The 2023 Major League Baseball season is halfway through and baseball jersey sales have been through the roof. The top players of the game squared off during the 2023 MLB All-Star Game in Seattle and a lot of those players made the list of the Top 20 Baseball Jersey Sales this season!
We had to talk about this on The Andie Summers Show because we are all BIG baseball fans!
National League Wins ASG and Jersey Sales
The National League won the Midsummer Classic 2-1, the first time since 2012, and on this list, they hold more of the top 20 over the American League players.
The Major League Baseball All-Star Game had two Phillies representing our great city. Both Nick Castellanos and Craig Kimbrel.
Nick Castellanos #8 and Craig Kimbrel #31 of the Philadelphia Phillies look on during Gatorade All-Star Workout Day at T-Mobile Park on July 10, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. Will either of them make the top jersey sales for this year? (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
Who Had The Most MLB Jersey Sales In 2022?
That we know the answer to last year thanks to Sports Illustrated. Mookie Betts was in the top spot last season, and he makes the list this year but not the top spot.
Mookie Betts #50 of the Los Angeles Dodgers is introduced prior to the start of the T-Mobile Home Run Derby at T-Mobile Park on July 10, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. He topped baseball jersey sales in 2022 (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
In fact, it’s the Atlanta Braves who beat out the Dodgers for most players in the top 20 this year. The Braves have four of the top 20 and the Dodgers have three on the list.
2023 MLB Jersey Sale
It’s been an exciting season of baseball. A faster-paced game with more home runs and runs scored than ever before so no wonder why sales are up! The list is based on sales from MLBShop.com of Nike jerseys since Opening Day and was originally reported by MLB.com.
16. Freddie Freeman, Dodgers
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JULY 06: Freddie Freeman #5 of the Los Angeles Dodgers loses his helmet as he runs to second base for a double against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the sixth inning at Dodger Stadium on July 06, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)
Another Dodger, are we surprised? I feel like every season you are going to see a lot of these players on these lists because they sell jerseys big time. Freeman, a former Atlanta Braves player, has made a splash this season with the LA team. He just represented the Dodgers in the MLB All Star Game.
15. Corey Seager, Texas Rangers
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 25: Corey Seager #5 of the Texas Rangers bats against the New York Yankees during their game at Yankee Stadium on June 25, 2023 in Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
The Rangers are atop the AL West at this moment (two games ahead of the defending World Champion Houston Astros). He’s the only player you will find on this list from the Rangers despite their pretty spectacular first half of the season. They have the second largest run differential (+148) behind the Rays by just one run.
14. Francisco Lindor, New York Mets
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JULY 01: Francisco Lindor #12 of the New York Mets celebrates a 4-1 win against the San Francisco Giants during their game at Citi Field on July 01, 2023 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
The former Cleveland baseball player has been with the Mets since 2021. The Mets are having a tough start to the season after spending more money this offseason than any other team. He’s batting .239 this season heading into the All Star Weekend.
13. Joey Votto, Cincinnati Reds
WASHINGTON, DC – JULY 05: Joey Votto #19 of the Cincinnati Reds follows play against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on July 05, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
The Cincinnati Reds are a HOT team right now that are very fun to watch. They lead the NL Central currently with their fiery and exciting game style. Votto is a veteran around these parks, he’s played for the Reds since 2007.
12. Ozzie Albies, Atlanta Braves
CLEVELAND, OHIO – JULY 04: Ozzie Albies #1 of the Atlanta Braves celebrates as he rounds the bases on a two-run homer during the fifth inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on July 04, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
Ozzie Albies is one of many Atlanta Braves players that will be on this list because of their exciting first half of the season. They currently lead the NL East by a massive 8.5 games at the All Star break. They are also 12 games ahead of our Philadelphia Phillies.
11. Austin Riley, Atlanta Braves
CLEVELAND, OHIO – JULY 05: Austin Riley #27 of the Atlanta Braves celebrates his solo home run in the seventh inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on July 05, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
I said it was coming, another Atlanta Braves player. Are you surprised? Austin Riley has 16 homeruns at the All Star break with a .266 batting average. The third basemen also is known for locking it down defensively over at the far corner.
