left-fielder is ranked as the top of his position, thanks to his performance last season and his projection for even further development. 

It's an exciting prospect to think about. 

Here is what Manny Randhawa of MLB.com had to say about Álvarez in his list:

"How do you define “breakout season”? How about posting a career-high OPS+, one that is more than 50 points higher than the prior year? That’s what Alvarez did, finishing third in AL MVP voting despite missing time due to a hand injury. He smashed 37 homers in 135 games to help propel Houston to its fourth World Series in six years, which it won in six games over Philadelphia. Alvarez launched three homers in the postseason, including a walk-off shot in Game 1 of the AL Division Series. Still only entering his age-26 season, he’s two homers shy of 100 for his career."

The Astros already have a roster loaded with elite talent. Álvarez making the list as the best left fielder in all of baseball ahead of the season is just one more feather in his cap as he looks to build upon his incredible 2022 campaign.

The sky is the limit. 

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