To help you prepare for your fantasy baseball draft, we are providing Bobby Sylvester’s top fantasy baseball players per position entering the 2020 season. Below, you’ll find Bobby’s top-300 fantasy baseball rankings.
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Top Fantasy Baseball Catcher
J.T. Realmuto (PHI)
Realmuto didn’t quite live up to the lofty expectations last year but still managed to finish as the top catcher in fantasy baseball. He is a near-lock to again lead the position in steals and runs while providing 20+ homers, 75+ RBI and a solid batting average. His ceiling might not be as high as Gary Sanchez, but you know you are drafting a sure-fire top 100 player with Realmuto.
Top Fantasy Baseball First Baseman
Cody Bellinger (LAD)
After his ridiculous start in April, Bellinger cooled off for sure, but still played at a 43 HR, 102 RBI, 116 R, 13 SB, .274 pace. He doesn’t come with the risk some are suggesting as let’s remember, he was still just 23 years old in his down season of 2018. You can draft him in the top-five with confidence but behind Trout, Acuna and Betts.
Top Fantasy Baseball Second Baseman
Jose Altuve (HOU)
Altuve hit a career-high 31 homers last year but still only finished as the #10 fantasy second basemen because the steals have disappeared and his batting average has continued to drop. With that said, he has been so consistent for long enough that he may still be the top second basemen for 2020.
Top Fantasy Baseball Shortstop
Trevor Story (COL)
There are four first-round worthy shortstops this year and among them, Story may be the top bet. He now has 35+ homers 20+ steals and a batting average above .290 in two consecutive seasons. After Bellinger is off the board, you could make a case for Story at pick #6 overall.
Top Fantasy Baseball Third Baseman
Nolan Arenado (COL)
Arenado won’t steal any bases, but besides Trout, this is the most consistent and reliable bat in the majors. If he doesn’t get traded, he is a virtual lock to again finish among the top 10 fantasy hitters and you just may be able to snag him at the end of the first round.
Top 3 Fantasy Baseball Outfielders
Christian Yelich (MIL)
Although Trout and Acuna were both phenomenal last year, it was Yelich who finished as the #1 fantasy player in baseball. Despite missing 30 games, he still hit 44 homers with 30 steals and a .329 batting average. Don’t be shocked if he goes 50/30 with a batting crown this year.
Ronald Acuna (ATL)
Acuna went 41/37 in homers/steals last season as a sophomore but the batting average is likely going to be 20-30 points below Trout and the homers may end up 10 behind. Most are taking Acuna first anyways because of the difference in steals and frankly, you can’t go wrong with either.
Mike Trout (LAA)
Although Mike Trout has missed some time, they’ve mostly been flukey injuries. Had he stayed healthy, we may have been talking about 55 homers with 15 steals and a .300 average. His consistency alone makes him the number one overall pick just ahead of Acuna.
Top Fantasy Baseball Designated Hitter
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.
Bobby’s Top-300 Fantasy Baseball Rankings
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