2021 Fantasy Baseball Draft Outfield Rankings. The late-bloomer is controllable for two more seasons, and the Blue Jays could explore a long-term extension to make sure he sticks around as part of the offensive core that also includes Guerrero, Bo Bichette and George Springer. xBA measures the likelihood that a batted ball will xwOBA is formulated using exit velocity, launch angle of his glove and to the base on a stolen base or pickoff The Giants acquired him at the trade deadline, and he is poised to cash in as a free agent this offseason. March 26, 2021 1:56 pm ET. outfield. Sign up to receive our daily Morning Lineup to stay in the know about the latest trending topics around Major League Baseball. The 25-year-old hit .298/.373/.400 with more walks (62) than strikeouts (60) while adding 89 runs scored and 19 steals. He hit .271 with a .349 on-base percentage, tallying 34 extra-base hits, 30 steals and 3.2 WAR, and he was also a Gold Glove finalist in center field. Lost in the shuffle of more famous teammates Pete Alonso, Jacob deGrom and now Fransico Lindor, Michael Conforto is a damn good baseball player. Changing The Way The World Views Construction. He doesn't have much help in the lineup, but playing time is guaranteed and if you can get a guy with a .575 slugging percentage at this stage of the draft, you're not complaining. He's had an on-base percentage above .380 in each of the last three years, and with all the talent he is surrounded by in the Mets lineup, he will rank near the top of the NL in runs scored. Given that there is no rulebook definition of "a throw where the player is trying hard," and many non-competitive lobs are captured, we have elected to take the average of the top portion of a player's throws. He also had the two fastest-tracked infield assists to first base -- reaching 94 mph -- and was responsible for about half of the 92-plus mph assists from all infielders. Having to play the field regularly could hinder his production, but the fact that he led the NL with 18 homers and 56 RBIs while hitting .338/.431/.636 last season cant be ignored. Watch more top videos, highlights, and B/R original content, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Another year, another pile of accolades for Mookie Betts who won his fifth Silver Slugger, sixth Gold Glove and made his sixth trip to the All-Star Game in the third season of a 12-year, $365 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Those are absurd numbers to maintain for a full week, let alone half of a season. All stats courtesy of Baseball Reference and FanGraphs. In the third season of a five-year, $60 million contract, Pollock enjoyed his best season in a Dodgers uniform, hitting .297/.355/.536 for a 137 OPS+ with 27 doubles, 21 home runs and 69 RBI. All rights reserved. Like Trout, Yelich still managed to have a career-high exit velocity in a down season, a total that landed him in the 99 percentile among major league hitters. Arm Strength. After years of teasing his immense raw power potential in the minors and sporadically in the big leagues, Tyler O'Neill finally put together his long-awaited breakout season. 34 uncommitted RHP Anthony Marano (DePaul Catholic HS, NJ). George Springer put together another fine campaign in 2020 and turned his 131 career OPS+ and reputation as the best active postseason hitter into a massive contract with the Blue Jays. Categories: Alvarez wasn't just good for a rookie, he was the best hitter in baseball not named Mike Trout or Christian Yelich, as his OPS+ would have been third in the majors had he qualified. Starling Marte made a unique bit of history in 2021, becoming the first player in MLB history with at least 20 stolen bases in both leagues in the same season. the ERA scale, A measurement of a player's top running speed, expressed After missing much of the 2019 season and all of last year with a gruesome injury, Haniger finally returned to action, posting a 122 OPS+ with 39 home runs and 100 RBI for the upstart Mariners. He tallied a career-high 42 doubles along with 35 home runs, 84 RBI and 101 runs scored in a 5.9 WAR season. Throughout the year, we released monthly updates to our position-by-position power rankings, selecting the top 10 players at each spot. Let's keep our 2021 MLB Player Rankings series rolling with a look at the top 25 outfielders. Grisham showcased his flashy tools during the shortened season, reaching double digits in both home runs and steals. The third tier is filled with enticing players, but its