# Best defensive center fielders

> The best defensive center fielders in MLB 26, ranked against every card eligible there, with live Community Market prices.

Canonical: https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/best/glove/cf

Catches what he can reach and throws out what he cannot.

175 cards ranked

**Ranked on:** Fielding 34% · Reaction 26% · Arm accuracy 22% · Arm strength 18%. Ranked among cards rated 90 overall and above — below that the order is simply the overall rating again.

| # | Card | OVR | Why | Buy now |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | [Andy Pages](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/2026-finest-andy-pages-0f831719) | 99 | LAD · 2026 Finest · Reaction vs L 99% · Arm accuracy 99% | 88,874 |
| 2 | [Jackson Merrill](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/2026-finest-jackson-merrill-b360185a) | 99 | SD · 2026 Finest · Arm accuracy 99% · Arm strength 98% |  |
| 3 | [Ceddanne Rafaela](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/2026-finest-ceddanne-rafaela-ae94d822) | 99 | BOS · 2026 Finest · Reaction vs L 99% · Arm strength 98% |  |
| 4 | [Andruw Jones](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/hall-of-fame-andruw-jones-9ebf7b22) | 99 | ATL · Hall of Fame · Reaction vs L 99% · Fielding 98% |  |
| 5 | [Pete Crow-Armstrong](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/2026-finest-pete-crow-armstrong-4f90d7ec) | 99 | CHC · 2026 Finest · Reaction vs L 99% · Fielding 98% |  |
| 6 | [Jackson Chourio](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/2026-postseason-jackson-chourio-951615ac) (also LF) | 99 | MIL · 2026 Postseason · Reaction vs L 99% · Arm accuracy 99% |  |
| 7 | [Max Clark](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/pipeline-max-clark-2c4d5e61) | 99 | DET · Pipeline · Reaction vs L 97% · Arm accuracy 97% | 6,733 |
| 8 | [Pete Hill](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/the-negro-leagues-pete-hill-ffb8698c) (also RF) | 99 | FA · The Negro Leagues · Arm strength 96% · Fielding 96% | 7,441 |
| 9 | [Carlos Beltran](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/hall-of-fame-carlos-beltran-d0d93902) | 99 | NYM · Hall of Fame · Reaction vs L 96% · Arm accuracy 95% |  |
| 10 | [Chandler Simpson](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/2026-postseason-chandler-simpson-5ea52b63) (also LF) | 99 | TB · 2026 Postseason · Reaction vs L 98% · Fielding 98% |  |
| 11 | [Brett Bateman](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/spotlight-brett-bateman-36e977c2) | 99 | TOR · Spotlight · Reaction vs L 95% · Arm accuracy 94% | 8,900 |
| 12 | [Ezequiel Duran](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/spotlight-ezequiel-duran-7ef01b46) (also SS) | 99 | TEX · Spotlight · Arm strength 98% · Fielding 98% | 20,000 |
| 13 | [Ken Griffey Jr.](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/finest-ken-griffey-jr-e5298d0e) | 99 | SEA · Finest · Arm accuracy 95% · Reaction vs L 94% | 70,000 |
| 14 | [Mauricio Dubón](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/spotlight-mauricio-dubon-7f24c6ac) (also LF) | 95 | ATL · Spotlight · Reaction vs L 99% · Fielding 98% | 7,583 |
| 15 | [Michael Harris II](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/2026-postseason-michael-harris-ii-0416f0eb) | 99 | ATL · 2026 Postseason · Reaction vs L 99% · Fielding 98% |  |
| 16 | [Nathan Church](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/topps-now-nathan-church-eee2c6c6) (also LF) | 91 | STL · Topps Now · Fielding 98% · Arm strength 95% | 8,811 |
| 17 | [Garrett Mitchell](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/2026-postseason-garrett-mitchell-bc53402a) | 99 | MIL · 2026 Postseason · Reaction vs L 99% · Arm strength 98% |  |
| 18 | [Torii Hunter](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/field-of-dreams-torii-hunter-14388d1f) | 99 | MIN · Field of Dreams · Reaction vs L 96% · Fielding 94% |  |
