MLB Network unveiled more of its Top 100 MLB players on Tuesday night, with three additional Atlanta Braves players securing spots on the list. Michael Harris, Max Fried, and Sean Murphy all earned positions within the Top 50. Harris claimed the 50th spot, Fried ranked 48th, and Murphy came in at 47th.
Harris faced an early setback in 2023 due to a back injury but rebounded impressively, boasting a batting average of .293 along with a .331 on-base percentage and .477 slugging percentage. He also showcased his defensive prowess, earning recognition as a Gold Glove finalist for the first time in his career.
Here are players 50-41 on our #Top100RightNow!
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— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) February 14, 2024
Despite contending with injuries throughout the 2023 season, Fried displayed his pitching prowess, recording a notable 2.55 ERA and a 3.14 FIP in 77 2/3 innings across 14 starts, despite missing three months due to a forearm strain.
In his inaugural season with the Braves, Murphy achieved several offensive career-highs, including a .251 batting average, a .365 on-base percentage, and a .478 slugging percentage, alongside 21 home runs and a 129 wRC+. Although he experienced a slump in the latter half of the season, Murphy continued to excel defensively, establishing himself as one of the premier catchers in the league.
With these additions, the Braves now boast a total of five players on the list, including Ozzie Albies at No. 66 and Marcell Ozuna at No. 83.
MLB Network will continue to unveil the remainder of the list over the upcoming weeks, with the schedule as follows:
– No. 40-21: February 14 at 8 p.m. ET
– No. 20-11: February 20 at 8 p.m. ET
– No. 10-1: February 21 at 8 p.m. ET
