Fantasy Baseball Player Notes
2020 Fantasy Baseball Draft Notes
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1.
Ronald Acuna Jr.
CF,LF,RF - ATL
We knew Acuna would develop into an elite fantasy option one day, but few saw it happening this quickly. He combined power (41 homers), speed (37 stolen bases), and his spot batting atop an outstanding lineup (127 runs, 101 RBI) to put up one of the all-around great seasons. He'll stick in the leadoff spot this year, which should ensure that he continues to run early and often, and there's little reason to expect his numbers to dip much from last year. In points leagues, where his strikeout rate is a bit of a negative, his stock falls just a tad, but otherwise, no one would fault you if you made him the top pick in the draft.
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Christian Yelich
LF,RF - MIL
Yelich followed up his preposterous 2018 season with an even better one in 2019, batting .329 with 44 home runs and 30 steals in just 130 games. His ridiculous 35% HR/FB rate regressed as expected, but only to a still nonsensical 32.8%, best in MLB. The issue with Yelich for 2020 has nothing to do with his talent, but is instead all about the fractured kneecap that prematurely ended his season. He's reportedly on track to be ready by Opening Day, but there's obviously a modicum of risk to factor in.
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Mike Trout
CF - LAA
Trout may not be the clear-cut number one player in fantasy this year, but that's of no fault of his own, as he's coming off one of his best seasons ever, with a career-high 45 home runs in just 134 games. If you were desperate to find a knock on Trout, it's that he hasn't topped 140 games in any of his last three seasons, and his 11 stolen bases last year tied his low in a single season. But that's all window dressing on a truly special player who is obviously a top-three pick at worst.
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Cody Bellinger
1B,CF,RF - LAD
Bellinger had a tremendous season, drastically improving his walk rate and cutting his strikeout rate, and setting career highs in each of the five standard rotisserie categories. If there's a knock on Bellinger's season, it's that so much of his production came in the first half, and particularly in March where he batted .431 with 14 home runs. Beginning in June, he batted .280 or lower in each month, and he batted just .261 in the second half. But the numbers all count, and although it's reasonable to expect Bellinger to take a slight step back from his overall 2019 numbers, it still leaves him as a top-five pick.
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Mookie Betts
RF - LAD
After weeks of rumors, Betts was finally traded to the Dodgers, but the move shouldn't impact his value much. His plate appearances and home runs, because of the less hitter-friendly parks in his new division, may downgrade his numbers ever so slightly. But Betts has essentially averaged a .305-120-30-95-25 line over his past four seasons. Even with a minor drop, he'll still earn his top-five draft position.
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Francisco Lindor
SS - CLE
Lindor's 2019 season got off to a rocky start with a right calf strain in February followed by a sprained left ankle in March. But when he returned in late April, he didn't miss a beat, putting up a classic 30-20 season and contributing in all five categories. There were some minor negatives for Lindor - his strikeout rate went up, his walk rate went down, and he had an expected batting average of just .276, the lowest of his career. But Lindor's floor at this point is so enormously high that he's one of the few no-risk players, and he shouldn't slip past the top 10 in drafts or, frankly, the top seven.
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Trevor Story
SS - COL
It's safe to say that Story's 2017 season was just an outlier, and he's established a fairly reliable 35-homer, 20-plus steal baseline. Pay no attention to Story's dramatically lower xBA - Coors Field will always inflate batting average and should keep Story's mark with roughly a .280 floor at worst. Even at a deep shortstop position, he's a unique five-category player, and is an easy first-round selection.
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Trea Turner
SS - WSH
It just feels like there's a 60-steal season waiting in Turner's future, and you simply can't say that about too many other players in the game at this point. With stolen bases as a whole on the decline, Turner has an absolute floor of 40 (barring injury) and a much higher ceiling. Add to that the fact that he should help fantasy owners in three other categories and be neutral in the fourth (RBI), and he should be taken in the first round of all rotisserie leagues.
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Juan Soto
LF - WSH
It seemed impossible that Soto could be even better than his rookie year but that is just what we got with 34 homers, 110 RBIs, 110 runs and a .282 batting average to go with 12 steals. Considering how young he is, we may see even more in 2020 which would make his second round ADP a steal.
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Nolan Arenado
3B - COL
There's very little to say about Arenado at this point. He's batted between .287 and .315, hit between 37 and 42 home runs, and driven in between 97 and 116 runs in each of the last five years. Entering his age-29 season, there are simply no concerns about Arenado so long as he remains in Colorado all year, though that is admittedly a bit of a question mark at this point. But really, so long as you are comfortable that you won't get steals from your first-round pick, there's no reason to shy away from Arenado whatsoever.
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Jose Ramirez
3B - CLE
Ramirez's overall 2019 season was obviously subpar, as much as a 23-homer, 24-steal year can be. He batted just .218 in the first half with a mere seven home runs, and his fantasy value was saved only by his 18 first-half steals. But he looked closer to his old self in the second half, batting .327 with an 1.105 OPS. Whether it was him trying to do too much in the first half or something related to his newborn child (his surge happened to coincide with his return from paternity leave), Ramirez's return to normalcy in the second half should give you plenty of confidence in his 2020 outlook.
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Alex Bregman
3B,SS - HOU
Thanks to his 122 runs and 41 homers, Bregman outperformed Story, Turner and Lindor last year so you might consider him at #6 overall once Bellinger is gone but his lack of steals makes his ceiling a bit lower than each of those other first rounders.
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J.D. Martinez
DH,RF - BOS
Martinez won't steal any bases but with 40 homers, 100+ RBIs and a .300 batting average every year, fantasy owners are getting an absolute steal at any point in the second round of drafts. Don't be scared off by his dip in production, as underlying metrics suggest he was among the most unlucky hitters in baseball.
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Fernando Tatis Jr.
SS - SD
Tatis was sensational in his half of season with 22 homers, 16 steals and a .317 batting average but every underlying metric available to us screams significant regression. He is a strong source of power and speed but expect the BA to plummet.
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Rafael Devers
3B - BOS
Believe it or not, Devers managed to finish at the number one fantasy third basemen last year over Rendon, Arenado and Bregman. Batting in the middle of Boston's great lineup afforded him 129 runs and 115 RBIs which went a long way, but he contributed in all five categories and is young enough that he might do even better in 2020.
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Bryce Harper
RF - PHI
Unlike Aaron Judge, who is also going at the end of the second round, Harper has only missed 8 games in the last two seasons. He might not have as much power or the reliable batting average, but there is something to be said for health and the extra 10 steals.
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Freddie Freeman
1B - ATL
Freeman tested positive for COVID-19 at the outset of renewed camp and has reportedly dealt with some difficult symptoms. It seems unlikely that he'll be able to begin the year with the Braves, though he is apparently on the road to recovery. When healthy, Freeman is a dynamic option, so long as he has recovered from the elbow soreness that plagued him in spring. Don't let Freeman slip too far, but he's out of the second round for now.
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Anthony Rendon
3B - LAA
Rendon finally put it all together last year, setting career-highs in batting average (.319), home runs (34), runs scored (117), and RBI (126). He'll now move to Anaheim where he'll see a downgrade in park, but an upgrade in lineup by the sheer presence of Mike Trout. In the end, Rendon's move is a neutral one, and to the extent you trust him to stay healthy again, he's a rock-solid second round pick.
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Starling Marte
CF - ARI
Marte set career-highs in home runs, runs scored, RBI, and slugging percentage in 2019, and now gets an upgrade in supporting cast and home park with the move to the Diamondbacks. The Pirates ranked 20th in 2019 in runs scored, while the Diamondbacks ranked 11th, and PNC Park was one of the worst parks for righty batters last season. Marte may not be able to grow his 2019 numbers at this point given his age, but his change in teams certainly doesn't hurt.
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20.
Javier Baez
SS - CHC
The shortstop position is so loaded that Baez' 29 homers, 11 steals and .281 batting average didn't even get him into the top 12 at the position last year. He is still well worth a third or fourth round pick, however, because the bat and speed are both reliable.
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Xander Bogaerts
SS - BOS
Bogaerts had an outstanding 2019 season, obliterating his career-high in home runs and RBI and getting his batting average back over .300. But the thing is, his underlying metrics don't look all that different from his solid but unspectacular 2018 season. His strikeout rate, hard hit percentage, average exit velocity, and launch angle all remained nearly identical, while his steals (only four) continued to trend down to a now useless level from a fantasy perspective. Bogaerts is still a fine option but at a strong position and now batting in a weaker lineup, be careful not to waste too high a pick on him.
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Pete Alonso
1B - NYM
It feels odd that a rookie can hit 53 homers with 120 RBIs then end up draft towards the end of the third round but that's exactly what we have here. 60 homrs is a real possibility but then again, so are 35 homers with a .235 batting average, similar to the disappointment fantasy owners had with Hoskins last season.
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Jose Altuve
2B - HOU
Altuve hit a career-high 31 homers last year but still only finished as the #10 fantasy second basemen because the steals have disappeared and his batting average has continued to drop. With that said, he has been so consistent for long enough that he may still be the top second basemen for 2020.
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George Springer
CF,RF - HOU
If not for the 40 games missed, we might be talking about Springer as the reigning AL MVP. He was on pace for over 50 homers, 125 RBIs and 125 runs. There isn't much speed but the upside for the other four categories makes him an amazing value in the fourth round of drafts.
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Gleyber Torres
2B,SS - NYY
As a 22-year-old, Gleyber managed 38 homers, 96 runs and 91 RBIs with a .280 batting average. There is still room for more growth and it would no surprise if he became an MVP candidate this year as a 23-year-old. There isn't enough speed to make him the top fantasy second basemen yet though.
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26.
Ozzie Albies
2B - ATL
Albies was remarkable last year with a .295 batting average to go with 24 homers, 15 steals and over 100 runs. He did all of that as a 22-year-old so you'd have to think there is room for even more growth in 2020. He is well worth a fourth-round pick at this point.
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Charlie Blackmon
RF - COL
Blackmon was one of the first players who was known to test positive for COVID-19. As of July 10, he still had not yet reported to Rockies camp. Given the lack of input into Blackmon's situation, it's certainly possible that he'll be healthy and ready to go by the time the season starts. But, for now, drop him at least a round or two in your rankings until you hear more.
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28.
Ketel Marte
2B,CF - ARI
Marte suddenly went from being a career .263 hitter with 22 home runs in 1,548 plate appearances to batting .329 with 32 home runs in 628 plate appearances. And while he made many overall gains, such as a massive increase in launch angle, his expected batting average was just .299 and that .030 difference was 10th-highest in MLB. He also upped his pull percentage by a significant amount, and pulled all but one of his home runs, which should be something that pitchers can exploit in 2020. Buy some of the gains, but consider Marte closer to a .290-25 type of hitter.
