X
Lost password?

Don't have an account?
Gain Access Now

X

Receive free daily analysis

NFL
NBA
NHL
NASCAR
CFB
MLB
MMA
PGA
ESPORTS
BETTING

Already have an account? Log In

X

Forgot Password


POPULAR FANTASY TOOLS

Expert Advice
Articles & Tools
Import Your Leagues
Daily Stats & Leaders
All Pitcher Matchups
Compare Any Players
Compare Any Players
Rookies & Call-Ups
24x7 News and Alerts

Champ or Chump: Edgar Quero and Jackson Jobe Fantasy Baseball Outlooks

Jackson Jobe - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, MLB Prospects, Draft Sleepers

Are Edgar Quero and Jackson Jobe fantasy baseball sleepers, busts, or neither? Rick takes a deep dive into their 2025 fantasy baseball values.

It's easy for fantasy managers to fall in love with a prospect's scouting report. They seem authoritative, especially if multiple scouting reports say the same thing. We generally don't see minor leaguers play that often, so scouting grades are all we have.

Except they aren't. Fantasy managers don't care about tools but production, and every minor leaguer's numbers are readily accessible online. Edgar Quero's scouting report reads nothing like his MiLB resume, and we should trust the hard data. Likewise, scouts love Jackson Jobe, but he's looked pedestrian at best despite some shiny surface stats.

Let's take a closer look at how these two might perform moving forward.

Be sure to check all of our fantasy baseball lineup tools and resources:

 

Edgar Quero (C, Chicago White Sox)

3% rostered

The 22-year-old Quero is off to a great start, slashing .340/.446/.404 in 56 plate appearances. His .381 BABIP probably won't be sustainable over a full season, but his plate discipline looks great with a 12.5% BB% and 8.9% K%, and his 4.3% SwStr% is microscopic. His 16.7% fly-ball rate mutes his power potential but should help his BABIP.

None of that jibes with Quero's scouting report. FanGraphs describes him as a "bat-first" catcher with a mediocre hit tool:

Similarly, MiLB.com notes Quero's "20 HR potential."

Quero is a contact savant in Chicago, but his scouting reports don't support it. We should expect him to play like his reports, right? Wrong! Quero's minor league resume supports what he's doing.

He first reached Double-A in 2023 with Rocket City in the Angels organization, slashing .246/.386/.332 with three homers in 321 PAs. His .294 BABIP suggested unfortunate batted ball luck, and his 28.6% FB% was low, but his plate discipline was sublime with a 17.1% BB% and 16.5% K%. His 6.3% SwStr% was exceptional.

Quero was included in the Lucas Giolito trade, logging 134 PAs for Double-A (Birmingham) in 2023. He hit .277/.366/.393 with three homers, again demonstrating superb plate discipline (12.7% BB%, 17.2% K%) and contact ability (5.5% SwStr%). His .311 BABIP may have been high for a catcher, but his 28% FB% supported it to an extent.

The White Sox sent Quero back to Birmingham for 2024, and he seemed to sell out for power, slashing .275/.360/.463 with 12 homers in 292 PAs. His SwStr% surged to 10.3% while his FB% increased to 33.8%, suggesting a more violent swing. His 8.9% BB% was lower than the previous year, but the strikeouts remained in check at 16.8%.

It earned him a Triple-A (Charlotte) promotion, where he hit .295/.382/.463 with four homers in 110 PAs. His 9.9% SwStr% was virtually unchanged despite being young for the level, and his FB% cratered to 20%. The low FB% contributed to his .338 BABIP, and his plate discipline remained outstanding with an 11.8% BB% against a 19.1% K%.

Quero seemed to revert back to his original approach this year, slashing .333/.444/.412 in 63 PAs at Charlotte with one homer. His 5.9% SwStr% was elite, his 24.3% FB% was low, and his .432 BABIP was unsustainably high. His plate discipline was excellent with a 17.5% BB% and 22.2% K%.

Quero's swing doesn't have enough loft to produce 20 homers this year, but his contact skills aren't a fluke. His MiLB SwStr% rates were good even when he tried to hit more homers, and his current approach is basically Luis Arraez with catcher eligibility. Chicago hits him fourth or fifth, giving him all the counting stats the White Sox can muster.

Quero is a classic "do no harm" catcher who should help with batting average and OBP while being neutral in RBI. Catchers generally stink, so this Champ shouldn't be available on waivers in 97 percent of Yahoo! leagues, no matter what his scouting report says.