| 19 | [Luis Lara](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/topps-now-luis-lara-b85163e6) (also RF) | 96 | MIL · Topps Now · Fielding 94% · Reaction vs L 92% |  |
| 20 | [Roberto Clemente](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/milestone-roberto-clemente-b6c77675) (also RF) | 99 | PIT · Milestone · Arm accuracy 99% · Arm strength 98% |  |
| 21 | [Ben Zobrist](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/mlbx-ben-zobrist-deca47c5) (also 2B) | 99 | CHC · MLBx · Arm accuracy 97% · Reaction vs L 94% |  |
| 22 | [Mickey Mantle](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/moonshot-mickey-mantle-7d2896bf) | 99 | NYY · Moonshot · Arm accuracy 94% · Reaction vs L 94% |  |
| 23 | [Willie McGee](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/awards-willie-mcgee-633c2afe) | 99 | STL · Awards · Arm accuracy 92% · Reaction vs L 91% | 113,000 |
| 24 | [Daniel Schneemann](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/spotlight-daniel-schneemann-c4b6a635) | 90 | CLE · Spotlight · Reaction vs L 99% · Arm strength 95% |  |
| 25 | [A.J. Ewing](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/spotlight-a-j-ewing-c43bff54) | 99 | NYM · Spotlight · Arm strength 98% · Reaction vs L 97% |  |
| 26 | [Cody Bellinger](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/2026-all-star-cody-bellinger-04555d7e) (also RF) | 99 | NYY · 2026 All-Star · Arm strength 96% · Fielding 94% |  |
| 27 | [Joe Morgan](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/hall-of-fame-joe-morgan-0034bd10) (also 2B) | 99 | CIN · Hall of Fame · Arm accuracy 97% · Reaction vs L 97% | 65,950 |
| 28 | [Kris Bryant](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/spotlight-kris-bryant-bfb5a7ee) (also 3B) | 99 | CHC · Spotlight · Arm strength 89% · Arm accuracy 89% |  |
| 29 | [Julio Rodríguez](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/2026-topps-update-series-baseball-julio-rodriguez-7d3ac700) | 99 | SEA · 2026 Topps Update Series Baseball · Arm strength 98% · Fielding 92% |  |
| 30 | [Biz Mackey](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/the-negro-leagues-biz-mackey-1cb0a97d) (also C) | 90 | FA · The Negro Leagues · Arm accuracy 92% · Arm strength 91% | 11,496 |
| 31 | [Petey Halpin](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/topps-now-petey-halpin-125cc706) | 97 | CLE · Topps Now · Arm accuracy 99% · Arm strength 98% | 6,999 |
| 32 | [Al Kaline](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/moonshot-al-kaline-1b29a06e) (also RF) | 99 | DET · Moonshot · Arm accuracy 92% · Arm strength 92% | 5,749 |
| 33 | [Oneil Cruz](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/2026-finest-oneil-cruz-1c8bb0c3) | 99 | PIT · 2026 Finest · Arm accuracy 99% · Arm strength 98% |  |
| 34 | [Alfonso Soriano](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/signature-alfonso-soriano-b0d39d2a) (also 2B) | 99 | NYY · Signature · Arm accuracy 99% · Arm strength 89% | 25,375 |
| 35 | [Steven Kwan](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/spotlight-steven-kwan-8846d30e) (also LF) | 98 | CLE · Spotlight · Fielding 95% · Reaction vs L 89% | 13,196 |
| 36 | [Henry Bolte](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/spotlight-henry-bolte-40a6ffb1) | 99 | OAK · Spotlight · Arm strength 96% · Arm accuracy 95% | 8,943 |
| 37 | [Larry Walker](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/vintage-larry-walker-3c1fddd7) (also RF) | 94 | COL · Vintage · Reaction vs L 92% · Arm strength 87% | 7,000 |
| 38 | [Mike Trout](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/awards-mike-trout-e84d5fa0) | 99 | LAA · Awards · Reaction vs L 89% · Arm strength 89% | 272,997 |
| 39 | [Justin Dean](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/topps-now-justin-dean-0fbabbaa) | 94 | CHC · Topps Now · Reaction vs L 94% · Fielding 89% | 6,699 |
