Plenty of runs should be expected from the elite bats being widely selected in the first or second rounds of fantasy baseball drafts. These players typically feature a four or even five-tool offensive profile. Be that as it may, having just two or fewer of these players is usually not enough for sustained success in the runs category.
When looking to solidify run-scoring potential on a fantasy roster, there are certain factors to prioritize. Table setters entrenched in the top-third of lineups is the place to start. Above-average speed with some bonus pop fits the bill as well. Finally, proficiency at getting on base is also a skill to target.
The following group of players, who can be found at different junctures throughout drafts, match or at least come close to the description. The list is geared toward standard 12-team leagues with average draft position (ADP) reflective of current trends at the time of writing.
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Fantasy Baseball Players to Target for Runs
Trea Turner (SS – PHI) | ADP: 29
Trea Turner is a legitimate contender to lead the league in runs scored, and if he is still around in the third round of drafts, the two-time batting champion (2021, 2025) should bring excellent value.
Despite missing three weeks due to injury last September, Turner finished the 2025 season with 94 runs across 141 games. Over the last three years in Philadelphia, he has paced more than 110 runs per 162 games played. Whether it’s from the first or second spot in the Phillies’ batting order, Turner will be a boon in the runs column.
Geraldo Perdomo (SS – ARI) | ADP: 62
Another option at shortstop, Geraldo Perdomo enjoyed a significant breakout campaign in 2025, earning his first Silver Slugger award and a fourth-place finish for the National League MVP Award. Perdomo set career highs across the board, but it was his 20 homers that were perhaps most surprising.
Perdomo has always had a firm grip on the strike zone, and his improved line-drive rate (23.3%) underlies his .290 batting average. Perdomo crossed home plate 98 times over 161 games in 2025. It would not be surprising to see him get close to that number again if he remains healthy atop Arizona’s lineup.
Brandon Nimmo (OF – TEX) | ADP: 119
After playing in well over 1,000 games for the Mets dating back to 2016, Brandon Nimmo is on a different club for the first time in his career. The veteran outfielder has been a model of durability and solid, yet unspectacular production through his prime years.
Nimmo has played over 150 games in each of the last four seasons, posting a .346 on-base percentage (OBP) with averages of 22 homers and 90 runs during that span. Nimmo is expected to take over the leadoff spot for the Rangers, which lifts his overall upside considerably.
Xavier Edwards (2B, SS – MIA) | ADP: 175
Back to middle infield, Xavier Edwards delivered 75 runs over 139 games for fantasy managers last season. At 26, the young speedster is on the cusp of his prime years.
While he is unlikely to ever deliver much pop, the former first-round pick has recorded an impressive .298 batting average and .358 OBP across more than 1,000 MLB plate appearances. Edwards does not strikeout a ton (15.3%), makes plenty of contact (87.3%) and sprays line drives (23.4%) all over the field.
Trent Grisham (OF – NYY) | ADP: 214
Trent Grisham is not one to look for a high batting average from, as he hit just .235 last season and holds a .218 mark for his career. He does know how to get on base, however, as he has walked at a 12% clip in his career and set a new personal high with a 14.1% walk rate in 2025.
The 29-year-old slugger has the bonus of being able to drive himself in often, as 34 of his 87 runs scored last year came off home runs. Grisham flourished as the Yankees’ leadoff hitter against right-handed pitchers in 2025 — a role he is expected to resume in 2026.
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