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29.
Adalberto Mondesi
SS - KC
Mondesi had a ridiculous 43 steals last year but he did it in just 416 at-bats. If he can stay on the field for a full season, 60 is not only a possibility, but likely. Add in 15 homers and we are talking about a potential first round value, albeit one with great risk.
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30.
Nelson Cruz
DH - MIN
If you removed Cruz's age from the equation, he'd be a top pick in fantasy. Despite missing nearly a quarter of the season to injury last year, he again put up elite numbers, topping 40 home runs and 100 RBI while batting .311. Cruz will be 40 this year, never plays the field and is starting to miss more time to injuries. But he's essentially forgotten in most drafts and has shown very little skills decline. Don't shy away from him on draft day even though he clogs your utility spot.
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31.
Austin Meadows
DH,LF,RF - TB
Although we haven't seen it for an extended stretch, what Meadows did last year, hitting 33 homers with a .291 average and 12 steals makes him well worth considering if he lasts into the fifth round of your drafts. There may be room for more upside as well.
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32.
Keston Hiura
2B - MIL
In his first year with the big league club, Hiura was every bit as good as advertised, going for 19 homers, 9 steals and a .303 BA in just half a season. We could very well see him among the top three in the position by year's end, but he isn't quite as safe as any of the options above him.
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33.
Aaron Judge
RF - NYY
Judge has a stress fracture in his rib, which showed "slight improvement" based on a CT scan in mid-April. But he is also dealing with a collapsed lung, and there is still no timetable for when he may be ready for baseball activity. Even with the postponement of the season, there's no guarantee that Judge will be ready to play at any point this season. Draft him with a heavy dose of pessimism and you should be fine.
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34.
Manny Machado
3B,SS - SD
Machado now has five consecutive seasons with 30+ homers, 80+ runs and 80+ RBIs. Yes, he struggled last year in batting average but this is a durable player with a great floor and Round 1 upside should he decide to steal 15 bags again like we've seen a few times.
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35.
Kris Bryant
3B,LF,RF - CHC
Bryant is an excellent player, of course, but his fourth round ADP is a classic case of the name driving the price. He should hit .275 with 30 homers if he stays healthy, but you can find that out of Eddie Rosario and several others a few rounds later.
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36.
Yordan Alvarez
DH - HOU
It was just an 87 game sample size but in that time, Yordan was clearly one of the top five hitters in baseball. He won't steal any bags, but 50 homers, 140 RBIs and a .320 batting average is within the realm of realistic possibilities. He comes with some risk, however, since we haven't seen it for an extended time.
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37.
Anthony Rizzo
1B - CHC
We've never seen Rizzo hit 35 homers or bat .300 but his production has been so steady that fantasy owners can be certain they'll get 25 homers with 80+ runs, 90+ RBIs and a batting average north of .275. That makes him a worthwhile 4th or 5th round pick.
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38.
Eloy Jimenez
LF - CWS
Eloy started out rough for the White Sox last year but he turned it on to close the season, displaying the legitimate 45 homer power that he was thought to eventually morph into in the MLB. Don't be shocked if that batting average jumps 20 more points to .290 as well.
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Paul Goldschmidt
1B - STL
Goldschmidt's batting average may have dipped thanks to a slow start but he finished with 30+ homers for the third consecutive season and very nearly went for 100 runs and 100 RBIs. More than likely, that batting average will end up north of .280 again too which would make him a steal at the end of the fifth round.
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40.
Yoan Moncada
3B - CWS
The former top overall prospect had a heck of a season in 2019 but his .400 BABIP is almost certainly not going to repeat in 2020. Even still, this young stud has room for more growth and could provide 30 homers plus 10 steals for fantasy owners.
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41.
Matt Olson
1B - OAK
After two years of a low BABIP, Olson's BA finally jumped to .267. It isn't probable he will offer more than that but fantasy owners know 50 HRs and 120 RBIs is truly within reach if he doesn't miss a full month this season.
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42.
Bo Bichette
SS - TOR
Like his father, the young Bichette is one heck of a hitter and he proved that by batting .311 with 11 homers in just 46 games last year. Over a full season, it would be no surprise if he morphed into a 30 homer threat with a quality batting average and all the runs and RBIs to accompany it.
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43.
Giancarlo Stanton
DH,LF - NYY
Stanton's Grade-1 hamstring strain was going to keep him out of action for Opening Day, but he now should be ready to go whenever the season begins. Stanton will always be an injury risk, but for now, view him as a healthy option heading into the season. His power potential therefore makes him an option in Round 3 or 4, depending on your risk tolerance.
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44.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
3B,DH - TOR
It wouldn't surprise anyone if Guerrero batted .330 with 40 homers this year but we are still talking about a kid who didn't outperform Brian Anderson, Renato Nunez or Todd Frazier last year in similar plate appearances. His upside is breathtaking but there is unquestionably some risk at his ADP.
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45.
Eugenio Suarez
3B - CIN
Few hitters benefited as much from the postponement of the season as did Suarez, whose shoulder woes made his availability for Opening Day questionable. He'll now likely be at or close to full strength when the season begins. Whether he can repeat his near-50 homer performance is another question (he likely can't), but you should draft him as you would few to no health concerns.
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46.
Whit Merrifield
2B,RF - KC
Merrifield leads off the second tier of fantasy second basemen after Altuve, Torres and Albies. He won't hit 20 bombs, but we can expect a batting average near or above .300 plus 20-30 steals once again, making him a great fifth round pick.
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47.
Jose Abreu
1B,DH - CWS
Abreu outperformed Anthony Rizzo and Paul Goldschmidt last season, knocking 33 homers with 122 RBIs and a solid as always .282 BA. He hasn't slowed down one bit despite the age so you can rely on him to produce once again if you grab him in the 7th round.
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48.
Jonathan Villar
2B,SS - MIA
Villar is moving from a great hitter's park to one of the worst but we are still talking about someone who went 24/40 homers/steals with 111 runs and a .273 batting average. There is some risk, as we saw in the 2017 disappointment
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49.
Tommy Pham
DH,LF - SD
Pham tested positive for COVID-19 but has since cleared protocol with two negative tests and has rejoined his team. He was reportedly asymptomatic in any event, and it does not appear that he'll have limitations heading into the season.
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50.
Marcell Ozuna
LF - ATL
Ozuna didn't have a terrible 2019, but his .241 batting average and injuries certainly put a damper on his year. And although he was due for a rebound anyway (his .259 BABIP was preposterously low), moving to the Braves on a one-year deal should be just what the doctor ordered. Not only will he be batting in the middle of an incredible strong lineup. but he'll also be playing in a much more favorable home park. With plenty of motivation as he looks for a multi-year deal, expect a big season from Ozuna.
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51.
Eddie Rosario
LF - MIN
Even despite missing 25 games, Rosario still drove in 109 runs thanks to 32 homers. With a full season and his steady .280 batting average, drafting him at his eighth-round ADP is pure thievery. He won't steal any bags but there is certainly something to be said for his consistent bat.
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52.
J.T. Realmuto
C - PHI
Realmuto didn't quite live up to the lofty expectations last year but still managed to finish as the top catcher in fantasy baseball. He is a near-lock to again lead the position in steals and runs while providing 20+ homers, 75+ RBI and a solid batting average. His ceiling might not be as high as Gary Sanchez, but you know you are drafting a sure-fire top 100 player with Realmuto.
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53.
Josh Donaldson
3B - MIN
Donaldson played it right, betting on himself with a one-year deal and turning in a patented monstrous power season with the Braves. He'll now move on to the Twins where you can expect more of the same. Not only do the Twins boast one of the best all-around lineups in baseball, but park factors actually favor Target Field over Truist Park for home runs and doubles. Expect a repeat of 2019, with perhaps a little more.
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54.
Victor Robles
CF - WSH
Robles did not help from a batting average standpoint but he is still young enough that progress can be expected. Where he did help, however, was on the basepaths with nearly 30 steals to go with 86 runs. He has sufficient power and should grow into more so his seventh-round ADP seems perfect.
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55.
Josh Bell
1B - PIT
Bell had a true breakout season in 2019, improving drastically in pretty much every measurable category. His increases in exit velocity (2.3 mph), launch angle (3.8 degrees), and barrels per plate appearance (3.8%) showed that his gains were not fluky, and he even recovered from what looked to be a second-half collapse with a .927 OPS in August. The issue for Bell is that even with the improvements, a first baseman who bats .277 and slugs 37 home runs is not blowing the fantasy world away. Buy many of the gains, but don't go crazy on draft day.
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56.
Marcus Semien
SS - OAK
Semien is currently being drafted outside the top 12 fantasy shortstops around the 7th round but did you know that he finished among the top five last year and ahead of Lindor, Turner and Torres. Semien knocked 33 bombs with double-digit steals, a good .285 batting average and 123 runs.
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57.
Nick Castellanos
RF - CIN
Castellanos' numbers were continually deflated batting in the middle of a bad Tigers lineup and in a home park that greatly depressed power numbers. A move to Cincinnati should be just what the doctor ordered, and allow Castellanos to continue to build on his monster finish with the Cubs last year. While he may not hit the 50 homers he was on pace for with the Cubs or total the same 1.000 OPS, his numbers should look much closer to his 2019 second half than his first.
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58.
Matt Chapman
3B - OAK
If fantasy were real life, Chapman might be the second best third basemen in the league but fantasy accounts for average instead of OBP and his 1 steal won't help much. Rather, he is big power guy with runs, homers and not much else to help your fantasy team.
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59.
DJ LeMahieu
1B,2B,3B - NYY
LeMahieu tested positive for COVID-19 and is asymptomatic, according to the Yankees. Assuming he rejoins the team by the start of the season - a big "if" but somewhat likely given his early positive test - then he should have little difficulty getting ready for the season.
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60.
Jorge Soler
DH,RF - KC
Soler did swat a ridiculous 48 homers with 117 RBIs and a decent batting average last year but let's not forget that he has missed considerable time due to injury every season prior. If he can stay healthy, that eighth round ADP will be a bargain, but it's a big if.
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61.
Ramon Laureano
CF - OAK
Laureano was never a big-time prospect but he certainly put on a show in just 123 games last year, knocking 24 homers with 13 steals and a .286 batting average. Over a full season, he could potentially end up around 30/20 but he does come with some risk.
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62.
