Fantasy Baseball Player Notes
2020 Fantasy Baseball Draft Notes
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1.
Ronald Acuna Jr.
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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Mike Trout
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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Christian Yelich
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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Cody Bellinger
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
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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Juan Soto
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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J.D. Martinez
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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Bryce Harper
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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Starling Marte
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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10.
Charlie Blackmon
COL
Blackmon had a rough spot in the season but still finished with 30+ homers, 110+ runs and a batting average north of .310. He is getting older and only stole 2 bags compared to the 43 fantasy owners got in 2015, but this still a great bat in the late third round.
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George Springer
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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Austin Meadows
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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Ketel Marte
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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Kris Bryant
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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Aaron Judge
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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Yordan Alvarez
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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Whit Merrifield
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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Eloy Jimenez
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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Tommy Pham
SD
Pham may not be the biggest name in baseball but by now, we should know he is going to give fantasy owners 20 homers, 20 steals and a strong batting average with loads of runs. He offers similar expectations to Austin Meadows but four rounds later.
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20.
Giancarlo Stanton
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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Eddie Rosario
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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22.
Marcell Ozuna
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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23.
Victor Robles
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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Joey Gallo
TEX
Gallo only played 70 games but still managed 22 homers, 54 runs scored and 49 RBIs. With a full season, you'd have to expect him to return to 40+ homers, but the big question is whether the batting average is worth the risk in the seventh round of drafts.
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Ramon Laureano
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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Jorge Soler
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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27.
Nick Castellanos
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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28.
Michael Brantley
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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29.
Luis Robert
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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30.
Jeff McNeil
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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31.
Andrew Benintendi
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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32.
Michael Conforto
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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33.
Oscar Mercado
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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34.
Franmil Reyes
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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35.
Max Kepler
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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36.
Kyle Schwarber
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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37.
David Dahl
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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38.
Lorenzo Cain
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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Danny Santana
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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40.
Kyle Tucker
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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41.
Byron Buxton
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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42.
Bryan Reynolds
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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43.
Mallex Smith
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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44.
Lourdes Gurriel Jr.
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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45.
Justin Upton
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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46.
Adam Eaton
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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47.
Rhys Hoskins
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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48.
Andrew McCutchen
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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49.
Willie Calhoun
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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50.
Hunter Dozier
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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51.
Tommy Edman
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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52.
Alex Verdugo
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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53.
Yasiel Puig
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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54.
Shin-Soo Choo
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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55.
Avisail Garcia
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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56.
J.D. Davis
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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57.
David Peralta
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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58.
Cavan Biggio
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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59.
Scott Kingery
PHI
Kingery slowed down after his blazing start but still finished with 19 homers and 15 steals in just 126 games. With a full season likely ahead of him and multi-position eligibility, this may end up being one of the steals of the draft when he goes 25/20 with a .260 average.
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60.
Mark Canha
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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61.
Nick Senzel
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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62.
Ryan Braun
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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63.
Joc Pederson
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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64.
Brian Anderson
MIA
Anderson won't hurt you anywhere. He'll likely put up 20 home runs with passable runs and RBI, he'll chip in a few steals, and he'll 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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65.
Nomar Mazara
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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66.
A.J. Pollock
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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67.
Hunter Renfroe
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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68.
Randal Grichuk
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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69.
Garrett Hampson
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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70.
Wil Myers
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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71.
Trent Grisham
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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72.
Gregory Polanco
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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73.
Mike Yastrzemski
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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74.
Brett Gardner
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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75.
Trey Mancini
BAL
Mancini was terrific last year but he is unlikely to play in 2020 because of Stage 3 cancer.
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76.
Corey Dickerson
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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77.
Aristides Aquino
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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78.
Kole Calhoun
ARI
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Luis Arraez
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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80.
Austin Hays
BAL
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81.
Jo Adell
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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82.
Brandon Nimmo
NYM
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83.
Domingo Santana
CLE
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84.
Ian Happ
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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85.
Austin Riley
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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86.
Jesse Winker
CIN
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87.
Shogo Akiyama
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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88.
