Fantasy Baseball Player Notes
2025 Fantasy Baseball Draft Notes
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Jose Ramirez
3B
While it may seem unbelievable, Jose Ramirez remains underrated. The 32-year-old third baseman seems to fly under the radar every year, and every year, he simply does what he's been doing pretty much since he came into the league. In 2024, he tied his career high in home runs at 39, drove in 118, scored 114, and stole 41 bases. His OBP took a small dip (.335), but his average settled exactly on his career number of .279. Still, it is guaranteed that in at least one league you're in, everyone will look past him anyway. Imagine ignoring the guy who came within one homer of being the first third baseman in history to post a 40/40 season. Coming out of the first round of your draft with Jose Ramirez is one of the safest plays you can make in 2025 fantasy.
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76.
Steven Kwan
LF
Steven Kwan's 2024 season was shortened by injuries, restricting him to 122 games, but he remained highly productive when on the field. He took a step forward in power, launching 14 home runs while scoring 83 runs as a key piece atop Cleveland's lineup. Fantasy managers drafting the 27-year-old will be looking for a repeat of his stellar .292/.368/.425 slash line. While he may not be the flashiest player, Kwan's disciplined approach-rarely striking out or chasing bad pitches-makes him a model of consistency at the plate.
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103.
Lane Thomas
CF,RF
Lane Thomas saw a dip in power from his 2023 campaign, but he compensated with speed, swiping 32 bases while still delivering 15 home runs. Slated to hit in the heart of Cleveland's lineup, he has the potential to reach a 20-homer, 25-steal season. That combination makes him a valuable target in AL-only and deeper mixed leagues.
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156.
Nolan Jones
LF,CF,RF
Nolan Jones entered 2024 with plenty of hype, making him a popular early-round draft pick. Unfortunately, that excitement didn't translate into results. Limited to just 79 games due to injury, he struggled to build on his impressive rookie campaign, managing only three home runs and five stolen bases after posting a 20/20 season in 2023. His slash line took a significant hit, falling from .297/.389/.542 to .227/.321/.320, and he contributed just 28 runs and 28 RBIs. Outside of Luis Robert, Jones was arguably the biggest fantasy disappointment of the year. Looking ahead, a reasonable expectation is production somewhere between his stellar rookie numbers and his 2024 struggles-perhaps a 15/15 season. However, drafting him based on his 2023 breakout could set you up for disappointment.
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189.
Kyle Manzardo
1B
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194.
Bo Naylor
C
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198.
Carlos Santana
1B
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229.
Jhonkensy Noel
RF
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263.
Brayan Rocchio
SS
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331.
David Fry
C,1B,LF,RF
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353.
Chase DeLauter
CF,RF
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369.
Gabriel Arias
2B,3B,SS
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425.
Will Brennan
LF,CF,RF
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439.
Austin Hedges
C
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473.
Richard Palacios
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519.
Juan Brito
2B,3B,SS,RF
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527.
Daniel Schneemann
2B,3B,SS,CF,RF
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538.
Travis Bazzana
2B
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560.
Angel Martinez
LF,CF
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587.
Johnathan Rodriguez
RF
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627.
Dom Nunez
C
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684.
Christian Cairo
SS
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725.
Petey Halpin
CF
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726.
George Valera
RF
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