Changing of the guard begins in Major League Baseball

There’s a youth movement happening in the MLB.
All-stars such as Albert Pujols, Derek Jeter and David Ortiz have dominated the game over the past decade or so.
But as Father Tme catches up, a new crop of young guns is rapidly emerging. Last season’s American League rookie of the year, Mike Trout, has not only become a feared hitter and fielder but his popularity has reached new heights since he broke into the Show. Same goes for Bryce Harper, the reigning National League rookie of the year.
Those are two of the more familiar names in pro baseball, but many others are doing their best to put their print on the game. Manny Machado, in his first full year with the Baltimore Orioles (he debuted last August) is tied for third in hits in the American League. At 20 years old, he has already solidified himself as a cornerstone player for the Orioles for years to come. His elite defense and disciplined hitting are recognized leaguewide.
Starling Marte of the Pittsburgh Pirates has also made his presence felt so far this year. After being called up last July, Marte has posted the fifth best batting average in the NL, hitting at a .331 clip, while also being tied for second in the league with 10 stolen bases.
Combine him with the already polished Andrew McCutchen in the Pittsburgh outfield, and they have a nucleus built for future success. Shortstop Jean Seguera, 23, goes a bit unnoticed, yet he was one of the key pieces to a deal that sent Cy Young pitcher Zack Greinke to the Angels last summer.
Seguera is currently tied for the most triples in the NL and his .328 average is good for sixth best in the National League. Along with being a sensational defensive player, his all-around game is bolstered by his statistical output.
Left-handed starter Matt Moore is widely considered one of, if not the, top pitching prospect in the majors. He broke into the league in 2011 with one start for the Tampa Bay Rays, but had a so-so 2012 campaign, going 11-11 with a 3.81 ERA.
However, having a rough go of it during his rookie season fueled the fire for him to come out blazing this season. Moore is one of two American League pitchers to start the year 6-0. Along with a paper-thin 2.14 ERA, and holding opposing hitters to a .176 batting average, he is producing the numbers many thought we would see. The Florida native will most likely become the front line starter for the Rays since their ace David Price looking at free agency after the season.
Finally we have Matt Harvey. The New York Mets right hander may be having the best season of all these young men. His accolades thus far into the young season include leading the NL in ERA (1.28), opponents batting average (.133) and WHIP, which combines walks and hits for every inning pitched (Harvery sits at an astounding 0.69).
Couple that with being second in the National league in strikeouts as well as third in strikeouts per nine innings thrown, Harvey is already being talked about as a serious Cy Young candidate. Earlier this week, he took a no decision during a 10-inning victory for the Mets. However, Harvery surrendered only one hit (a lazy infield single at that) and struck out 12 White Sox hitters.
While there are many young studs in the league, these are a handful of standouts looking to take the reins as perennial superstars MLB has to offer.