The 31-year-old turned his Statcast page crimson, landing in the 92nd percentile in xSLG and xwOBA, two important categories to show out in. He famously broke the A.L. If you don't, it is wise to stay clear. He allows weak contact and his xERA sits in the 90th percentile. His .353 BABIP is unsustainable, so he will bat closer to his xBA of .257 than his .297 line from last year. Miranda is right on the edge of being a sleeper if he's able to build on last year, but he also runs the risk of some growing pains in his sophomore season. The suspension will end on April 20, so fantasy managers don't have to take a long absence into account. Vaughn has underestimated power and maintains a good batting average. He struggled with the Padres, slashing .236/.388/.390 with only six homers and 16 RBI in 52 games, but he also took a trip to the NLCS. With no clear-cut SP1 in fantasy this season, Burnes is a solid choice, as he will buoy your pitching categories while pitching in front of a Top 10 defensive team. While the fifth-year player probably isn't going to gift fantasy managers with double-digit steals, Guerrero can keep four categories and all ratios afloat, allowing you to build around that foundation. He's another pitcher who will be a nice SP4 or SP5 to add later in drafts to help balance your ratios. Jhoan Duran falls into the category of "too good to be a closer." We're still a ways away from the first pitch of 2023 Opening Day, but it's never too early to get a head start on your fantasy baseball research. Julio Urias ended the 2022 season with a shiny 2.16 ERA, but this belies some concerning underlying numbers that pushed his xFIP to 3.81. 2023 Fantasy Baseball Rankings powered by FantasyPros Aaron Nola (PHI) Aaron Nola had a wildly unlucky 2021 that most fantasy managers were aware of on draft day in 2022. Unranked. Do Not Sell My Personal Information. His BB% was actually higher than his K%, though there is a good chance this won't hold in 2023. After the ASB, he hit the IL with a back strain and had four saves, an ERA of 4.44, and a 25:13 K:BB ratio. This is still a player with Top-3 closer abilities, so fantasy managers in leagues where others shy away due to a few outings in August should draft, sit back, and enjoy. M.J. Melendez debuted and appeared in 129 games in 2022, showing off his patience and power to the tune of 18 HR and a 12.4% BB rate. Baltimore Orioles. He will turn 33 in May, and we have been waiting for him to show signs of decline; instead, he just keeps on keeping on. Beyond that, Alcantara threw 228 innings with a 2.28 ERA, 0.98 WHIP, and 207 strikeouts, winning the NL Cy Young with all 30 first-place votes. His xFIP was 3.97, and he hands out free passes like a new business in a strip mall. With a stacked Padres lineup and a propensity to collect quality starts, Musgrove checks all the boxes for one of the highest floors in the 2023 SP pool. Dylan Questad RHP / Waterford, WI / 2023 Ranked inside the top 150 nationally, RHP Dylan Questad (Waterford Union; uncommitted) takes over the top spot with an impressive jump to his offerings. He is a top OBP guy and his ratios have one of the highest floors in baseball. He pitched 131 2/3 innings, striking out an obscene 202 batters with a devastating slider that came after his 98 mph fastball. He struck out 192 batters on his way to a 2.54 ERA and sparkling 0.91 WHIP. Gone are Xander Bogaerts and J.D. Cristian Javier began 2022 in the bullpen and then started 25 games, bringing joy to fantasy managers' hearts everywhere. He had an impressive xwOBA of .354, an ISO of .246, and WRC+ of 143 while batting cleanup in New York. Some fantasy managers refuse to "pay" for catchers in a similar way to how some refuse to "pay" for saves, but J.T. With many new faces around him, there is a chance he could drop down, which would harm his value. Tyler Glasnow was having an outstanding season in 2021 before requiring Tommy John surgery. He is no slouch, though, and will serve as a great SP2 on fantasy rosters. In 2022, he appeared in only 114 games, a far cry from the 161 the year before. Alejandro Kirk played in 139 games, getting 541 plate appearances and showing improvement in almost every area. Martinez, so Devers will rely on Trevor Story, international signing Masataka Yoshida, Kike Hernandez, and others to boost his runs and RBI, which fell below 100 for the first time in 2022. In that case, he is a perfect complement to whatever three true outcome player you draft for power. Aside from turning 40 in February, fantasy managers need to be wary of the BABIP of .240, which is 