 

Jackson Jobe (SP/RP, Detroit Tigers)

44% rostered

Jobe entered the 2025 season as the top-rated conventional pitching prospect, with only Roki Sasaki topping him on lists where he qualified. Jobe was selected third overall in 2021 and immediately turned heads with a fastball touching 102 mph. Scouts noted he had the pitch ability to complement his electric stuff.

Unsurprisingly, every scouting report raved about him. FanGraphs ranked his everything as at least MLB average:

A five-pitch mix that ranks at least MLB average plus league-average command sounds like a recipe for immediate success. His MiLB.com scouting report is even more promising:

Literally everything is plus! Fantasy managers were understandably excited when Jobe broke camp with Detroit, and his 2-0 record and 3.38 ERA over 24 innings pitched are solid.

They also mask what has been an underwhelming profile thus far. Jobe's 17.6% K% and 13.7% BB% produce a K-BB% of just 3.9%, way below what you want in fantasy. Jobe's vaunted stuff hasn't translated to the highest level either.

His most frequently thrown pitch is his slider, which he uses as a fastball, considering its 10.9% SwStr%, 52.2% Zone%, and 36.4% chase rate. His fastball reached 99.1 mph this season, but its 4.1% SwStr% and 50.8% Zone% are well below average despite elite velocity. His sinker has been better, with a 7.7% SwStr% and 55.4% Zone%.

Jobe's changeup has strikeout potential with a 15.3% SwStr%, but its 28.8% Zone% and 28.6% chase rate mean it isn't thrown for a strike or good at getting batters to fish. His curve was a highlight when Jobe was drafted, but now it's just a show-me pitch with a 9.4% SwStr%, 56.3% Zone%, and 28.6% chase rate.

Jobe's MiLB track record is virtually non-existent. He struggled with lumbar spine inflammation in 2023 and a hamstring strain last year, which limited his workload. The Tigers tried to promote him aggressively despite the injuries, giving Jobe very small samples, such as a single Double-A start in 2023 and nine innings pitched at Triple-A in 2024.

His largest sample was 73 2/3 IP for Double-A (Erie) last season. His 1.95 ERA and 27.1% K% looked great, but his 4.03 xFIP suggested he wasn't nearly as effective as he appeared. All of his luck metrics were off the charts, including a .227 BABIP, 2.7% HR/FB, and 79.5% strand rate, and his 12.7% BB% foreshadowed his lack of control with the Tigers this year.

Even if Jobe suddenly figures things out, Detroit will likely limit his innings and reduce his fantasy viability. Already, the team gave him a 12-day layoff with no reported injury to control his workload, and that'll probably happen again before the season is through.

Furthermore, Jobe is averaging less than five innings per start. That'll make it hard to earn wins and virtually impossible to notch quality starts, and it probably won't change, considering the Tigers have publicly committed to managing Jobe's innings this year.

Jobe is pitching at Colorado tonight, and Coors Field is always a challenge for pitchers, even when the Rockies are terrible. After that, he lines up for a start against the Rangers on May 11. Texas has been struggling lately, but the names in that lineup are still scary.

Jobe isn't getting big league strikeouts, and it's tough to see why that would change, considering his repertoire. He also lacks command and walks too many guys. The Tigers have Jobe on strict workload limitations, and his upcoming starts could be dangerous.

This Chump isn't anything more than a mediocre streaming option in 2025, though obviously his long-term upside is virtually limitless.



Download Our Free News & Alerts Mobile App

Like what you see? Download our updated fantasy baseball app for iPhone and Android with 24x7 player news, injury alerts, sleepers, prospects & more. All free!



More Fantasy Baseball Analysis




POPULAR FANTASY TOOLS

Expert Advice
Articles & Tools
Import Your Leagues
Daily Stats & Leaders
All Pitcher Matchups
Compare Any Players
Compare Any Players
Rookies & Call-Ups
24x7 News and Alerts

REAL-TIME FANTASY NEWS

Jacob Misiorowski

Pulled With Cramps
Framber Valdez

Punches Out 12 in Win
Isaac Paredes

Homers, Exits Early With Hamstring Injury
D.J. Humphries

Rams Sign D.J. Humphries on Thursday
Troy Franklin

has Had a Good Offseason
Jacob Misiorowski

Leaves Game with Ankle Injury
Mike Williams

Expected to be Ready for Training Camp
Trey Benson

Adds Weight, Explosiveness
Dorian Finney-Smith

Undergoes Ankle Surgery
Christian Moore

Angels Calling Up Christian Moore
Noah Brown

Undergoing MRI
Keon Coleman

Dealt With Chipped Bone in his Wrist in 2024
Anze Kopitar

Wins Third Lady Byng Trophy
J.J. McCarthy

Says he's Fully Cleared
Sergei Bobrovsky

Heading Out for Win No. 15
Brian Thomas Jr.