Max Muncy
1B,2B,3B - LAD
Muncy now has 70 homers over the last two seasons and while fantasy owners know he won't be a source of help in the batting average department, he still managed 100+ runs because of the 90 walks. Multi-position eligibility certainly doesn't hurt either.
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63.
Tim Anderson
SS - CWS
Anderson missed 40 games last year but still nearly went 20/20 with 81 runs. If that was all, it would have been a killer season but he also happened to bat .335 for the Sox. We can expect that to drop to near or even below .300 this year but that is still a great buy around the 8th round.
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64.
Joey Gallo
CF,LF - TEX
Gallo reportedly tested positive for COVID-19, but the accuracy of his tests have been questioned. Regardless, Gallo is back in camp with his teammates and should have no restrictions going forward.
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65.
Carlos Correa
SS - HOU
So far, we've only seen Correa play more than 110 games once in his five seasons. Whenever he is on the field, Correa has been a tremendous hitter so the upside is that of a top five fantasy shortstop but his floor is quite low because of the repeat injury risk.
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66.
Luis Robert
CF - CWS
Don't look now, but Robert was better than even Fernando Tatis in the minors. Much better. He does have holes in his swing but in 200 games, has still managed to bat .312. He has future 40/40 potential and could be a superstar even as a rookie this year.
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67.
Michael Brantley
DH,LF - HOU
Brantley had injury troubles for a while but has now played virtually every day for two straight years. In that time, he has returned to the steal .310 hitter with 20 homers. Although the steals are long gone, that profile still works great with a tenth-round pick.
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68.
Jeff McNeil
2B,3B,LF,RF - NYM
There were many skeptics after McNeil's strong rookie performance but it now clear that he is a hitter through and through. He'll again compete for the batting crown and seems likely to his 20+ homers once agin for the Mets this season.
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69.
Mike Moustakas
2B,3B - CIN
Moustakas is a virtual lock to hit 30+ homers with 80+ RBIs but he doesn't steal any bags and with the power will likely come a sub-optimal batting average. You could do worse in the 9th round, however, because at the very least, he is a reliable three-category contributor.
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70.
Andrew Benintendi
LF - BOS
Benintendi had a disappointing offensive season in 2019, hitting just 13 homers with 10 steals and a .266 batting average. There is upside, sure, but if he repeats that production, he is barely worth drafting, let alone all the way up in the top 100 picks where his ADP currently is.
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71.
Michael Conforto
CF,RF - NYM
It is clear at this point that Conforto won't be a source of useful batting average or steals, but he crushes in the other three categories, hitting 33 homers with 90+ RBIs and runs scored last season. That is a quality stat-line around round nine.
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72.
Rhys Hoskins
1B - PHI
Hoskins' BA luck caught up to him and that BA dipped to .226. His power remained about the same rather than jumping to a new level like many seemed to be anticipating. He does still have upside for more but the floor, as we've seen, is a non-top 25 first basemen.
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73.
Gary Sanchez
C - NYY
Yes, Sanchez did manage to swat 34 homers and has historical power potential for the position, but you are definitely going to take a hit at batting average if you draft him. With that said, hitting in the middle of the Yankees lineup should afford fantasy owners loads of RBIs and runs too.
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74.
Carlos Santana
1B,DH - CLE
After a lousy 2018, it seemed Santana's bat had finally hit the end of career wall, but he bounced back to a tune of 34 homers, 110 runs and saw his batting average soar from .229 to .281. All are expected to regress in 2019, but not enough to make him worth passing on in the 12th round.
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75.
Franmil Reyes
DH,RF - CLE
Franmil played most of his season with San Diego's pitcher-friendly park as his home venue but still managed 37 homers in just 494 total at-bats. The batting average will likely end up south of .270 but 50 homers is a possibility out of the 13th round, so you know what to do.
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76.
Oscar Mercado
CF,LF - CLE
Mercado impressed as a rookie, hitting 15 homers, stealing 15 bags and scoring 70 runs in just 115 games. His production slowed at the end of the year, though, and the overall batting average will likely dip so don't expect the same useful pace for all of 2020.
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77.
Jorge Polanco
SS - MIN
Polanco picked up where he left off after the 2018 suspension by batting nearly .300 with over 100 runs and 22 homers. His speed is gone but for his 11th round price tag, that is a plenty useful stat line even if you have to use him in the utility spot instead of shortstop.
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78.
Max Kepler
CF,RF - MIN
Most seem to recall Kepler knocking 36 homers but did you realize he did it while missing 30 games. The batting average will almost definitely be under .260 but if he plays the full season, you can bet on 90+ runs and 90+ RBIs this season.
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79.
Kyle Schwarber
LF - CHC
There has been some hype fatigue on Schwarber so you can now get him in the 13th round even though he jacked 38 homers with 92 RBIs last season. In fact, the batting average even leaped up to .250 and is projected to remain there for the 2020 season.
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80.
David Dahl
CF,LF,RF - COL
Dahl has always had trouble staying healthy even while he is was in the minors but while he is on the field, you know you'll get strong production. Think of him in the same light as Michael Brantley, who should bat around .300 with about 20 homers and a handful of steals.
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81.
Eduardo Escobar
2B,3B - ARI
Escobar had a heck of a breakout season, driving in 118 RBIs thanks to 35 homers. The batting average will never be great but he certainly won't hurt you in that category. What's more, is that he'll qualify for 2B and 3B so that you can slide him around during the week.
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82.
Justin Turner
3B - LAD
Turner has quietly been one of the better pure hitters in baseball over the last few seasons. The problem is that he consistently misses 30 to 50 games. If we finally get a full season, that .310 batting average with 30+ homers and 90+ runs would look great in the 12th round.
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83.
Corey Seager
SS - LAD
Seager is a far cry from being an MVP candidate as a rookie, but his batting average won't kill you and he'll hit around 20-25 homers with 80+ RBIs and runs. If he is traded to Boston, he'd likely see a jump in every offensive statistic.
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84.
Yasmani Grandal
1B,C - CWS
In terms of overall game, Grandal may be the best catcher in all of baseball, as his OBP will hover just south of .400 and he plays excellent defense but the BA will be closer to that .240 mark and his HRs, RBIs and runs should dip in the ballpark and lineup moves from MIL to CWS.
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85.
Elvis Andrus
SS - TEX
With so many competent fantasy shortstops, it may seem boring to draft Andrus in the 13th round but he has been so consistent and durable from year to year that this boring source of speed and average may prove well worth the price once again.
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86.
Edwin Encarnacion
1B,DH - CWS
Encarnacion is most certainly getting up there in age but his power persists as he knocked 30+ homers again for the eighth straight season. As we all know, the batting average won't be great but we can put up with that for 100+ RBIs and 80+ runs to go with the power.
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87.
Miguel Sano
1B,3B - MIN
Sano tested positive for COVID-19, though he's asymptomatic. There have been few updates since his test in early July, and it's certainly possible that he'll return healthy before the start of the regular season. For now, drop him down your draft board a hair, but don't shy away entirely.
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88.
Lorenzo Cain
CF - MIL
If you get into the 14th round and need either steals or batting average, Cain will make for an excellent investment. He should again steal 15-20 bags and you can expect the batting average to jump back up closer to that .300 mark he sat at for 4 of the past 6 seasons.
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89.
Amed Rosario
SS - NYM
Rosario is still young enough that he may still improve upon his 15 homers, 19 steals and .287 batting average that fantasy owners received from him last year. His ceiling is nowhere near some of the top shortstops, but he will contribute in all five categories.
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90.
Cavan Biggio
2B - TOR
Biggio might not help in batting average, as we saw last year, but there is no doubt about it that he is a source of both power and speed. 20/20 seems like a near-certainty and there is room for more which sounds great with his 12th round price tag.
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91.
Khris Davis
DH - OAK
Davis had a terrible 2019 but looked pretty much like his usual self until he ran into a wall in the outfield and injured his hip. After that, he was largely useless as a fantasy player, resulting in one of the worst seasons of his career. Still just 32 years old, there's little reason to doubt Davis' ability to return to his former skills, and go back to his 40-homer ways.
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92.
Willson Contreras
C - CHC
Contreras is no doubt one of the best hitting catchers in baseball, with a .270+ average in three of four seasons, but his upside is capped by the fact that Chicago also has Caratini and is certain to get him 200+ PAs. Even so, Contreras should have no trouble reaching 20 HRs, 50 R and 60 RBIs once again.
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93.
Yuli Gurriel
1B,3B - HOU
Gurriel was unbelievable last season going from 13 homers and 85 RBIs to 31 and 104. Even with the power spike, he maintained his .290 BA for the third straight season. Although he is older, it is clear that fantasy owners can still rely on him for plenty of production.
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94.
Mitch Garver
C - MIN
Garver may be the most difficult catcher to peg this season because his breakout was so extreme and such a surprise. He hit 31 homers in just 311 at-bats. Surely that rate will regress but he should also get more trips to the plate too so 35 HRs, .260 BA is not out of the question by any means.
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95.
Byron Buxton
CF - MIN
Buxton has never managed to stay healthy for a full season but while he is healthy, fantasy owners get a source of power and great speed. Should he finally stay on the field all year, fantasy owners could receive 20 homers, 25 steals and a decent batting average out of the 14th round.
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96.
Jean Segura
SS - PHI
You know who didn't love stolen bases? Gabe Kapler. You know who isn't the manager of the Phillies anymore? Gabe Kapler. Segura's numbers stayed relatively consistent last year, except his stolen base totals dropped from the 20-30 range to just 10. But with Kapler out of town, there's every reason to expect the 30-year-old Segura to return to being a 20-steal player with a plus batting average who will chip in everywhere. With dual-eligibility coming, Segura shouldn't be forgotten on draft day.
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97.
Adam Eaton
RF - WSH
Eaton missed a lot of time in 2017 and 2018 but has played three complete seasons in the last five years and gave fantasy owners 15/15, .280 with 90+ runs in all of them. With his ADP still sitting outside the top 200, he makes for an excellent fifth fantasy outfielder.
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98.
Bryan Reynolds
CF,LF,RF - PIT
Reynolds was an excellent surprise last year as a rookie, batting .316 with 16 homers and 83 runs despite being down in the minors for the first month of the season. There is some risk in drafting him but more than likely, this is a solid source of batting average in the middle of your draft.
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99.
Paul DeJong
SS - STL
Although DeJong hit so poorly at the end of the season, he has no chance of losing playing time because he is so great in the field. Even with his rough stretch to close things, DeJong finished with 30 homers and 97 runs. He is expected to do much of the same this year.
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100.
Kyle Tucker
LF - HOU
Tucker hasn't lived up to the hype in his first 130 big league at-bats but don't sour on him quite yet. This is a legitimate five-category asset who could go 40/25 HR/SB with a .280 batting average within the next few years. It is tough to tell how quickly it will come but he has to get playing time first.