| 40 | [Honus Wagner](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/2026-topps-update-series-baseball-honus-wagner-02b5e921) (also SS) | 99 | PIT · 2026 Topps Update Series Baseball · Reaction vs L 91% · Arm strength 86% |  |
| 41 | [Colton Cowser](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/spotlight-colton-cowser-498b58c5) (also RF) | 94 | BAL · Spotlight · Arm strength 95% · Reaction vs L 89% | 6,998 |
| 42 | [Cameron Cauley](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/topps-now-cameron-cauley-ab05011d) (also 2B) | 95 | TEX · Topps Now · Reaction vs L 91% · Fielding 89% | 9,275 |
| 43 | [Byron Buxton](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/ranked-1000-byron-buxton-23666645) | 99 | MIN · Ranked 1000 · Reaction vs L 97% · Arm strength 92% |  |
| 44 | [Mike Sirota](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/pipeline-mike-sirota-8753bcd6) | 99 | LAD · Pipeline · Reaction vs L 94% · Fielding 84% |  |
| 45 | [Lucas Spence](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/topps-now-lucas-spence-2a60859e) | 96 | HOU · Topps Now · Arm strength 91% · Arm accuracy 90% | 8,768 |
| 46 | [Adam Jones](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/awards-adam-jones-34082052) | 94 | BAL · Awards · Reaction vs L 89% · Fielding 89% | 8,625 |
| 47 | [Wyatt Langford](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/mural-wyatt-langford-d070998c) (also LF) | 91 | TEX · Mural · Reaction vs L 94% · Fielding 91% |  |
| 48 | [Tyrone Taylor](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/topps-now-tyrone-taylor-0f11ae02) (also LF) | 92 | NYM · Topps Now · Arm accuracy 95% · Arm strength 89% |  |
| 49 | [Derek Hill](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/topps-now-derek-hill-6c6e1be6) | 97 | PHI · Topps Now · Fielding 94% · Reaction vs L 91% | 8,398 |
| 50 | [Josh Gibson](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/the-negro-leagues-josh-gibson-696b4768) (also C) | 99 | FA · The Negro Leagues · Arm accuracy 94% · Arm strength 84% | 9,386 |
| 51 | [Drew Burress](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/2026-draft-drew-burress-c0fa32ad) | 97 | OAK · 2026 Draft · Arm accuracy 92% · Reaction vs L 85% | 23,987 |
| 52 | [Nate George](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/pipeline-nate-george-a18b4a4c) | 98 | BAL · Pipeline · Reaction vs L 89% · Fielding 89% |  |
| 53 | [Jakob Marsee](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/spotlight-jakob-marsee-d83dbea3) | 99 | MIA · Spotlight · Reaction vs L 98% · Fielding 92% | 29,996 |
| 54 | [JJ Wetherholt](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/2026-topps-update-series-baseball-jj-wetherholt-0dc93960) (also 2B) | 99 | STL · 2026 Topps Update Series Baseball · Fielding 98% · Arm accuracy 96% |  |
| 55 | [Tristan Peters](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/2026-all-star-tristan-peters-04a456db) | 97 | CWS · 2026 All-Star · Reaction vs L 98% · Fielding 95% | 61,799 |
| 56 | [Zyhir Hope](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/new-threads-zyhir-hope-02786e76) (also LF) | 99 | DET · New Threads · Reaction vs L 86% · Arm strength 86% | 9,332 |
| 57 | [Trevor Condon](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/2026-draft-trevor-condon-fb6f9356) | 97 | STL · 2026 Draft · Reaction vs L 89% · Fielding 89% | 23,998 |
| 58 | [Chone Figgins](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/prime-chone-figgins-6fcf2826) (also 3B) | 96 | LAA · Prime · Reaction vs L 92% · Fielding 89% | 45,000 |
| 59 | [Walker Jenkins](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/pipeline-walker-jenkins-f8d9bed1) (also RF) | 99 | MIN · Pipeline · Arm accuracy 90% · Arm strength 89% | 6,398 |
| 60 | [Tony Gwynn](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/mural-tony-gwynn-cabf9eaa) (also RF) | 91 | SD · Mural · Arm strength 92% · Arm accuracy 89% | 4,435 |
| 61 | [Chili Davis](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/milestone-chili-davis-6d16524b) | 99 | NYY · Milestone · Arm accuracy 87% · Reaction vs L 85% | 137,832 |
