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2018
MLB Rankings
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  • First Baseman
  • Second Baseman
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  1. 1
    Gary Sanchez
    #1

    Gary Sanchez

    2017 - .278 average, 33 homers, 90 RBIs, 2 SBs, 79 runs (122 games)

    Sanchez lived up to the hype last year even with missing a month of the season and clearly is the top catcher in fantasy this season.

  2. 2
    Willson Contreras
    #2

    Willson Contreras

    2017 - .276 average, 21 homers, 74 RBIs, 5 SBs, 50 runs (117 games)

    He might act like a jackass, but Contreras is one of the best hitting catchers. His power should still be growing and his batting average is enough to not hurt you at all.

  3. 3
    Buster Posey
    #3

    Buster Posey

    2017 - .320 average, 12 homers, 67 RBIs, 6 SBs, 62 runs

    It was a down year in every way for the soon to be 30 year old catcher. He failed to break 15 homers for the first time in four years, and his batting average was down 30 points. You have to start worrying soon about the rigors of catching beginning to wear on him, but I don't think that starts this year.

  4. 4
    Salvador Perez
    #4

    Salvador Perez

    2017 - .268 average, 27 homers, 80 RBIs, 1 steal, 57 runs (129 games)

    I've always liked Perez and although I think his career high in home runs probably won't be matched. I don't think he will fall off much though, and he could hit .275 with 23 homers and 75 RBIs which is great for a catcher

  1. 1
    Paul Goldschmidt
    #1

    Paul Goldschmidt

    2017 - .297 average, 36 homers, 120 RBIs, 18 steals, 117 runs

    Humidor, schumidor! Goldy is still the best at the position. The sweet batting average, mid-30s homers, tons of RBIs and nearly 20 steals. He really does help you in every category. He is still a top three overall pick in my book.

  2. 2
    Anthony Rizzo
    #2

    Anthony Rizzo

    2017 - .273 average, 32 homers, 109 RBIs, 10 steals, 99 runs

    I don't know if Rizzo has hit his peak yet, and his solid batting average, 30ish homers and double digit steals make him a late first/early second round pick. The batting average is the one thing that could possibly put him third on this list, but I like Rizzo a lot

  3. 3
    Joey Votto
    #3

    Joey Votto

    2017 - .320 average, 36 homers, 100 RBIs, 5 steals, 106 run

    Votto is the mother effing man, and his batting average is among the best at the position. He is nearly a lock for 30 homers, and his inability to run is the only thing that keeps him out of the first round. In OBP leagues I could see taking Votto very late first round/early second and before Rizzo.

  4. 4
    Freddie Freeman
    #4

    Freddie Freeman

    2017 -.307 average, 28 homers, 71 RBIs, 8 SBs, 84 runs(117 games)

    Freeman missed a good portion of the season, and when he came back he played some at third base. This multi-position eligibility gives him a nice little bump in value. He could easily top 30 homers this season, and with his batting average it makes Freeman one of the best at the position

  1. 1
    Jose Altuve
    #1

    Jose Altuve

    2017 - .346 average, 24 homers, 81 RBIs, 32 steals, 112 runs

    There is a case to be made for Altuve to be the number one overall pick in drafts. I don't know if I would do it, but I wouldn't kill you if you did it. He's just great across the board and should be amazing again in 2018.

  2. 2
    Brian Dozier
    #2

    Brian Dozier

    2017 - .271 average, 34 homers, 93 RBIs, 16 steals, 106 runs

    I love Dozier for this year. Few at the position can give you near the power, and his batting average is in a real nice spot. Throw in mid-teens in steals and 100 runs and you have yourself a gem! Draft Dozier without hesitation!

  3. 3
    Jonathan Schoop
    #3

    Jonathan Schoop

    2017 - .293 average, 32 homers, 105 RBIs, 1 steal, 92 runs

    One of my fantasy man crushes heading into this year, I am expecting another huge season from Schoop. If he only ran a little he could surpass Dozier, but for that factor alone he is #3. However, if I end up with Schoop, I am a very happy man.