30 points below his career average and due to regress. Brady Singer is a 26-year-old unfinished product who flashed some excellent skills in 2022. Stanford 4. Gilbert throws five different pitches, which keeps hitters off balance and allows him to be successful. No, I'm a California resident looking for the California Consumer Privacy Act form. [Batter up: Join or create a Yahoo Fantasy Baseball league for free today]. That put him in the Top 10 first basemen at the end of the year and those who rode out his atrocious stretch at the beginning of the year were definitely rewarded. Giolito is only 28 years old, and his ADP puts him somewhere around the 13th round. It is somewhat concerning that his K% went up while his BB% went down, but the slight drop in counting stats is projected to normalize back to his 35/100/100 levels. The Official Site of Major League Baseball. Gausman throws his split-finger fastball almost 35% of the time, which is his best pitch but also the one that can lead to this type of BABIP jump. He played in 84 games last season, slashing .295/.358/.500 with 16 HR, 54 RBI, and 40 runs. 2 min read We're still a ways away from the first pitch of 2023 Opening Day, but. Robbie Ray signed a five-year contract with Seattle in 2022 and produced well, even if he didn't live up to his Cy Young numbers. Will Smith is the catcher you draft when you want productivity from the position but don't want to pay J.T. 2023 fantasy baseball 2B, SS rankings: Target Jazz Chisholm, avoid Fernando Tatis? Writing that article even helped me think about how to approach drafts. Trea Turner, now with the Phillies after signing an 11-year, $300 million deal in free agency. The 25-year-old ranks in the 100th percentile in average EV, HardHit%, xwOBA, xBA, xSLG, and Barrel% while coming in the 99th percentile in MaxEV. Jake McCarthy is a vessel for stolen bases in the later rounds of drafts. When Cruz did make it to Steel City, he struggled with strikeouts, sitting in the first percentile in K% at 34.9%. Carroll's upside is in the 30/30 range, and he should have no trouble sticking as the everyday centerfielder with his plus-defense. Well Underneath that sparkling 2.20 ERA was an xFIP of 3.50 and an extremely low BABIP of .260. Assuming his ADP remains reasonable, he is an asset to your staff. However, he can be a mid-round source of stolen bases either way. As long as he continues to bat at the top of that Houston lineup, he will score 100 runs and should smack 25+ homers. Vinnie Pasquantino can hit. The 25-year-old pitched 166 1/3 innings, struck out 194 batters, and blessed fantasy managers with a 2.54 ERA and 0.93 WHIP. He hit 23 homers with 93 RBI and 93 runs scored while batting smack in the middle of one of the most dangerous lineups in baseball. For 5x5 leagues, Urias finished third in the majors with 17 wins last year, and while it's not great to chase that category, he seems a safe bet to do well in it. 13 Maryland (Big Ten) and No. He is an injury risk after playing in 136 last year and only 96 the year before. His ERA made the expected leap up to 3.71, but his BB% stayed in the single digits, meaning he may have repaired his proverbial Achilles heel for good. Not all was lost, though, as the 27-year-old showed off more of his speed, stealing 14 bases, which was only one less than his 2021 total. As a reward for that performance, he signed a two-year contract with the Mets so he and Max Scherzer can arm wrestle for who gets to call themselves the staff's ace. He had an ERA of 4.90 but an xFIP of 3.66. He hit .270, though his xBA was only .254. His K% dropped from a super-elite 34.1% to a basic-elite 30.6%. Yet every year on draft day, there he sits in the ninth or tenth round, and every year we all imagine what an absolute steal that would be if he were to play 140+ games. The Angels have stated they plan to pitch Ohtani every sixth day as regularly as possible, meaning he could conceivably get 28-30 starts in addition to 600 plate appearances. He deserves a high draft pick - just recognize some slight regression may be on the horizon. Fantasy managers can deal with those considering he is above the 90th percentile in Avg EV, Max EV, HardHit%, barrel%, outs above avg, and sprint speed. Collegiate Baseball's 2023 College Baseball Preview Edition (Jan. 6, 2023) has just been published and features all the top teams and players on all levels of college baseball plus a look at the top 963 college baseball players for the 2023 MLB Draft, All-American teams and much more. He pitched 72 2/3 innings, striking out 77, and maintaining a microscopic 