Top Starting Pitcher Prospects - Impact Fantasy Baseball Rookies for 2023 (NL Central)
The National League Central is the focus of the fourth installment of a six-part series focused on pitching fantasy baseball prospects who are better positioned from a developmental standpoint to contribute meaningfully in 2023 MLB games. Fundamentals will be quantified using my Fielding- and Ballpark-Independent Outcomes (FaBIO) pitcher evaluation model. Let us begin with individual... Read More
Eric Cross' Top 50 Dynasty Prospect Rankings for Fantasy Baseball
Baseball is back in full swing at all levels and rankings are in full swing as well. We've already seen the top two prospects in Corbin Carroll and Gunnar Henderson graduate, leaving us with a brand new #1 and #2 overall prospect atop my rankings. These rankings are geared toward standard 5x5 leagues (AVG) and... Read More
MLB Prospects Breakout Watch for Fantasy Baseball - Hitters and Pitchers (Week 3)
The 2023 MLB season is off and running, and we have even fuller and better data to use this year! This has become a theme over the last decade as Major League Baseball is really giving us unprecedented access to the data of what is going on in the games. A huge development this season... Read More
Top Five MLB Prospects To Stash for Fantasy Baseball Redraft Leagues (Week 3)
This list will highlight the top five hitting and pitching prospect stashes for fantasy baseball redraft leagues. As more teams are incentivized to push their top prospects up the pecking order, the excitement of the game grows as these young players get on the field more often. These five fantasy baseball prospects are most worth... Read More
Do These Prospects Matter for Fantasy Baseball? Jo Adell, Matthew Liberatore, Brandon Pfaadt and more
Welcome to the 2023 Minor League Baseball season, and to a new weekly prospects series here at RotoBaller. Each week, I will review top performers from fantasy baseball prospects across the minor leagues from the previous week. I'll highlight a six-pack of hitters and pitchers -- discussing if a player’s performance is “real,” if more... Read More
Hot MLB Prospects To Know For Fantasy Baseball (Week 3)
Welcome back, RotoBallers! The regular season is officially here. We're heading into Week 3 of the fantasy baseball season, and while there has already been plenty of action in the majors, we can't ignore some of the top prospect performances that took place in Triple-A during Week 2. It's imperative to monitor the top fantasy... Read More
Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Updated Rankings for 2023 Redraft (Week 3)
The MLB season is already humming along into its second full week and all full-season minor league levels are now in full swing as well with Single-A and Double-A kicking off late last week. Although it's still very early, we've already seen prospects making an impact at the MLB level with several high-profile promotions already.... Read More
Top Starting Pitcher Prospects - Impact Fantasy Baseball Rookies for 2023 (NL East)
The National League East is the focus of the second installment of a six-part series focused on pitching fantasy baseball prospects who are better positioned from a developmental standpoint to contribute meaningfully in 2023 MLB games. Fundamentals will be quantified using my Fielding- and Ballpark-Independent Outcomes (FaBIO) pitcher evaluation model. Let us begin with individual... Read More
Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Updated Rankings for 2023 Redraft (Week 2)
Welcome to my first top 25 prospects to stash article here on RotoBaller. With the Major League Baseball season underway, it's time to shift our focus from drafts to lineup management, waiver wire/FAAB, and which MLB prospects to stash in fantasy baseball redraft leagues. The purpose of this article is to assist those trying to... Read More
Hot Fantasy Prospects To Watch For Week 1
Welcome back, RotoBallers! The regular season is officially here. We're heading into Week 2 of the fantasy baseball season, and while there has already been plenty of action in the majors, we can't ignore some of the top prospect performances that took place in Triple-A during Week 1. It's imperative to monitor the top fantasy... Read More
Top 10 Shortstop Dynasty Prospects for Fantasy Baseball
After discussing my Top 10 catcher, first base, second base, and third base prospects previously, we round out the infield today with my Top 10 shortstop prospects for dynasty leagues As usual, this position is absolutely loaded. All 10 names below fall inside my Top 50 overall with six inside my top 25 and four... Read More
Top Starting Pitcher Prospects - Impact Fantasy Baseball Rookies for 2023 (AL East)
The American League East is the focus of the first installment of a six-part series focused on pitching fantasy baseball prospects who are better positioned from a developmental standpoint to contribute meaningfully in 2023 MLB games. Fundamentals will be quantified using my Fielding- and Ballpark-Independent Outcomes (FaBIO) pitcher evaluation model. Let us begin with individual... Read More
Top 250 Dynasty Prospect Rankings for Fantasy Baseball (March Updates)
Welcome to the latest edition of our dynasty fantasy baseball prospects rankings and the 2023 season. In this article below you'll see our final preseason list of the top 250 MLB prospect rankings for fantasy baseball dynasty leagues, including both hitters and pitchers. Although this is the final update of Spring Training, these rankings will... Read More
Third Base Prospects To Watch For 2023 Fantasy Baseball
Prospects are one of the most prominent components of any team, whether in contention, or flat-out tanking. Building a strong farm system sets the foundations for a team's future, especially the ones in the rebuild stage. Prospects are most valuable as trade bait, and several of them become upper-classman stars in the game. With Opening... Read More