also rife with uncertainty. The well-rounded Betts is our second-ranked outfielder and No. Look no further than Realmuto, the class of defenders behind home plate and the quickest gun in the Major Leagues. L Walker 9. This outfielder class is below average as a whole. His best Philadelphia days may be in front of him. Bryce Harper may never reach his 2015 MVP pinnacle again, but his ability to hit for power, get on base, and drive in runs will always make him a valuable fantasy player. But given his offensive production and impact at the top of the lineup, that's more than enough to make him an extremely valuable all-around player. Cedric Mullins hit .225/.290/.342 with seven home runs and 10 steals in 115 games scattered across his first three big league seasons. Ads help us pay RotobBaller's award-winning writers as much as possible they are vital to the site's operations and team. Signed to a four-year, $79 million deal during the offseason, Schwarber slugged an NL-leading 46 home runs in his first season with the Phillies. All stats courtesy of Baseball Reference and FanGraphs. Brandon Nimmo was a 5-WAR player for the first time in his career in 2022, just in time to test the free agency waters. An All-Star and Gold Glove winner for the first time, Happ hit .271/.342/.440 for a 119 OPS+ with 42 doubles, 17 home runs, 72 RBI, 72 runs scored and 4.4 WAR in 158 games. Now it's time to finalize those rankings while expanding the list out to the 25 best at each position on the diamond, which means each position is going to get its own article. produces a result. Ozuna is only entering his age 30 season, and while he won't produce much value in the field or on the bases, there's no reason to believe he won't continue to produce MVP level offensive numbers for the foreseeable future. 15 throws) with an average arm strength of 88.4 mph on max-effort throws -- a.k.a. He was previously ejected following a foreign substance check in 2021 with High-A Fort Wayne. 1 overall prospect in . Kyle Schwarber, Washington Nationals/Boston Red Sox. the ERA scale, A measurement of a player's top running speed, expressed The towering right fielder posted a 149 OPS+ with 39 home runs and a career-low 25.0 percent strikeout rate. A Bolt is any run where the Sprint Speed (defined as His 2.3 BB/9 in 123.1 minor league innings is a good indication of his ability to throw strikes, so he just needs to settle in at the MLB level and avoid further arm issues. He hit .264/.367/.487 with 29 doubles, 23 home runs and 10 steals, which, coupled with his usual standout defense in right field, was enough for him to finish fourth in WAR on a stacked Dodgers roster. How hard, in miles per hour, a fielder throws the ball. Whether it's unleashing the ball from deep in the outfield, across the infield or behind the plate, it can make the seemingly impossible happen. All rights reserved. He also posted well-above-average defensive metrics (5 DRS, 19.7 UZR/150) in left field, which makes it much easier to justify including him in these rankings. Tier Three 5. One of the tougher players to slot on this list, Buxton played in only 61 games while missing time with a hip strain and fractured hand. The last time we saw Meadows play a full, healthy season, he was an All-Star, and at 26, his best baseball may be in front of him. become a hit. Expect Bellinger to return to his MVP form this season. The 29-year-old posted a 113 OPS+ with 66 extra-base hits, 101 RBI and 25 steals, while making modest improvements to his walk rate (5.1 to 6.1 percent) and strikeout rate (31.2 to 27.9 percent) in a 3.5-WAR campaign. Let's dive into the top 25 outfielders of the 2022 season. His pitiful 5% walk rate leaves a lot to be desired and prevents him from being in that upper echelon of hitters, but if he's hitting 40 and 120 every year, I'm not sure fantasy players will mind too much. His career will always be under a microscope, but it's hard to call his 2021 performance anything but superstar-caliber. Once regarded as injury-prone, the 28-year-old has missed only 10 games over the past three years combined, averaging 36 homers, 107 RBIs, 105 runs and 16 steals per 162 games in that span. He made more consistent contact while maintaining his usual elite average exit velocity and hard-hit rate metrics. Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images, Brandon Sloter/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images. Jump is a Statcast metric that shows which players have Bellinger's contact and strikeout rates barely moved, so the main culprit appears to be a .245 BABIP. Or his 92 mph rocket from right to nail Stephen Strasburg at first base and preserve a Hyun-Jin Ryu no-hit bid on May 12. While his .286 on-base percentage and 31.2 percent strikeout rate leave something to be desired, he was a stellar defender (16 DRS, 11.8 UZR/150) to go along with his power production in a 3.8 WAR season. 4 overall prospect. Hernandez was signed as a super-utility . The 33-year-old figures to be a hot commodity on the free-agent market this winter. Each player was only included at the position where he played the most innings. Right-Handed Pitcher, Mississippi State. The last edition ran April 17, while the next edition will be published May 15. He doesn't hit for power and he doesn't steal bases, and at 33, his best days are behind him. Top-Ranked Outfield Arms, Fans' Scouting Report 1. One player who has been added to the top 80 is new Brewers outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. Hardest OF assists, 2022 1. Mullins didn't quite match the out-of-nowhere 30/30 season he put together in 2021, but he was still one of the game's better everyday center fielders. An All-Star for the second time, he posted a 144 OPS+ and led the Giants with 23 home runs, and that earned him a qualifying offer which he accepted. A hyped prospect since he was selected fifth overall in the 2015 draft, his breakout season went a long way toward replacing George Springer's lost production. Since there are three times as many outfielders as there are other positions on the diamond, it made sense to add an honorable mention list of 25 guys onto our top 25 list. Statcast refers to the spin that contributes to movement xERA is a simple 1:1 translation of xwOBA, converted to Bez was responsible for five of the 31 tracked assists of at least 90 mph by infielders last season, the second most in MLB, and his average arm strength on max-effort throws (88.3 mph) was the third best among infielders. His 149 OPS+ ranked eighth among all qualified hitters and trailed only Aaron Judge (211) and Yordan lvarez (187) among outfielders. The fourth tier features OF3 candidates of every type. Few rookies in recent memory have had a greater impact on the culture of their team than Julio Rodrguez, who played a pivotal role in helping the Seattle Mariners reach the postseason for the first time since Ichiro Suzuki's rookie season in 2001. rHR - HR Saving Catch Runs. Buxton is the riskier pick, as he has only played more than 100 games once in his career, but he provides more power and baserunning ability than Laureano. F inal. Joey Gallo, Texas Rangers/New York Yankees. His defense, intensity, and arm make him an All-Star caliber player, but he doesn't hit for enough power or steal enough bases to provide any significant fantasy value. A former Gold Glove winner in left field, he is a roughly average defender in center field. It is fantasy baseball season! Welcome to Bleacher Report's final positional rankings of the 2021 MLB season! Tier 3: Randy Arozarena, Trent Grisham, Michael Conforto, Giancarlo Stanton, Nick Castellanos, J.D. There is elite potential here, but there's obvious risk to drafting him ahead of some of the established players we have in Tier Three. The Cardinals seem to regularly find an unheralded rookie who emerges as a key contributor, and in 2022 it was Donovan who started the year as the team's No. The 21-year-old had 23 homers and 20 steals in the Minors in 2019, but thats the only full Minor League season hes played, and the left adductor muscle strain he suffered in his fourth Cactus League game spoiled any chance he had of cracking the Mariners Opening Day roster. Now it's time to finalize those rankings while expanding the list to the 25 best at each position. Despite his defensive limitations, he should be able to find a more lucrative deal this winter. The 30-year-old showed a less patient approach at the plate, which resulted in a middling .318 on-base percentage, but his power production is enough to earn him a spot here. With all Marte went through last year on and off the field, it seems unfair to give him any serious evaluation of his 2020 performance. Its not as if my defense pick, Andrelton Simmons, has a poor arm. And it would be a crime not to grab Bellinger in this five-tools exercise somewhere. Martinez started cold and never recovered last season, and Meadows was never right after dealing with COVID-19 in July. window") of the runner is at least 30 ft/sec. Harper