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Angels' Trout voted best overall player by peers in ESPN poll; Harper most overrated

Mark J. Rebilas / USA TODAY Sports

ESPN revealed the results from an anonymous survey Tuesday taken by 117 major leaguers.

Players were asked a number of questions regarding rules, teammates, opposing players and predictions for the 2015 season. 

Here are some of the results: 

Who is the best overall player in MLB?

  • Mike Trout - 61%
  • Miguel Cabrera - 10%
  • Clayton Kershaw - 8%

Who will win the World Series?

  • Nationals - 30%
  • Mariners - 17%
  • Angels - 10%

Which team will be the 2014 Royals?

  • Marlins - 25%
  • Cubs - 18%
  • Padres - 12%

Who is the most overrated player in MLB?

  • Bryce Harper - 41%
  • Yasiel Puig - 15%

I like the idea of a pitch clock

  • Yes - 22%
  • No - 78%

I'm happy to see Alex Rodriguez back from his yearlong suspension

  • Yes - 41%
  • No -  29%
  • I don't care - 30%

What percentage of players do you think use PEDs?

  • Average answer 10%

For all of the results, tap here

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