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Hitters Under $10 - Fantasy Baseball Auction Draft Values (2025)

Brandon Nimmo - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Draft Sleepers, MLB Injury News

Pranav's auction draft fantasy baseball sleepers, hitters under $10 to target in 2025 auction leagues. These are upside fantasy baseball auction draft values.

Welcome back to another edition of our auction draft articles from our 2025 fantasy baseball auction draft values series. Today we're looking at fantasy baseball hitter auction draft values under $10. Below you'll find some recommended hitters to target in auction drafts with an average auction value (AAV) of under $10. In case you missed it, you can also check out our article about fantasy baseball pitcher auction draft values under $10.

For those who are not familiar, auction drafts are not like typical snake drafts. You have a certain budget (same as every other fantasy manager in the league), and you bid on each player one at a time. You need to spend carefully, and make sure to have plenty of names to target as lower-cost draft values that won't break the bank.

If you bid wisely on hitter draft values and fantasy baseball sleepers under $10, such as those listed below in this article, you'll be off to a great start and will be able to accumulate plenty of talented fantasy baseball bats at a lower cost. Be sure to also check out more of RotoBaller's articles about fantasy baseball auction leagues.

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Michael Toglia, 1B, Colorado Rockies

$9 AAV (Average Auction Value)

Profoundly bad roster management and development have made it hard to find a player on the Colorado Rockies worthy of rostering in fantasy baseball. However, a fantastic season by Colorado first baseman Michael Toglia puts them back on the fantasy map.

While early season struggles resulted in a demotion to the minors, Toglia played himself into an everyday role. After his recall in early June, he slashed .233/.331/.469 with 21 home runs, 47 RBI, 55 runs, and 10 stolen bases in 101 games.

His numbers should look even better in 2025. His .244 xBA, .503 xSLG, .358 xwOBA (.329 wOBA), and .496 xwOBACON will all elevate his status in fantasy baseball. His production is based mainly on his incredible power metrics, with a 50.2 percent hard-hit rate, 17.3 percent barrel rate, 92.1 mph average exit velocity, and 39.2 percent sweet-spot rate, all placing him among the league's best hitters.

While his 27.4 ft/sec sprint speed shouldn't naturally lead to high steal counts, he'll be able to snag enough to separate himself from other hard-hitting first basemen.

While his $9 AAV is hefty considering his contact problems, the 25-year-old's a talented power hitter who is set to spend half the season in Coors Field.

 

Jurickson Profar, OF, Atlanta Braves

$7 AAV (Average Auction Value)

Jurickson Profar delivered the best season of his career for San Diego in 2024, slashing .280/.380/.459 with 24 home runs, 85 RBI, 94 runs, and 10 stolen bases through 158 games. He cashed in on this big season with a three-year, $42 million contract with the Atlanta Braves.

Moving from pitcher-friendly Petco Park to a more neutral venue like Truist Park means the only concern should be how much of Profar's breakout is bankable. His .282 xBA, .444 xSLG, and .364 xwOBA allay most concerns, but there are secondary statistics that tell an even better story.

Profar's plate discipline held up in 2024, with his 21.9 percent chase rate, 17 percent whiff rate, 15.1 percent strikeout rate, and 11.4 percent walk rate all ranking in the league's top 12th percentile. The biggest jump was in his hard contact metrics, likely rooted in his enhanced leg kick, with a 44.4 percent hard-hit rate and 91.1 mph average exit velocity, reflecting a massive turnaround from a 31.8 percent hard-hit rate and 86.5 mph average exit velocity in 2023.

RotoBaller recommends $8 for Jurickson Profar. With newfound power, the 32-year-old should yield a solid return on his $7 AAV this year.

 

Brandon Nimmo, OF, New York Mets

$7 AAV (Average Auction Value)

A fantasy piece heralded for his reliability in the AVG/OBP category, Brandon Nimmo saw an unusual decline in 2024. In 151 games, he slashed .224/.327/.399 with 23 home runs, 90 RBI, 88 runs, and 15 stolen bases.

While we all dearly miss the .274/.363/.466 line from 2023, Nimmo remains a solid piece in fantasy baseball. His .244 xBA and .335 xwOBA (.321 wOBA) immediately make his 2024 season less disappointing.

He mainly kept up with the hard-hit improvements that spurred his incredible 2023 season, with a 47.4 percent hard-hit rate, 9.1 percent barrel rate, and 91.9 mph average exit velocity. These power improvements make another 20-HR season a real possibility.

His 28 ft/sec sprint speed finally developed into real production, with his 15 steals a career-high mark. While the 32-year-old shouldn't be relied upon for a great number of steals, his baserunning improvements are a fantastic asset in fantasy baseball.

Nimmo revealed he suffered from plantar fasciitis throughout 2024 and has spent the offseason recovering. While it remains to be seen how the injury will affect him in 2025, he's a reliable pick even if he repeats his 2024 production.

Nimmo has logged over 150 games in the past three seasons, making him a safe and cheap bet for five-category production in 2025. RotoBaller recommends $8 for Brandon Nimmo, making his $7 AAV a bargain.

 

Kerry Carpenter, OF, Detroit Tigers

$5 AAV (Average Auction Value)

After an impressive 2023 season, Kerry Carpenter leveled up in 2024 with a massive leap in his output. While injuries limited him to just 87 games, he slashed .284/.345/.587 with 18 home runs, 57 RBI, and 37 runs.

While we're limited to inspecting a burgeoning 2023 season and a stymied 2024 season, Carpenter has the looks of an elite power bat. His .379 xwOBA, .265 xBA, .555 xSLG, and .487 xwOBAcon all indicate an exceptional hitter. His 46.4 percent hard-hit rate, 17.7 percent barrel rate, and 40.1 percent sweet-spot rate only add fuel to the fire.

While struggles against left-handed pitchers (.190 wOBA) mean you can't extrapolate his performance to 150 games, a full season of Kerry Carpenter should yield great returns in fantasy baseball.

ATC projects a solid year for the 27-year-old, with a .256/.319/.472 line with 22 home runs, 71 RBI, 59 runs, and three stolen bases in 121 games. RotoBaller recommends $5 for Kerry Carpenter, making his AAV a good spot to scoop up the outfielder.

 

Eugenio Suarez, 3B, Arizona Diamondbacks

$7 AAV (Average Auction Value)

Eugenio Suarez has quietly been one of the league's more productive third basemen. He notched the fifth 30+ HR season of his career in 2024, slashing .256/.319/.469 with 30 home runs, 101 RBI, 90 runs, and two stolen bases in 158 games.

If you prop open the hood, Suarez's season looks solid, with a 42.4 percent hard-hit rate, .447 xSLG, 11.4 percent barrel rate, and 40.4 percent sweet-spot rate. While his power does not look as prodigious as some of the other names listed in this article, his track record is undeniable.

While he seems like an unexciting pick, his second-half statistics are far more titillating. After June 28, he slashed .311/.359/.607 with 24 home runs, 69 RBI, and 63 runs in 81 games. He also maintained a 48.9 percent hard-hit rate and 14.5 percent barrel rate.

Likely to bat fifth or sixth in the batting order of an Arizona offense that led the league in scoring last season, Suarez should be able to contribute a great deal in the RBI category. You may not want to pay $7 for the 33-year-old, but his proven power makes that rate look relatively cheap.

 



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