| 1 |
Jose Altuve (HOU - 2B) | 3 |
1 |
2 |
1.0 |
0.1 |
1.0 |
-2.0 |
Altuve flirted with batting .360 or higher this season before going on a bit of a slump, so we know the potential for that type of season is there. Although his power has gone up from 7 to 15 to 24 HRs in the past three seasons, his steals have slipped from 56 to 38 to 30 in the same time. |
| 2 |
Trea Turner (WSH - 2B,SS,CF) | 22 |
2 |
30 |
3.2 |
4.2 |
70.0 |
+48.0 |
From the time Turner was called up last year, he was the best fantasy baseball player in the world thanks to a .342 BA, 33 SB and 13 HRs in just 69 starts. With that said, his minor league stats in the same at bats were vastly worse so if you aren't expecting significant regression, you aren't playing close enough attention. |
| 3 |
Robinson Cano (SEA - 2B) | 27 |
2 |
7 |
3.6 |
1.4 |
25.0 |
-2.0 |
After six straight seasons with a .302 to .319 batting average and less than 100 strikeouts, Cano has dipped below .300 with over 100 K's now two consecutive years. It is clear that as he ages, his skills are diminishing, but he did manage to knock 39 homers last year so he can still provide huge value as a second basemen. |
| 4 |
Brian Dozier (MIN - 2B) | 32 |
2 |
11 |
4.8 |
1.7 |
38.0 |
+6.0 |
If you spread Dozier's second-half out over a full season, he would have hit 63 homers with 25 stolen bases. Now, we shouldn't expect that or anything close to it, but it isn't crazy to think he could improve on his 42 bombs from last season based on the momentum he had at the close of the year. |
| 5 |
Rougned Odor (TEX - 2B) | 43 |
3 |
11 |
6.3 |
1.9 |
73.0 |
+30.0 |
Based on what we saw out of Odor in the minor leagues, it should be no surprise that this 5'11" middle infielder was able to hit 33 homers. What is surprising is that he was able to accomplish it at such a young age. You've got to wonder if he can take it to another level as a 23-year-old this season. The fact that we could be looking at a 40 HR, 20 SB middle infielder has to have you salivating. With that said, his BABIP suggests some negative regression so perhaps we should temper our expectations a little. |
| 6 |
Daniel Murphy (WSH - 1B,2B) | 44 |
2 |
13 |
6.3 |
2.5 |
17.0 |
-27.0 |
It's odd for a mediocre hitter to raise his OPS 200 points in his age 31 season and become a legitimate MVP candidate but thats exactly what Murphy did. Unfortunately, we don't have enough instances of this type of breakout to give us any idea of what to expect to proceed at your own risk here. |
| 7 |
Ian Kinsler (DET - 2B) | 61 |
4 |
14 |
9.0 |
2.1 |
87.0 |
+26.0 |
It isn't common for a 34-year-old to hit 28 homers with 14 stolen bases and a .288 BA, especially as a middle infielder, but that's exactly what Kinsler pulled off last year in a major bounce-back. It is unlikely he will repeat that type of clip, but seeing that he is one of the most durable players in baseball, he does carry a nice high floor. |
| 8 |
Dee Gordon (MIA - 2B) | 68 |
4 |
19 |
9.2 |
2.8 |
50.0 |
-18.0 |
Yes, Gordon did see a 65 point drop from his batting average, but he still stole bases at an elite clip. That batting average should see some positive regression this season so he it is plausible that he might return to the type of his production we received in his 2015 all-star season. |
| 9 |
Jean Segura (SEA - 2B,SS) | 63 |
4 |
14 |
9.4 |
2.4 |
36.0 |
-27.0 |
