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.
2024 Fantasy Baseball Rankings
| Rank | Player | Team | Positions | Overall | Best | Worst | Avg | Std Dev | ADP | vs. ADP |
| 1 | Spencer Strider | ATL | SP,RP | 15 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13 | -2 |
| 2 | Gerrit Cole | NYY | SP | 18 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 16 | -2 |
| 3 | Corbin Burnes | MIL | SP | 24 | 3 | 5 | 3.5 | 0.9 | 22 | -2 |
| 4 | Zack Wheeler | PHI | SP | 26 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 27 | 1 |
| 5 | Kevin Gausman | TOR | SP | 28 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 1.4 | 32 | 4 |
| 6 | Luis Castillo | SEA | SP | 37 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 1.2 | 33 | -4 |
| 7 | Pablo Lopez | MIN | SP | 38 | 6 | 9 | 7.8 | 1.1 | 52 | 14 |
| 8 | Zac Gallen | ARI | SP | 40 | 5 | 12 | 8 | 2.7 | 36 | -4 |
| 9 | George Kirby | SEA | SP | 41 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 1.2 | 46 | 5 |
| 10 | Aaron Nola | PHI | SP | 47 | 8 | 16 | 12 | 2.9 | 38 | -9 |
| 11 | Devin Williams | MIL | RP | 52 | 10 | 22 | 13.8 | 4.8 | 44 | -8 |
| 12 | Tarik Skubal | DET | SP | 50 | 11 | 17 | 14 | 2.1 | 54 | 4 |
| 13 | Emmanuel Clase | CLE | RP | 53 | 11 | 20 | 14.5 | 3.5 | 40 | -13 |
| 14 | Logan Webb | SF | SP | 55 | 13 | 19 | 15.5 | 2.3 | 55 | – |
| 15 | Framber Valdez | HOU | SP | 56 | 9 | 20 | 16 | 4.5 | 49 | -7 |
| 16 | Max Fried | ATL | SP | 59 | 14 | 19 | 16.8 | 1.8 | 50 | -9 |
| 17 | Tyler Glasnow | LAD | SP | 58 | 10 | 27 | 17.3 | 6.5 | 59 | 1 |
| 18 | Freddy Peralta | MIL | SP | 61 | 15 | 24 | 17.5 | 3.8 | 72 | 11 |
| 19 | Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | SP | 64 | 18 | 21 | 18.8 | 1.3 | 159 | 95 |
| 20 | Josh Hader | RP | 67 | 12 | 39 | 20.3 | 11 | 45 | -22 | |
| 21 | Kodai Senga | NYM | SP | 68 | 19 | 22 | 20.8 | 1.1 | 83 | 15 |
| 22 | Blake Snell | SP | 69 | 18 | 26 | 22.3 | 3 | 60 | -9 | |
| 23 | Jhoan Duran | MIN | RP | 71 | 16 | 29 | 23 | 4.6 | 86 | 15 |
| 24 | Logan Gilbert | SEA | SP | 73 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 0.7 | 64 | -9 |
| 25 | Zach Eflin | TB | SP,RP | 76 | 20 | 30 | 24.8 | 4 | 112 | 36 |
| 26 | Grayson Rodriguez | BAL | SP | 87 | 23 | 31 | 27 | 2.9 | 107 | 20 |
| 27 | Edwin Diaz | NYM | RP | 78 | 10 | 41 | 27.3 | 11.5 | 68 | -10 |
| 28 | Camilo Doval | SF | RP | 89 | 25 | 32 | 28.8 | 2.6 | 57 | -32 |
| 29 | Jordan Romano | TOR | RP | 94 | 26 | 35 | 29.8 | 3.6 | 66 | -28 |
| 30 | Raisel Iglesias | ATL | RP | 95 | 28 | 35 | 32.3 | 2.7 | 76 | -19 |
| 31 | Kyle Bradish | BAL | SP | 100 | 25 | 37 | 32.5 | 4.7 | 82 | -18 |