1.36 ERA and 0.73 WHIP. The first Top 25 of the regular season will be posted February 28, 2023. He may have just brought his Statcast page to contract negotiations before signing his five-year, $102 million deal to return to New York. His weakness - BB% - is the thing that keeps him in Tier 2 of closers for most fantasy analysts, but his talent and abilities cannot be ignored during drafts. But if you play on a platform where he is counted as both at all times, he is the fantasy 1.1, no matter who they give the real-life MVP to. A healthy Gallen is a steal at his ADP of 74. The Philadelphia system is headlined by two of baseball's best pitching prospects in Andrew Painter and Mick Abel, and with improved command, Griff McGarry is capable of making a similar leap. His BABIP and LOB% are both due for regression, and his xFIP was 3.53, so it's important to temper expectations in those departments. This is your annual reminder to ensure you know how Shohei Ohtani's pitcher/hitter eligibility is treated in your league(s), as it can make a world of difference in fantasy value. Over the last month of the season, he showed some patience and ability to get on base, which allowed him to get 15 SB to go along with his 17 HR. He continued to smash the ball, sitting in the 90th percentile in avgEV, MaxEV, and HardHit%. He's a Tier 3 closer with a higher upside if he lands the job. As Mookie Betts enters his age-30 season, there is some expected decline in a few areas (fly ball rate increased but led to a lower ground ball EV/BABIP). Fantasy managers should hope he drops to the sixth or seventh round to maximize his value. He still has elite breaking balls that limit hard contact and strikes out more than a batter per inning. He may suffer some of the typical rookie issues, but all signs point to a quick adjustment and solid fantasy production. Fantasy managers should trust that he will get first crack at saving games, but they should also be aware that the 37-year-old benefited from a career-low .221 BABIP. But it is best to exercise some caution and ensure you have outfield depth if you plan to roster him. Raise your hand if you cursed at and/or traded Bo Bichette prior to the All-Star Break last season! He should give fantasy teams consistent production from a position where that is almost impossible to find. Or he could clog your IL for two-thirds of the season. Only 17 miles separates the nation's best high school baseball and softball players. With the Yankees letting Chapman go to the Royals, Holmes currently stands alone on the closer depth chart. He started 31 games, pitched 172 innings, and struck out 205 batters last season, which makes that one of the quietest 200-strikeout seasons in memory. He had identical WHIPs of 1.08 and has started more than 30 games in four of the past five seasons (excluding 2020). Class of 2023. Take charge of your health and empower yourself with the knowledge of your own health status. The Baseball America poll is voted on by staff members of the Baseball America magazine. The Oregon State Beavers' blistering start to the 2023 college baseball season has been recognized by national voters. In three seasons, he only has 924 plate appearances, and fantasy managers have been left to wonder what it would look like if he got 600 appearances in one season. The injuries have been addressed: He surgically repaired his torn labrum shortly after his suspension for a nagging shoulder issue that plagued him, and he had surgery on his left wrist in October. The annual Fantasy Extra issue of USA TODAY. 1 is the addition of stolen bases. Philly has no problem letting their guys run (ranked seventh in SB attempts), and they're not going to lock up their new toy on arrival. He had been the target of many trade rumors at the deadline but stayed put. What Gimenez offers is speed and a little pop at a scarce position in 2023. However, his .336 BABIP is unsustainable and will take a bite out of his batting average when it corrects. Because it's the Rays, it's hard to predict how many innings or how deep into ball games they will let him go, but as long as he is healthy, he could anchor a fantasy staff coming out of the fourth or fifth round. You don't currently have any notifications, Copyright 2010- FantasyPros.com One area that did prove disappointing was his .245 batting average, but this is misleading due to his extremely low .242 BABIP. Realmuto is the one catcher worth the price on draft day. Top 100 Keepers for 2023 - Relievers| Starters| Catchers| 1st Basemen| 2nd Basemen| Shortstops| 3rd Basemen| Left Fielders| Center Fielders| Right Fielders Top 200 Dynasty Rankings - 200-176| 175-151| 150-126| 125-101| 100-76| 75-51| 50-26| 1-25 Ozzie Albies played in only 64 games in 2022, losing time to a broken foot and then a broken pinkie finger. Injury-averse fantasy managers missed out on Zac Gallen's first healthy season in 2022, which saw him start 31 games and throw 184 innings. 