2023 baseball rankings
The Official Site of Major League Baseball. Wright will be a helpful SP3 who can be had in the tenth round of most drafts. Drafting the 30-year-old is a smart idea if you pick an SP1 with more upside (and more risk) because you know what you're going to get. The Orioles seem dedicated to giving their prospects every opportunity to succeed, which boosts Mullins's value in the runs category. He deserves a high draft pick - just recognize some slight regression may be on the horizon. Whether he was lost in the Aaron Judge hoopla or continues to squander an incredible career on a terrible team (hint: it's the latter), Trout went about his business as he always has. The 24-year-old nabbed 14 saves last season, and he is listed as part of the three-headed Mariners committee with Paul Sewald and Diego Castillo. 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. On the positive side, his spin rates are still above the 90th percentile, and he threw 175 innings, taking the ball every fifth day like clockwork. He batted leadoff 64 times, indicating the Royals are dedicated to getting him plate appearances in front of Bobby Witt Jr. and Salvador Perez. Tyler O'Neill experienced a litany of injuries in 2022 that inhibited the power he demonstrated in 2021. Chris Sale seemed like the most snake-bitten player in baseball last season. Webb utilized his slider and changeup more last season, which helped to protect his ERA and WHIP. Just make sure you're not paying for his MVP iteration on draft day. Clase will turn 25 before the season and is locked into the closer role in Cleveland, making him and Edwin Diaz the clear top two at the position heading into 2023. The calendar has now turned to 2023 and that means the Fantasy Baseball season is getting closer every day. Christian Yelich played in 154 games in 2022, his highest total since his last year in Miami in 2017. The 31-year-old smacked 22 home runs and stole 21 bases while slashing .276/.342/.478 for the National League Champions. Fantasy baseball draft season is upon us! However, he does qualify at 3B, which might be even shallower this season. He doesn't strike out, will always hit for average, is a smart baserunner, and has fantastic raw power. $30 Randy Arozarena. Out of 14 Statcast pitching categories, the 28-year-old ranks in the 99th or 100th percentile in nine of them. His K% jumped precipitously (16.8 to 24.3), while his walk rate went the other direction (13.1 to 10.7). The annual Fantasy Extra issue of USA TODAY. Just make sure to draft a durable second option later. Position eligibility is determined based upon a minimum of 20 games, otherwise the position the player appeared at most . While waiting for him to possibly return, he fell off a bike and fractured his wrist, which had to be surgically repaired in the offseason. While he does not have any outward signs of decline, some fantasy managers might be wary of investing a high-round pick in a guy who turns 39 in July. He finished as 1B15 last year, but there is a good chance he could move up the chart with his impending free agency looming. Building on his outstanding 2021 season, he was one home run away from his third career 30/20 season (29/20). While he may not be a slam dunk high-round pick, his upside makes him worthy of his ADP. The 28-year-old is too talented to leave on the board, so fantasy managers can draft him and send a quick wish into the universe that he plays basically anywhere else in 2023. His .363 BABIP is due to regress so draft him with the knowledge that his batting average may drop 15-20 points. With only 153 MLB games under his belt, he has yet to show all he is capable of, and it is worth it to chase his upside. Kris Bryant in Coors Field was supposed to be a party and instead, the guest of honor got plantar fasciitis and played in only 42 games for the entire year. Before last season, the fantasy community almost unanimously labeled him a second-year bust, but the 29-year-old responded by improving his slash line across the board. The 29-year-old scored 101 runs and tallied 100 RBI, often batting behind Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman in L.A. Fantasy managers shouldn't expect a repeat RBI performance, given that he is almost assuredly going to bat leadoff in Philly, but repeating a 20 HR/100 R season is likely as Citizens Bank plays well to right-handed power. Scott Barlow held a lot more fantasy appeal before the Royals went out and signed Aroldis Chapman. Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acua Jr. has made quite the name for himself in his short career. Down the stretch in 2022, he showed improvement with a 45:8 K:BB ratio in August and September. Tyler Glasnow was having an outstanding season in 2021 before requiring Tommy John surgery. If he returns to 2021 form, he can be a five-category contributor, but he comes with plenty of risk in 2023. The 30-year-old slashed .267/.316/.491 with 25 HR, 77 RBI, and 71 runs scored. Manoah collected 16 wins and, while we can't predict those very well, he did pitch over 6 innings on average, making him a solid pick in QS leagues as well. He played in all 162 games in 2022, swatting 25 HR with 96 RBI, 99 runs, and 18 stolen bases. Devin Williams played second fiddle to Josh Hader for most of four seasons before finally getting handed the ball after Milwaukee traded the latter to San Diego. He ended the first half with 14 HR, five SB (out of 10 attempts), and a slash line of .259/.301/.430. With the Yankees letting Chapman go to the Royals, Holmes currently stands alone on the closer depth chart. After a volatile offseason that saw him sign with the Dodgers, Freddie Freeman settled in and got to work being the hitting machine fantasy managers have come to know and love. The volume just hasn't been there to truly be a fantasy stud. The concern is that his 2.24 ERA was well below his xERA of 3.31 and xFIP of 3.97. 2023 FYPD Rankings for Dynasty Baseball Chris Clegg's Top-125 FYPD Rankings Chris Clegg Jan 10 4 1 Hopefully, you checked out my FYPD Primer yesterday to show you how to navigate your draft and the traits and tendencies to look for in these players. 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. He stands at 6-foot, 190 pounds with premium athleticism on the mound. There is a lot to love about O'Neill in fantasy formats, but there is a lot to question as well. The 24-year-old demonstrated patience at the plate with a 13.8% walk rate, which is in line with his minor league numbers. Vaughn has underestimated power and maintains a good batting average. When Cruz did make it to Steel City, he struggled with strikeouts, sitting in the first percentile in K% at 34.9%. His slash line was impressive at .284/.345/.509 with a wOBA of .366. 1 with a farm system led by Julio Rodriguez and George Kirby. He bats at the top of an improved batting order, so 100 runs should be bankable. He will probably strike out more than we'd like and not take enough walks, but if the speed and power come back to near normal, he's one of the top second basemen on the board in a very shallow position pool. If your league is deep enough to stream a 1B based on home/away location, then Cron is a perfectly fine option. 18 Southern Miss (Sun Belt), all of whom hosted regionals last year, with the Pirates and Golden Eagles each advancing to supers. Acua has shown the potential for a 40-40 season already, and fantasy managers drafting him in the top two or top three are hoping he returns to those heights in a full, healthy season. He won't come with quite as big of a discount in 2023, but in the tenth round, he is a great SP3. In a SV+HD league, Munoz would be considered a stud, and he still has plenty of value in 5x5s. 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. Points Earned. 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. 02/06/2022 World champions Argentina new world No. Gunnar Henderson's Double-A and Triple-A numbers were cheat-code level, so the Orioles brought him up for 34 games in 2022. He is in the top 10 percent in maxEV and xBA, and the new SB rules could benefit someone with his speed. 1? If Jon Gray had stayed healthy in 2022, he would be going much higher in drafts this year. Shane Bieber traded an elite K% for an elite BB% in 2022, providing fantasy managers with a different type of ace on their pitching staff. With a K% in the 96th percentile, the 25-year-old will be one of the Top 3 RP without a clear path to saves taken off the board. As long as he continues to bat at the top of that Houston lineup, he will score 100 runs and should smack 25+ homers. It's worth watching in Spring Training, and if he routinely bats behind Jose Ramirez, drop him in your rankings a bit as the counting stats will be affected. He is an appealing SP4 for fantasy staffs. What it will not make a difference in, however, is his incredible talent on the field. The 24-year-old responded by slashing .329/.370/.521 with 10 HR and eight SB (out of 10 attempts). With Castillo, the concern is often that he starts slow, but Seattle may be a perfect location for him to settle in more quickly, as home games in April and May will have a roof option. Don't get blinded by his 1.84 ERA from last year, either. Clay Holmes had two seasons in 2022. 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. The Oregon State Beavers' blistering start to the 2023 college baseball season has been recognized by national voters. The Coors effect isn't going to bring the 31-year-old back near his prime, but he should put up better numbers in 2023 and recently stated he would be ready to go for Spring Training. Wright was an entirely different pitcher in 2022 than he was the year before, cutting his BB% from 14.3 to 7.2 and raising his K% from 17.1 to 23.6. He remained in the 90th percentile or higher in xBA, K%, fastball velocity, extension, xERA, and Whiff%. Fantasy managers are scared because of injury risk or age, but Stanton is going to mash. 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. A 20/20 season is well in play. The 26-year-old benefited from an excellent defense and an unsustainable .229 BABIP, while his HR/9 went up to 1.2. He struck out 210 batters with a regular-season ERA of 1.75 and a microscopic WHIP of 0.83. Even accounting for some increase in ERA, his xFIP last year was 3.30, so the underlying metrics don't suggest extreme regression. 