wraps up the first tier. After bouncing around the infield over his first five seasons, Bez settled in as the Cubs starting shortstop last year and was one of the best defensive players in all of baseball. He hit .310/.383/.458 with 42 extra-base hits and 47 steals in 52 attempts to lead the majors. Catch up on the Top 25 in 2022 series: Catchers, First Basemen, Second Basemen, Shortstops, Third Basemen. There's not much to go one, but he's shown a clear ability to hit for power and steal bases at the big league level, the starter kit for a valuable fantasy player. DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/1/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups, Statcast Pitcher Studs and Duds - Advanced Metrics Leaders for BABIP (Week 6), Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Updated Rankings for 2023 Redraft (Week 6), Free MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (5/1/23), PrizePicks MLB DFS Prop Picks - Today's Over/Under Props for Monday, May 1, 2023, Daily MLB Injury Roundup for May 1st, 2023, Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports - Updates for J.D. Expected Weighted On-base Average (xwOBA), 1B -- average of top 1% of throws -- minimum 100 throws to qualify, 2B/SS/3B -- average of top 5% of throws -- minimum 75 throws to qualify, OF -- average of top 10% of throws -- minimum 50 throws to qualify. Likely leading off in a stacked Padres lineup, he will rack up runs, so even if he doesn't match his 122 OPS+ of 2020, his speed and on-base-skills make him a great option at this point of the draft. A full season alongside Manny Machado and Fernando Tatis Jr. in the San Diego Padres lineup would provide him with the best protection he's had at any point in his career, and with free agency fast approaching after the 2024 season he's playing for a huge payday. Ugly defensive metrics (-15 DRS, -17.7 UZR/150) and the fact that he was essentially a platoon player (57 PA vs. LHP) kept Pederson from ranking any higher, but he was a terrific bargain on a one-year, $6 million deal. O'Neill won a Gold Glove last season, but he hit only .173 with a 70 OPS+ and 0.9 WAR in 50 games, tallying just 12 extra-base hits in 157 plate appearances. After playing in just over 63 percent of the New York Yankees' games during the three-year stretch prior to this season, Aaron Judge finally stayed healthy and turned in an MVP-caliber campaign. A Batted Ball Event represents any batted ball that Fantasy baseball 2021 outfield rankings OF rankings have serious star power at the top March 27th, 2021 Thomas Harrigan @ HarriganMLB The outfield will be the foundation of many fantasy teams in 2021. No. The big question is whether he can continue his elite baserunning into his early 30s. Tier Six 8. He even threw a ball 100.8 mph on April 21, though it didnt result in an assist. Accuracy matters, too. Join the Best Live Fantasy Chat Community! Because of the team he plays for and the lack of flash in his game, he flies under the radar, but he was an absolute superstar last year. and, on certain types of batted balls, Sprint Speed. 27 prospect in the Cleveland organization would finish as one of the 10 best outfielders in baseball? His contract and track record mean more is expected of him, but he was still a top-15 outfielder. One of the most hyped prospects of the past decade, Eloy Jimenez had a relatively disappointing debut in 2019, even though a 116 OPS+ is nothing to complain about. The veteran has been a productive fantasy bat for several years, but his 2020 slash line (.322/.412/.515) was well above his performance from 2017-19 (.257/.363/.492). Slowed by a variety of injuries in 2020, Bryant returned healthy and productive this year. Join the Best Live Fantasy Chat Community! The 21-year-old earned an All-Star selection, won Silver Slugger honors, finished seventh in AL MVP voting, and easily took home the AL Rookie of the Year Award. Here are the players who just missed the cut, listed alphabetically: 25. Here are this years top fantasy outfielders, broken down into tiers. There are many players who caught my eye in Tier 5. The 33-year-old hit .307 with runners in scoring position, and he had a .937 OPS in 205 plate appearances after the All-Star break. If Stanton stays on the field in 2021, his production could swing many fantasy leagues. player has saved over his peers. Our goal is to put out the highest-quality content and tools. Tier Two 4. The 31-year-old remains one of baseballs most imposing sluggers, but he has appeared