MLB's All-Surprise Team 2025: Unanticipated Stars Shine Bright, Defy Expectations
April 27, 2025
The MLB's All-Surprise Team for the 2025 season has been announced, showcasing players who have exceeded expectations in the early part of the season.
Outfielder Jung Hoo Lee of the San Francisco Giants is thriving with a .330 batting average and 16 RBIs, making a strong comeback after a challenging injury-plagued 2024 season.
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kameron Misner has emerged as an unexpected offensive leader, batting .328 with 3 home runs, stepping up due to injuries within the team.
First baseman Tyler Soderstrom of the Oakland Athletics leads all hitters with a .310 average and 9 home runs, demonstrating significant improvement from last season.
Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story is rebounding from injuries, currently hitting .297 with 5 home runs and 15 RBIs, indicating a return to his elite form.
Trent Grisham, now playing for the New York Yankees, has transformed his game, hitting .291 with 6 home runs after struggling in previous seasons.
Catcher Dillon Dingler of the Detroit Tigers has impressed with a .277 batting average and 11 RBIs, capitalizing on an opportunity due to an injury to the starting catcher.
Kansas City Royals' third baseman Maikel Garcia has significantly improved his offensive metrics, batting .284 with 10 RBIs after a lackluster previous season.
Shane Smith of the Chicago White Sox, a Rule 5 draft pick, has made a notable impact with a 2.30 ERA in his first five starts, solidifying his place in the rotation.
Miami Marlins' Max Meyer is showing promise with a 2.10 ERA, utilizing a powerful slider in his comeback season following Tommy John surgery.
On the pitching front, Andrew Heaney of the Pittsburgh Pirates boasts a stellar 1.72 ERA over 5 starts, proving to be a valuable offseason acquisition.
Texas Rangers' Tyler Mahle is dominating the league with a remarkable 0.68 ERA, leading all pitchers after recovering from Tommy John surgery.
Relief pitcher Randy Rodriguez of the San Francisco Giants has been outstanding with a perfect 0.00 ERA, striking out 16 batters in 11.2 innings, showcasing his potential as a key asset in the bullpen.
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