Ryan Mountcastle entered 2025 as half of Baltimore’s Ryan Platoon at first base. Mouncastle held the higher pedigree as a former first-round pick that exceeded 30 home runs in his first full season, but Ryan O’Hearn carried more momentum after resurrecting his career in Baltimore.

O’Hearn nearly made the All Star team in 2024, but he leveled up last season. O’Hearn shined while the majority of the team struggled, and he became the O’s lone All Star in 2025. The 32-year-old eventually played his way out of Baltimore and joined the Padres when the team sold at the trade deadline.

Many expected Mountcastle to take advantage of friendlier conditions in left field, but the 28-year-old failed to meet expectations. He slashed a mediocre .246/.280/.348 over 52 games before suffering a hamstring

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