Kevin Pillar
BOS
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89.
Anthony Santander
BAL
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90.
Teoscar Hernandez
TOR
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91.
Dylan Carlson
STL
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92.
Mitch Haniger
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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93.
Jon Berti
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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Niko Goodrum
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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95.
Stephen Piscotty
OAK
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96.
Sam Hilliard
COL
Hilliard is battling with Ian Desmond and Raimel Tapia for the left field job, but you also have David Dahl and his extensive injury history manning right, meaning there should be spots for Hilliard to find at-bats. 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 grab at the end of every one of your drafts given his enormous upside.
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97.
Jose Martinez
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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98.
Jackie Bradley Jr.
BOS
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99.
Brandon Belt
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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100.
Jason Heyward
CHC
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101.
Kevin Kiermaier
TB
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102.
Harrison Bader
STL
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103.
Tyler O'Neill
STL
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104.
Nick Markakis
ATL
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105.
Mike Tauchman
NYY
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106.
Victor Reyes
DET
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107.
Ender Inciarte
ATL
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108.
Garrett Cooper
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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109.
Kyle Lewis
SEA
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110.
Yoenis Cespedes
NYM
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111.
Manuel Margot
TB
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112.
Jurickson Profar
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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113.
Ian Desmond
COL
Desmond's batting average has dipped the past few seasons and his 20 steal speed has essentially disappeared but we are still talking about a near-everyday player in Coors who is likely to his 20 homers again.
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114.
David Fletcher
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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115.
Eric Thames
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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116.
Josh Reddick
HOU
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117.
Alex Dickerson
SF
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118.
Marwin Gonzalez
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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119.
Leury Garcia
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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120.
Alex Gordon
KC
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121.
Yoshi Tsutsugo
TB
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122.
Clint Frazier
NYY
Frazier will begin the year as an everyday outfielder for the Yankees with both Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton sidelined. His 2019 season was uneven, but he ultimately finished with a more than respectable .806 OPS. Defense aside, Frazier offers a ton of upside with regular playing time, and he should be drafted toward the back end of drafts in all formats.
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123.
Delino DeShields
CLE
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124.
Jose Peraza
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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125.
Aaron Hicks
NYY
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126.
Franchy Cordero
SD
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127.
Jake Bauers
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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128.
Hunter Pence
SF
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129.
Raimel Tapia
COL
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130.
Shed Long
SEA
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131.
Derek Fisher
TOR
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132.
Dexter Fowler
STL
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133.
Jarrod Dyson
PIT
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134.
Christin Stewart
DET
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135.
Steven Souza Jr.
CHC
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136.
Adam Haseley
PHI
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137.
Chris Taylor
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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138.
Josh Rojas
ARI
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139.
Harold Ramirez
MIA
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140.
Cameron Maybin
DET
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141.
Brian Goodwin
LAA
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142.
Kike Hernandez
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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143.
JaCoby Jones
DET
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144.
Jake Fraley
SEA
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145.
Jay Bruce
PHI
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146.
Cristian Pache
ATL
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147.
Johan Camargo
ATL
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148.
Alex Kirilloff
MIN
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149.
Dominic Smith
NYM
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150.
Greg Allen
CLE
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151.
Josh Naylor
SD
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152.
Lewis Brinson
MIA
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153.
Billy Hamilton
SF
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154.
Dwight Smith Jr.
BAL
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155.
Seth Brown
OAK
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156.
Matt Beaty
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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157.
DJ Stewart
BAL
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158.
Eric Sogard
MIL
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159.
Jordan Luplow
CLE
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160.
Stephen Vogt
ARI
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161.
Jose Osuna
PIT
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162.
Steven Duggar
SF
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163.
Josh VanMeter
CIN
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164.
Robbie Grossman
OAK
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165.
Odubel Herrera
PHI
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166.
Matt Kemp
MIA
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167.
Tony Kemp
OAK
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168.
Brandon Drury
TOR
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169.
Chad Pinder
OAK
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170.
Jake Cave
MIN
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171.
Albert Almora Jr.