| 32 | David Bednar | PIT | RP | 96 | 27 | 41 | 33.3 | 5.1 | 75 | -21 |
| 33 | Eury Perez | MIA | SP | 104 | 25 | 53 | 34.3 | 11 | 88 | -16 |
| 34 | Jesus Luzardo | MIA | SP | 101 | 26 | 44 | 34.3 | 6.9 | 89 | -12 |
| 35 | Ryan Pressly | HOU | RP | 107 | 28 | 41 | 35.5 | 4.8 | 100 | -7 |
| 36 | Joe Ryan | MIN | SP | 106 | 34 | 38 | 35.5 | 1.7 | 103 | -3 |
| 37 | Bobby Miller | LAD | SP | 105 | 29 | 45 | 35.8 | 5.9 | 79 | -26 |
| 38 | Alexis Diaz | CIN | RP | 111 | 33 | 44 | 39 | 4.3 | 93 | -18 |
| 39 | Joe Musgrove | SD | SP | 110 | 38 | 40 | 39 | 0.7 | 90 | -20 |
| 40 | Ryan Helsley | STL | RP | 114 | 36 | 47 | 40.5 | 4.4 | 104 | -10 |
| 41 | Justin Steele | CHC | SP | 115 | 32 | 48 | 41 | 5.9 | 87 | -28 |
| 42 | Andres Munoz | SEA | RP | 126 | 33 | 48 | 42.5 | 5.8 | 139 | 13 |
| 43 | Dylan Cease | CWS | SP | 120 | 31 | 51 | 42.8 | 7.9 | 78 | -42 |
| 44 | Walker Buehler | LAD | SP | 122 | 35 | 60 | 43 | 9.9 | 95 | -27 |
| 45 | Pete Fairbanks | TB | RP | 127 | 29 | 50 | 44.5 | 9 | 123 | -4 |
| 46 | Paul Sewald | ARI | RP | 130 | 40 | 58 | 46.3 | 7 | 111 | -19 |
| 47 | Sonny Gray | STL | SP | 137 | 45 | 52 | 47.5 | 2.7 | 131 | -6 |
| 48 | Evan Phillips | LAD | RP | 132 | 43 | 51 | 47.8 | 3.1 | 143 | 11 |
| 49 | Cole Ragans | KC | RP,SP | 135 | 42 | 56 | 48 | 5.1 | 96 | -39 |
| 50 | Justin Verlander | HOU | SP | 145 | 43 | 56 | 49.5 | 5.6 | 81 | -64 |
| 51 | Clay Holmes | NYY | RP | 138 | 47 | 52 | 50.5 | 2.1 | 136 | -2 |
| 52 | Chris Bassitt | TOR | SP | 148 | 41 | 55 | 51.3 | 5.9 | 133 | -15 |
| 53 | Tanner Bibee | CLE | SP | 152 | 44 | 62 | 52.5 | 7.7 | 121 | -31 |
| 54 | Shane Bieber | CLE | SP | 163 | 43 | 63 | 56.3 | 7.8 | 110 | -53 |
| 55 | Kenley Jansen | BOS | RP | 157 | 51 | 67 | 56.8 | 6.1 | 130 | -27 |
| 56 | Hunter Greene | CIN | SP | 166 | 49 | 65 | 58 | 5.7 | 126 | -40 |
| 57 | Jordan Montgomery | SP | 167 | 50 | 64 | 58.3 | 5.4 | 148 | -19 | |
| 58 | Michael King | SD | RP,SP | 162 | 54 | 66 | 59.3 | 4.7 | 150 | -12 |
| 59 | Tanner Scott | MIA | RP | 170 | 48 | 71 | 59.5 | 9.3 | 147 | -23 |
| 60 | Craig Kimbrel | BAL | RP | 171 | 53 | 70 | 61 | 6.3 | 174 | 3 |
| 61 | Merrill Kelly | ARI | SP | 176 | 60 | 68 | 62.8 | 3.1 | 161 | -15 |
| 62 | Cristian Javier | HOU | SP,RP | 178 | 59 | 72 | 63.8 | 5.1 | 128 | -50 |
| 63 | Chris Sale | ATL | SP | 186 | 57 | 75 | 64.8 | 6.6 | 165 | -21 |
| 64 | Alex Lange | DET | RP | 185 | 53 | 84 | 67.8 | 11 | 233 | 48 |
| 65 | Carlos Rodon | NYY | SP | 195 | 55 | 83 | 67.8 | 10 | 145 | -50 |
| 66 | Mitch Keller | PIT | SP | 194 | 64 | 70 | 67.8 | 2.3 | 178 | -16 |
| 67 | Hunter Brown | HOU | SP,RP | 193 | 57 | 73 | 68 | 6.4 | 191 | -2 |