  4. 4
    Daniel Murphy
    #4

    Daniel Murphy

    2017 - .322 average, 23 homers, 93 RBIs, 2 steals, 94 runs

    Murphy continues his assault on National League pitching, and even though his home run total wasn't incredibly impressive, you couple that with the awesome batting average, RBIs, and runs scored and he is an awesome choice as your starting 2nd bagger.

  1. 1
    Carlos Correa
    #1

    Carlos Correa

    2017 - .315 average, 24 homers, 84 RBIs, 2 steals, 82 runs (109 games)

    At just 23, Correa is already one of the best players in the league. If he only ran more, he could be a top 8 pick. He still goes in the first round of most drafts. The batting average, the power, and the position are an awesome combination as the first player on your team.

  2. 2
    Trea Turner
    #2

    Trea Turner

    2017 - .284 average, 11 homers, 45 RBIs, 46 steals, 75 runs (98 games)

    Turner was one of the most hyped players in baseball last year, and the love affair continues in 2018. I like him more now that he has most of a season under his belt, but I'd still probably pick him later in the first round than most. He could lead the NL in steals and hit you 15 home runs which is a great start to a team.

  3. 3
    Manny Machado
    #3

    Manny Machado

    2017- .259 average, 33 homers, 95 RBIs, 9 steals, 81 runs

    Machado has hit 30 homers for three straight seasons, but never has had a 100 RBI year. He is going back to shortstop and will carry eligibility there and at third base. His stolen base numbers are incredibly inconsistent, but the total package of Machado is awesome. He is a late first round, early second round pick.

  4. 4
    Francisco Lindor
    #4

    Francisco Lindor

    2017 - .273 average, 33 homers, 89 RBIs, 15 steals, 99 runs

    Lindor's batting average took a bit of a plunge last year, but his home runs soared to new heights! I expect both to come back to an extent to where they were previous in his career, meaning a .290 average with 25 homers and 15 steals might be more what to look for.

  1. 1
    Nolan Arenado
    #1

    Nolan Arenado

    2017 - .309 average, 37 homers, 130 RBIs, 3 steals, 100 runs

    This guy is just amazing. Deep in his prime, Arenado does it all except run. But he is so damn good that he is still a top 3-4 pick in every format. Expect another monster year from this stud.

  2. 2
    Kris Bryant
    #2

    Kris Bryant

    2017 - .295 average, 29 homers, 73 RBIs, 7 steals, 111 runs

    The scary part is this would be considered a down year for Bryant. He is capable of 40 homers, 110 RBIs, a .300 average and 15 steals. I'm not saying that he will do that, but he is capable of it. Any way you slice it, Bryant is one of the best players in baseball and a worthy pick towards the end of the first round.

  3. 3
    Manny Machado
    #3

    Manny Machado

    2017- .259 average, 33 homers, 95 RBIs, 9 steals, 81 runs

    Machado has hit 30 homers for three straight seasons, but never has had a 100 RBI year. He is going back to shortstop and will carry eligibility there and at third base. His stolen base numbers are incredibly inconsistent, but the total package of Machado is awesome. He is a late first round, early second round pick.

  4. 4
    Jose Ramirez
    #4

    Jose Ramirez

    2017 - .318 average, 29 homers, 83 RBIs, 17 steals, 107 runs

    Oh man was I wrong on this guy! Last year I said outside of batting average he doesn't bring you much. Well, as you can see he really helps across the board. I do expect Ramirez to be very good again, and he is among the best at the position and a second or at absolute worst third round pick.

  1. 1
    Mike Trout
    #1

    Mike Trout

    2017 - .306 average, 33 homers, 72 RBIs, 22 steals, 92 runs (114 games)

    Still the best player in baseball, the only thing that can hold Trout back is injury. Fully healthy he is capable of 40 homers and 27-30 steals with a .300 average. Despite some people starting to think of Jose Altuve first, Trout is still the majority pick for number one overall in all formats.

  2. 2
    Bryce Harper
    #2

    Bryce Harper

    2017 - .319 average, 29 homers, 87 RBIs, 4 steals, 95 runs (111 games)

    People go bonkers for Harper and I don't get it. He is extremely talented but....he's never had a 100 RBI season. He has hit 30 homers once. He has stolen more than six bases once in the last four years. His batting average fluctuates wildly. He always is a top ten pick and I can't get behind that kind of uncertainty.

