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In MLB Network’s annual position-by-position Top 10 rankings, they announced they put Brandon Nimmo as the fourth-best center fielder in baseball. Prior to 2022 season, MLB Network had Nimmo ranked as the sixth-best left fielder in Major League Baseball.
Nimmo, 29, enjoyed a career-year in 2022 and he set career-high marks in several offensive categories. The 29-year-old achieved career-highs in games played (151), runs (102), hits (159), RBI (64), and doubles (30). He tied for the National League lead with seven triples and ranked fourth in the NL in runs scored, fifth in on-base percentage (.367), and 12th in walks (72).
Nimmo also continued to improve his defense with a career-best six outs above average in center last season that put him in the 90th percentile.
After his great season, the Mets and Nimmo agreed to an eight-year, $162 million deal that will likely keep Brandon in the organization for his entire playing career.
Here’s the entire MLB Network 10 Top Center Feidlers Right Now list:
- Mike Trout
- Byron Buxton
- Julio Rodriguez
- Brandon Nimmo
- Michael Harris II
- Bryan Reynolds
- Cedric Mullins
- Luis Robert
- Mike Yastrzemski
- Chas McCormick
In MLB Network’s previous lists this year, they had Edwin Diaz as the best reliever and Starling Marte ranked No. 7 in right field. Next up for MLB Network will be the Top 10 left fielders list on Jan. 17.