2023 Dynasty League Baseball Rankings: Outfielders, #1-20 Outfielders, #21-60 Outfielders, #61-125 Outfield Prospects #1-25 Outfield Prospects #26-50 Outfield Risers and Fallers Outfielders to Target Outfielders to Avoid Outfield Prospect Spotlight: Tyler Gentry Outfield Prospect Spotlight: Chase DeLauter Shortstops #1-10 Shortstops, #11-30 Gone are Xander Bogaerts and J.D. Fantasy managers need only remember that his days of 30 starts are long gone, and he will have one or two IL stints during the season. Andres Gimenez became the Guardians' everyday shortstop in 2022, and the 24-year-old is locked into that role for the foreseeable future thanks to his defense and ability to get on base. Felix Bautista is a hard-throwing righty who arrived in Baltimore and immediately became a high-impact reliever. He's a Tier 3 closer with a higher upside if he lands the job. He also struggled defensively, which could lead to more time at third base, depending on how Kansas City wants to play him. 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. 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. Carroll's upside is in the 30/30 range, and he should have no trouble sticking as the everyday centerfielder with his plus-defense. Some fantasy managers refuse to "pay" for catchers in a similar way to how some refuse to "pay" for saves, but J.T. Kevin Askeland Feb 21, 2023 MaxPreps Top 25 baseball rankings Eleven ranked teams begin seasons this week, including No. Atlanta has a number of closer options, though Iglesias is the most experienced of the bunch and should get the first crack at it. He is an OF5 being drafted in the OF4 range because of the cliff the position drops off of in drafts. 2023 fantasy baseball 2B, SS rankings: Target Jazz Chisholm, avoid Fernando Tatis? Of note, he increased his stolen bases, and this trend could continue in 2023 with the new baserunning rules. The last time Arenado did not hit 30+ HR with 100+ RBI was in 2014 (ignoring the pandemic-shortened season). Draft him with confidence. At age 25, Kirby can serve as a great SP3/SP4 for fantasy managers with hope that he will climb the ranks going forward. Fantasy managers shouldn't worry any more than they typically do about his injury risk. Surprisingly, there's quite a lot of agreement between the ZiPS list and the FanGraphs list at the top of the pitching ranks. But assuming he returns to the 180-190 innings mark, he is well worth the investment. Scherzer started only 23 games in 2022 due to a couple of oblique issues that kept him on the shelf for a couple of IL stints. Draft him and enjoy. 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. Starling Marte had a good 2022 season, but injuries prevented him from being a truly great fantasy asset. He will come with a senior citizen discount in drafts, but that could be a heck of a steal if he somehow comes close to a repeat performance. Rule Changes Probable Pitchers Starting Lineups . Indeed, the 25-year-old came back in late April, immediately began stealing bases, and rewarded fantasy managers who used a high draft pick on him. These numbers and his BA/OBP should go up, assuming his BABIP recorrects somewhat closer to his .314 number. *Rankings for 2023 Grad and younger are available to Crosschecker Rankings & Scouting Reports and Scout subscribers. Whether or not you draft Luis Robert depends entirely on how risk-averse you are to injuries. Everyone saw Salvador Perez's regression coming following his career year in 2021. He started 28 games, throwing 158 1/3 innings, striking out 163 batters, and maintaining a 2.44/0.92 ERA/WHIP. But Lodolo is a strikeout machine (131 in 103 innings) and has the stuff to improve on his rookie numbers with a full season. If you miss the first half dozen third basemen, Chapman can provide some value at his current ADP. One more thing, if you aren't playing Dynasty Baseball on Fantrax, you're doing it wrong. He somehow made it back before the end of the 2022 season, starting two games and looking like the Glasnow of old. Ryan Helsley used a devastating three-pitch combo to emerge as one of the top closers in baseball in the latter half of 2022. However, beware the innings limit that is sure to come. For those in shallower leagues, 81 games of production aren't quite as enticing. Jake McCarthy is a vessel for stolen bases in the later rounds of drafts. He had been the target of many trade rumors at the deadline but stayed put. He shaved seven percentage points off his K-rate, which will probably revert to somewhere in the middle in 2023. His numbers were greatly improved from 2021 - he took more walks and struck out less while hitting 14 homers and stealing 12 bags in the limited time frame. 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. March 2, 2023. Sure, he doesn't run anymore, but if you need to shore up your runs and RBI category, you can't really beat the guy in the on deck circle after Jose Altuve, Jeremy Pena, and Yordan Alvarez get on base.
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