in just 41 regular season games over the past two years. Bednar's fastball has some late life and ride and has ticked up from last year, now more comfortably sitting 91-94/95. attempt. February 10, 2021, 1:03 PM . Perhaps most important of all, he played in a career-high 151 games, proving he can stay healthy for a full season after injuries had significantly limited him in 2019 (69 games) and 2021 (92 games). How high/low, in degrees, a ball was hit by a batter. A range-based metric of skill that shows how many outs a A solid comp to Kaiser would be current Seton Hall outfielder, Devin Hack out of Somerville High School, a 2019 grad. However, he was also a 4.2 WAR player at the time of the trade. How far, in feet, a fielder or runner has traveled on a Bellinger could be a great pick for any tool -- hit, power, speed, glove or arm. A .230/.305/.388 career hitter in 534 plate appearances entering the 2022 season, Ward was one of the year's biggest surprises. How hard, in miles per hour, a pitch is thrown. All of the sudden, the ball is at the base, and a runner who thought he had it made is out. What he did prove is that he is still an elite 5-tool player, and while he doesn't possess the power of a Judge or Springer, he is a sneaky good pick at this point of the draft. A standout defender throughout his time in the big leagues, Bader stepped his offensive game up this year, hitting .267/.324/.460 for a 116 OPS+ with 21 doubles and 16 home runs. After injuries limited him to just 78 games in his first season with the Blue Jays, Springer bounced back with a 131 OPS+ in 133 games while earning his fourth career All-Star selection. those in the top 10 percent of a players sample. Along with a .199 average and 213 strikeouts, he led the AL with 111 walks and had a solid .351 on-base percentage. 1 prospect in baseball with the Red Sox in 2017, Benintendi never quite lived up to expectations in Boston, but he has set himself up for a nice free agency payday after a strong 2022 season. Don't fall for the name recognition: Aaron Judge should not be at the top of draft boards, and he has to prove he can be both healthy and productive before he moves out of Tier 3. Learn more here. of his glove and to the base on a stolen base or pickoff Statcast defines a 'hard-hit ball' as one hit with an How quickly, in seconds, a catcher can get the ball out MLB Tonight: Outfield Arm | 09/10/2021 | MLB.com 0:00 5:48 MLB Tonight: Outfield Arm September 10, 2021 | 00:05:48 The MLB Tonight panel breaks down the components of a good outfield arm MLB Network MLB Tonight Hunter Renfroe Statcast position player arm strength metrics are available beginning with the 2020 season. Tier 1: Ronald Acua Jr., Mookie Betts, Mike Trout, Juan Soto, Christian Yelich, Cody Bellinger, Bryce Harper. To qualify for inclusion, a player had to have at least 200 plate appearances. He was hitting .283/.394/.596 with 19 doubles, 24 home runs and 17 steals through 82 games at the time of the injury, good for a 3.6 WAR season. Sign up to receive our daily Morning Lineup to stay in the know about the latest trending topics around Major League Baseball. Translation: Realmuto dominates the catcher throwing department. I Suzuki 2. A prototypical right fielder with plus power and a strong throwing arm, Renfroe was productive once again playing for his fourth team in as many years. Anything below 88mph is considered 0. The former top prospect posted a 109 OPS+ with 23 doubles, 27 home runs, 74 RBI, 79 runs scored and 16 steals, and he was a Gold Glove finalist in right field in a 4.9-WAR season. Previous picks: Anthony Rendon (hit), Mike Trout (power), Byron Buxton (run), Simmons (defense), Ramn Laureano, CF, AsKey stat: 321-foot assist on Aug. 11, 2018. The 30-year-old posted a 126 OPS+ with 29 home runs and 72 RBI, and he had 11 outfield assists in a career-high 2.7-WAR season. and 32 degrees. He hit .281 with an .800 OPS after the All-Star break, and he capped off the season by winning his first Gold Glove. The Cubs surprisingly held onto him at the trade deadline despite significant interest, and he now enters a contract year looking to build off his breakout performance. in "feet per second in a player's fastest one-second Roman Quinn (for Phillies): 99.9 mph, May 23 vs. Braves 4. Don't have an account? No position in fantasy baseball is deeper than the outfield. For a batter, Best Speed is an average of 50% of his hardest hit balls. Three years ago, Ronald Acuna and Juan Soto emerged on the scene at two of the