- New series picks the single best first-half (Opening Day through the All-Star break) performance from 2000–2025 for each of the 30 MLB teams — not full seasons or careers, just the standout pre-break bursts.
- Headliners include jaw-dropping first halves like Aaron Judge’s 2025 slash‑stat triple crown, Shohei Ohtani’s two‑way 2023 dominance, and Cal Raleigh’s massive 2025 power surge as a catcher.
- The list mixes iconic peaks (Barry Bonds, Randy Johnson, Albert Pujols) with some under-the-radar standouts — which team’s top first half surprises you the most?
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