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101.
Mallex Smith
CF,RF - SEA
Stolen bases throughout the game are at an all-time low, and yet Smith, who has stolen 86 bases over the past two seasons, doesn't get a whiff until late in drafts. Yes, his average won't help you, he barely contributes any power, he'll likely bat ninth, and he could lose his job. But owners used to fall all over themselves to draft Billy Hamilton because he could single-handedly keep a fantasy team competitive in steals. Smith can do the same, and on a team with nothing to play for, he's likely to run at every possible opportunity.
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102.
Andrew McCutchen
LF - PHI
McCutchen's career with the Phillies was off to a promising start until he tore his ACL running the bases. Although the Phillies were only "hopeful" for April, it now seems likely that McCutchen will be ready for the start of the season. When healthy, McCutchen has developed into a low-batting average, solid overall contributor, and he can still help fantasy owners in 2020. Far from a star, but draftable.
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103.
Justin Upton
LF - LAA
It seems strange to call a veteran like Upton a sleeper, but that's exactly what his ADP shows he is. Throw out last year where he battled a toe injury early and was limited to just 63 mediocre games. Prior to last year, he had hit at least 30 home runs and stolen eight bases in three straight seasons. With Anthony Rendon in tow, there should be even more RBI opportunities for Upton. Still just 32 years old, there's plenty left in the tank.
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104.
Lourdes Gurriel Jr.
LF - TOR
After starting the season slow, Toronto sent Gurriel back to the minors but once he was called back up, he was one of the best hitters in baseball with a nearly 50-homer pace. That won't keep up, but 35 with a strong batting average is entirely possible.
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105.
Tommy Edman
2B,3B - STL
Edman had a tidy little rookie season for the Cardinals, as he batted over .300 and put up 11 home runs and 15 steals in 92 games. He looks destined for a super-utility role in 2020, but that should still mean plenty of playing time. With batting average and steals at a premium, Edman is a solid target as you get into the double-digit rounds.
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106.
Didi Gregorius
SS - PHI
Didi only ended up playing half the season but in that time he continued his torrid home run pace with 16 of them. The batting average dropped and his ballpark change should have a negative impact but this is still a 25-homer shortstop in the middle of your drafts.
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107.
Danny Santana
1B,CF - TEX
Santana's breakout season was absolutely ridiculous on paper. He finished with 28 homers, 21 steals, a .283 BA and 80+ RBIs and runs in just 474 at-bats. He may not be as efficient this season but even if he takes a step back, he would be a steal in the 13th round.
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108.
Alex Verdugo
CF,LF,RF - BOS
Verdugo finally got regular playing time last year, and turned it into a .294/.342/.475 season with 12 home runs in 106 games. Now ready to bat atop the Red Sox lineup, Verdugo should easily challenge a .300 batting average in Fenway Park. but with a reported stress fracture in his back and Opening Day looking doubtful, don't push Verdugo too far up your draft board.
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109.
J.D. Davis
3B,LF - NYM
If you are looking for this year's breakout player, Davis might just be your guy. He finished the season on an absolute terror once the Mets finally implanted him in the everyday lineup. What's more, is that the underlying metrics suggest it should have been even better.
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110.
Christian Walker
1B - ARI
Walker finished as a top 15 first basemen with a near-identical stat-line to Paul Goldschmidt. He slowed down in the second half and the batting average won't be useful but unless Seth Beer forces Arizona's hand, Walker should again get 25+ homers for fantasy owners this year.
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111.
Salvador Perez
C - KC
Perez tested positive for COVID-19 early in July, but is reportedly asymptomatic. He'll need two negative tests to return to the team but, assuming that he does, he shouldn't need long to get ready for the season. For now, drop Perez down your board a tad but don't run from him.
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112.
Avisail Garcia
DH,RF - MIL
If you are scrambling to find a useful late-round outfielder, look no further. Garcia has an excellent bat, hiting 20 homers with a .282 batting average and incredible statcast data in just 125 games last year. The sizeable ballpark upgrade could drive that to 30, .290 this season and his price is the 21st round.
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113.
Shin-Soo Choo
DH,LF,RF - TEX
It never feels exciting to draft Choo, but he now has 20+ homers with a .260+ average and 80+ runs in each of the past three seasons. In fact, he stole 15 bases last year even despite his older age. This is a killer value in the 21st round of drafts.
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114.
Willie Calhoun
LF - TEX
Calhoun suffered a fractured jaw on March 8th, but he'll benefit from the postponement of the season. Given the speculation that the season may not begin until June, that leaves Calhoun with plenty of time to get ready. With a high batting average floor and decent power, Calhoun makes a stable add to a fantasy outfield.
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115.
David Peralta
LF - ARI
Peralta missed 70 games last year but still hit 12 homers with 57 RBIs and a strong batting average. If he can stay healthy the full year, fantasy owners may see a return to that great 2018 line of 30 homers, 87 RBIs and a .293 batting average. In round 20, he's an absolute steal.
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116.
Luke Voit
1B,DH - NYY
Voit wasn't anything near the short sample-size explosion we saw in 2018 but he still managed 21 homers, 72 runs and 62 RBIs in just 118 games. While the batting average won't be ideal, you can certainly put up with 30 homers, 90/90 RBis and runs in the 17th round.
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117.
Wilson Ramos
C - NYM
Since 2016, Ramos has batted a superb .294 and averages 16 homers per season with 64 RBIs. He doesn't possess the upside of a Contreras, Sanchez or Garver but in terms of consistency, he is as solid as you'll find. Ramos ends the tier of players you rely on to finish among the top ten catchers.
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118.
Ryan McMahon
2B,3B - COL
McMahon didn't play every day as some expected but he still managed 24 homers. With more playing time this year, that could spike to 30+ and his .250 BA is likely to improve as well considering his aptitude in that department throughout the minors.
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119.
Ryan Braun
LF - MIL
Braun doesn't have 500 at-bats in any of the last three seasons and isn't likely to reach that figure in 2020 but he still provides 20 homers, double-digit steals and a useful batting average year in and year out. His ADP is unbelievably outside the top 300 this season.
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120.
Eric Hosmer
1B - SD
Since Hosmer went to San Diego, his batting average hasn't been anywhere near as reliable as it once was. The power is still in the 20 homer per season range but his primary calling card is the durability that affords fantasy owners 90+ RBIs per season and plenty of runs.
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121.
Gavin Lux
2B - LAD
There is a chance Lux is dealt to Boston but it seems most likely that he'll stay. If he does, the most likely fantasy outcome is a Daniel Murphy-lite from day one but with upside for more. He hit .347 with 26 homers last year in just 113 minor league games.
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122.
Kevin Newman
2B,SS - PIT
A leadoff hitter who bat .308 last year with 12 home runs and 16 steals in just 130 games? What's not to like? Fine, he is one of the worst in the league in terms of barrel percentage and hard hit rate but even still, he had an expected batting average of .291 last year. Newman won't blow you away, but he'll chip in everywhere, especially the scarce categories. Don't forget about him on draft day.
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123.
Yasiel Puig
RF - FA
Puig may not be signed yet but it is inevitable that he will be end up starting every day for some new team and when he does, you can bank on 20+ homers, 15+ steals and a .260+ batting average as he always seems to give us.
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124.
Brandon Lowe
2B - TB
Lowe didn't have a high prospect pedigree nor did he perform in his rookie debut but he blew up last year for the Rays, hitting 17 homers and driving in 51 runs in just 296 at-bats. Don't be surprised if that grows to 25 and 10 with a solid batting average over a full year.
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125.
Will Smith
C - LAD
Smith was among the biggest surprises last season, knocking 15 homers and 42 RBIs in just 170 at-bats. That's a full-season pace of 40 homers and a 120 RBIs. Granted, that won't happen, but the upside is clearly there for a special season. You'll have to decide if the hefty ADP is worth the risk.
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126.
C.J. Cron
1B - DET
Cron had 30 homers in 2018 and followed it up with 25 last year despite just 125 games played. Should he see a full season of health, 35 or even 40 is a possibility but the cost is a medicore at best batting average.
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127.
Rougned Odor
2B - TEX
We know by now that Odor is going to kill us in the batting average department but he once again swatted 30 homers with 93 RBIs and double-digit steals. You'll either need to target BA early or just punt the category altogether, but Odor is great for the other four categories.
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128.
Scott Kingery
3B,CF - PHI
Kingery has reported to camp after initially dealing with COVID-19. He says that he's still dealing with his recovery, including some shortness of breath, but it appears likely that he'll be ready to go when the season begins.
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129.
Nick Senzel
CF - CIN
Senzel was expected to be an immediate five-category contributor but has run into some injury issues then struggled with a .256 batting average. The upside is still there but compared to others being drafted in the 15th round, he comes with more risk.
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130.
Hunter Dozier
3B,RF - KC
Dozier had a strong 2019, batting .279 with 26 homers, 75 runs and 84 RBIs. He won't swipe any bags, but that was good enough to outproduce Rhys Hoskins and Edwin Encarnacion from a fantasy perspective and fantasy owners can expect more four category production this year.
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131.
Daniel Murphy
1B - COL
Murphy didn't do all that much either of the last two seasons with just 12 and 13 homers plus 90 missed games combined, but his batting average has still be reliably good. If he can manage to stay healthy, .315 and 20 HRs is not out of the question.
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132.
Kolten Wong
2B - STL
Don't look now, but Wong was actually great last year, hitting .285 with 24 steals and a dozen homers. While he hasn't exactly been consistent in his career, repeating those type of numbers would make him a downright steal late in drafts.
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133.
Cesar Hernandez
2B - CLE
There is nothing sexy about grabbing Hernandez in the 22nd round as your #3 middle infielder but he has been as consistent as you'll find over the last few years. He is a safe bet for 15 homers, 10 steals and useful batting average while playing just about every game.
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134.
Dansby Swanson
SS - ATL
Swanson's statcast metrics were shockingly good so even though he broke out to a clip of 17 homers and 10 steals in just 127 games, there could be more under the surface that fantasy owners end up with this year from the Braves' shortstop.
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135.
Joc Pederson
1B,LF,RF - LAD
Joc has always had power but last year he kicked it up a notch, reaching 36 bombs in just 450 at-bats. He is one to monitor in the upcoming weeks as his playing time could spike if the Dodgers deal him to Boston in the possible Mookie Betts deal.
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136.
