Identifying early sleepers is one of the best ways to gain an edge in fantasy baseball drafts. Whether it’s a breakout hitter poised to take the next step or a pitcher ready to exceed expectations, finding undervalued players can make a huge difference in your championship pursuit. To help you stay ahead of the competition, we asked our Featured Pros to highlight their top early sleepers for the 2025 fantasy baseball season. Their expert insights will help you target the right hitters and pitchers before the hype catches up. Let’s dive into their picks!
Fantasy Baseball Sleepers
Spencer Arrighetti (SP – HOU)
“I will be the first to admit that I may have a slight obsession with Spencer Arrighetti, but I also think he has the potential to make a leap forward in 2025. He now has a full season under his belt, which ended with a 27.1% strikeout rate and a 27.7% whiff rate. He seemed to figure things out as the season wore on, accumulating a 3.18 ERA and .226 BAA in the second half. Arrighetti had an ugly 1.30 HR/9, but this does not track with any of his minor league history, and his xERA was a half-run lower than his actual. If he controls the long ball, he is going to be a boon to many fantasy teams coming out of the 18th round.”
– Kelly Kirby (FantasyPros)
Brady Singer (SP – CIN)
“I might have Brady Singer in every league this year. I have him ranked over 100 spots ahead of his ECR and ADP. Sure, he struggled the last couple of months of the season, and he’s moving to Cincinnati’s terrible park for pitching. However, he was also 11th in GB rate among qualified pitchers last year. From the start of the season through July, he had 125 IP, 2.88 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, 22.2% K rate, and a 7% BB rate. two out of the last three seasons, he’s had 150+ innings of sub-4 ERA ball going after pick 300.”
– Brandon ‘B_Don’ Myers (Razzball)
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