The MLB season has provided a rich analysis of the best and worst starters through April, revealing some expected powerhouses while introducing surprising new talent. Bobby Witt Jr., Aaron Judge, and Tarik Skubal emerged as standout names, achieving over 2.0 WAR, showcasing their continued dominance on the field.

Surprises abound, particularly at first base, where players like Spencer Torkelson and Jonathan Aranda have stolen the spotlight. Meanwhile, Javier Báez has successfully reinvented himself in the outfield, proving his critics wrong. The evaluation highlights both the strongest and weakest positional groups, with the outfield and second base emerging as areas of strength, while relief pitching lacks depth with only one clear closer, Andres Munoz.