Red Sox DH David Ortiz leads MLB's jersey sales list through the first half of the season, marking the second time the retiring All-Star has topped the rankings. Ortiz previously led the list following the '13 offseason, which came after his third World Series win with the team. The Cubs are well-represented with three players in the top 10, including 3B Kris Bryant (No. 2) and 1B Anthony Rizzo (No. 4). The top five is rounded out by Dodgers P Clayton Kershaw (No. 3) and Angels CF Mike Trout (No. 5). The chart is based on sales at MLBShop.com from Jan. 1 through the end of play on Sunday (MLB). In N.Y., Mark Fischer noted no Yankees are on the chart, which is "not all that surprising ... considering the Bronx hasn't had a bonafide superstar" since Derek Jeter retired in '14 (NYDAILYNEWS.com, 7/11).
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RANK
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PLAYER |
RANK
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PLAYER |
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1
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Red Sox DH David Ortiz |
11
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Royals C Salvador Perez |
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2
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Cubs 3B Kris Bryant |
12
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Royals 1B Eric Hosmer |
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3
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Dodgers P Clayton Kershaw |
13
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Mets P Jacob deGrom |
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4
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Cubs 1B Anthony Rizzo |
14
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Pirates CF Andrew McCutchen |
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5
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Angels CF Mike Trout |
15
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Royals LF Alex Gordon |
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6
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Giants C Buster Posey |
16
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Giants P Madison Bumgarner |
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7
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Cubs P Jake Arrieta |
17
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Mets 3B David Wright |
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8
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Cardinals C Yadier Molina |
18
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Royals CF Lorenzo Cain |
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9
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Nationals RF Bryce Harper |
19
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Blue Jays 3B Josh Donaldson |
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10
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Mets P Noah Syndergaard |
20
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Red Sox 2B Dustin Pedroia |