| 62 | [Brett Callahan](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/topps-now-brett-callahan-4bac80d6) (also LF) | 97 | DET · Topps Now · Arm strength 86% · Fielding 84% | 7,439 |
| 63 | [Arjun Nimmala](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/new-threads-arjun-nimmala-dee685ae) (also SS) | 98 | LAA · New Threads · Arm accuracy 95% · Reaction vs L 91% |  |
| 64 | [Jase Bowen](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/topps-now-jase-bowen-d9a6f2ac) (also LF) | 97 | SD · Topps Now · Reaction vs L 91% · Arm strength 80% |  |
| 65 | [Kahlil Watson](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/topps-now-kahlil-watson-05b97bfd) (also RF) | 94 | CLE · Topps Now · Reaction vs L 91% · Arm strength 86% |  |
| 66 | [Caden Sorrell](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/2026-draft-caden-sorrell-323c0233) | 96 | CHC · 2026 Draft · Arm strength 86% · Fielding 83% | 6,899 |
| 67 | [Enrique Hernández](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/vintage-enrique-hernandez-7b0ec895) (also 2B) | 92 | LAD · Vintage · Reaction vs L 86% · Fielding 84% | 4,599 |
| 68 | [Kody Clemens](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/2026-finest-kody-clemens-97e32cf0) (also 2B) | 99 | MIN · 2026 Finest · Reaction vs L 86% · Fielding 86% |  |
| 69 | [Jim Edmonds](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/cityscapes-jim-edmonds-60d880c9) | 90 | STL · Cityscapes · Fielding 86% · Arm accuracy 83% |  |
| 70 | [Seaver King](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/pipeline-seaver-king-ac2afc0c) (also SS) | 98 | WAS · Pipeline · Arm accuracy 90% · Arm strength 84% | 5,600 |
| 71 | [Sammy Sosa](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/cityscapes-sammy-sosa-c2a436c8) (also RF) | 92 | CHC · Cityscapes · Reaction vs L 88% · Arm strength 82% | 6,896 |
| 72 | [Bryce Rainer](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/pipeline-bryce-rainer-c7cb5ff3) (also SS) | 99 | DET · Pipeline · Arm strength 98% · Arm accuracy 80% |  |
| 73 | [Theo Gillen](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/pipeline-theo-gillen-40b54bdd) | 99 | TB · Pipeline · Reaction vs L 95% · Fielding 83% | 11,998 |
| 74 | [Craig Biggio](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/moonshot-craig-biggio-6c1d3cb4) (also 2B) | 99 | HOU · Moonshot · Reaction vs L 89% · Arm accuracy 89% |  |
| 75 | [Chase DeLauter](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/2026-finest-chase-delauter-e5a4d2e9) (also RF) | 99 | CLE · 2026 Finest · Reaction vs L 85% · Arm strength 82% | 12,200 |
| 76 | [Cam Smith](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/2026-postseason-cam-smith-d85d4261) (also RF) | 99 | HOU · 2026 Postseason · Reaction vs L 91% · Arm strength 89% |  |
| 77 | [Carson Benge](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/spotlight-carson-benge-84959c86) (also RF) | 99 | NYM · Spotlight · Arm accuracy 99% · Arm strength 98% |  |
| 78 | [Roman Anthony](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/summer-roman-anthony-8806bf63) (also LF) | 96 | BOS · Summer · Fielding 94% · Arm strength 84% | 11,111 |
| 79 | [Ketel Marte](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/vintage-ketel-marte-5a947ae1) (also 2B) | 96 | ARI · Vintage · Arm accuracy 97% · Reaction vs L 86% |  |
| 80 | [Robin Yount](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/cityscapes-robin-yount-18fc81b2) (also SS) | 91 | MIL · Cityscapes · Reaction vs L 86% · Arm accuracy 80% |  |
| 81 | [Fred Lynn](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/moonshot-fred-lynn-a9458a4d) | 99 | BOS · Moonshot · Arm accuracy 92% · Arm strength 92% | 8,076 |
| 82 | [Cole Carrigg](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/spotlight-cole-carrigg-a3c507cb) | 99 | COL · Spotlight · Arm strength 98% · Arm accuracy 92% | 21,000 |
