MLB in 2024: The 25 Best Players

25. Zac Gallen

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2023 Stats: 17-9, 3.47 ERA, 220 SO, 1.119 WHIP

Zac Gallen is often overlooked despite Arizona’s pennant win. The 28-year-old starting pitcher is coming off his best year as a pro. After a tough ’21, he rebounded remarkably in ’22, landing fifth in Cy Young voting with a stellar 2.54 ERA. In ’23, he climbed to third in Cy Young voting, leading the D-Backs through the National League playoff bracket and into the World Series. His diverse pitch arsenal, notably his spin-heavy fastball and cutter, keeps hitters guessing. Gallen’s mastery solidifies him as a premier league talent.