Multiple Phillies Ranked Among MLB's Top 100 Players

From Cy Young contenders to home run leaders, the Phillies are well-represented in the latest MLB player rankings.

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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The Philadelphia Phillies have multiple players ranked among the top 100 MLB players in the latest ESPN rankings. Pitchers Zack Wheeler, Jesús Luzardo, and Cristopher Sánchez, closer Johan Duran, first baseman Bryce Harper, and shortstop Trea Turner all made the list, with Sánchez ranking the highest at #19 overall.

Why it matters

The Phillies have made four straight postseason appearances and are looking to continue that success. Having several of their top players ranked among the best in baseball is a good sign for their chances of contending again in 2026.

The details

Zack Wheeler came in at #91 despite missing much of last season due to injury, while closer Johan Duran, acquired at the trade deadline, ranked #90. Jesús Luzardo, who came over from the Marlins, ranked #87. Bryce Harper was ranked #42, Trea Turner #26, and Kyle Schwarber #21. The top-ranked Phillie was pitcher Cristopher Sánchez at #19 overall after finishing second in NL Cy Young voting in 2025.

  • The new MLB Top 100 rankings were released on March 5, 2026.
  • The Phillies open the 2026 season on March 26 against the Texas Rangers.

The players

Zack Wheeler

A Phillies starting pitcher who made the list despite missing much of last season after undergoing thoracic outlet decompression surgery.

Johan Duran

The Phillies' closer who came over in a trade deadline deal with the Minnesota Twins last season and had a 2.06 ERA and 32 saves.

Jesús Luzardo

A Phillies left-handed pitcher who came over in a trade with the Marlins last offseason and had a 3.92 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, and 216 strikeouts in 183 2/3 innings.

Bryce Harper

The Phillies' first baseman who ranked #42 on the list after an interesting offseason that questioned if he was still an elite player.

Trea Turner

The Phillies' shortstop who won the National League batting title in 2025 with a .304 average and ranked #26 overall.

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What’s next

Spring Training continues from now until Monday, March 23rd, with Opening Day on Thursday, March 26 in Philadelphia against the Texas Rangers.

The takeaway

The Phillies' strong representation in the latest MLB Top 100 rankings is a testament to the team's depth of talent and their status as a perennial contender in the National League.