After swimming in mediocrity for years, Segura finally realized his potential after changing teams in 2016. He finished the year as a top 15 fantasy asset thanks to 20 HR, 33 SB and a .319 BA. While we should see some regression with the ballpark change, it isn't enough to warrant such a significant drop in draft value. |
| 10 |
Matt Carpenter (STL - 1B,2B,3B) | 66 |
5 |
16 |
9.5 |
2.5 |
42.0 |
-24.0 |
Carpenter has been extremely consistent with a .270 batting average each of the past three seasons with a huge OBP which will continue to lead to near 100 runs and now that Fowler is in the lineup, Carpenter should see his HR and RBI figures jump back up to what we received from him in 2015. |
| 11 |
Jonathan Villar (MIL - 2B,3B,SS,CF) | 39 |
1 |
14 |
5.7 |
2.8 |
150.0 |
+111.0 |
With 62 stolen bases and a surprising 19 homers, Villar ended the season as a top 5 fantasy baseball player. Seeing that he is still just 25 years old, it would be fair to expect similar production this year, but anytime a player jumps from undrafted to top 5, you've got to expect some sort of regression. |
| 12 |
DJ LeMahieu (COL - 2B) | 78 |
5 |
16 |
11.0 |
1.9 |
79.0 |
+1.0 |
In past years, the thought of being able to grab a second basemen in middle-rounds who led the league in hitting last season while scoring over 100 runs is laughable, but the position is now so deep that it's exactly what we have in LeMahieu. If he can return to stealing some bases, he could finish the season as a top 50 overall asset this season. |
| 13 |
Dustin Pedroia (BOS - 2B) | 107 |
7 |
21 |
13.3 |
2.6 |
153.0 |
+46.0 |
Pedroia was finally able to stay on the field this season after two injury ridden seasons. What we saw was the same old player who hits over .300 with enough power to be serviceable. With that said, he is now 33 years old so his ceiling is more limited than a guy like Javy Baez, but the floor is quite nice. |
| 14 |
Jason Kipnis (CLE - 2B,CF) | 133 |
6 |
26 |
15.3 |
3.6 |
134.0 |
+1.0 |
Kipnis started his fantasy career with a bang a few years back but has seen his stolen bases drop from 31 to 15 in that time. With that said, his power is finally beginning to emerge last season and projects to continue it into 2017. If you need a 2B in the middle rounds, look no further than this high-floor option. |
| 15 |
Ben Zobrist (CHC - 2B,LF,RF,1B,SS) | 150 |
9 |
27 |
16.1 |
3.2 |
238.0 |
+88.0 |
While Zobrist has been durable during his career, he has never been one to help much in homers and no long steals bases. His on-base percentage will lead to plenty of runs, but his batting average isn't anything special either so his ADP is too high in the 150s. |
| 16 |
Jonathan Schoop (BAL - 2B,SS) | 161 |
9 |
24 |
16.8 |
2.6 |
114.0 |
-47.0 |
Schoop has always been a source of power from the middle infield when he plays, and last year we saw that with 25 homers in 162 games. While he won't help you with steals, his bat is enough to warrant a mid-round pick. |
| 17 |
Jose Peraza (CIN - 2B,SS,LF,CF) | 148 |
11 |
29 |
16.4 |
3.6 |
240.0 |
+92.0 |
Now that Brandon Phillips is out of the picture in Cincy, Peraza should see full playing time. He isn't going to hit any homers, but he just might steal 50 bases and bat .280. To be able to get a player like that in the middle of your draft is pure gold. |
| 18 |
Logan Forsythe (LAD - 2B,3B) | 175 |
13 |
24 |
18.1 |
2.9 |
248.0 |
+73.0 |
Forsythe saw a surge in power two years ago and it seemed to be sustainable basd on what he did again last season. With that being said, he doesn't offer much of anything else besides a mediocre batting average. |
| 19 |
Devon Travis (TOR - 2B) DL60 | 181 |
9 |
