The 2023 MLB season is in the books, but it’s never too early to look ahead to the upcoming campaign. While much of the MLB landscape is sure to change over the offseason, it can be helpful to get an early sense of where the experts stand in terms of initial fantasy baseball rankings. We’ll have you covered as we approach the spring and new season, but for now let’s take a look at early 2024 fantasy baseball rankings.
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2024 Fantasy Baseball Rankings
| Rank | Player | Team | Positions |
| 1 | Mookie Betts | LAD | 2B,RF,SS |
| 2 | Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | RF,DH |
| 3 | Julio Rodriguez | SEA | CF |
| 4 | Jose Ramirez | CLE | 3B,DH |
| 5 | Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | 3B,DH,SS |
| 6 | Shohei Ohtani | DH,SP | |
| 7 | Corbin Carroll | ARI | CF,LF,RF |
| 8 | Kyle Tucker | HOU | RF |
| 9 | Freddie Freeman | LAD | 1B |
| 10 | Juan Soto | SD | LF,RF |
| 11 | Corey Seager | TEX | SS |
| 12 | Matt Olson | ATL | 1B |
| 13 | Yordan Alvarez | HOU | LF,DH |
| 14 | Marcus Semien | TEX | 2B,SS |
| 15 | Trea Turner | PHI | SS |
| 16 | Gerrit Cole | NYY | SP |
| 17 | Rafael Devers | BOS | 3B |
| 18 | Austin Riley | ATL | 3B |
| 19 | Aaron Judge | NYY | CF,RF,DH |
| 20 | Pete Alonso | NYM | 1B,DH |
| 21 | Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | CF,RF,SS |
| 22 | Spencer Strider | ATL | SP,RP |
| 23 | Zack Wheeler | PHI | SP |
| 24 | Luis Castillo | SEA | SP |
| 25 | Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | 1B,DH |
| 26 | Corbin Burnes | MIL | SP |
| 27 | Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | CF |
| 28 | Manny Machado | SD | 3B,DH |
| 29 | Pablo Lopez | MIN | SP |
| 30 | Kevin Gausman | TOR | SP |
| 31 | Michael Harris II | ATL | CF |
| 32 | CJ Abrams | WSH | 2B,SS |
| 33 | George Kirby | SEA | SP |
| 34 | Randy Arozarena | TB | LF,RF,DH |
| 35 | Paul Goldschmidt | STL | 1B,DH |
| 36 | Gunnar Henderson | BAL | 3B,DH,SS |
| 37 | Nico Hoerner | CHC | 2B,SS |
| 38 | Jose Altuve | HOU | 2B |
| 39 | Adolis Garcia | TEX | CF,RF,DH |
| 40 | Cody Bellinger | 1B,CF | |
| 41 | Emmanuel Clase | CLE | RP |
| 42 | Zac Gallen | ARI | SP |
| 43 | Tyler Glasnow | TB | SP |
| 44 | Ozzie Albies | ATL | 2B |
| 45 | Josh Hader | RP | |
| 46 | Max Fried | ATL | SP |
| 47 | Nolan Jones | COL | 1B,LF,RF |
| 48 | Freddy Peralta | MIL | SP |
| 49 | Walker Buehler | LAD | SP |
| 50 | Grayson Rodriguez | BAL | SP |
| 51 | Evan Carter | TEX | CF,LF |
| 52 | Bryce Harper | PHI | 1B,DH,RF |
| 53 | Devin Williams | MIL | RP |
| 54 | Kyle Schwarber | PHI | DH,LF |
| 55 | Adley Rutschman | BAL | C,DH |
| 56 | Jordan Romano | TOR | RP |
| 57 | Tarik Skubal | DET | SP |
| 58 | Framber Valdez | HOU | SP |
| 59 | Aaron Nola | SP | |
| 60 | Yandy Diaz | TB | 1B,3B,DH |
| 61 | J.T. Realmuto | PHI | C |
| 62 | Logan Webb | SF | SP |
| 63 | Bo Bichette | TOR | SS |
| 64 | Bobby Miller | LAD | SP |
| 65 | Christian Yelich | MIL | LF,DH |
| 66 | Francisco Lindor | NYM | SS |
| 67 | Nick Castellanos | PHI | RF |
| 68 | Will Smith | LAD | C,DH |
| 69 | Ryan Pressly | HOU | RP |
| 70 | Josh Lowe | TB | CF,DH,LF,RF |
| 71 | Zach Eflin | TB | SP,RP |
| 72 | Ha-Seong Kim | SD | 2B,3B,SS |
| 73 | Xander Bogaerts | SD | SS |
| 74 | Tim Anderson | SS | |
| 75 | William Contreras | MIL | C,DH |
| 76 | Ryan Helsley | STL | RP |
| 77 | Lane Thomas | WSH | LF,CF,RF |
| 78 | Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | 1B,DH |
| 79 | Spencer Steer | CIN | 1B,2B,3B,LF |
| 80 | Oneil Cruz | PIT | SS |
| 81 | Eury Perez | MIA | SP |
| 82 | Joe Ryan | MIN | SP |
| 83 | Alex Bregman | HOU | 3B |
| 84 | Ketel Marte | ARI | 2B,DH |
| 85 | Bryan Reynolds | PIT | CF,DH,LF |
| 86 | Cole Ragans | KC | RP,SP |
| 87 | Mike Trout | LAA | CF |
| 88 | Andres Gimenez | CLE | 2B,SS |
| 89 | Seiya Suzuki | CHC | RF |
| 90 | Joe Musgrove | SD | SP |
| 91 | Masataka Yoshida | BOS | DH,LF |
| 92 | Wander Franco | TB | SS |
| 93 | Josh Naylor | CLE | 1B,RF,DH |
| 94 | Jesus Luzardo | MIA | SP |
