Fantasy Baseball Draft Busts: Outfielders (2025)

Joe Pisapia and Chris Welsh are back with their ultimate outfielder guide for the 2025 Fantasy Baseball season. They highlight fantasy baseball must-haves like James Wood, Wyatt Langford and Jasson Domínguez, and discuss whether Mike Trout’s ADP makes him a bargain or a trap. Plus, why Luis Robert Jr. to the Reds could shake up the fantasy landscape and how changes in Brandon Nimmo’s swing profile might impact his value.

Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleepers & Busts (Outfielders)

Identifying Busts

High Draft Cost with Questionable Splits:
- Brenton Doyle: Despite attractive counting stats (like 21 home runs and 27 stolen bases on paper), his extreme home/road splits and a noticeable second-half decline raise red flags. His high cost in drafts makes him a risky proposition.
Inconsistent Production:
- Spencer Steer: With a worrying drop in batting average and overall inconsistent production, Steer’s profile doesn’t inspire confidence. The risk of regression—especially when similar alternatives are available—suggests he should be avoided.
Overhyped Counting Stats:
- Pete Crow-Armstrong: While his counting numbers have been eye-catching, concerns remain that they’re overinflated. If his underlying skills don’t translate into sustained performance, his draft price may not be justified.
Past Underperformance & Limited Upside:
- Evan Carter: A name that has drawn criticism in previous seasons, Carter’s struggles—particularly against left-handed pitching—indicate he might not deliver the consistent production fantasy managers need.

Outfielders Sleepers & Busts Timestamps:

Introduction – 0:00:00
Luis Robert Jr. – 00:03:51
Brandon Nimmo – 00:05:01
Jurickson Profar – 00:05:49
Dylan Crews – 00:09:13
Jake McCarthy – 00:10:25
Jordan Walker – 00:11:19
Brenton Doyle – 00:15:46
Spencer Steer – 00:17:41
Brandon Nimmo – 00:18:23
Michael Harris II – 00:20:07
Pete Crow-Armstrong – 00:24:43
Evan Carter – 00:25:52
Mike Trout – 00:28:36
Jackson Merrill – 00:33:30
James Wood – 00:33:56
Brent Rooker – 00:34:53
Wyatt Langford – 00:36:53
Jasson Dominguez – 00:37:43
Jurickson Profar – 00:39:50
Outro – 00:40:47

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