Who Do I Start in Fantasy Baseball?
It’s fantasy baseball season and you’re trying to figure out who to start on your team. Here are some tips to help you make the best decision for your team.
Look at the Rankings
You can find Fantasy Baseball rankings all over the web. They are easy to find and usually are updated regularly. You should bookmark a few of your favorite sites that rank players so you can easily refer back to them. I like to look at a few different sites before making my decision on who to start.
Look at the top 50 Overall Rankings
1. Mike Trout, Los Angeles Angels (OF)
2. Mookie Betts, Los Angeles Dodgers (OF)
3. Fernando Tatis Jr., San Diego Padres (SS)
4. Juan Soto, Washington Nationals (OF)
5. Ronald Acuña Jr., Atlanta Braves (OF)
6. Alex Bregman, Houston Astros (3B/SS)
7. Manny Machado, San Diego Padres (3B/SS)
8. Bryce Harper, Philadelphia Phillies (OF)
9. Anthony Rendon, Los Angeles Angels (3B/2B)
10. Jose Altuve, Houston Astros (2B)
11. Xander Bogaerts, Boston Red Sox (SS)
12. Nolan Arenado, Colorado Rockies (3B)
Look at the top 20 for each position
The most difficult part of playing fantasy baseball is often just getting started. You may have done your research and know who the top players are, but it can still be tough to decide who exactly you should draft for your team.
To help make your decisions a little easier, we’ve put together a list of the top 20 players at each position. These rankings are based on a standard 5×5 rotisserie league, so keep that in mind as you’re looking through them.
If you’re still having trouble making up your mind after looking at these rankings, don’t worry! There’s plenty of time to do more research before your draft, and you can always ask for advice from other fantasy baseball owners.
Look at the Projections
When you are looking at who to start in fantasy baseball, you should always look at the projections first. The projections can give you a good idea of how that player is going to perform for the rest of the season. You can find the projections on sites like ESPN.com or CBSSports.com.
Look at the top 50 Overall Projections
The top 50 overall projections can be found at the link below. These are the overall fantasy baseball projections for the 2019 season.
http://fantasypros.com/mlb/rankings/overall.php?start=1
Look at the top 20 for each position
When choosing who to start each week in Fantasy Baseball, it is important to look at the projections. The top 20 for each position are listed below.
Catcher:
1. Jorge Alfaro
2. Robinson Chirinos
3. Yan Gomes
4. Kurt Suzuki
5. Wilson Ramos
6. Tyler Flowers
7. Tucker Barnhart
8. Yasmani Grandal
9. Mike Zunino
10. Welington Castillo
Look at the ADP
Fantasy baseball is a game in which people manage imaginary baseball teams. In order to be successful, one must understand how to properly value players. After all, a big part of fantasy baseball is drafting players who will perform well. One way to help make sure you are drafting players who will perform well is by looking at their Average Draft Position (ADP).
Look at the top 50 Overall ADP
Here are the top 50 overall ADP players as of February 12, 2020. These are based on ESPN fantasy baseball leagues. If you’re looking for help with who to start in your fantasy baseball league, this list should give you a good idea of the best players in the game.
1. Mike Trout, OF, LAA
2. Mookie Betts, OF, LAD
3. Gerrit Cole, SP, NYY
4. Jacob deGrom, SP, NYM
5. Alex Bregman, 3B/SS, HOU
6. Nolan Arenado, 3B, COL
7. Max Scherzer, SP Nationals
8. Ronald Acuña Jr., OF Braves
9. Trevor Story, SS Rockies
10. Anthony Rendon 3B/2B Angels
Look at the top 20 for each position
When thinking about who to start in fantasy baseball, one helpful metric to look at is the ADP, or average draft position. This metric can give you an idea of where players are being drafted in general, and can help you make decisions about who to start and who to sit.
Looking at the top 20 for each position, you will see that there are some clear standouts. For example, in the outfield, Mike Trout is being drafted first overall, followed by Ronald Acuna Jr. and Christian Yelich. These are all players who are expected to put up big numbers this season and be major contributors to their team’s success.
On the other hand, there are also some players who are being drafted much lower than they should be. For example, George Springer is only being drafted as the 37th best outfielder despite being a top 10 player at the position last season. If you have him on your team, make sure to start him each week as he will more than likely provide you with good production.
Look at the Cheat Sheets
Look at the top 50 Overall Cheat Sheets
If you are looking for help with your fantasy baseball team, there are a few things you can do. First, compile a list of players you are considering starting. This can be done by looking at the “Top 50 Overall” cheat sheets. These are sheets that rank the top 50 MLB players in terms of fantasy potential.
You can also use these cheat sheets to get an idea of who the best players are at each position. For example, if you need help with your third baseman, look at the top third baseman in the overall rankings. This will give you an idea of who the best player is and what his projections are for the season.
If you have any specific questions about a player, you can always ask in one of the many fantasy baseball forums online. There will usually be someone who is willing to help you out and give you their opinion on the matter.
Look at the top 20 for each position
When looking for who to start in fantasy baseball, always look at the top 20 for each position. This will give you the best chance of finding a player that is currently playing well and will give you the most points. You can find these rankings online or in magazines.
