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Strongest hitters in MLB for 2015

Strongest hitters in MLB, based on longest home run distance from MLB Statcast.

 
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Kris Bryant, 3B, Cubs

Kris Bryant, 3B, Cubs
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Bryant had the longest home run of the 2015 season, traveling 495.3 feet on Sept. 6. He claimed the NL Rookie of the Year Award after hitting 26 homers.

 
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Michael Taylor, OF, Nationals

Michael Taylor, OF, Nationals
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The tool-heavy Taylor showed his big power with the second longest homer of 2015, traveling 492.8 feet on August 20. He hit 14 homers in 472 at-bats during his rookie season.

 
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Jonathan Schoop, 2B, Orioles

Jonathan Schoop, 2B, Orioles
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Schoop launched a 484.5-foot home run on Aug. 26 and could be on the cusp of breaking out after hitting 15 homers in only 305 at-bats last season. He's one of many impressive power hitters in the Baltimore lineup.

 
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Nelson Cruz, DH, Mariners

Nelson Cruz, DH, Mariners
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Cruz is one of the first players fans think of when listing the top power hitters in the game. He launched a 482.7-foot home run on April 29 and had a career-high 44 homers for the Mariners.

 
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Josh Donaldson, 3B, Blue Jays

Josh Donaldson, 3B, Blue Jays
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Donaldson claimed the AL MVP in 2015 after hitting 41 home runs. His longest bomb was 481.2 feet on April 23.

 
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Hanley Ramirez, OF/1B, Red Sox

Hanley Ramirez, OF/1B, Red Sox
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Ramirez struggled in his first season with the Red Sox, but he had the most majestic shot of the year. Ramirez's 480.5-foot home run on June 21 traveled a height of 176.8 feet.

 
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Pedro Alvarez, 1B, Free Agent

Pedro Alvarez, 1B, Free Agent
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Alvarez has made a name for himself with his power, leading the NL in home runs in 2013. He had 27 home runs last season, with his longest traveling 478.9 feet on Oct. 4.

 
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Giancarlo Stanton, OF, Marlins

Giancarlo Stanton, OF, Marlins
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Stanton played only 74 games in 2015 due to injury, but he incredibly had three 478-foot home runs and two more that surpassed 470 feet. He led the NL in home runs during 2014 and hit 27 last season in his abbreviated season.

 
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Ian Desmond, SS, Free Agent

Ian Desmond, SS, Free Agent
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Desmond has hit at least 19 home runs in four consecutive seasons. His longest home run in 2015 traveled 477.1 feet on Aug. 15.

 
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Joc Pederson, OF, Dodgers

Joc Pederson, OF, Dodgers
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Pederson showed great power in his rookie season, hitting 26 home runs in 480 at-bats. His longest home run was 476.8 feet on June 2.

 
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Mike Trout, OF, Angels

Mike Trout, OF, Angels
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Trout reached the 40-homer mark for the first time in 2015 and finished top two in AL MVP voting for the fourth consecutive season. His longest home run was 476.5 feet on July 8.

 
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Brandon Belt, 1B, Giants

Brandon Belt, 1B, Giants
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Belt had only 18 home runs in 492 at-bats last season but hit a long 475.4-foot shot on May 8. He's hit double-digit home runs in each of the last three seasons.

 
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Ryan Braun, OF, Brewers

Ryan Braun, OF, Brewers
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Braun's power is building back up after battling injuries in recent seasons. He hit 25 homers in 506 at-bats last season, including his long 474-foot homer on May 25.

 
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Justin Smoak, 1B, Blue Jays

Justin Smoak, 1B, Blue Jays
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The Jays didn't lack power last season, and that includes Smoak. He hit 18 homers in only 296 at-bats and had a 473.7-foot homer on July 1.

 
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Jung Ho Kang, 3B/SS, Pirates

Jung Ho Kang, 3B/SS, Pirates
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Kang had quite a rookie season in his first year from Korea, hitting 15 homers in 421 at-bats. He showed big power with a 472-foot home run on Sept. 8.

 
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Paul Goldschmidt, 1B, Diamondbacks

Paul Goldschmidt, 1B, Diamondbacks
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Goldschmidt finished second in the NL MVP voting for the second time in three seasons, hitting 33 homers. His longest was nearly 471 feet on Aug. 26.

 
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Alex Rodriguez, DH, Yankees

Alex Rodriguez, DH, Yankees
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Even approaching age 40, A-Rod showed that he had plenty of power left. He hit 33 home runs in 2015, including his long 470-foot shot on April 17.

 
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Brett Lawrie, 2B/3B, White Sox

Brett Lawrie, 2B/3B, White Sox
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Lawrie stayed healthy for the first time in 2015 and had a career-high 16 homers with Oakland. His longest was 470.5 feet on Aug. 28.

 
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Carlos Correa, SS, Astros

Carlos Correa, SS, Astros
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Correa is a budding star after hitting 22 homers in only 99 games during his rookie season and easily winning AL Rookie of the Year. His best long ball was 469 feet on Sept. 12.

 
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Kendrys Morales, DH, Royals

Kendrys Morales, DH, Royals
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Morales revitalized his career with the Royals, hitting 22 home runs in 158 games. The Cuban's longest homer was 469 feet on Aug. 25.

 
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Alex Gordon, OF, Royals

Alex Gordon, OF, Royals
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Joining fellow Royal Kendrys Morales, Gordon had a home run of nearly 469 feet on April 28. He hit 13 homers in an injury-plagued season.

 
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David Ortiz, DH, Red Sox

David Ortiz, DH, Red Sox
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Ortiz has hit some great shots in his career and is now up to 503 home runs in total. His longest homer of his 37 last year traveled 467.5 feet on June 30.

 
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Carlos Gonzalez, OF, Rockies

Carlos Gonzalez, OF, Rockies
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CarGo had a career-high 40 home runs in 2015 with the help of Coors Field. His longest homer traveled 466.4 feet on April 8.

 
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Starling Marte, OF, Pirates

Starling Marte, OF, Pirates
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Marte has become one of the game's most dynamic players and hit 19 home runs last season. His longest homer was 467.2 feet on April 17.

 
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J.D. Martinez, OF, Tigers

J.D. Martinez, OF, Tigers
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A change of scenery with the move from Houston to Detroit really did Martinez some good in 2014. He's hit 61 home runs since the move, including 38 last season. His longest homer last year was nearly 467 feet on July 21.

Seth Trachtman is a fantasy sports expert and diehard Kansas City Chiefs fan. He doesn't often Tweet, but when he does, you can find him on Twitter @sethroto.

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