Joey Votto
1B - CIN
It has now been two seasons since Votto has displayed any power, and his batting average has dropped quite a bit each of the last two years. He might not be helpful in fantasy whatsoever, but there is, of course, a chance that he bounces back to become a top 12 first basemen once again.
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137.
Miguel Andujar
DH - NYY
Andujar virtually missed the entire season so there is some risk in relying on a bounceback or even a full year of stats, but if we get it, we've seen the upside to be a .300 average with 25+ homers. With an ADP above 300, you should be able to get him super late in drafts.
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138.
Gio Urshela
3B - NYY
Urshela was among the most surprising breakouts in 2019, batting .315 with 21 homers for the Yankees. Although that isn't going to keep up, he earned playing time in New York and may prove worth of that 20th round ADP.
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139.
AJ Pollock
CF - LAD
Pollock hasn't reached 450 at-bats in any of the past four seasons but while he is on the field, fantasy owners are still getting both power and speed. Should he finally stay healthy for the full year, 25 homers and 15 steals is a realistic possibility.
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140.
Brian Anderson
3B,RF - MIA
Anderson won't hurt you anywhere. He'll likely put up 20 home runs with passable runs and RBI, chip in a few steals, and have a batting average that you can live with. It's not exciting, but filling your roster with players like Anderson provide stability, which is worth considering on draft day.
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141.
Nomar Mazara
RF - CWS
An oblique strain derailed what was looking like Mazara's best fantasy season of his career. He elevated the ball more and made more hard contact than ever. Now in a strong White Sox lineup, he should have every opportunity to finally surpass the 20-homer barrier and hopefully be a late-round outfielder who can fill a starting spot in your deeper mixed league lineup.
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142.
Hunter Renfroe
LF,RF - TB
Renfroe's power is undeniable, but so is his ability to drain your batting average. He'll get a chance to play every day with the Rays, and so another 30-homer season is well within reach. Just make sure you can withstand elsewhere.
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143.
Garrett Hampson
2B,CF - COL
Hampson was everyone's favorite late-round sleeper last year but the Rockies fiddled around with their lineup and he was only given 299 at-bats. In that time, he showed some power and great speed, but that batting average struggled. Unless they trade Arenado, he might struggle for playing time again.
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144.
Mark Canha
CF,RF - OAK
Nobody seems to want to give Canha credit for the changes in his approach last year, but you're selling yourself short if you don't. Canha cut his swing percentage on pitches outside the zone way down last year, and the results were impressive, with 26 home runs and a .273 batting average in just 126 games. Slated to bat fifth for the A's, there's every reason for Canha to put up solid all-around numbers, and he's essentially forgotten in fantasy drafts.
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145.
Randal Grichuk
CF,RF - TOR
You know what you're going to get from Grichuk at this point - roughly 30 home runs and around a .240 batting average. But he won't cost you anything, and assuming you have batting average and steals covered earlier in your draft, he'll provide cheap power toward the later rounds.
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146.
Trent Grisham
CF - SD
Grisham wasn't overly impressive in his 51-game cameo with the Brewers last season, but his minor league track record suggests he has a lot more in the tank. Now with the Padres and with a clear path to the starting center fielder job, Grisham makes an intriguing fantasy option.He has enough speed and power to matter in fantasy, and is the exact type of upside player to snag at the end of your drafts.
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147.
Nick Solak
DH - TEX
Solak was never a big prospect but he always raked in the minors then continued that trend upon being called up for Texas. He finished the year with 32 combined homers, 91 RBIs and a .290 batting average. That seems unlikely in his full rookie season, but the kid can surely hit.
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148.
Wil Myers
CF,LF,RF - SD
The 29-year-old Myers has been disappointing each of the last two seasons but let's not forget that he is not far removed from 58 HRs and 48 SBs in two seasons combined. The average will never be there but the power/speed combo is worth a late-round gamble.
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149.
Yandy Diaz
1B,3B - TB
Diaz finally received some playing time and the bat was strong as expected with 14 homers in just half a season. The batting average has room for growth too so don't be surprised if a full season gives fantasy owners 25 homers with a .280 average.
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150.
Carson Kelly
C - ARI
Kelly was on a roll last season before his injury but still managed to power up for 18 homers in just 314 at-bats. The batting average may end up below .240 but with a full season, 30 homers isn't out of the question for the youngster.
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151.
Omar Narvaez
C,DH - MIL
Narvaez was exceptional last year in a breakout campaign with 22 bombs and a .278 average. While he may be due for some regression, moving from Seattle's pitcher park to Milwaukee's hitter park and a much stronger lineup could help him have another very useful offensive season.
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152.
Renato Nunez
1B,DH - BAL
Nunez went from 8 homers and a .258 average in 2018 to a breakout performance with 31 homers and 90 RBIs. The batting average certainly won't help fantasy owners, however.
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153.
Austin Riley
LF - ATL
Riley has impressive power without question, hitting 18 homers in just half a season but the batting average will kill fantasy owners if he doesn't cut down on the strikeouts. Still, you could do worse than a lottery ticket in the last rounds.
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154.
Brett Gardner
CF,LF - NYY
Gardner has a little Rodney Dangerfield going on, in that he gets no respect from fantasy owners. Although he'll be entering his age-37 season, Gardner popped a career-high 28 home runs lat year. The power comes and goes, but he's stolen double-digit bases in every season of his career, and hasn't scored fewer than 80 runs in a full season since 2010. He lacks the upside of many other late-round outfielders but offers a higher floor.
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155.
Starlin Castro
2B,3B - WSH
Castro never developed into the fantasy stud he looked like he might become earlier in his career, but he quietly set a career high in home runs and RBI last year with the Marlins. Now with the Nationals, where he'll bat anywhere from third to fifth, there are going to be RBI opportunities aplenty for the veteran. A career .336/.358/.513 hitter in Nationals Park, Castro makes a fine middle infield option in mixed leagues.
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156.
Gregory Polanco
RF - PIT
Polanco was never able to fully recover from his 2018 shoulder surgery, playing in only 42 games last year. He has seemed on the cusp of a breakout for years, but the bottom line is that he has never hit better than .258 or slugged more than 23 homers. He's expected to be ready for the start of the season, whenever that is, and there is still untapped potential, meaning you should draft Polanco late and hope everything finally comes together.
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157.
Mike Yastrzemski
CF,LF,RF - SF
Yastrzemski will enter the season as the Giants' everyday right-fielder, likely batting fifth. That's a prime spot for a hitter who slugged 33 home runs n 147 games between the majors and minors last season. Yastrzemski had never shown that kind of power prior to 2019, but his batted ball data largely backed it up. You won't have to pay the price for a 30-homer hitter, so just scoop him up late and hope for a repeat.
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158.
Shogo Akiyama
CF,LF - CIN
Akiyama should represent a fairly high-floor outfield option that you can get at a bargain basement price. He'll likely bat leadoff for the Reds, potentially hit 20 home runs and steal 10 bases, and pile on the runs scored. There's no Shohei Ohtani upside with the bat, particularly given Akiyama's age, but he'll likely be a decent five-category contributor who is basically free in drafts.
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159.
Willy Adames
SS - TB
The Rays' kid shortstop was so bad in the first half that many figured he might get sent down to the minors but he picked up the pace, batting .278/.340/.467 in the second half which has many wondering if a full season 2020 breakout is in store.
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160.
Aristides Aquino
RF - CIN
Aquino came out of the gate absolutely blazing but came to a screeching halt. Even so, he finished the year with 19 homers and 7 steals in just 56 games played. His ceiling is obviously immense but if he doesn't hit from the start, he may end up back in the minors before long.
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161.
Christian Vazquez
C - BOS
Vasquez is being drafted as the ninth catcher off the board this season but finished 2019 as the #4 catcher in fantasy with 23 homers and a solid .276 average. Playing in Boston's treacherous lineup certainly dosn't hurt either. His upside isn't as sexy but this is a good bat well worth using as a top 12 catcher.
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162.
Michael Chavis
1B,2B - BOS
Chavis came out blazing after he made his MLB debut and many were calling him the next great star but he cooled off in a huge way and ended up only hitting .254 but with 18 homers in 347 at-bats. With multi-position eligibility, this is a premiere breakout candidate to target late in drafts.
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163.
Yadier Molina
C - STL
Yadi isn't likely to knock 20 homers again at this point in his career, but he is a safe source of batting average and also provides a handful of steals every year as well. While he is healthy, batting in the middle of the lineup should provide plenty of RBIs and runs for fantasy owners too.
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164.
Tommy La Stella
2B,3B - LAA
After hitting 1 homer in 123 games during the 2018 season, La Stella completely changed his game and caught fire in 2019. He swatted 16 of them in just 292 at-bats and prior to injury, he was batting .295 as well. There is a chance he continues that performance over a full season this year.
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165.
Corey Dickerson
LF - MIA
Dickerson isn't special, but he almost always helps in batting average and should be batting in the middle of the Marlins lineup. Dickerson should contribute, albeit not excel, in four of the five rotisserie categories, which makes him ownable in all leagues 12 teams or deeper.
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166.
Luis Arraez
2B,LF - MIN
Arraez came to the majors and did exactly what he has done throughout his minor-league career. He hit for a high average (.334), rarely struck out (7.9%), and offered nearly no power or speed. Even though his expected batting average was nearly 45 points lower than his actual average, he still should be a major contributor in the category. Is that worth the complete lack of production he offers in three other categories? All depends on your team construction.
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167.
Andrelton Simmons
SS - LAA
Simmons will never hit 20 homers nor should we expect him to return to the 19 steals we saw in 2017, but this is a reliable source of decent numbers at all five primary hitting categories. You can grab him in the very last round of your draft if you need a middle infielder.
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168.
Jo Adell
RF - LAA
Adell might just have the brightest future of any prospect in baseball, but he is nowhere near as polished as someone like Luis Robert. Rather, the power may take some time to develop and he'll never be a source of steals. You can stash him, but he isn't expected to be a star right away.
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169.
Jonathan Schoop
2B - DET
Say what you want about Schoop's batting average risk but this is a middle infielder who has hit 76 homers in his last three seasons despite missing 80 games over the last two years. With a full bill of health, we could see 30 bombs with 100 RBIs out of a late-round second baseman.
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170.
Robinson Cano
2B - NYM
Cano may be old and coming off a rough season, but he missed 55 games again and had some rough BA luck. He is a prime bounceback candidate who could jump to 20 homers, .280 at the plate and you can grab him in the last few rounds.
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171.
Austin Hays
CF - BAL
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172.
Howie Kendrick
1B,2B - WSH
At-bat for at-bat, Kendrick was one of the best hitters in the MLB last season despite his old age. He somehow went from a 4 home run hitter to 17 bombs with a .344 batting average. It is hard to tell if it will stick around for a full year but he is well worth a late-round investment.