best rookies of all now. Smith is the player I like more going forward, as he's shown a more consistent ability to hit for average and get on base. The ultra-versatile Taylor was an All-Star for the first time in 2021, posting a 110 OPS+ with 25 doubles, 20 home runs, 73 RBI, 92 runs scored and 13 steals in 148 games. All told, he hit .333 with 17 homers and a 1.158 OPS over 43 games in 2020. In case you missed it, our very own "Big Pick Nick" Mariano was named the #1 overall most accurate industry expert ranker for the 2018 season, and Ariel Cohen was the top ranker in 2019. able to make a catch on an individual batted ball. attempt. How fast, in miles per hour, a ball was hit by a batter. as Active Spin. The 2021 MLB Draft Preview position rankings finally covers its last group of hitters today with a closer look at the outfielders. Beyond the gaudy numbers, he was the one consistent in a Yankees lineup that dealt with injuries and under performance, and he did it all while also playing a career-high 632.2 innings in center field. 2023 Fantasy Baseball ROS Rankings Apr 30, 2023 Position OF View Import a Team Eligibility Evaluate any Trade in Seconds with our Trade Analyzer >> Go Premium For FREE Deposit at least $10 at a. The No. Kyle Schwarber, Philadelphia Phillies. play. He is also hitting in a lineup that was 24th in the majors in on-base percentage, which limits his ability to drive in his runs, his most valuable fantasy statistic. The 23-year-old is expected to return sometime during the first half of next season. J Edmonds 7. With the injury-prone label fading after back-to-back healthy seasons, teams can feel a bit more comfortable signing him to a long-term deal this winter, and he hits the open market for the first time as one of the highest profile players in the history of MLB free agency. Mancini is back after missing 2020 because of Stage 3 colon cancer. On one hand, he was excellent against major league pitching as a rookie during the regular season and then hit like Babe Ruth during the postseason. You might not realize just how strong his arm is, though, because the focus tends to be on his hitting first, then his running, then his defense. To reach the top tier of outfielders, Robert needs to improve his terrible plate discipline, as he struck out nearly four times as often as he walked last year. The 27-year-old posted a 171 OPS+ with 42 extra-base hits in 254 plate appearances, and he had 10 DRS in 509.2 innings in center field. Jump is a Statcast metric that shows which players have Jeff Francoeur - +23.4 runs. Yes, Gallo hit .160 with a 38.6 percent strikeout rate after the Rangers traded him to the Yankees. There are many more valuable players in Tier 4 than Castellanos. With that, he became just the second player in Astros history with a 30-homer, 25-steal season, joining Hall of Famer first baseman Jeff Bagwell who did it twice. xBA measures the likelihood that a batted ball will john carlson election picks november 2021. ford robotics building hours. His 5.7 WAR was second on the AL West champions roster, behind only Carlos Correa. Welcome to the third edition of theScore's MLB Power Rankings for the 2023 season. speorg note iceland myth April 14, 2023 0 Comments 9:40 am. Reynolds hit.302/.390/.522 with 35 doubles, 24 home runs, 90 RBI and 93 runs scored for a 146 OPS+ despite having little in the way of protection in a bad Pittsburgh lineup. SL is only true secondary right now at 78-83 with hard, sharp, late bite. The last time we saw him, he struggled his way to a 28.6% strikeout rate and a .220 average while missing almost two-thirds of the season. He hit .320 with a .387 on-base percentage in 93 games with the Royals before he was traded to the Yankees at the deadline, and while he battled injury down the stretch, his combination of contact ability and defense still made him a 3.2-WAR player in 2022. Catch up on the Top 25 in 2022 series: Catchers, First Basemen, Second Basemen, Shortstops, Third Basemen Honorable Mentions: Next 25 1. with a 90% Catch Probability or lower. Current: Just like the regular-season rankings, past production and future expectations played no part in deciding the orderthis is simply a rundown of the best and brightest of 2022. Yordan Alvarez is a player I really like at this spot. Previous picks: Mookie Betts (hit), Joey Gallo (power), Christian Yelich (run), Harrison Bader (defense), Cody Bellinger, CF, DodgersKey stat: 101.1 mph max arm strength.

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