CHC
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172.
Brett Phillips
KC
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173.
Travis Demeritte
DET
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174.
Roman Quinn
PHI
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175.
Jared Oliva
PIT
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176.
Tyler Naquin
CLE
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177.
Anthony Alford
TOR
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178.
Myles Straw
HOU
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179.
Bradley Zimmer
CLE
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180.
Tim Locastro
ARI
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181.
Jarred Kelenic
SEA
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182.
Adam Duvall
ATL
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183.
Jake Marisnick
NYM
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184.
Randy Arozarena
TB
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185.
Phillip Ervin
CIN
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186.
Austin Slater
SF
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187.
Austin Dean
STL
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188.
Brad Miller
STL
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189.
Brock Holt
MIL
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190.
Jaylin Davis
SF
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191.
Carlos Gonzalez
FA
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192.
Bubba Starling
KC
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193.
Kevin Kramer
PIT
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194.
Guillermo Heredia
PIT
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195.
Scott Schebler
CIN
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196.
Ryan McBroom
KC
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197.
Daniel Palka
CWS
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198.
Tyler Wade
NYY
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199.
Leonys Martin
FA
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200.
Ehire Adrianza
MIN
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201.
Michael Lorenzen
CIN
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202.
Cedric Mullins II
BAL
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203.
Billy McKinney
TOR
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204.
Ben Zobrist
FA
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205.
DJ Johnson
FA
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206.
Brandon Dixon
DET
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207.
Michael Taylor
FA
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208.
JT Riddle
PIT
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209.
Michael Hermosillo
LAA
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210.
Lane Thomas
STL
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211.
Adam Engel
CWS
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212.
Keon Broxton
MIL
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213.
Mark Payton
CIN
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214.
Michael A. Taylor
WSH
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215.
Taylor Ward
LAA
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216.
Adam Jones
FA
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217.
Tim Lopes
SEA
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218.
Harold Castro
DET
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219.
Dom Thompson-Williams
SEA
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220.
Josh Lowe
TB
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221.
Scott Heineman
TEX
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222.
Sam Travis
TEX
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223.
Drew Waters
ATL
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224.
Charlie Culberson
ATL
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225.
Derek Dietrich
CIN
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226.
Melky Cabrera
FA
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227.
Nick Williams
PHI
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228.
Dustin Fowler
OAK
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229.
Ben Gamel
MIL
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230.
Matt Joyce
MIA
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231.
Magneuris Sierra
MIA
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232.
Monte Harrison
MIA
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233.
Nick Martini
PHI
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234.
Estevan Florial
NYY
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235.
Juan Lagares
SD
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236.
Tim Beckham
FA
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237.
Brent Rooker
MIN
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238.
Pablo Reyes
PIT
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239.
Jesus Sanchez
MIA
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240.
Yairo Munoz
BOS
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241.
Taylor Trammell
SD
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242.
Riley Greene
DET
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243.
Jason Martin
PIT
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244.
Victor Victor Mesa
MIA
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245.
Skye Bolt
OAK
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246.
LaMonte Wade Jr.
MIN
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247.
Braxton Lee
NYM
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248.
Seth Beer
ARI
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249.
Julio Pablo Martinez
TEX
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250.
JJ Bleday
MIA
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251.
Jon Jay
ARI
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252.
Dan Robertson
ARI
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253.
Adolis Garcia
TEX
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254.
Rafael Ortega
ATL
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255.
Mason Williams
BAL
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256.
Jonathan Davis
TOR
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257.
Steve Pearce
FA
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258.
Jacoby Ellsbury
FA
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259.
Terrance Gore
LAD
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260.
Dylan Moore
SEA
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261.
Rosell Herrera
MIA
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262.
Nicky Delmonico
CWS
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263.
Chris Owings
COL
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264.
Braden Bishop
SEA
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265.
Yonathan Daza
COL
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266.
Sean Rodriguez
MIA
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267.
Mikie Mahtook
PHI
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268.
Daniel Johnson
CLE
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269.
Chris Shaw
SF
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270.
