When preparing for your fantasy baseball drafts, knowing which players to target and others to avoid is important. The amount of information available can be overwhelming, so a great way to condense the data and determine players to draft and others to leave for your leaguemates is to use our expert consensus fantasy baseball rankings compared to average draft position (ADP). In this way, you can identify players the experts are willing to reach for at ADP and others they are not drafting until much later than average. Let’s dive into a few notable players below.
2024 Fantasy Baseball Draft Advice
| Rank | Player | Team | Positions | Best | Worst | Avg | Std Dev | ADP | vs. ADP |
| 104 | Jordan Walker | STL | RF | 65 | 166 | 106.7 | 11.9 | 121 | 17 |
| 120 | Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | 1B | 83 | 237 | 126.8 | 16.8 | 146 | 26 |
| 121 | Zack Gelof | OAK | 2B | 76 | 170 | 127 | 16.9 | 142 | 21 |
| 125 | Riley Greene | DET | CF | 55 | 183 | 130.6 | 21.4 | 167 | 42 |
| 128 | Jackson Chourio | MIL | CF | 72 | 239 | 135.1 | 35.8 | 153 | 25 |
| 129 | Ian Happ | CHC | LF | 49 | 206 | 137.5 | 19 | 145 | 16 |
| 130 | Jorge Soler | SF | RF,DH | 122 | 179 | 137.9 | 9.7 | 158 | 28 |
| 139 | TJ Friedl | CIN | LF,CF | 96 | 239 | 146.8 | 24.3 | 156 | 17 |
| 151 | Chas McCormick | HOU | LF,CF,RF | 101 | 193 | 154.8 | 18.3 | 172 | 21 |
| 154 | Rhys Hoskins | MIL | 1B | 104 | 209 | 156.8 | 19.9 | 182 | 28 |
| 157 | James Outman | LAD | CF | 73 | 217 | 160 | 24.9 | 180 | 23 |
| 164 | Wyatt Langford | TEX | LF | 79 | 284 | 166.1 | 36.2 | 181 | 17 |
| 169 | Nathaniel Lowe | TEX | 1B | 128 | 227 | 169.5 | 19.1 | 188 | 19 |
| 171 | Willy Adames | MIL | SS | 131 | 209 | 170.4 | 16.1 | 191 | 20 |
| 175 | Noelvi Marte | CIN | 3B | 88 | 238 | 176 | 30.1 | 190 | 15 |
| 179 | Edouard Julien | MIN | 2B,DH | 130 | 301 | 178.8 | 27 | 221 | 42 |
| 180 | Jarren Duran | BOS | LF,CF | 146 | 287 | 181.1 | 25.8 | 198 | 18 |
| 181 | Lars Nootbaar | STL | LF,CF,RF | 138 | 240 | 182.2 | 22.3 | 207 | 26 |
| 187 | Trevor Story | BOS | SS | 127 | 270 | 188.4 | 32.3 | 214 | 27 |
| 188 | Kerry Carpenter | DET | RF,DH | 121 | 230 | 188.8 | 19.4 | 210 | 22 |
| 189 | Ezequiel Tovar | COL | SS | 150 | 293 | 189.3 | 18.8 | 203 | 14 |
| 193 | J.D. Martinez | DH | 120 | 253 | 196.4 | 21.5 | 224 | 31 | |
| 194 | Jeimer Candelario | CIN | 1B,3B | 143 | 241 | 199.8 | 20.7 | 212 | 18 |
| 199 | Jarred Kelenic | ATL | LF,RF | 171 | 232 | 202.8 | 14.5 | 228 | 29 |
Fantasy Baseball Draft Outlook
Vinnie Pasquantino (KC – 1B)
Vinnie Pasquantino’s 2023 shoulder injury cut his season short at 61 games. It was apparent he was dealing with something, as his usual stellar AVG and OBP dropped to .247 and .324. Assuming the shoulder is good to go, Pasquantino should be a significant boost to batting average and counting stats, batting close to Bobby Witt Jr.
Riley Greene (DET – OF)
In 2023, Riley Greene showcased significant improvement, increasing his batting performance to .288/.349/.447 in just a few more games than the previous season. Statcast highlights his prowess with numerous red indicators. Expected to hit around 17 home runs this year, Greene is poised to become the key figure in the Tigers’ youthful lineup. A reduction in strikeouts could further enhance his batting average and on-base percentage, potentially elevating him from a reliable OF3 to a promising OF2 in fantasy rankings.
Lars Nootbaar (STL – OF)
Lars Nootbaar’s 2023 season was hindered by injuries, including issues with his thumb, back, and a painful foul ball incident to his groin. Despite these setbacks, his potential remains high for 2024. With his proven on-base prowess and solid contact skills, Nootbaar is a promising pick for fantasy teams. If he stays injury-free, expect around 20 homers and a chance for 10 steals. His role as the leadoff hitter against right-handers in the Cardinals’ uncertain lineup secures his playing time. Nootbaar is a valuable late-round draft choice for fantasy managers, especially if he maintains good health.
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