1? TCU 9. The first half of 2022 found him in a terrible lineup, so opposing pitchers walked him 95 times in 436 plate appearances. Dave Roberts used him strategically as a DH, which gave the 27-year-old 578 plate appearances without him wearing down like catchers often do. Anderson hits for a high average and doesn't strike out much, which puts him on base and with great baserunning instinct (81% career success rate). Gunnar Henderson's Double-A and Triple-A numbers were cheat-code level, so the Orioles brought him up for 34 games in 2022. Jose Miranda should finally take his rightful spot as the Twins' everyday third baseman - not because he's a great defensive third baseman (he's not) but because they need his bat in the lineup. Drew Rom. How rankings are created. The 24-year-old slashed .285/.372/.415 and added 14 home runs. The case for Turner is an easy one; he hasn't hit under .290 since 2018 and his OPS has been over .800 for five straight seasons. Other concerns include the fact that Judge will be 31 years old for the majority of the season and played in a career-high 157 games last year. The four-category stud is worth a first-round pick. Steven Kwan was hard for fantasy managers to believe in last season, but he ended up being the 16th-ranked outfielder in 5x5 leagues when it was all said and done. MLB Power Rankings 2023: Are Astros, Yankees or Mets on top? If someone could guarantee his health, an argument could be made to take him in the first round. He is exactly the type of guy you wait for once you've built up your other categories. In traditional 5x5 leagues, Garcia can provide value from the fifth round on. There is your knock on the 32-year-old. Austin Riley showed up on a lot of "Busts" lists heading into 2022, which caused his draft stock to fall, so the fantasy managers who took the chance were handsomely rewarded with 38 HR, 93 RBI, and 90 runs. 2023 600 PA / 200 IP Projections . The 25-year-old set a new career high in 2022 in games played and still didn't crack 100, finishing at 98 with a variety of ailments and injuries derailing any sort of rhythm he could get. Daniel Bard saved 34 saves for the hapless Colorado Rockies last year, and they rewarded him with a two-year extension. The switch hitter did everything better when St. Louis put him in the leadoff slot, which led to an overall .265/.324/.400 slash line. $30 Randy Arozarena. Prospect Rankings. The first overall pick of the 2019 MLB Draft responded with four homers, 12 runs, 18 RBI, and one stolen base while carrying an xwOBA of .338. Reynolds hit 27 HR and slashed .262/.345/.461 and yet scored 74 runs and knocked in only 62. The 28-year-old ended with a 5.22 ERA and 1.28 WHIP, both of which are career highs by a longshot. The 28-year-old didn't disappoint, striking out 243 batters while feasting on the free-swinging NL Central batters. Sounds great for a 27-year-old who could be a fantasy anchor for your pitching staff, right? He has elite curveball and fastball spin rates, but he was a bit wild with the breaking pitches, which is pretty typical for pitchers coming back. Down the stretch in 2022, he showed improvement with a 45:8 K:BB ratio in August and September. Chisholm should enter his age-25 season healthy, though he will probably lose SS eligibility in most formats. The 31-year-old smacked 22 home runs and stole 21 bases while slashing .276/.342/.478 for the National League Champions. Pos." is the player's eligible position(s). Who should be the No. Kevin Gausman is an interesting case study of how surface and underlying stats can do weird things. Kershaw has always pitched as though allowing walks offends him to his core, and he is still in the 93rd percentile in walk rate. His oWAR of 5.4 was eighth in the NL overall and first for catchers by a wide range, and he is in the 86th percentile in sprint speed among ALL players. His .237 BABIP is due for some regression, and his xFIP was 3.77. The 22-year-old responded by getting 632 plate appearances, hitting 20 HR, stealing 30 bases, and scoring 82 runs while knocking in 80. The 28-year-old was in the 100th percentile in xBA, K%, Whiff%, xSLG, and xERA/xOBA, which is exactly what you are looking for from a fantasy closer while racking