As the draft season approaches, getting an early sense of where the experts stand regarding their fantasy baseball dynasty rankings can be helpful. We’ll have you covered as we approach the spring and new season, but for now, let’s look at the 2025 fantasy baseball dynasty rankings.
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2025 Fantasy Baseball Dynasty Rankings
| RK | PLAYER NAME | TEAM | POS | BEST | WORST | AVG. | STD.DEV | ECR VS. ADP |
| 1 | Shohei Ohtani | LAD | DH1 | 1 | 3.0 | 1.7 | 0.9 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | SS1 | 1 | 2.0 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 1.0 |
| 3 | Juan Soto | NYM | OF1 | 2 | 5.0 | 3.3 | 1.3 | 4.0 |
| 4 | Gunnar Henderson | BAL | SS2 | 3 | 6.0 | 4.3 | 1.3 | 4.0 |
| 5 | Elly De La Cruz | CIN | SS3 | 4 | 5.0 | 4.7 | 0.5 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | OF2 | 4 | 7.0 | 5.7 | 1.3 | 25.0 |
| 7 | Kyle Tucker | CHC | OF3 | 7 | 12.0 | 9.3 | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| 8 | Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | OF4 | 9 | 12.0 | 10.0 | 1.4 | 5.0 |
| 9 | Corbin Carroll | ARI | OF5 | 6 | 15.0 | 10.3 | 3.7 | 2.0 |
| 10 | Julio Rodriguez | SEA | OF6 | 10 | 11 | 10.3 | 0.5 | 7 |
| 11 | Jackson Chourio | MIL | OF7 | 8 | 18 | 12.7 | 4.1 | 8 |
| 12 | Paul Skenes | PIT | SP1 | 11 | 14 | 12.7 | 1.3 | 2 |
| 13 | Jose Ramirez | CLE | 3B1 | 11 | 16 | 14 | 2.2 | -7 |
| 14 | Aaron Judge | NYY | OF8 | 8 | 21 | 14.3 | 5.3 | -10 |
| 15 | Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | 1B1 | 8 | 25 | 15.3 | 7.1 | 0 |
| 16 | Francisco Lindor | NYM | SS4 | 7 | 23 | 16 | 6.7 | -4 |
| 17 | Wyatt Langford | TEX | OF9 | 13 | 22 | 17.3 | 3.7 | 30 |
| 18 | Tarik Skubal | DET | SP2 | 16 | 20 | 17.7 | 1.7 | -2 |
| 19 | Yordan Alvarez | HOU | OF10 | 15 | 20 | 18 | 2.2 | -1 |
| 20 | Mookie Betts | LAD | OF11 | 17 | 22 | 20 | 2.2 | -10 |
| 21 | Bryce Harper | PHI | 1B2 | 18 | 23 | 20 | 2.2 | -1 |
| 22 | James Wood | WSH | OF12 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 0.8 | 30 |
| 23 | Rafael Devers | BOS | 3B2 | 23 | 24 | 23.7 | 0.5 | 9 |
| 24 | Spencer Strider | ATL | SP3 | 14 | 33 | 24.7 | 7.9 | 96 |
| 25 | Jackson Merrill | SD | CF1 | 24 | 30 | 26.7 | 2.5 | 2 |
| 26 | Junior Caminero | TB | 3B3 | 16 | 37 | 29.3 | 9.5 | 68 |
| 27 | Austin Riley | ATL | 3B4 | 27 | 40 | 32 | 5.7 | 2 |
| 28 | Logan Gilbert | SEA | SP4 | 26 | 38 | 33 | 5.1 | 2 |
| 29 | Jarren Duran | BOS | OF13 | 22 | 54 | 33.7 | 14.4 | -7 |
| 30 | Jackson Holliday | BAL | 2B1 | 28 | 41 | 33.7 | 5.4 | 155 |
| 31 | Garrett Crochet | BOS | SP5 | 28 | 47 | 36.3 | 7.9 | 5 |
| 32 | Matt Olson | ATL | 1B3 | 25 | 56.0 | 37.3 | 13.4 | -4.0 |
| 33 | Roki Sasaki | LAD | SP6 | 32 | 47.0 | 38.7 | 6.2 | 68.0 |
| 34 | Cole Ragans | KC | SP7 | 34 | 45.0 | 39.3 | 4.5 | 6.0 |
| 35 | Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | SP8 | 31 | 47 | 40.7 | 6.9 | 20 |
| 36 | George Kirby | SEA | SP9 | 34 | 48 | 42.7 | 6.2 | 33 |
| 37 | Dylan Cease | SD | SP10 | 35 | 53.0 | 43.0 | 7.5 | 5.0 |
| 38 | Corbin Burnes | ARI | SP11 | 43 | 44.0 | 43.3 | 0.5 | -3.0 |
| 39 | Freddie Freeman | LAD | 1B4 | 36 | 55.0 | 44.7 | 7.8 | -15.0 |
| 40 | Oneil Cruz | PIT | SS5 | 39 | 53 | 46 | 5.7 | 1 |
| 41 | Pete Alonso | NYM | 1B5 | 33 | 58.0 | 46.7 | 10.3 | -3.0 |
| 42 | Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | OF14 | 29 | 81.0 | 47.0 | 24.1 | -16.0 |
| 43 | CJ Abrams | WSH | SS6 | 44 | 49.0 | 47.3 | 2.4 | 10.0 |
| 44 | Jordan Westburg | BAL | 2B2 | 26 | 63.0 | 49.3 | 16.6 | 35.0 |