| 83 | [Bobby Abreu](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/moonshot-bobby-abreu-b6ace20e) (also RF) | 99 | PHI · Moonshot · Arm strength 89% · Arm accuracy 89% | 6,095 |
| 84 | [Edward Florentino](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/pipeline-edward-florentino-1f7b5b79) | 99 | PIT · Pipeline · Reaction vs L 91% · Fielding 76% | 6,654 |
| 85 | [Jeff McNeil](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/spotlight-jeff-mcneil-6e668e91) (also 2B) | 99 | OAK · Spotlight · Arm accuracy 86% · Reaction vs L 81% | 7,498 |
| 86 | [Josiah Hartshorn](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/pipeline-josiah-hartshorn-5efab15f) (also RF) | 98 | CHC · Pipeline · Reaction vs L 83% · Arm strength 82% |  |
| 87 | [Tony Oliva](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/awards-tony-oliva-16a6a9f1) (also RF) | 98 | MIN · Awards · Fielding 86% · Reaction vs L 85% | 9,848 |
| 88 | [Henry Aaron](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/the-negro-leagues-henry-aaron-115765f2) (also SS) | 91 | ATL · The Negro Leagues · Arm strength 84% · Arm accuracy 83% |  |
| 89 | [Willi Castro](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/summer-willi-castro-626f64b9) (also 2B) | 96 | COL · Summer · Arm strength 84% · Reaction vs L 79% | 9,560 |
| 90 | [Sawyer Strosnider](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/2026-draft-sawyer-strosnider-c3fd2dd1) (also RF) | 96 | MIL · 2026 Draft · Arm accuracy 87% · Arm strength 80% | 6,749 |
| 91 | [Tyler O'Neill](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/vintage-tyler-o-neill-6ac4cf4a) (also LF) | 92 | STL · Vintage · Arm strength 92% · Arm accuracy 79% | 4,669 |
| 92 | [Bernie Williams](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/milestone-bernie-williams-fe1f5d67) | 99 | NYY · Milestone · Reaction vs L 88% · Arm strength 82% | 13,400 |
| 93 | [Willie Mays](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/the-negro-leagues-willie-mays-9f2d9842) | 90 | SF · The Negro Leagues · Reaction vs L 81% · Fielding 80% | 6,199 |
| 94 | [Samad Taylor](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/spotlight-samad-taylor-61c460b0) (also LF) | 95 | SD · Spotlight · Reaction vs L 79% · Arm accuracy 77% |  |
| 95 | [Shawn Green](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/awards-shawn-green-d568600e) (also RF) | 99 | TOR · Awards · Fielding 78% · Reaction vs L 77% | 6,192 |
| 96 | [Richie Palacios](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/2026-postseason-richie-palacios-2cb15dda) (also 2B) | 99 | TB · 2026 Postseason · Reaction vs L 97% · Arm strength 75% |  |
| 97 | [Aaron Judge](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/2026-all-star-aaron-judge-9af59447) (also RF) | 98 | NYY · 2026 All-Star · Arm accuracy 92% · Arm strength 91% | 54,997 |
| 98 | [Javier Sanoja](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/spotlight-javier-sanoja-b1197160) (also 3B) | 99 | MIA · Spotlight · Fielding 87% · Reaction vs L 81% | 7,776 |
| 99 | [Corbin Carroll](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/2026-finest-corbin-carroll-9879a701) (also RF) | 99 | ARI · 2026 Finest · Fielding 96% · Arm strength 79% |  |
| 100 | [Jeromy Burnitz](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/prime-jeromy-burnitz-3317c76e) (also RF) | 90 | MIL · Prime · Arm accuracy 87% · Arm strength 86% |  |

## Other positions

- [catchers](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/best/glove/c)
- [first basemen](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/best/glove/1b)
- [second basemen](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/best/glove/2b)
- [third basemen](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/best/glove/3b)
- [shortstops](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/best/glove/ss)
- [left fielders](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/best/glove/lf)
- [right fielders](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/best/glove/rf)