25 |
18.4 |
3.6 |
306.0 |
+125.0 |
Travis has deal with a pretty serious injury that could reoccur this season with overuse, but when he is on the field, you can welcome a near .300 BA with enough steals to keep fantasy owners happy. That kind of potential in a middle infielder is difficult to find late in drafts. |
| 20 |
Javier Baez (CHC - 2B,3B,SS) | 195 |
14 |
32 |
19.6 |
3.8 |
232.0 |
+37.0 |
We saw glimpses of Baez being an excellent fantasy player at times last season, but it didn't all come together quite yet. With that being said, it looks like he is going to get more playing time and if he does, his potential could make him a top 5 second basemen one day, perhaps sooner than later. |
| 21 |
Neil Walker (MIL - 1B,2B) | 196 |
13 |
25 |
19.5 |
2.9 |
253.0 |
+57.0 |
After a season-ending back injury, it is difficult to trust a player. Fortunately for Walker owners, the price isn't so high that you can't justify taking that risk. If he is healthy, he should swat 20 to 30 homers with a reliable batting average. |
| 22 |
Starlin Castro (NYY - 2B) | 212 |
14 |
29 |
21.6 |
3.1 |
160.0 |
-52.0 |
Don't be quick to forget that this middle infielder has a .280 career batting average and is still just 27 years old. Nor should you ignore the big power boost to 21 homers in his move to the hitter-friendly Yankee stadium last season. |
| 23 |
Jedd Gyorko (STL - 1B,2B,3B,SS) | 258 |
14 |
36 |
25.3 |
3.6 |
226.0 |
-32.0 |
The Cardinals' utility player broke out in a big way last year, hitting 30 homers. Don't be worried about him having just 59 RBIs, that number will soar if his HRs stay in place. Rather, worry about the playing time. With Peralta healthy, it isn't a sure thing that Gyorko will find his way to the plate even 400 times this season. |
| 24 |
Cesar Hernandez (PHI - 2B) | 274 |
15 |
35 |
26.5 |
4.5 |
249.0 |
-25.0 |
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| 25 |
Ryan Schimpf (SD - 2B,3B) MiLB | 265 |
19 |
34 |
26.0 |
3.7 |
370.0 |
+105.0 |
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| 26 |
Joe Panik (SF - 2B) | 278 |
17 |
38 |
27.0 |
4.6 |
385.0 |
+107.0 |
|
| 27 |
Brandon Drury (ARI - 2B,3B,LF,RF) | 263 |
17 |
34 |
26.2 |
4.6 |
304.0 |
+41.0 |
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| 28 |
Hernan Perez (MIL - 2B,3B,SS,LF,CF,RF) | 247 |
17 |
34 |
26.1 |
3.9 |
331.0 |
+84.0 |
|
| 29 |
Brandon Phillips (LAA - 2B,3B) | 279 |
20 |
36 |
26.4 |
3.4 |
280.0 |
+1.0 |
|
| 30 |
Yangervis Solarte (SD - 2B,3B,SS,1B) | 264 |
12 |
33 |
26.8 |
4.3 |
345.0 |
+81.0 |
|
| 31 |
Raul Adalberto Mondesi (KC - 2B,SS) | 337 |
20 |
41 |
32.5 |
6.0 |
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| 32 |
Jorge Polanco (MIN - 2B,3B,SS) | 326 |
22 |
38 |
31.6 |
5.0 |
394.0 |
+68.0 |
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| 33 |
Kolten Wong (STL - 2B,CF) | 345 |
21 |
42 |
30.6 |
3.9 |
321.0 |
-24.0 |
Just last season, Wong was being selected well within the top 100 for his potential to swat 20 homers and steal 15 bags. That potential hasn't disappeared, but he did have a rough season. With that said, his rough season shouldn't plummet him 200 spots in the draft so if you need a middle infielder late, consider his upside. |
| 34 |
Derek Dietrich (MIA - 1B,2B,3B,LF) | 404 |
24 |
49 |
34.7 |
5.0 |
432.0 |
+28.0 |
|
| 35 |
Howie Kendrick (WSH - 1B,2B,3B,LF) | 366 |
24 |
40 |
31.0 |
3.4 |
363.0 |
-3.0 |
|
| 36 |
Jurickson Profar (TEX - 1B,2B,3B,SS,LF) MiLB | 361 |
24 |
39 |
33.0 |
4.4 |
|
