Home runs is a category that can get away from a fantasy manager in drafts. There are some elite power options early, but if you miss on those bats, you’ll have to make up for the miss later. A fantasy manager can’t just draft players who hit 20 home runs and make up the gap; you need players who can hit 30+ home runs.
In this article, I’ll discuss hitters going after pick 100 in average draft position (ADP) that can help your team make up home runs or take your team to higher levels in the power department. As you go farther down the draft board, most players will lack other five-category production. Continue to draft accordingly when looking for home runs late.
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Christopher Morel (2B, RB – TB)
Christopher Morel is being drafted around pick 275 in fantasy baseball ADP. At that point, it’s all about the upside. Morel has plenty of that entering his first full season with the Rays. He hit 21 home runs over 152 games last season but just one home run with the Rays.
Morel was never comfortable at Tropicana Field, which carried over in his time with the Rays. This season, the Rays will play at George M. Steinbrenner Field, a minor-league ballpark that could bring Morel and his power back to life.
In 2023, while playing for the Cubs, Morel hit 26 home runs over 107 games. A major bounce-back season could be in store for Morel. His potential for 30 home runs at his ADP is a risk worth taking.
Matt Wallner (OF – MIN)
Matt Wallner has insane power potential, and this may be the first season where we see the full potential. In the last two seasons, Wallner played 76 and 75 games, respectively, with the Twins, hitting 14 and 13 home runs.
This season, Wallner is expected to play nearly every day, even versus left-handed pitching, which he did towards the end of last season. Last season, Wallner had a 17.5% barrel rate and a 53.2% hard-hit rate. Wallner has a 20-home run floor with 30+ home run upside if he plays at least 140 games. He has an ADP of around 285, which is a great time to take the chance for some power.
Rhys Hoskins (1B – MIL)
After missing 2023 with an ACL injury, Rhys Hoskins returned last year and hit 26 home runs over 131 games with the Brewers. Hoskins has hit 26+ home runs over the previous five non-COVID-19 seasons.
Hoskins has a career .481 slugging rate, 11.8% barrel rate, 42% hard-hit rate and 17.4% HR/FB. Hoskins has all the skills to be a 25+ home run bat yet again with a 30+ home run upside. He comes at a nice ADP of nearly 300.
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