Returns to Practice on Thursday
Travis Hunter

Plays Offense and Defense in Final Minicamp Practice
John Klingberg

Won't Play in Game 4 Against Panthers
Viktor Arvidsson

Sits Out Game 4 Against Panthers
Christian Yelich

Back in Brewers Lineup
Stuart Skinner

Remains in Oilers Crease Thursday
Chris Kreider

Ducks Acquire Chris Kreider From Rangers
Aaron Judge

Out for First Time All Season
Kodai Senga

Heading to Injured List With Hamstring Strain
Buffalo Bills

Maxwell Hairston Tweaks Hamstring
Arizona Cardinals

Will Johnson Sitting with Hamstring Tightness
Diontae Johnson

Focused on Returning to Form in 2025
Green Bay Packers

Bo Melton to Dabble at Cornerback
Rafael Devers

has Been Playing Through Groin Strain
Shedeur Sanders

Positioning Himself to Make the Roster
Tetairoa McMillan

Sitting Again on Thursday
Malik Nabers

Taking Part in Walkthrough
Shemar Stewart

Leaves Minicamp Without Contract
Tucker Kraft

Breakout Season Coming for Tucker Kraft?
Jalen Williams

Leads Thunder in Scoring Wednesday
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Settles for 24 Points in Game 3 Loss
Pascal Siakam

Does Everything for Pacers Wednesday Night
Tyrese Haliburton

Gets Close to Triple-Double in Game 3 Win
Bennedict Mathurin

Leads All Scorers with 27 Points Wednesday
Brandin Podziemski

Has Second Offseason Surgery
Cale Makar

Wins His Second Norris Trophy
Lane Hutson

Voted NHL's Best Rookie
CGY

Adam Klapka Agrees to Two-Year Extension with Flames
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins

Considered a Game-Time Call Thursday
Carlos Santana

Hits Grand Slam on Wednesday
Alec Bohm

Homers, Drives in Four on Wednesday
Clarke Schmidt

Strikes Out Seven in Win on Wednesday
Hunter Goodman

Homers, Doubles Twice on Wednesday
Marcelo Mayer

has First Multi-Homer Game in Win Over Rays
Jazz Chisholm Jr.

Leaves Wednesday's Game Early With Groin Tightness
TreVeyon Henderson

Hard to Miss at Offseason Workouts
Brandon Nimmo

Launches Two Home Runs
Jaylen Brown

Undergoes Successful Knee Procedure
Michael Gallup

Sitting at Minicamp Due to Hamstring Strain
David Peterson

Throws Complete-Game Shutout
Kevin Porter Jr.