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This former top 5 prospect still has loads of untapped potential seeing that he is still just 23 years old. While he wasn't exactly a good fantasy player last season in his limited time, he showcased who he could be in Triple-A when he was able to play every day and that is a middle infielder with a .280+ BA, 15 homers and 15 steals. I'd take that in the last round of my draft. |
| 37 |
Tyler Saladino (CWS - 2B,3B,SS,DH) | 418 |
26 |
41 |
34.1 |
4.5 |
|
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| 38 |
Steve Pearce (TOR - 1B,2B,LF,RF) | 353 |
27 |
38 |
34.8 |
3.1 |
381.0 |
+28.0 |
|
| 39 |
Brett Lawrie (2B) FA | |
28 |
43 |
35.1 |
4.3 |
|
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| 40 |
Scooter Gennett (CIN - 2B,3B,LF,RF) | 467 |
30 |
50 |
37.3 |
4.9 |
282.0 |
-185.0 |
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| 41 |
Dilson Herrera (CIN - 2B,SS) MiLB | |
30 |
46 |
36.3 |
4.9 |
|
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| 42 |
Ozhaino Albies (ATL - 2B,SS) | |
30 |
42 |
34.2 |
4.1 |
391.0 |
|
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| 43 |
Joe Wendle (OAK - 2B) | |
31 |
47 |
40.0 |
6.7 |
|
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| 44 |
Jed Lowrie (OAK - 2B,DH) | 504 |
31 |
43 |
37.1 |
4.2 |
348.0 |
-156.0 |
|
| 45 |
Jace Peterson (ATL - 1B,2B,3B,LF) | 495 |
31 |
39 |
35.4 |
3.3 |
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| 46 |
Whit Merrifield (KC - 2B,LF,RF) | 507 |
33 |
51 |
40.9 |
5.0 |
194.0 |
-313.0 |
|
| 47 |
Cory Spangenberg (SD - 2B,3B,LF) | |
33 |
48 |
40.1 |
4.1 |
426.0 |
|
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| 48 |
T.J. Rivera (NYM - 1B,2B,3B) DL10 | |
34 |
53 |
43.3 |
7.0 |
|
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| 49 |
Nick Franklin (LAA - 1B,2B,SS,LF,RF) DFA | 511 |
35 |
50 |
41.6 |
5.4 |
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| 50 |
Adam Frazier (PIT - 2B,LF,RF) | |
35 |
44 |
39.5 |
4.5 |
|
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| 51 |
Chase Utley (LAD - 1B,2B) | 512 |
36 |
45 |
38.9 |
2.9 |
|
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| 52 |
Enrique Hernandez (LAD - 2B,3B,SS,LF,CF,RF) | |
38 |
49 |
43.5 |
5.5 |
|
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| 53 |
Marwin Gonzalez (HOU - 1B,2B,3B,SS,LF) | |
38 |
47 |
41.8 |
3.6 |
158.0 |
|
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| 54 |
Aaron Hill (2B,3B,LF) FA | |
38 |
40 |
38.7 |
0.9 |
|
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| 55 |
Kelby Tomlinson (SF - 2B,3B,SS,LF) MiLB | |
40 |
61 |
50.5 |
10.5 |
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| 56 |
Alexi Amarista (COL - 2B,SS,CF,LF,RF) | |
41 |
63 |
52.0 |
11.0 |
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| 57 |
Ryan Goins (TOR - 2B,SS,3B) | |
41 |
60 |
50.5 |
9.5 |
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| 58 |
Tim Beckham (BAL - 1B,2B,SS) | |
43 |
54 |
46.7 |
5.2 |
315.0 |
|
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| 59 |
Andres Blanco (PHI - 1B,2B,3B,SS) | |
44 |
58 |
51.0 |
7.0 |
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| 60 |
Stephen Drew (WSH - 2B,3B,SS) | |
45 |
55 |
50.0 |
5.0 |
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| 61 |
Daniel Descalso (ARI - 1B,2B,3B,SS,LF) | |
47 |
56 |
51.5 |
4.5 |
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| 62 |
Greg Garcia (STL - 2B,3B,SS) | |
49 |
62 |
55.5 |
6.5 |
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