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173.
Dee Gordon
2B - SEA
Gordon only played half a season and fantasy owners still received 22 steals from him. With a full season, 40 and 100 runs is not out of the question. Although he won't help with homers or RBIs, steals are hard enough to get that he is worth a 20th round pick.
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174.
Matt Carpenter
3B - STL
Carpenter was a major disappointment in 2019 for fantasy owners but let's not forget that he was an MVP candidate just 18 months ago. There is a chance he gets healthy all season and posts another 30+ homers with 100+ runs for fantasy owners.
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175.
Domingo Santana
LF,RF - CLE
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176.
Jorge Alfaro
C - MIA
Alfaro slowed down a bit at the end of the season but still finished with 18 homers and a .262 batting average. The youngster has some speed as well and that bat should continue to improve in just his third full season in the bigs this year.
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177.
Sean Murphy
C - OAK
Murphy didn't show much in his September debut but he was a top prospect for a reason, hitting .293 with 20 extra-base hits in just 41 minor league games. Murphy should be in the lineup almost every day and can be expected to contribute in four categories.
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178.
Sam Hilliard
CF - COL
With the addition of the designated hitter and with Ian Desmond opting out of playing in 2020, Hilliard should see everyday at-bats with the Rockies. In Triple-A last year, Hilliard hit 35 home runs and stole 22 bases in just 126 games, and he popped seven home runs in 27 MLB games. That's a player who you should have been grabbing at the end of every one of your drafts given his enormous upside, and should now be moving fast up your draft board.
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179.
Kyle Seager
3B - SEA
Seager hasn't hit for batting average in any of the last three seasons, but he did manage to swat 20+ homers for the seventh straight season and he did it last year in just 106 games. This might be a cheap way to grab 30 homers in 2020.
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180.
Miguel Cabrera
1B,DH - DET
If you play in a deeper league and are looking for a source of batting average in the later rounds, Cabrera is as solid of a bet as you'll find. Durability is a concern and he won't hit for power anymore though.
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181.
Kole Calhoun
RF - ARI
Calhoun had returned to camp after originally testing positive for COVID-19, but had yet to play in an intrasquad game when he was again missing from camp. It's unclear if Calhoun's absence is again related to COVID-19 but, at this point, it's best to look elsewhere for a late-round outfielder unless there is further news.
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182.
Kevin Pillar
CF,RF - BOS
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183.
Ian Happ
LF - CHC
It wasn't long ago that Happ was being drafted within the first 10 rounds because of his power/speed combo. Playing time needs to come back and the BA is an issue but he has upside worth monitoring.
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184.
Trey Mancini
1B,RF - BAL
Mancini was terrific last year but he is unlikely to play in 2020 because of Stage 3 cancer.
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185.
Carter Kieboom
SS - WSH
While Kieboom may not be the phenom Gavin Lux is considered to be, this is still a very polished young bat who went .303/.409/.493 in Triple-A last season. Much like Andrew Benintendi, though, he should be more useful in real-life than the bigs where his advanced eye is Kieboom's top calling card.
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186.
Justin Smoak
1B,DH - MIL
Smoak batted just .208 but underlying metrics suggest he may have been the most unlucky hitter in all of baseball. Expect .240 at least this year with another 25+ homers in Milwaukee.
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187.
Teoscar Hernandez
CF,LF - TOR
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188.
Brandon Nimmo
CF,LF - NYM
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189.
Jon Berti
3B,CF,SS - MIA
Berti was never much of a prospect and is actually already 29 years old. He won't ever hit for power, but 25+ steals with a solid batting average and perhaps even 85 or 90 runs is a legitimate possibility. Plus, he plays most positions and has limited competition for playing time.
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190.
Jesus Aguilar
1B - MIA
Aguilar had a rough 2019 but was only given 314 at-bats. Now that he is with Miami, we can expect him to play near every game and if he does, those 35 homers fantasy owners saw in 2018 may return.
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191.
Niko Goodrum
2B,LF,SS - DET
Goodrum isn't going to hit even .250 but this a multi-position guy for your bench that will hit a dozen homers and steal a dozen bases.
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192.
Dylan Carlson
CF - STL
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193.
Francisco Mejia
C - SD
Mejia was a bit of a fantasy disappointment last year but that is often the case with young catchers. He should end up with much more than 226 at-bats this time around and if he does, you can expect 15+ homers to go with a useful batting average.
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194.
Anthony Santander
CF,LF,RF - BAL
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195.
Jesse Winker
CF,DH,LF - CIN
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196.
Nick Ahmed
SS - ARI
Prior to the last year, Ahmed was merely a fringe starter who might bop 15 homers, but was going to kill your batting average and not accomplish much else. He kicked it up in 2019, though to 19 homers, 82 RBIs and 79 runs with a batting average north of .250. If that all returns, he'll be a nice late round value.
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197.
Travis Shaw
3B - TOR
Shaw was awful last year, batting .157 and losing his job but he was playing through injuries. Don't forget that he hit 30+ homers in back to back seasons before last year's struggles.
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198.
Danny Jansen
C - TOR
Among the C2 options, no one has more upside, perhaps, than Jansen. He did only bat .208 last year but this was a very strong minor league hitter plus he has some pop.
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199.
Mitch Haniger
CF,RF - SEA
Prior to last year's injury, Haniger batted .285 with 26 homers, 90+ runs and 90+ RBIs. There is a chance he returns to that level of production in 2020 but he only batted .220 last season so drafting him even in the middle of your draft comes with considerable risk.
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200.
Mauricio Dubon
2B - SF
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201.
Jackie Bradley Jr.
CF - BOS
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202.
Luis Urias
2B,SS - MIL
Urias tested positive for COVID-19, but is reportedly asymptomatic. Nevertheless, he remains in quarantine and can only rejoin the team after two positive tests. Urias has upside, but given his performance and current health situation, there's almost no reason to bother drafting him in anything but deep NL-only leagues.
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203.
Eric Thames
1B - WSH
Thames probably won't play every day for Washington but even with just 396 at-bats last year, he managed 25 homers, 67 runs and 61 RBIs. Fantasy owners would love that production repeated out of a last round pick.
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204.
Jurickson Profar
2B - SD
Profar may have batted .218 but he is still young enough that we can expect some improvement. Even if we don't get it, he is strong enough in the other four categories that you can use a late-round pick on him knowing you'll get steady production.
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205.
Nick Madrigal
2B - CWS
Madrigal is a talented prospect but probably not quite worth drafting and stashing in a standard-sized league. From the moment he is called up, though, Madrigal should be owned everywhere.
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206.
Aaron Hicks
CF - NYY
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207.
Travis d'Arnaud
1B,C - ATL
d'Arnaud is not likely to help with batting average but as long as he can manage to stay healthy, fantasy owners can again expect 15+ homers with 60+ RBIs in this potent Atlanta offense.
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208.
Yoenis Cespedes
LF - NYM
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209.
Jason Heyward
CF,RF - CHC
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210.
Stephen Piscotty
RF - OAK
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211.
Kevin Kiermaier
CF - TB
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212.
Ender Inciarte
CF - ATL
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213.
Yoshi Tsutsugo
LF - TB
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214.
Hanser Alberto
2B,3B - BAL
Alberto doesn't walk much but fortunately for fantasy owners, all that matters is his .305 batting average. That might not stick around though and he certainly won't help you with power or speed.
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215.
Brandon Belt
1B - SF
Belt's batting average is not likely to jump back up to the .275 mark we grew used to seeing earlier in his career but there is something to be said for 15+ homers every year and all the runs that come with his high OBP.
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216.
Evan White
1B - SEA
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217.
Nate Lowe
1B - TB
Lowe didn't do a ton in his 152 at bats last year but in the minor leagues he made it clear that he is a masher through and through. It would be no surprise if he ended the year batting .290 with 25 homers much like we saw in Trey Mancini's breakout 2019.
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218.
Harrison Bader
CF - STL
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219.
Evan Longoria
3B - SF
Longoria is nowhere near the 2016 version fantasy owners got with 36 homers and a solid average but the 20-25 homer power is still there if he can stay on the field all season.
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220.
Adam Frazier
2B - PIT
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221.
Jose Peraza
2B,LF,SS - BOS
Peraza is a long way removed from batting .234 as a rookie with 21 steals in half a season, but he is very young still and should start in Boston's great offense so don't be surprised if he breaks out in 2020.
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222.
Tom Murphy
C - SEA
Murphy was quietly exceptional for the Mariners in just 260 at-bats, knocking 18 homers with 40 RBIs and a .269 BA. Now that Narvaez is out of his way and in Milwaukee, Murphy should add 200 trips to the plate and could approach 25 or perhaps even 30 homers for fantasy owners.
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223.
Asdrubal Cabrera
2B,3B - WSH
Cabrera never feels exciting to draft but there is much to be said for someone who you can count on for 15 homers, 80 RBIs, 65 runs and a batting average that won't kill you late in drafts.
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224.
Maikel Franco
3B - KC
Franco again played just 123 games but still hit 17 homers. With a change of scenery, we may finally get a chance to see Franco's upside which could be in the tune of 30 homers and a .275 average.
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225.
Mike Tauchman
LF - NYY
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226.
Tyler O'Neill
LF - STL
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227.
Kurt Suzuki
C - WSH
Suzuki's bat took off last year with 17 homers, 63 RBIs and a .264 BA in just 280 at-bats. It seems likely that Gomes will take more of a back seat this year which would make Suzuki a plenty useful offensive catcher for fantasy owners.
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228.
Victor Reyes
CF,LF - DET
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229.
David Fletcher
2B,3B,LF,SS - LAA
It is clear that Fletcher won't provide much in the way of homers or RBIs but this a guy who should boost your BA and provide 75+ runs in the final few rounds while playing multiple positions.
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230.
Freddy Galvis
2B,SS - CIN
Galvis is quietly one of the most consistent offensive shortstops. His upside is limited, of course, but you can count on him for 20 homers, 65 runs, 65 RBIs and a decent average.
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231.
Robinson Chirinos
C - TEX
Chirinos may be older and a batting average liability, but you can bet your bottom dollar that he'll provide 15+ homers and 50+ RBIs for fantasy owners as a strong C2 option.
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232.
Jose Martinez
RF - TB
Martinez was only given 334 at-bats last year even though he batted .305 in 2018. His batting average dipped but all of the underlying metrics suggest that was a fluke. If he plays the full season in Tampa, he could prove to be one of the great steals in 2020.
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233.