| 45 | Michael Harris II | ATL | OF15 | 38 | 65.0 | 51.0 | 11.1 | 3.0 |
| 46 | Roman Anthony | BOS | OF16 | 30 | 74 | 53.7 | 18.1 | 225 |
| 47 | Riley Greene | DET | OF17 | 51 | 56.0 | 54.0 | 2.2 | 53.0 |
| 48 | Ketel Marte | ARI | 2B3 | 30 | 89 | 54.7 | 25 | -23 |
| 49 | Corey Seager | TEX | SS7 | 28 | 96 | 55.3 | 29.3 | -10 |
| 50 | Shane McClanahan | TB | SP12 | 27 | 80.0 | 56.0 | 21.9 | 72.0 |
| 51 | Jasson Dominguez | NYY | OF18 | 33 | 71.0 | 56.3 | 16.7 | 82.0 |
| 52 | Grayson Rodriguez | BAL | SP13 | 36 | 82.0 | 57.0 | 19.0 | 84.0 |
| 53 | Blake Snell | LAD | SP14 | 55 | 61.0 | 58.0 | 2.5 | -7.0 |
| 54 | William Contreras | MIL | C1 | 38 | 76.0 | 60.3 | 16.2 | -21.0 |
| 55 | Bryce Miller | SEA | SP15 | 46 | 77 | 61.7 | 12.7 | 23 |
| 56 | Trea Turner | PHI | SS8 | 29 | 117 | 62 | 39.1 | -33 |
| 57 | Brent Rooker | ATH | OF19 | 32 | 89.0 | 63.0 | 23.5 | -8.0 |
| 58 | Lawrence Butler | ATH | OF20 | 41 | 88.0 | 63.0 | 19.3 | 7.0 |
| 59 | Triston Casas | BOS | 1B6 | 42 | 77.0 | 63.0 | 15.1 | 46.0 |
| 60 | Dylan Crews | WSH | OF21 | 36 | 79.0 | 63.3 | 19.4 | 68.0 |
| 61 | Emmanuel Clase | CLE | RP1 | 39 | 91.0 | 63.3 | 21.4 | -16.0 |
| 62 | Eury Perez | MIA | SP16 | 48 | 79.0 | 63.3 | 12.7 | 330.0 |
| 63 | Kristian Campbell | BOS | 2B4 | 50 | 73.0 | 63.7 | 9.9 | 225.0 |
| 64 | Willy Adames | SF | SS9 | 54 | 78.0 | 64.7 | 10.0 | 3.0 |
| 65 | Mark Vientos | NYM | 3B5 | 37 | 85.0 | 65.0 | 20.4 | 22.0 |
| 66 | Manny Machado | SD | 3B6 | 51 | 75.0 | 65.0 | 10.2 | -32.0 |
| 67 | Hunter Greene | CIN | SP17 | 59 | 84.0 | 67.7 | 11.6 | 28.0 |
| 68 | Zack Wheeler | PHI | SP18 | 40 | 124 | 69.7 | 38.5 | -47 |
| 69 | Adley Rutschman | BAL | C2 | 57 | 84 | 71 | 11.1 | -9 |
| 70 | Matt Shaw | CHC | SS10 | 63 | 85.0 | 71.7 | 9.6 | 160.0 |
| 71 | Jared Jones | PIT | SP19 | 54 | 106.0 | 74.0 | 22.9 | 69.0 |
| 72 | Zach Neto | LAA | SS11 | 57 | 98 | 74.3 | 17.3 | 123 |
| 73 | Royce Lewis | MIN | 3B7 | 50 | 109.0 | 77.7 | 24.2 | 40.0 |
| 74 | Tyler Glasnow | LAD | SP20 | 59 | 104.0 | 79.0 | 18.7 | 7.0 |
| 75 | Spencer Schwellenbach | ATL | SP21 | 64 | 92.0 | 79.3 | 11.6 | 16.0 |
What is Dynasty Fantasy Baseball?
Dynasty fantasy baseball is a long-term, year-round fantasy league format where managers build and manage a roster of players that they keep from season to season. Unlike redraft leagues, where rosters are reset each year, dynasty leagues emphasize long-term strategy, player development, and roster management, much like running a real baseball franchise.
In dynasty leagues, you draft not only established MLB stars but also top prospects and young players, banking on their future potential. Trades, free-agent pickups, and rookie drafts are crucial, as managers must balance competing in the current season with maintaining a strong roster for the future.
Key aspects of dynasty fantasy baseball include:
- Year-Round Management: Roster decisions, trades, and prospect scouting happen even during the MLB offseason.
- Prospect Importance: Young players and minor league prospects hold significant value because of their long-term potential.
- Strategic Depth: Managers must weigh the value of veteran production now against the upside of developing talent.
- Trading Flexibility: Dynasty leagues often allow the trading of draft picks and prospects, adding complexity to trade negotiations.
This format is perfect for fantasy managers who enjoy deep strategy, player development, and staying engaged beyond the MLB regular season.
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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