10. Mike Trout, Los Angeles Angels
ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA – JULY 02: Mike Trout #27 of the Los Angeles Angels hits a home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the first inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on July 02, 2023 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
You had to know that this guy would be on the list, right? Don’t worry, his teammate is coming up soon. The Angels are only one game under .500 at the All Star break. They ended the first half of their season losing five straight and nine of their last ten games. They were in prime position earlier, hopefully they can amp up that energy once again.
9. Alex Bregman, Houston Astros
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 25: Alex Bregman #2 of the Houston Astros at bat during a 6-5 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on June 25, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
Another Astros player makes this list. He’s batting .240 at the All Star break with 12 homers. He’s been part of the team since 2016 and has been one of more popular players on their roster since then.
8. Matt Olson, Atlanta Braves
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – JULY 02: Matt Olson #28 of the Atlanta Braves reacts after hitting a single in the first inning against the Miami Marlins at Truist Park on July 02, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
ANOTHER Atlanta Braves player, they just don’t stop. Matt Olson leads the team with 29 homeruns. He’s sporting a .254 batting average at the All Star break but has actually struck out 108 times.
7. Julio Rodríguez, Seattle Mariners
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JULY 10: Julio Rodríguez #44 of the Seattle Mariners looks on during the T-Mobile Home Run Derby at T-Mobile Park on July 10, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
He was a fan favorite at the All Star Game, which was held in Seattle this past week. The Mariners are just one game above .500 at the break and won seven of their last ten games to get themselves there and ahead of the Angels. Rodriguez has stolen 22 bases this season and knocked 12 balls out of the park.
6. Mookie Betts, Los Angeles Dodgers
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JULY 07: Mookie Betts #50 of the Los Angeles Dodgers and Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Angels in the fourth inning at Dodger Stadium on July 07, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
The former Boston Red Sox outfielder now plays many positions for the Dodgers. They have really turned things around in June winning seven of their last ten games when many felt that they were struggling. He’s batting .276 this season and leading the team with 26 homers. He represented the Dodgers in the Homerun Derby.
5. Jose Altuve, Houston Astros
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 24: Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros makes his way to the dugout before the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on June 24, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
You had to know that this name would have to be on the list despite their early season struggles. 45 RBIs this season along with a .237 batting average, Altuve is off to a slower start than he’s accustomed to however, don’t ever count this team out.
4. Aaron Judge, New York Yankees
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 03: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees on deck against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on June 03, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
The first and only Yankees player on this top twenty list. After his monster homerun season last year (62) he’s looking to do it again but is off to a bit of a slow start with only 19 homers this season. The Yankees are seven games over .500 but still eight games behind the AL East leader.
3. Fernando Tatis Jr., San Diego Padres
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – JULY 03: Fernando Tatis Jr. #23 of the San Diego Padres runs to first base during a game against the Los Angeles Angels at PETCO Park on July 03, 2023 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
The Padres are in trouble this season but Tatis Jr. is rocking .288 batting average this year with 44 RBIs. He also is one of the most dynamic players in the league right now who was traded as a minor leaguer back in 2016 and has made his mark on the league.
2. Shohei Ohtani, Los Angeles Angels
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JULY 10: Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Angels looks on during Gatorade All-Star Workout Day at T-Mobile Park on July 10, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
One of the most fascinating players to ever play the game. He pitches AND bats, currently leagues Major League Baseball with 32 (three ahead of the next guy, Matt Olson). He is 7-4 in 17 games started with a 3.32 ERA.
1. Ronald Acuña Jr., Atlanta Braves
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JULY 10: Ronald Acuña Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves reacts during Gatorade All-Star Workout Day at T-Mobile Park on July 10, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
Number 1 is another Atlanta Braves player, he’s second in Major League Baseball with a .331 batting average and has 21 homeruns this season. He represented Atlanta in Seattle for the Major League Baseball All Star Game. The right fielder is one of the biggest stars in baseball right now.
Where Are The Phillies?
(Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
That’s a great question! No Phillies players made the top twenty list of jerseys due in part to the slow start of the season for the Fightin’s. However, they are now seven games over .500 and if the season ended today, they would occupy a Wild Card spot so stay optimistic and buy those jerseys!
