It’s almost time for the MLB season once again, and with that, the fantasy baseball season. I recently completed a fantasy baseball mock draft using FantasyPros’ Draft Wizard tool. Let’s dive into some of my favorite picks from the draft.
Fantasy Baseball Mock Draft: Top Late-Round Picks
This draft is from a late-round pick point of view. I’ll be drafting from the No. 11 spot in a 12-team, head-to-head, traditional 5×5 categories league. The positions include the following: 1-C, 1-1B, 1-2B, 1-3B, 1-SS, 3-OF, 1-UTIL, 5-Pitchers, 3-Bench. See the full mock draft here.
10.02: Kyle Stowers (OF – MIA)
Kyle Stowers was phenomenal across 117 games and 399 at-bats. He hit .288 and popped 25 home runs. I’ll take a chance on him here.
11.11: Shane Bieber (SP – TOR)
Shane Bieber returned from Tommy John surgery last year. I’m hoping that between the brief time back and spring training reps, he’ll be fully ready to go.
12.02: Jo Adell (OF – LAA)
Jo Adell isn’t going to be all too consistent, but if he pops off for 37 home runs again, I can forgive him a bit.
13.11: Matt Chapman (3B – SF)
We all know what Matt Chapman is going to do — hit 20-25 home runs and record 70-75 RBI. I’ll take it.
14.02: Adley Rutschman (C – BAL)
Adley Rutschman dealt with oblique injuries last season, but when healthy, he’ll flirt with 20 home runs and around 75 RBI.
15.11: Alec Burleson (1B, OF – STL)
Alec Burleson is a consistent hitter who will probably hit about 20 home runs again. I also like that he can play first base and the outfield.
16.02: Shota Imanaga (SP – CHC)
I’m a bit worried that MLB hitters have figured out Shota Imanaga, but he was also dealing with hamstring issues last season.
17.11: Luis Garcia (2B – WSH)
Luis Garcia is just 25, and while he had a down year compared to 2024, I expect Garcia to bounce back.
Draft Wizard Insights
When the draft was all said and done, I was given a B grade (84/100). Check out the full draft and results below.
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