| 95 | Camilo Doval | SF | RP |
| 96 | Dansby Swanson | CHC | SS |
| 97 | Chris Bassitt | TOR | SP |
| 98 | Logan Gilbert | SEA | SP |
| 99 | Matt McLain | CIN | 2B,SS |
| 100 | Luis Arraez | MIA | 1B,2B,DH |
| 101 | Esteury Ruiz | OAK | CF,LF,RF |
| 102 | Carlos Correa | MIN | SS |
| 103 | Raisel Iglesias | ATL | RP |
| 104 | J.P. Crawford | SEA | SS |
| 105 | TJ Friedl | CIN | LF,CF,RF |
| 106 | Justin Steele | CHC | SP |
| 107 | Kenley Jansen | BOS | RP |
| 108 | Ian Happ | CHC | LF |
| 109 | Spencer Torkelson | DET | 1B |
| 110 | George Springer | TOR | CF,RF,DH |
| 111 | Gabriel Moreno | ARI | C |
| 112 | Jorge Soler | DH,LF,RF | |
| 113 | Jazz Chisholm Jr. | MIA | 2B,CF |
| 114 | Brandon Woodruff | MIL | SP |
| 115 | Cal Raleigh | SEA | C,DH |
| 116 | David Bednar | PIT | RP |
| 117 | Shane Baz | TB | SP |
| 118 | Clay Holmes | NYY | RP |
| 119 | Max Muncy | LAD | 2B,3B,DH |
| 120 | Kodai Senga | NYM | SP |
| 121 | Alek Manoah | TOR | SP |
| 122 | Shane McClanahan | TB | SP |
| 123 | Gleyber Torres | NYY | 2B,DH |
| 124 | Christian Walker | ARI | 1B |
| 125 | Bryan Woo | SEA | SP |
| 126 | Marcell Ozuna | ATL | LF,DH |
| 127 | Kyle Bradish | BAL | SP |
| 128 | Lance Lynn | SP | |
| 129 | Teoscar Hernandez | DH,RF | |
| 130 | Jake McCarthy | ARI | LF,CF,RF |
| 131 | Alec Bohm | PHI | 1B,3B |
| 132 | Bryce Miller | SEA | SP |
| 133 | Jonah Heim | TEX | C |
| 134 | Justin Turner | 1B,2B,3B,DH | |
| 135 | Jhoan Duran | MIN | RP |
| 136 | Nolan Arenado | STL | 3B,DH |
| 137 | Anthony Santander | BAL | 1B,DH,LF,RF |
| 138 | Alexis Diaz | CIN | RP |
| 139 | Elly De La Cruz | CIN | 3B,SS |
| 140 | Lucas Giolito | SP | |
| 141 | Andres Munoz | SEA | RP |
| 142 | Pete Fairbanks | TB | RP |
| 143 | Eloy Jimenez | CWS | DH,LF,RF |
| 144 | Isaac Paredes | TB | 1B,2B,3B |
| 145 | Triston Casas | BOS | 1B |
| 146 | Paul Sewald | ARI | RP |
| 147 | Scott Barlow | SD | RP |
| 148 | Daniel Bard | COL | RP |
| 149 | Jose Leclerc | TEX | RP |
| 150 | Edouard Julien | MIN | 2B,DH |
What is Fantasy Baseball?
Fantasy baseball is an online game where participants act as managers of virtual baseball teams based on real-life Major League Baseball (MLB) players. The performance of these players in actual games determines the results in the fantasy league. It’s a blend of skill, strategy, and a little bit of luck, akin to the real-world decisions team managers must make.
Basic Strategy for Fantasy Baseball Success
1. Understand Your League’s Format and Scoring
Before drafting your team, it’s essential to understand the scoring system and rules of your specific league, as this will influence your drafting and management strategy. Knowing whether you’re in a points-based, category-based, or head-to-head league will guide you in selecting players whose strengths align with the scoring system.
2. Drafting Your Team Wisely
A solid draft is the foundation of a successful season. Here are a few tips for the drafting phase:
- Balanced Team: Ensure you have a balanced team with a mix of power hitters, average hitters, speedsters, starting pitchers, and relievers.
- Position Scarcity: Be aware of the depth of talent at each position. Some positions, like shortstop, may have fewer high-quality players, making it beneficial to draft a top player at that position early.
- High-Floor Players: Early in the draft, focus on players with a proven track record of consistency.
- Upside Picks: In the later rounds, look for “upside” players. These are athletes who have the potential to outperform their draft position.
3. In-Season Management
- Stay Active: Constantly look for ways to improve your team through waivers, trades, and free-agent pickups.
- Mind the Matchups: Pay attention to player matchups, platoon splits, and ballparks. Starting a pitcher in a hitter-friendly park, for example, can be risky.
- Injury Management: Stay on top of player injuries and have backups ready for your key players.
Check out our early 2024 Fantasy Baseball Draft Kit
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