  3. 3
    Giancarlo Stanton
    #3

    Giancarlo Stanton

    2017 - .281 average, 59 homers, 132 RBIs, 2 steals, 123 runs

    The NL MVP now calls one of the smallest parks home in Yankee Stadium. There's no way to predict that he will hit nearly 60 home runs, but 40-45 certainly seems like a lock. Stanton has had some trouble staying healthy, but a lot of his have been freak things. Not sure he can keep his average that high but Stanton is a top eight pick

  4. 4
    Mookie Betts
    #4

    Mookie Betts

    2017 - .264 average, 24 homers, 102 RBIs, 26 steals, 101 runs

    Betts home runs were down by seven and his batting average took a big dive, but all in all he still had a solid season. I do expect Betts to get back to around .300 and for his homers to end up around 27-28. I think he is a great pick towards the late middle to end of first round.

  1. 1
    Clayton Kershaw
    #1

    Clayton Kershaw

    2017 - 18-4, 2.31 ERA, 0.95 WHIP, 202 Ks in 175 innings

    Kershaw is an amazing pitcher, and by talent level is easy the best pitcher in baseball. However, when drafting you have to take into account his injury history, especially his back issues. Even with that he is a slam dunk first round pick in all drafts.

  2. 2
    Max Scherzer
    #2

    Max Scherzer

    2017 - 16-6, 2.51 ERA, 0.90 WHIP, 268 Ks in 200.2 innings

    Scherzer is the only pitcher in my mind that can rival Kershaw. He goes deep into games, he pitches for a good team. his strikeout totals are amazing, and his ERA and WHIP are among the best. Scherzer is also an easy choice at the end of the first round in fantasy drafts.

  3. 3
    Chris Sale
    #3

    Chris Sale

    2017 - 17-8, 2.90 ERA, 0.97 WHIP, 308 Ks in 214.1 innings

    Sale's ERA does tend to be a little higher than the ultra elite options. However, his strikeout potential could be the highest of anyone not named Kershaw. Sale could be a very late first round pick, but I like him more of an early second round choice as one of the best.

  4. 4
    Corey Kluber
    #4

    Corey Kluber

    2017 - 18-4, 2.25 ERA, 0.87 WHIP, 265 Ks in 203 innings

    Kluber won his second AL Cy Young Award last season with another awesome year. His win total should be strong in Cleveland andhe strikes out a ton of batters. He is off to an amazing start this Spring and should be a late first or early second round pick.

  1. 1
    Kenley Jansen
    #1

    Kenley Jansen

    2017 - 41 saves, 1 blown, 1.32 ERA, 0.75 WHIP, 109 Ks in 68.1 innings

    Jansen is amazing. There's no reason to go any further. He is no doubt the best fantasy closer in the game. Is he worth the fourth round pick you need to get him? That I don't know, but you will get elite production from him.

  2. 2
    Craig Kimbrel
    #2

    Craig Kimbrel

    2017 - 35 saves, 4 blown, 1.43 ERA, 0.68 WHIP, 126 Ks in 69 innings

    Kimbrel is amazing and one of the best in the games. His strikeout rate is nearly unmatched. He is going to be on one of the best teams in baseball, and his ERA and WHIP are also among the best at the position. You can't go wrong with Kimbrel.

  3. 3
    Aroldis Chapman
    #3

    Aroldis Chapman

    2017 - 22 saves, 3.22 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, 69 Ks in 50.1 innings

    Chapman struggled badly enough during the season that he was even removed from the role for a short time. I expect Chapman to be back to his old dominant self and to get plenty of save chances on a very good Yankees team. 100 strikeouts should be no sweat, and I wouldn't be surprised if his ERA was cut in half.

  4. 4
    Roberto Osuna
    #4

    Roberto Osuna

    2017 - 39 saves, 10 blown, 3.38 ERA, 0.86 WHIP, 83 Ks in 64 innings

    I am a HUGE Osuna fan. He did deal with some mental health issues last year, but he started out well and finished well. Osuna is a strikeout master, an while the Blue Jays might struggle at times, this guy is elite. I will draft him everywhere because I can get him slightly after the top few closers

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