up 32 saves. While his chances of repeating 40+ saves are low, he enters the season as THE guy in Boston and should be one of the Top 10 closers off the board. Nico Hoerner should be the Cubs' everyday second baseman, and he should bat near the top of the lineup. These numbers and his BA/OBP should go up, assuming his BABIP recorrects somewhat closer to his .314 number. Still just 25, May has a high upside for 2023, which would make him a steal at his current ADP. Yes, they moved the fences back at Camden Yards, but he actually improved his EV and added length to his average fly ball distance. The 29-year-old picked up an extra 25 2/3 innings of postseason work, the first of his career, bringing his total innings to a career-high 230. His xwOBA and xSLG are both near the 90th percentile, and he hit particularly well at Camden Yards in spite of the extended left field fence. He is projected as a 15/15 outfielder and worth a look in the double-digit rounds. His sophomore campaign should be a boon to fantasy teams, and he will come at a discount. Witt struggled to get on base, walking away with an OBP of .294 and xwOBA of .313. He's going about 80 spots before Jorge Lopez, the actual closer, and handcuffing them isn't the worst idea. The 22 home runs came out of nowhere, as he had only 18 in his three-year minor league career. Suzuki struggled to adjust to the different levels of pitching, but he is a prime candidate for a bounceback season. He stands at 6-foot, 190 pounds with premium athleticism on the mound. So, go subscribe to the Fantasy Six Pack YouTube channel and turn on notifications to get an alert each time a new video is released!. The surface stats are much uglier than fantasy managers have been used to seeing. His slash line was an other-worldly .311/.425/.686 with an xwOBA of .463 and wRC+ of 207. NC State 8. Arizona is on the upswing, but the Diamondbacks are often forgotten about on draft day. He does not overpower hitters, but they struggle to make good contact against his three-pitch mix. Ramirez ended up with 90 runs, 126 RBI, and slashed .280/.355/.514 while surrounded in the lineup by some young, inexperienced players who matured as the season progressed. His K% (25.9) and BB% (7.1) need improvement, but at age 22, he has plenty of time to work on these numbers. He is a solid producer who doesn't strike out a ton and makes good contact when he swings. We can't blame the Pirates for Reynolds's increased K% (23.0) and decreased BB% (9.1%), but we certainly can put the onus on them for his putrid runs and RBI numbers. If you can stomach the idea of spending a high-round draft pick on an injury risk with a high ceiling, Robert could be a steal. While he may not hit 30 bombs again, he is a middle infielder who will protect your slash line and should land in the 25/75/75 range in counting stats. The shortstop position feels deeper than in years past, but heading into his age-29 season, Seager remains at or near the top. After he returned from the IL, he showed no signs of lingering issues down the stretch. He might be the best SP2 on the board and available in the sixth round in most drafts. The Blue Jays traded Teoscar Hernandez to the Mariners this offseason, which should be a similar situation to the one he just left regarding young talent. The only question for fantasy managers is whether or not you believe he can stay healthy. Which starting pitchers deserve a first-round grade? While his slugging percentage was down significantly, a lot of that can be attributed to working back from the injury. George Springer continues to appear on the What Could Be All-Star Team after playing 133 games in 2022 while dealing with elbow and knee injuries that left him with many "DTD" tags. Amed Rosario's numbers in 2022 looked quite similar to the ones from 2021. 2023 Consensus Fantasy Baseball Outfield Rankings By Fantrax Staff On Feb 14, 2023 Spring has sprung! Kevin Askeland Feb 21, 2023 MaxPreps Top 25 baseball rankings Eleven ranked teams begin seasons this week, including No. Dustin May had a long road to his return from Tommy John surgery, and the rustiness was apparent when he took the mound for the first time on August 20. However, he still offers clear 20-20 potential at the shallower 2B position with the hope he will continue where he left off in 2022. His K% was much higher (18.7) than at lower levels, but this should normalize as he becomes more comfortable. Wright will be a helpful SP3 who can be had in the tenth round of most drafts. Whether or not you draft Luis Robert depends entirely on how risk-averse you are to