Late-Round Starting Pitcher Prospects - Fantasy Baseball Draft Values And Targets
Most fantasy drafts have been completed by now, as Opening Day for the 2023 season starts Thursday. Pitching prospects can emerge to become fantasy aces and are worth taking a chance on later in the drafts or picking up through free agency. Prospects can provide a boost to fantasy managers' teams later in the season,... Read More
Late-Round Hitter Prospects - Fantasy Baseball Draft Values And Targets
Most fantasy drafts have been completed by now, as Opening Day for the 2023 season starts Thursday. Hitter prospects can emerge to become fantasy superstars and are worth taking a chance on later in the drafts or picking up through free agency. Prospects can provide a boost to fantasy managers' teams later in the season,... Read More
Top 10 Third Base Dynasty Prospects for Fantasy Baseball
The hot corner has long been looked at for power and offensive prowess in general. However, the position has become a bit shallower over the last few years than it used to be. That could all be coming to an end this season and beyond though. Out of my below top 10 third base dynasty... Read More
MLB Outfield Prospects – Hidden Gems To Watch For Fantasy Baseball
As we get closer to the 2023 season, I continue to examine those prospects who are not currently household names. In this installment of hidden prospect gems, I take a look at four under-the-radar outfielders who should take a step forward and break into the top of prospect lists by the end of the 2023... Read More
Starting Pitcher Prospects Rankings for 2023 Fantasy Baseball Redraft Leagues
Draft season is upon us, and I am getting incredibly hyped for this upcoming MLB season. We have a ton of young talent in the league at every position, but I can't remember the last time we had so many exciting young arms either set to debut or waiting in the wings at Triple-A. Today... Read More
Top 50 MLB Prospects Rankings - 2023 Fantasy Baseball Redraft Leagues
The 2023 MLB season is nearly here, and with that comes new prospects, rookies and call-ups. Prospects are exciting for MLB teams, their fans, and fantasy baseball managers. Prospects can emerge to become superstars, and help propel an MLB franchise or fantasy baseball team to a championship. Below in this article you will find my... Read More
Top 250 Fantasy Baseball Prospects Rankings for Dynasty Leagues
Welcome back RotoBallers, to another edition of our dynasty fantasy baseball prospects rankings. Below in this article, you will find our preliminary list of the top 250 MLB prospect rankings for fantasy baseball dynasty leagues ahead of the 2023 MLB season. We will be updating these rankings all season long so stay tuned. Prospects are... Read More
MLB Pitcher Prospect Graduates - Sophomore Fantasy Baseball Outlooks (NL West)
In the sixth and final installment of a 6-part series focused on pitchers who exhausted rookie eligibility during the 2022 MLB season, I review how the pitching fundamentals of select National League West pitchers have evolved and use that information to forecast their MLB futures. Fundamentals will be quantified using my Fielding- and Ballpark-Independent Outcomes... Read More
Top 10 MLB Outfielder Prospects Rankings For Fantasy Baseball
If you've completed any fantasy baseball drafts (mock or real), you may have noticed there is a lack of depth at the outfield position, and filling out a four-man or five-man outfield isn't as easy as it once was. The good news is, there are outfield prospects who can help in your chase for upside... Read More
Top 10 Second Base Dynasty Prospects - Fantasy Baseball Rankings
After breaking down my top 10 MLB catcher prospects and first base prospects for fantasy baseball dynasty leagues, we shift over to the keystone today with my top 10 second base dynasty prospects. The second base position has seen an uptick in talent over the last half-decade with the likes of Ozzie Albies, Jazz Chisholm Jr.,... Read More
MLB Pitcher Prospects – Hidden Gems to Watch for Fantasy Baseball
As we get closer to the beginning of the 2023 campaign, I am examining those prospects who are not currently household names. In this installment of hidden prospect gems, I take a look at four under-the-radar pitchers who should take a step forward and break into the top of prospect lists by the end of... Read More
MLB Pitcher Prospect Graduates - Sophomore Fantasy Baseball Outlooks (NL Central)
In the fifth installment of a 6-part series focused on pitchers who exhausted rookie eligibility during the '22 MLB season, I review how the pitching fundamentals of select National League Central pitchers have evolved and use that information to forecast their MLB futures. Fundamentals will be quantified using my Fielding- and Ballpark-Independent Outcomes (FaBIO) pitcher... Read More
Catcher Prospects Rankings for 2023 Fantasy Baseball Redraft Leagues
The catching position has evolved tremendously over the past few seasons, and now is the perfect time to tune in. With fantasy drafts underway, you might want to get up to date on the prospect watch. This year's catching class is quite talented, and many of these catching prospects will see time in the majors... Read More
2023 Fantasy Baseball Draft Guide - Strategy, Tips and Targets by Jon Anderson
Welcome to my 2023 draft guide! In this piece, I try my best to give you all of the biggest lessons I learned in my draft preparation. I have put tons and tons of hours into fantasy baseball research this offseason, and I learned a lot in the process. I can't tell you everything here,... Read More
Top 10 First Base Dynasty Prospects - Fantasy Baseball Rankings
For as long as I can remember, the first base position has been looked to for power, power, and more power. While it's not quite as potent as it was in the 2000s, this position remains one of the most impactful for offense in general. That's also the case in the minor leagues as many... Read More