| 68 | Jose Berrios | TOR | SP | 197 | 61 | 86 | 68.8 | 10.1 | 157 | -40 |
| 69 | Yu Darvish | SD | SP | 201 | 66 | 73 | 69.8 | 2.6 | 168 | -33 |
| 70 | Adbert Alzolay | CHC | RP | 205 | 52 | 91 | 71.8 | 13.8 | 166 | -39 |
| 71 | Shane Baz | TB | SP | 211 | 68 | 81 | 72 | 5.2 | 171 | -40 |
| 72 | Gavin Williams | CLE | SP | 200 | 57 | 105 | 72.3 | 19.5 | 154 | -46 |
| 73 | Ryan Pepiot | TB | RP,SP | 202 | 49 | 90 | 72.5 | 14.8 | 224 | 22 |
| 74 | Bailey Ober | MIN | SP | 213 | 64 | 90 | 74 | 10.3 | 194 | -19 |
| 75 | Jose Alvarado | PHI | RP | 221 | 56 | 88 | 75.3 | 12.6 | 241 | 20 |
| 76 | Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | SP | 216 | 67 | 81 | 76 | 5.5 | 196 | -20 |
| 77 | Braxton Garrett | MIA | SP | 222 | 63 | 86 | 77 | 8.7 | 198 | -24 |
| 78 | Bryan Woo | SEA | SP | 223 | 73 | 82 | 77.3 | 3.5 | 205 | -18 |
| 79 | Nick Pivetta | BOS | RP,SP | 228 | 76 | 83 | 78.8 | 2.6 | 252 | 24 |
| 80 | Eduardo Rodriguez | ARI | SP | 225 | 74 | 96 | 80 | 9.3 | 192 | -33 |
| 81 | Bryce Miller | SEA | SP | 230 | 77 | 83 | 80.8 | 2.3 | 208 | -22 |
| 82 | Lucas Giolito | BOS | SP | 239 | 77 | 88 | 84 | 4.2 | 212 | -27 |
| 83 | Brandon Pfaadt | ARI | SP | 240 | 80 | 99 | 85.8 | 7.8 | 219 | -21 |
| 84 | Max Scherzer | TEX | SP | 247 | 61 | 103 | 87.3 | 15.8 | 151 | -96 |
| 85 | Aaron Civale | TB | SP | 243 | 83 | 93 | 87.8 | 4.3 | 211 | -32 |
| 86 | Charlie Morton | ATL | SP | 249 | 85 | 97 | 89.3 | 4.6 | 210 | -39 |
| 87 | Jose Leclerc | TEX | RP | 245 | 78 | 126 | 90.5 | 20.5 | 231 | -14 |
| 88 | Triston McKenzie | CLE | SP | 250 | 84 | 102 | 91.5 | 7.1 | 216 | -34 |
| 89 | Brayan Bello | BOS | SP | 257 | 85 | 107 | 93.5 | 8.3 | 221 | -36 |
| 90 | Nick Lodolo | CIN | SP | 255 | 81 | 109 | 93.8 | 10 | 220 | -35 |
| 91 | Kenta Maeda | DET | SP | 263 | 92 | 101 | 96.3 | 3.2 | 286 | 23 |
| 92 | Andrew Abbott | CIN | SP | 267 | 92 | 103 | 98.8 | 4.6 | 242 | -25 |
| 93 | Emmet Sheehan | LAD | SP | 269 | 98 | 106 | 100.8 | 3.3 | 259 | -10 |
| 94 | Carlos Estevez | LAA | RP | 272 | 87 | 132 | 103 | 17.3 | 238 | -34 |
| 95 | Kutter Crawford | BOS | SP,RP | 277 | 95 | 120 | 105 | 9.4 | ||
| 96 | Taj Bradley | TB | SP | 276 | 100 | 113 | 105 | 4.9 | 287 | 11 |
| 97 | Kyle Finnegan | WSH | RP | 275 | 89 | 133 | 105.3 | 17.6 | 245 | -30 |
| 98 | Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | SP,RP | 279 | 101 | 110 | 105.3 | 3.3 | 302 | 23 |
| 99 | Reid Detmers | LAA | SP | 273 | 94 | 98 | 95.7 | 1.7 | 249 | -24 |
| 100 | Michael Wacha | KC | SP | 287 | 102 | 113 | 106.8 | 4 | 294 | 7 |
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.
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