Daniel Vogelbach
1B,DH - SEA
Vogelbach did manage 30 homers as many thought he might but the batting average was so horrendous that there are talks that he may lose his job at some point this season. With that said, with the risk comes upside for 40 bombs and a Joey Gallo like season.
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234.
Ji-Man Choi
1B - TB
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235.
Garrett Cooper
1B,RF - MIA
Cooper has a solid bat that could again bat .280 with 20+ homers if he plays a full season in the middle of Miami's lineup. There isn't a ton of upside, however, and there is risk he would lose his job if he doesn't start well.
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236.
Cameron Maybin
LF,RF - DET
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237.
Shed Long Jr.
2B - SEA
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238.
Albert Pujols
1B,DH - LAA
Pujols is nowhere near where he once was and has some durability concerns but this is still a 20+ homer hitter for the end of your bench with a BA that won't entirely kill you.
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239.
Roberto Perez
C - CLE
Perez managed to finish among the top 12 fantasy catchers last season, driving in 63 runs on 24 homers. The batting average ended up below .240 but with a low-end C2, that is just par for the course.
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240.
Todd Frazier
3B - TEX
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241.
Franchy Cordero
CF - KC
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242.
Kyle Lewis
RF - SEA
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243.
Mitch Moreland
1B - BOS
Moreland has never been a source of batting average but he does offer power and last year it was plus power with 19 homers in just 91 games. That could become 30-35 with a full season of health this year.
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244.
Alex Dickerson
LF - SF
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245.
Chris Taylor
2B,CF,LF,SS - LAD
Taylor's at-bats dropped 200 last season but he was every bit as efficient as we've seen. 20 homers, 15 steals and a quality batting average is within reach to go with his multi-position eligibility.
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246.
Manuel Margot
CF - TB
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247.
Mike Zunino
C - TB
Zunino's but was so bad last year with a .165 BA that he may end up losing his job altogether, but we know there is no other C3 with this kind of upside. It wouldn't surprise anyone if he knocked 30 homers this year.
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248.
Rowdy Tellez
1B,DH - TOR
Tellez has power galore, as evidenced by his 21 homers in just 370 at-bats. Now, the BA will hurt a bit, but you can afford to deal with that if his homers jump to 35 over a full season.
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249.
Jay Bruce
LF,RF - PHI
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250.
Josh Reddick
LF,RF - HOU
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251.
Colin Moran
3B - PIT
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252.
Marwin Gonzalez
1B,3B,RF - MIN
Marwin is a long way removed from batting .303 with 90 RBIs for the Astros in the now infamous 2017 Astros' season, but he still has 20 homer power if he can stay on the field and the batting average shouldn't hurt.
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253.
Raimel Tapia
LF - COL
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254.
Isan Diaz
2B - MIA
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255.
Jake Fraley
CF - SEA
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256.
Jose Iglesias
SS - BAL
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257.
Jason Castro
C - LAA
Castro knocked 13 homers in just 237 at-bats last year and may end up with more playing time this year, but if he does, fantasy owners can expect a lackluster batting average.
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258.
Nico Hoerner
2B,SS - CHC
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259.
Dexter Fowler
CF,RF - STL
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260.
Alex Gordon
LF - KC
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261.
Hunter Pence
DH - SF
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262.
Wilmer Flores
2B - SF
Flores finally signed and with Scooter Gennett out of San Francisco, Flores has a solid path to consistent playing time for the first time in years. This reliable bat is a solid late-round investment.
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263.
Shohei Ohtani
DH - LAA
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264.
J.P. Crawford
SS - SEA
The former top prospect has immense talent but we most certainly have not seen it in his first 165 MLB games. There is a chance he breaks out this year, but you are best suited merely keeping him on waiver wire speed dial.
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265.
Austin Romine
C - DET
Romine is expected to start for Detroit and should once again provide a solid batting average but he doesn't offer enough in terms of power to even be a C2 for fantasy teams.
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266.
JaCoby Jones
CF - DET
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267.
Jake Lamb
1B,3B - ARI
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268.
Yan Gomes
C - WSH
It was Kurt Suzuki who took the bull by the horns last year among the Nationals catchers, but Gomes still had more playing time. If that continues, he'll be a useful C2 source of RBIs and runs.
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269.
Miguel Rojas
SS - MIA
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270.
Jarrod Dyson
CF,RF - PIT
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271.
Brandon Crawford
SS - SF
Crawford had a rough season in 2019, batting just .228 with 11 homers, but he has been so steady for five years that a bounceback to the tune of 15 homers, .250 and 50+ runs/RBIs could be in store.
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272.
Ryan Mountcastle
1B - BAL
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273.
Christin Stewart
LF - DET
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274.
Tucker Barnhart
C - CIN
Barnhart is so great defensively that there is virtually no chance he'll lose his job so two-catcher leagues can expect 40+ runs and RBIs but the BA and power won't be all that useful.
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275.
Johan Camargo
SS - ATL
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276.
Adam Haseley
CF,LF - PHI
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277.
Jeimer Candelario
1B,3B - DET
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278.
Leury Garcia
CF,LF,RF - CWS
Although Garcia should again end up south of 10 homers and 50 RBIs, we are talking about a consistent .270+ hitter who should have no trouble notching 15 steals.
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279.
Franklin Barreto
2B - OAK
Barreto may not be the favorite to start on opening day, but he has legitimate five-tool talent and should be owned everywhere from the moment he takes his spot in the starting lineup.
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280.
Nicky Lopez
2B,SS - KC
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281.
Clint Frazier
RF - NYY
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282.
Kevin Cron
1B - ARI
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283.
Kike Hernandez
2B,CF - LAD
The Dodgers' depth chart always makes it seem like Kike will have trouble finding playing time but they will again carve out 400 at-bats for him one way or another and fantasy owners can expect 15+ homers, 60+ RBIs and 55+ runs.
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284.
Steven Souza Jr.
RF - CHC
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285.
Dominic Smith
1B,LF - NYM
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286.
Derek Fisher
LF - TOR
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287.
Joey Wendle
2B,3B - TB
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288.
Victor Caratini
1B,C - CHC
Caratini is almost certain to be the backup once again to Contreras this season, but should he suffer an injury or the Cubs trade him, Caratini would likely morph into a low-end C1 or high-end C2.
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289.
Ronald Guzman
1B - TEX
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290.
James McCann
C - CWS
McCann was the #7 fantasy catcher in 2019, swatting 18 homers with a solid .276 average but Chicago went and acquired Grandal so you'd expect McCann sees less playing time this season.
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291.
Jacob Stallings
C - PIT
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292.
Brian Goodwin
CF,LF - LAA
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293.
Brendan Rodgers
2B - COL
Rodgers hasn't shown it at the big league level yet but there is a reason he has been a top 20 prospect for four straight years. His bat should provide a strong batting average with sufficient power but that won't happen until the Rockies finally give him some playing time.
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294.
Martin Maldonado
C - HOU
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295.
Jason Kipnis
2B - CHC
Kipnis is nowhere near where he once was but at the very least, you know you'll get 15 homers, a handful of steals and 50+ runs and RBIs with a late-round investment.
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296.
David Bote
2B,3B - CHC
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297.
Josh Rojas
LF - ARI
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298.
Jose Osuna
1B,RF - PIT
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299.
Isiah Kiner-Falefa
3B,C - TEX
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300.
Josh Naylor
LF,RF - SD
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301.
Harold Ramirez
CF,LF,RF - MIA
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302.
Chris Davis
1B - BAL
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303.
Ryan O'Hearn
1B - KC
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304.
Jake Bauers
1B,DH,LF - CLE
Bauers has not produced at the level many prospect hounds expected but he does have upside to break out this year to a tune of 20 homers, 10 steals and a .250 batting average if he hangs onto the job.
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305.
Delino DeShields
CF - CLE
DeShields tested positive for COVID-19, but returned to the Indians on July 11. On July 13, however, the team placed him on the IL for undisclosed reasons, which suggests that he has not fully cleared protocol. For now, avoid drafting DeShields, who doesn't appear to have a place to play in any event.
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306.
Chance Sisco
C - BAL
If you are in a deeper league that starts two catchers and are looking for a potential breakout option, Sisco is a former top prospect who has flashed a great bat in stretches.
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307.
Stephen Vogt
C - ARI
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308.
Orlando Arcia
SS - MIL
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309.
Adam Duvall
LF - ATL
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310.
Pedro Severino
C - BAL
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311.
Alec Bohm
3B - PHI
Bohm wasn't drafted all that long ago but the bat is almost ready after a .305/.378/.518 performance in the minors last year. This is most likely a mid-season pickup, however.
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312.
Lewis Brinson
CF - MIA
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313.
Austin Nola
1B,C - SEA
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314.
DJ Stewart
RF - BAL
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315.
Reese McGuire
C - TOR
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316.
Rio Ruiz
3B - BAL
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317.
Willians Astudillo
C - MIN
If Astudillo gets more playing time this year, fantasy owners can expect a useful batting average but not much in the way of power or speed.
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318.
Eric Sogard
2B,3B - MIL
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319.
Tony Wolters
C - COL
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320.
Tyler Flowers
C - ATL
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321.
Dwight Smith Jr.
LF - BAL
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322.
Mike Ford
1B - NYY
Ford hit 12 bombs in just 143 at-bats last year after destroying Triple-A pitching to open the year, but there doesn't seem to be a spot in the lineup for him versus righties.
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323.
Jordan Luplow
LF,RF - CLE
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324.
Roman Quinn
CF - PHI
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325.
Tony Kemp
2B,LF - OAK
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326.
Cole Tucker
SS - PIT
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327.
Curt Casali
C - CIN
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328.
Austin Hedges
C - SD
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329.
Matt Kemp
DH,LF - COL
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330.
Matt Beaty
1B,LF - LAD
Beaty offered fantasy owners a jolt last season with both power and speed. It was a small sample-size and there is no guarantee for playing time but he may be worth a late-round investment.
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331.
Brian Dozier
2B - NYM
Dozier has now hit 20+ homers in six straight seasons and he did it last year despite missing nearly 30 games. Yes, the batting average will be rough but he is also a source of RBIs and runs too.
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332.
Jed Lowrie
2B - NYM
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333.
Billy Hamilton
CF - NYM
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334.
Adam Jones
RF - FA
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335.
Austin Allen
C - OAK
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336.
Ke'Bryan Hayes
3B - PIT
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337.
Manny Pina
C - MIL
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338.
Joey Bart
C - SF
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339.
Mark Payton
CF - OAK
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340.
Jorge Mateo
SS - SD
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341.
Wander Franco
SS - TB
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342.
Josh VanMeter
LF - CIN
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343.
