We will be running a fantasy baseball mock draft using FantasyPros’ Draft Wizard tool. The MLB season is less than one week away.
We’ll draft for a 12-team points league with the following positions: 1-C, 1-1B, 1-2B, 1-3B, 1-SS, 3-OF, 1-UTIL, 6-Pitchers and three bench spots. I’m drafting from the No. 4 slot. The emphasis in this mock was to test out loading up on hitters early.
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1.04: Bobby Witt (SS – KC)
Bobby Witt Jr. was the no-brainer selection at fourth overall after Shohei Ohtani, Aaron Judge and Juan Soto, whether the strategy here was loading up on hitters early or not.
2.09: Yordan Alvarez (OF – HOU)
The Astros are expected to play Yordan Alvarez more at designated hitter this season to try to keep him healthy. He still holds first-round caliber upside when he is healthy.
3.04: Pete Alonso (1B – BAL)
Despite the change of scenery, Pete Alonso will continue to hold high power upside for fantasy managers. He has crushed at least 37 home runs in four of the past five seasons.
4.09: Logan Gilbert (SP – SEA)
I selected my first pitcher at the end of round four in Logan Gilbert, who was named the Mariners’ Opening Day starter on Thursday. He’ll continue to offer a safe floor as my top starter.
5.04: Austin Riley (3B – ATL)
One of the top bounce-back candidates in fantasy baseball this season, I grabbed Austin Riley at a fairly shallow third base position.
6.09: Maikel Garcia (2B – KC)
After focusing on power early, I drafted a more all-around hitter in Maikel Garcia, who is coming off a strong showing in the World Baseball Classic. He remains one of the more underrated second basemen relative to his overall production.
7.04: Jhoan Duran (RP – PHI)
8.09: Tyler Soderstrom (OF – ATH)
9.04: Nolan McLean (SP – NYM)
I grabbed my first closer and second starting pitcher after drafting just one pitcher in the first six rounds. I usually don’t draft closers early, but I tested it out here.
Nolan McLean flashed his upside last season as well as earlier this week in the World Baseball Classic. He’ll look to carry it over into his first full season.
10.09: Kyle Stowers (OF – MIA)
I rounded out my starting outfield with Kyle Stowers. He slashed .288/.368/.544 with 25 home runs last season as part of a breakout campaign. He could see some regression, but he’s still a value this late in drafts.
11.04: Sandy Alcantara (SP – MIA)
12.09: Raisel Iglesias (RP – ATL)
I continue to attack my pitching staff in the double-digit rounds after attacking hitters early. It was between Raisel Iglesias and Daniel Palencia as my second closer.
I’m bullish on Sandy Alcantara’s upside this late in drafts. He allowed two runs over four innings on Tuesday against the Mets in his return from the World Baseball Classic.
13.04: Matt McLain (2B – CIN)
14.09: Robbie Ray (SP – SF)
15.04: Shane McClanahan (SP – TB)
16.09: Andrew Abbott (SP – CIN)
17.04: Samuel Basallo (C – BAL)
I keep targeting Samuel Basallo late in drafts as I punt the catcher position. He went yard twice on Thursday and is now hitting .375 with three homers and 10 RBI in the Grapefruit League.
18.09: Jac Caglianone (1B – KC)
Draft Wizard Insights
I received a B- grade (81/100) from Draft Wizard. I wasn’t particularly fond of how this mock turned out, and the Draft Wizard agreed. I’m always one who prefers to build a more balanced roster, which was not the case here, attacking hitters early and often.
I drafted a pair of closers earlier than normal despite waiting on pitchers. I likely would have preferred to target another one or two starting pitchers earlier.
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