injuries. Semien is a great, reliable 2B option, which at this point, looks like a very shallow position heading into 2023. He looked lost in a lineup that should have been a bastion of productivity, and fantasy managers everywhere panicked. Projections for the 28-year-old look similar to this stat line, though he will have a boosted lineup ahead of him to knock in with the re-signing of Brandon Nimmo, return of Francisco Lindor, and anyone else Steve Cohen decides to add to his luxury tax mountain. The Red Sox have steadily climbed in BA's organizational rankings under chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom; the club bottomed out in last place (30th) in 2019 before back-to-back 20th-place . The USAToday/ESPN Coaches Poll is voted on by a panel of 31 Division I baseball coaches. However, his BB% also stands out for being in the 2nd percentile. He is an intriguing later-round option who could nicely fill a MI slot and provide some speed/average help. When healthy, he was productive atop the Toronto lineup, smacking 25 HR, scoring 89 runs, driving in 76, and even stole 14 bases for good measure. While you shouldn't overlook him, you can certainly hope your league mates do. Get updated NCAA Baseball DI rankings from every source, including coaches and national polls. If Jon Gray had stayed healthy in 2022, he would be going much higher in drafts this year. In 2022, Sandy Alcantara had Jacob deGrom on speed dial to discuss coping strategies for receiving little to no run support during a dominant pitching season. The Orioles seem dedicated to their youth movement, and Rutschman is a Top 3 defensive catcher by multiple metrics, so he will be in their lineup on a regular basis. He had an unsightly 6.42 ERA heading into August and was getting clobbered by hitters. It will be very important to keep track of where Happ is batting in the revamped Cubs lineup. 24 Texas Tech. He doesn't take a ton of walks but doesn't strike out much, either. Jordan Romano saved 36 games for the Blue Jays in 2022, and he is the clear-cut closer going into 2023. He won't come with quite as big of a discount in 2023, but in the tenth round, he is a great SP3. He ended with an ERA of 3.19 and WHIP of 1.16, and 174 strikeouts in 180 1/3 innings. Strangely, all of his underlying metrics were actually worse in 2022 than in 2021 with the exception of his BB% bouncing from 9.9 to 12.1. Corey Seager can hit. When the Yankees traded Jordan Montgomery to St. Louis for an injured Harrison Bader at the deadline, it seemed like somewhat of a baffling move, especially as he tore up the NL Central upon arrival. Feel free to wait on catcher and snag Kirk in the eighth or ninth round. The Home Field Sports fantasy baseball rankings series continues with second basemen and shortstops, which are normally tough positions to navigate with not many reliable hitting threats. 18 Southern Miss (Sun Belt), all of whom hosted regionals last year, with the Pirates and Golden Eagles each advancing to supers. The 27-year-old demonstrated an easy delivery, and the Marlins demonstrated comfort in letting him go deep into ballgames. If he gets his walks and home runs under control, he could live up to that ADP, but be wary of drafting an "if" guy that high. The 25-year-old tossed a 94-mph fastball with a 77-mph curve and mixed in a slider and changeup to create an 11.74 K/9. In his age-29 season, he played 155 games, led the NL in home runs with 46, scored 100 runs, drove in 94, and stole 10 bases. He struck out 194 batters in 148 2/3 innings and held a 2.54 ERA and 0.95 WHIP. Ronald Acuna Jr. appeared in 119 games last year, a significantly higher number than the original projection of a July return from his torn ACL injury. He is not as highly sought after as the overpowering, high-strikeout guys above him, but he will provide everything fantasy managers need in a closer and then some. By that, we mean that chances are good that Minnesota will use him in high-leverage situations, no matter which late inning that might be. He struck out 210 batters with a regular-season ERA of 1.75 and a microscopic WHIP of 0.83. He is a Top 3 third baseman, providing a bankable 30/100/100 while slashing in the .300/.360/.500 range for fantasy managers who decide to power their infield early in drafts. C.J. One striking reason for this was a .368 BABIP, while another was facing a lot of atrocious pitching in the NL Central. Perhaps that will change in 2023, though he will be playing in one of the least fearsome Boston lineups of his career.

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