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 |
| 44 | CJ Abrams | WSH | SS | 15 | 108 | 48.2 | 13.6 | 59 | 15 |
| 52 | Royce Lewis | MIN | 3B | 40 | 92 | 56 | 11 | 64 | 12 |
| 53 | Nolan Jones | COL | LF,RF | 35 | 226 | 56.1 | 11.5 | 62 | 9 |
| 59 | Jazz Chisholm Jr. | MIA | CF | 38 | 103 | 60.6 | 10.5 | 78 | 19 |
| 62 | Christian Yelich | MIL | LF,DH | 37 | 94 | 63.6 | 6.4 | 72 | 10 |
| 67 | Oneil Cruz | PIT | SS | 39 | 138 | 69.4 | 14.9 | 87 | 20 |
| 71 | Eury Perez | MIA | SP | 21 | 135 | 75.9 | 11.7 | 85 | 14 |
| 74 | Josh Lowe | TB | RF,DH | 36 | 155 | 76.9 | 20.3 | 89 | 15 |
| 85 | Triston Casas | BOS | 1B | 52 | 118 | 87 | 12.9 | 95 | 10 |
| 93 | Spencer Torkelson | DET | 1B | 76 | 134 | 99.5 | 11.7 | 109 | 16 |
| 99 | Seiya Suzuki | CHC | RF | 76 | 134 | 103.2 | 11.9 | 110 | 11 |
CJ Abrams (WAS)
CJ Abrams showed remarkable progress in the 2023 season. At just 23, Abrams became a significant asset for fantasy baseball managers, especially for his speed on the bases. In the 2023 regular season, Abrams showcased his potential by hitting .245 with 18 home runs and 64 RBIs over 563 at-bats. His OPS stood at .712. Abrams’ real value, however, lies in his base-stealing abilities. He swiped 47 bases, ranking 3rd in the NL, and this aspect of his game will be particularly valuable in fantasy leagues where stolen bases are a premium. Heading into the 2024 season, fantasy managers should consider Abrams a high-upside player, particularly for stolen bases and runs scored, with potential for batting average and power growth. His youth and displayed talent suggests that he could continue to develop into an even more impactful player in the coming years.
Royce Lewis (MIN)
Royce Lewis is the latest Minnesota Twin to offer superstar-level stats with an unfortunate injury-prone profile. In 58 games last season, Lewis smacked 15 home runs, drove in 52 runs, and slashed .309/.372/.548. His average was inflated (xBA .265), but the power is very real. The 24-year-old’s xwOBACON is .410; even though his xSLG was lower, it was still .476. An entire season of Lewis has first-round upside, but fantasy managers should draft him expecting fewer games. With a bit of luck, Lewis avoids becoming Byron Buxton 2.0, and those who draft him will be rewarded handsomely.
Nolan Jones (COL)
Nolan Jones made a significant impact in the 2023 season, showcasing his power and speed as a 20/20 player in Colorado. With an impressive .297/.389/.542 slash line and a strong Barrel% of 15.7, Jones is a reliable source of power and on-base ability (xwOBACON .475). However, his high .401 BABIP suggests his batting average might decline. Despite a high strikeout rate around 30%, Jones’s combination of power, walks, and 15-20 stolen bases, especially in Coors Field, makes him a valuable fantasy asset, albeit with a potential downside in batting average.
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