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Samad Taylor is the highest-rated designated hitter in MLB 2026 on Legends Deck. The top three are Samad Taylor, Marcell Ozuna, Giancarlo Stanton, ranked by a percentile transform of real 2026 Statcast data from Baseball Savant.
Every active MLB designated hitter ranked by Legends Deck card rating — a direct percentile transform of real 2026 Statcast data from Baseball Savant. Ratings refresh nightly.
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| # | Rating | Player | Team | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 72 | Samad Taylor | Padres | Uncommon |
| 2 | 69 | Marcell Ozuna | Pirates | Common |
| 3 | 67 | Giancarlo Stanton | Yankees | Common |
| 4 | 60 | Kris Bryant | Rockies | Common |
| 5 | 60 | Stuart Fairchild | Guardians | Common |
| 6 | 60 | DaShawn Keirsey Jr. | Braves | Common |
| 7 | 60 | Eric Haase | Giants | Common |
| 8 | 60 | Will Wilson | Mariners | Common |
| 9 | 60 | Gage Workman | Tigers | Common |
| 10 | 60 | Oliver Dunn | Rays | Common |
| 11 | 60 | Nicky Lopez | Rangers | Common |
| 12 | 60 | Orlando Arcia | Twins | Common |
Legends Deck rates every designated hitter using percentile-scaled 2026 Statcast data. For hitters, that means the key inputs are exit velocity, barrel rate, xwOBA, sprint speed, whiff rate, and chase rate. No editorial opinions, no manufacturer curves — just the math.
Full methodology: How Legends Deck card ratings work.