Aledmys Diaz
1B,2B - HOU
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344.
Albert Almora Jr.
CF - CHC
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345.
Chad Pinder
2B,LF,RF - OAK
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346.
Seth Brown
LF - OAK
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347.
Ryon Healy
3B - MIL
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348.
Brett Phillips
CF - KC
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349.
Shohei Ohtani
DH,SP - LAA
Ohtani didn't pitch at all in 2019 and likely won't do so until mid-May in 2020. But his bat looked just fine last year, proving that his 2018 skills he showed as a hitter were not a fluke. He'll likely settle back into a part-time DH role with the Angels, and if you can choose to deploy him as both a pitcher and a hitter in any given week, Ohtani should provide immense value as a fantasy player. Even if not, he should contribute on either end of the spectrum, so draft him with a high degree of confidence.
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350.
Monte Harrison
CF - MIA
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351.
Francisco Cervelli
C - MIA
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352.
Scooter Gennett
2B - FA
For deeper leagues, Gennett is a tremendous bounceback candidate. He was banged up last year and struggled in 133 at-bats, but is just one year removed from a .310 batting average with 23 HRs, 92 RBIs and 86 runs.
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353.
Tyler Naquin
RF - CLE
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354.
Kendrys Morales
1B,DH - FA
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355.
Tim Locastro
CF,LF,RF - ARI
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356.
Jake Marisnick
CF - NYM
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357.
Jedd Gyorko
3B - MIL
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358.
Odubel Herrera
CF - PHI
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359.
Jake Cave
CF,RF - MIN
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360.
Ty France
2B,3B - SD
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361.
Kyle Higashioka
C - NYY
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362.
Greg Allen
LF - CLE
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363.
Isaac Paredes
3B - DET
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364.
Myles Straw
SS - HOU
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365.
Cristian Pache
CF - ATL
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366.
Lane Thomas
CF - STL
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367.
Austin Barnes
C - LAD
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368.
Dawel Lugo
3B - DET
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369.
Tyler Heineman
C - SF
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370.
Matt Wieters
C - STL
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371.
Phillip Ervin
CF,LF - CIN
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372.
Robbie Grossman
LF,RF - OAK
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373.
Julio Rodriguez
RF - SEA
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374.
Adley Rutschman
C - BAL
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375.
Yonder Alonso
1B,DH - ATL
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376.
Ryan McBroom
RF - KC
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377.
Tyler White
1B - LAD
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378.
Brandon Drury
3B - TOR
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379.
Luis Rengifo
2B - LAA
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380.
Steven Duggar
CF,RF - SF
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381.
Alex Avila
C - MIN
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382.
Sam Travis
1B - TEX
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383.
Rob Brantly
C - SF
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384.
Yusniel Diaz
RF - BAL
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385.
Jarred Kelenic
CF - SEA
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386.
Julio Pablo Martinez
TEX
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387.
Dariel Alvarez
RF - FA
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388.
Alfredo Marte
LF - PHI
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389.
Garrett Stubbs
C - HOU
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390.
Richard Rodriguez
SS - FA
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391.
Parker Meadows
CF - DET
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392.
Jeisson Rosario
CF - SD
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393.
Guillermo Heredia
CF,RF - PIT
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394.
Chris Dickerson
LF - BAL
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395.
Rajai Davis
LF - FA
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396.
Willi Castro
SS - DET
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397.
Brad Miller
3B - STL
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398.
Austin Dean
LF - STL
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399.
Tomas Nido
C - NYM
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400.
Pablo Sandoval
1B,3B - SF
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401.
Max Stassi
C - LAA
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402.
Jonathan Lucroy
C - BOS
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403.
Andrew Knizner
C - STL
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404.
Elias Diaz
C - COL
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405.
Braden Bishop
CF - SEA
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406.
Zack Collins
DH - CWS
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407.
Cam Gallagher
C - KC
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408.
Kevin Plawecki
C - BOS
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409.
Travis Demeritte
RF - DET
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410.
Jaylin Davis
RF - SF
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411.
Cedric Mullins II
CF - BAL
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412.
Drew Butera
C - COL
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413.
Michael A. Taylor
CF - WSH
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414.
Matt Joyce
RF - MIA
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415.
Kevin Kramer
RF - PIT
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416.
Michael Perez
C - TB
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417.
Randy Arozarena
RF - TB
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418.
Brock Holt
2B - MIL
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419.
Edwin Rios
1B - LAD
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420.
Joe Panik
2B - TOR
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421.
Sandy Leon
C - CLE
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422.
Dom Nunez
C - COL
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423.
Taylor Ward
LF - LAA
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424.
Dustin Garneau
C - HOU
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425.
Edward Olivares
RF - SD
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426.
Sheldon Neuse
2B - OAK
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427.
Grayson Greiner
C - DET
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428.
DJ Johnson
RP - FA
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429.
Jake Rogers
C - DET
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430.
Ehire Adrianza
1B,3B,SS - MIN
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431.
Ben Gamel
CF,LF,RF - MIL
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432.
Matt Duffy
3B - NYY
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433.
Greg Bird
1B - TEX
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434.
Anthony Alford
LF - TOR
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435.
Nick Martini
LF - PHI
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436.
Chris Iannetta
C - NYY
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437.
Matt Adams
1B,DH - ATL
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438.
Bobby Dalbec
3B - BOS
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439.
Brandon Dixon
1B,LF - DET
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440.
Tyler Wade
2B - NYY
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441.
Neil Walker
1B,3B - PHI
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442.
Luis Guillorme
SS - NYM
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443.
Nolan Gorman
3B - STL
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444.
Josh Smith
RP - NYY
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445.
Robel Garcia
2B - CIN
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446.
Josh Harrison
2B - WSH
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447.
Matt Thaiss
3B - LAA
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448.
Drew Waters
LF - ATL
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449.
Zack Cozart
3B - FA
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450.
Triston Casas
1B - BOS
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451.
Vimael Machin
SS - OAK
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452.
Andrew Knapp
C - PHI
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453.
Rene Rivera
C - NYM
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454.
Royce Lewis
SS - MIN
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455.
Donovan Solano
2B - SF
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456.
Josh Fuentes
1B - COL
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457.
Yolmer Sanchez
2B - SF
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458.
Meibrys Viloria
C - KC
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459.
Melky Cabrera
LF,RF - FA
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460.
Thairo Estrada
2B - NYY
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461.
Dustin Fowler
CF - OAK
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462.
Daulton Varsho
C - ARI
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463.
Jeff Mathis
C - TEX
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464.
Josh Phegley
C - CHC
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465.
Jordan Weems
OAK
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466.
Luke Maile
C - PIT
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467.
Bradley Zimmer
RF - CLE
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468.
Daniel Descalso
2B - CHC
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469.
Deivy Grullon
C - PHI
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470.
Darin Ruf
LF - SF
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471.
Jose Garcia
SS - CIN
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472.
Michael Taylor
LF - FA
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473.
Abraham Toro
3B - HOU
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474.
Jose Trevino
C - TEX
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475.
Greg Garcia
2B - SD
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476.
Alex Kirilloff
RF - MIN
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477.
Bubba Starling
CF,RF - KC
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478.
Tim Beckham
SS - FA
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479.
Spencer Torkelson
DET
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480.
Carlos Gonzalez
LF - FA
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481.
Ramon Urias
2B - BAL
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482.
Eli White
SS - TEX
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483.
Andrew Velazquez
2B - BAL
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484.
Jonathan Arauz
SS - BOS
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485.
Logan Morrison
1B - MIL
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486.
Tzu-Wei Lin
2B - BOS
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487.
Tres Barrera
C - WSH
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488.
John Hicks
1B,C - ARI
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489.
Tyler Stephenson
C - CIN
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490.
Adeiny Hechavarria
2B,SS - ATL
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491.
Domingo Leyba
2B - ARI
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492.
Ronny Rodriguez
2B,SS - MIL
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493.
Daniel Robertson
2B,3B - TB
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494.
Andrew Vaughn
1B - CWS
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495.
Kelvin Gutierrez
3B - KC
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496.
JT Riddle
CF - PIT
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497.
Rangel Ravelo
1B - STL
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498.
Ildemaro Vargas
2B - ARI
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499.
Jordy Mercer
SS - DET
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500.
Michael Hermosillo
LF - LAA
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501.
Adam Engel
CF,RF - CWS
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502.
Billy McKinney
LF,RF - TOR
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503.
Austin Slater
RF - SF
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504.
Erik Gonzalez
SS - PIT
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505.
Derek Dietrich
1B,2B - CHC
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506.
Harold Castro
2B,CF - DET
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507.
Kyle Farmer
2B - CIN
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508.
Eduardo Nunez
2B - NYM
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509.
Christian Arroyo
3B - CLE
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510.
Danny Mendick
SS - CWS
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511.
Tim Lopes
LF - SEA
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512.
Russell Martin
C - FA
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513.
Dom Thompson-Williams
CF - SEA
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514.
Josh Lowe
CF - TB
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515.
Scott Heineman
CF - TEX
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516.
Charlie Culberson
LF - ATL
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517.
John Ryan Murphy
C - PIT
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518.
Bryan Holaday
C - BAL
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519.
Mark Trumbo
DH - FA
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520.
Magneuris Sierra
CF - MIA
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521.
Yermin Mercedes
C - CWS
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522.
Edmundo Sosa
2B - STL
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523.
Nick Williams
LF - PHI
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524.
David Freitas
C - MIL
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525.
Pablo Reyes
RF - PIT
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526.
Jacob Nottingham
C - MIL
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527.
Eric Haase
C - DET
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528.
Juan Lagares
CF - NYM
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529.
Logan Forsythe
1B,3B - MIA
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530.
Jonah Heim
C - OAK
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531.
Daniel Johnson
RF - CLE
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532.
Raudy Read
C - WSH
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533.
Luis Torrens
C - SD
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534.
Austin Wynns
C - BAL
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535.
Seby Zavala
C - CWS
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536.
Mike Brosseau
2B - TB
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537.
Joe Hudson
C - SEA
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538.
Beau Taylor
C - CLE
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539.
Yairo Munoz
3B,RF - BOS
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540.
Keibert Ruiz
C - LAD
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541.
Kevan Smith
C - TB
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542.
Blake Swihart
LF - TEX
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543.
Erik Kratz
C - NYY
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544.
Marco Hernandez
2B - BOS
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545.
Andrew Susac
C - PIT
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546.
Miguel Amaya
C - CHC
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547.
Bobby Bradley
DH - CLE
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548.
Mike Gerber
RP - COL
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549.
Donovan Walton
SS - SEA
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