Joey Rickard
SF
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271.
Stevie Wilkerson
BAL
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272.
Yusniel Diaz
BAL
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273.
Leody Taveras
TEX
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274.
Ryan Cordell
NYM
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275.
Greg Deichmann
OAK
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276.
Rajai Davis
FA
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277.
Jorge Bonifacio
DET
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278.
Kyle Garlick
PHI
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279.
Peter O'Brien
FA
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280.
Blake Rutherford
CWS
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281.
Peter Bourjos
FA
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282.
Socrates Brito
PIT
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283.
Travis Jankowski
CIN
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284.
Brian O'Grady
TB
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285.
Corey Ray
MIL
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286.
Abraham Almonte
SD
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287.
Andrew Stevenson
WSH
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288.
Charlie Tilson
PIT
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289.
Rusney Castillo
BOS
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290.
Khalil Lee
KC
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291.
Daz Cameron
DET
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292.
Jahmai Jones
LAA
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293.
Austin Jackson
FA
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294.
Drew Robinson
SF
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295.
Mac Williamson
WSH
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296.
Zack Granite
NYY
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297.
Jace Peterson
MIL
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298.
Luke Raley
LAD
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299.
Blake Swihart
TEX
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300.
Phil Gosselin
PHI
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301.
Gilberto Celestino
MIN
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302.
Julio Rodriguez
SEA
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303.
Noel Cuevas
CHC
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304.
Jake Elmore
PIT
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305.
Dylan Cozens
TB
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306.
Troy Stokes Jr.
DET
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307.
Ryan LaMarre
TB
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308.
Anthony Garcia
LAD
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309.
Gorkys Hernandez
CWS
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310.
Erick Mejia
KC
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311.
Arismendy Alcantara
FA
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312.
Ryan McKenna
BAL
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313.
Trevor Larnach
MIN
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314.
Yadiel Hernandez
WSH
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315.
Forrest Wall
TOR
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316.
Jacob Robson
DET
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317.
Dilson Herrera
BAL
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318.
Trey Amburgey
NYY
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319.
Tyrone Taylor
MIL
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320.
DJ Peters
LAD
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321.
John Andreoli
BOS
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322.
Mark Zagunis
CHC
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323.
Jarren Duran
BOS
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324.
Jose Pirela
FA
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325.
Aaron Altherr
FA
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326.
Marcus Wilson
BOS
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327.
Joe McCarthy
SF
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328.
Buddy Reed
OAK
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329.
Rob Refsnyder
TEX
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330.
Isaac Galloway
FA
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331.
Boog Powell
OAK
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332.
Mickey Moniak
PHI
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333.
Mike Gerber
COL
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334.
Patrick Kivlehan
TOR
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335.
Brandon Marsh
LAA
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336.
Nick Heath
KC
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337.
Justin Williams
STL
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338.
Edward Olivares
SD
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339.
Heliot Ramos
SF
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340.
Collin Cowgill
SEA
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341.
Cesar Puello
BOS
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342.
Michael Reed
SF
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343.
Chas McCormick
HOU
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344.
Dairon Blanco
INT
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345.
Donnie Dewees
KC
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346.
Eric Filia
SEA
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347.
Johnny Davis
TB
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348.
Ian Miller
CHC
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349.
Dustin Peterson
LAA
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350.
JB Shuck
WSH
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351.
Emilio Bonifacio
WSH
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352.
Luis Alexander Basabe
CWS
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353.
Allen Cordoba
SD
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354.
Jim Adduci
FA
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355.
Ronnie Dawson
HOU
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356.
Yasmany Tomas
ARI
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357.
Abiatal Avelino
SF
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358.
Sam Haggerty
SEA
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359.
Lonnie Chisenhall
FA
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360.
Cory Spangenberg
FA
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361.
Jose Bautista
FA
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362.
Carlos Gomez
FA
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363.
Andrew Toles
LAD
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364.
Jaycob Brugman
CWS
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365.
Ka'ai Tom
CLE
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366.
Gerardo Parra
FA
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367.
Brandon Guyer
FA
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