Likely to Decline Player Option
Matt McCarty

Comes Off Season-Best Showing at RBC Canadian Open
Jalen Coker

Back on the Field
Justin Thomas

Desperate to Continue Good 2025 Season
Kevin Durant

Knicks Not Looking to Trade for Kevin Durant
Jon Rahm

Seeks Revenge at U.S. Open
Tom Kim

Aiming for Improvement in U.S. Open
Brent Rooker

Homers Twice in Four-Hit Game
Spencer Schwellenbach

Strikes Out Nine in Complete Game
PGA

Sungjae Im Expects Solid Performance at Oakmont
Brian Harman

Aims to Rebound From the Memorial
Tony Finau

has Been Up and Down at U.S. Open
Brendan Donovan

Not Concerned He'll Land on Injured List
Shane McClanahan

In "Shut-Down Mode," to See Nerve Specialist
Patrick Cantlay

Hoping This is the Year at Oakmont
Akshay Bhatia

Improving in Time for U.S. Open
Xander Schauffele

Primed for Another Major Championship Run
Cameron Young

May Struggle at U.S. Open
Collin Morikawa

Eyeing Third Major Championship Title
Matt Fitzpatrick

Seeks to Avenge Oakmont Collapse
Jordan Spieth

Can Contend at Oakmont
Shane Lowry

a Strong Value Play at U.S. Open
Brooks Koepka

Seeks Another Major Win at Oakmont
Viktor Hovland

Still Can Improve at U.S. Open
Michael Kim

a Boom-or-Bust Value Play at U.S. Open
Russell Henley

Looking to Play the Weekend at Oakmont
Tyrrell Hatton

a Safe Option at U.S. Open
Bryson DeChambeau

Eyeing Third U.S. Open Title
Darius Garland

Kings Targeting Darius Garland
Kevin Durant

Expected to Be Moved Soon
Giannis Antetokounmpo

Reportedly Has "No Trade Market"
Jarace Walker

Remains Out Wednesday
Tyrese Haliburton

"Fine" For Wednesday's Action
Denny Hamlin

Charges Late to Win at Michigan
Carson Hocevar

Michigan Run is Derailed by A Late-Race Flat Tire
Kyle Larson

Up-and-Down Day Ends With Top-Five Finish at Michigan
Ross Chastain

Quietly Finishes Sixth at Michigan
Olivier-Maxence Prosper

Says Rehab Going "Great"
Vasilije Micić

Vasilije Micic Expected to Return to Europe
Myles Turner

Two Teams Seen as Potential Suitors for Myles Turner
Guerschon Yabusele

Wants a New NBA Contract
Jrue Holiday

Celtics Listening to Offers for Jrue Holiday
Corey Perry

Nets Power-Play Goal in Monday's Loss
Stuart Skinner

Gets Pulled in Heavy Game 3 Defeat
Evan Rodrigues

Extends Scoring Streak with Multi-Point Effort
Sam Reinhart

Collects Two Points in Monday's Win
Sam Bennett

Sets New Franchise Record with Four-Game Goal Streak
Brad Marchand

Nets Another Finals Goal
Chris Buescher

Takes Second Place After William Byron Runs Out of Fuel
NASCAR

Bubba Wallace Has a Great Points Day to Build Buffer Over the Playoff Cut Line
Ryan Blaney

Flat Tire Results in Poor Finish for Ryan Blaney
Alex Bowman

Playoffs in Doubt After Stage 2 Crash at Michigan
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins

Expected to Play Monday
WAS

T.J. Oshie Announces Retirement
A.J. Greer

Returns to Panthers Lineup Monday
Darius Garland

Likely to Miss Time After Toe Surgery
Sean O'Malley

Submitted For The First Time In His Career
Merab Dvalishvili

Defends Bantamweight Belt At UFC 316
Julianna Peña

Julianna Pena No Longer A Champion
Kayla Harrison

Is The New Champion
Joe Pyfer

Wins Back-To-Back Fights
Kelvin Gastelum

Drops Decision
Patchy Mix

Drops Decision In His UFC Debut
Mario Bautista

Extends His Win Streak
Vicente Luque

Submitted At UFC 316
Kevin Holland

Gets Submission Win At UFC 316
Daniil Tarasov

Has Begun Extension Talks with Blue Jackets
Anthony Duclair

Expected to Return to Islanders Next Season
Denny Hamlin

is A Top Contender to Win At Michigan
Kyle Larson

Will Compete For The Win At Michigan
Chase Elliott

is One of the Most Favored DFS Options of the Week for Michigan
William Byron

May be A Top Threat to Win at Michigan
Kyle Busch

is Difficult to Recommend for DFS Lineups at Michigan
NASCAR

Bubba Wallace Qualifies Ninth For the FireKeepers Casino 400
Alex Bowman

What Should Fantasy Managers Do With Alex Bowman at Michigan?
Austin Cindric

Should Austin Cindric be Considered For Michigan DFS Lineups?
Shane Van Gisbergen

Should Shane Van Gisbergen Be Rostered For Michigan DFS Lineups?
John Hunter Nemechek

Is A Solid Value Option For Michigan DFS Lineups
Zane Smith

Is Zane Smith Worth Rostering Outside of Tournament Lineups at Michigan?
Todd Gilliland

Is A Decent Value Option for Michigan DFS Lineups
Ryan Blaney

One of the Leading DFS Contenders, but Might Be Slightly Overpriced
RANKINGS
C
1B
2B
3B
SS
OF
SP
RP

RANKINGS

QB
RB
WR
TE
K
DEF