District On Deck
FanSided

Washington Nationals: Is Bryce Harper The Best Right Fielder In NL East?

By Ricky Keeler

Aug 15, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper (34) hits an RBI double and the go ahead run in the seventh inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. The Nationals defeated the Rockies 5-4. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 15, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper (34) hits an RBI double and the go ahead run in the seventh inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. The Nationals defeated the Rockies 5-4. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /
facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
1 of 6
Next
Washington Nationals
Aug 21, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper (34) watches his three run home run against the Atlanta Braves during the third inning at Turner Field. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /

Today, our State of the NL East continues as we take a look at where Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper ranks in the division

As spring training gets closer and closer, we continue to rank the National League East by position. Today, we take a look at the right fielders. The Washington Nationals have had Bryce Harper as the full-time right fielder for the last two seasons.

When you look at the right fielders in this division, there are two changes in the division compared to Opening Day last season. The Mets are projected to have Jay Bruce as their starter in right. Bruce was traded from the Reds to the Mets at last year’s deadline.

Meanwhile, in Philadelphia, the Phillies signed Michael Saunders to a one-year deal earlier this winter. Last year, Peter Bourjos ended up being Philadelphia’s Opening Day right fielder. The other two teams bring back the same Opening Day right fielders as last year as the Braves will have Nick Markakis and the Marlins will have Giancarlo Stanton at that position.

Last season, the Nats, Marlins, and Braves right fielders all finished in the top eight in the National League in RBI’s. As for the other two teams, the Mets and Phillies had the lowest two RBI totals at the position in the NL.

With that being said, here is how I would rank the right fielders in this division. If you would like to share your rankings with us, please feel free to put them in the comments section:

Home/Nationals News