MLB All-2020s team so far: From Shohei Ohtani to Juan Soto, the best at each position in first half of decade

The MLB All-Decade Team for the 2020s at the midpoint features standout players who have excelled over the past five seasons. Notable players include J.T. Realmuto at catcher, Freddie Freeman at first base, Marcus Semien at second base, José Ramírez at third base, Francisco Lindor at shortstop, Aaron Judge in the outfield, Mookie Betts in the outfield, Juan Soto in the outfield, Shohei Ohtani as DH, and Zack Wheeler as starting pitcher. These players have showcased exceptional performance and value in their respective positions during the first half of the current decade. In the last decade, Wheeler has pitched 829 ⅓ innings, second only to Nola’s 850, with Burnes edging out Cole with 816 ⅔ innings and an ERA+ of 142 compared to Cole’s 134. Burnes boasts an ERA of 2.88, FIP of 3.01, won the Cy Young in 2021, and consistently ranked in the top 10 every season. Clase has been dominant as a closer with a 1.62 ERA, 2.31 FIP, 281 strikeouts, and 297 appearances over the last five seasons, with Williams as the runner-up.

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