Your ultimate guide to fantasy baseball player rankings 2023: Top prospects at every position (2024)

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An elite catcher can give fantasy teams a distinct edge on thecompetition, but thanks to some talented young backstops rising up through the ranks, the position seems to be deeper than ever this season.

1 J.T. Realmuto Phi

2 Will Smith LAD

3 Adley Rutschman Bal

4 Daulton Varsho-OF Tor

5 Salvador Perez KC

6 Willson Contreras StL

7 Alejandro Kirk Tor

8 MJ Melendez-OF KC

9 Sean Murphy Atl

10 Tyler Stephenson Cin

11 William Contreras Mil

12 Cal Raleigh Sea

13 Danny Jansen Tor

14 Travis d'Arnaud Atl

15 Christian Vazquez Min

16 Keibert Ruiz Was

17 Gabriel Moreno Ari

18 Yasmani Grandal CWS

19 Eric Haase Det

20 Jonah Heim Tex

21 Christian Bethancourt-1B TB

22 Jose Trevino NYY

23 Austin Nola SD

24 Elias Diaz Col

25 Logan O'Hoppe LAA

26 Carson Kelly Ari

27 Reese McGuire Bos

28 Francisco Mejia TB

29 Omar Narvaez NYM

30 Bo Naylor Cle

2023 catcher rankings: J.T. Realmuto, Adley Rutschman provide stability behind the plate

First base is traditionally a position where fantasy teams can find plenty of power.But if you miss out on the elite ones, there's still plenty of production availablein the middle-to-late rounds.

1 Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Tor

2 Freddie Freeman LAD

3 Pete Alonso NYM

4 Paul Goldschmidt StL

5 Matt Olson Atl

6 Jose Abreu Hou

7 Vinnie Pasquantino KC

8 C.J. Cron Col

9 Nathaniel Lowe Tex

10 Ryan Mountcastle Bal

11 Christian Walker Ari

12 Anthony Rizzo NYY

13 Rowdy Tellez Mil

14 Andrew Vaughn-OF CWS

15 Brandon Drury-2B/3B LAA

16 Jose Miranda-3B Min

17 Josh Bell Cle

18 DJ LeMahieu-2B/3B NYY

19 Miguel Vargas LAD

20 Ty France Sea

21 Wil Myers-OF Cin

22 Jake Cronenworth-2B SD

23 Luis Arraez-2B Mia

24 Triston Casas Bos

25 Joey Meneses-OF Was

26 Seth Brown-OF Oak

27 Josh Naylor Cle

28 Trey Mancini-OF ChC

29 Brandon Belt Tor

30 Jared Walsh LAA

31 Isaac Paredes-2B/3B TB

32 Spencer Torkelson Det

33 Wilmer Flores-2B/3B SF

34 Garrett Cooper Mia

35 Joey Votto Cin

36 Matt Mervis Chc

37 Bobby Dalbec-3B Bos

38 Carlos Santana Pit

39 Harold Ramirez TB

40 Hunter Dozier KC

2023 first base rankings: With reigning MVP Paul Goldschmidt, position packs a punch

Two players stand out above the crowd at second base.Marcus Semien andJose Altuve combine power and speed at a position where most fantasy managers have to choose one or the other.

1 Marcus Semien Tex

2 Jazz Chisholm Mia

3 Andres Gimenez Cle

4 Ozzie Albies Atl

5 Tommy Edman-SS StL

6 Max Muncy-3B LAD

7 Jose Altuve Hou

8 Jeff McNeil-OF NYM

9 Gleyber Torres NYY

10 Brandon Lowe TB

11 Brandon Drury-1B/3B LAA

12 Josh Rojas-3B Ari

13 Ketel Marte Ari

14 Thairo Estrada-SS SF

15 Jonathan India Cin

16 Whit Merrifield-OF Tor

17 Vaughn Grissom Atl

18 DJ LeMahieu-1B/3B NYY

19 Jake Cronenworth-1B SD

20 Luis Arraez-1B Mia

21 Luis Urias-SS/3B Mil

22 Jean Segura Mia

23 Bryson Stott-SS Phi

24 Jorge Polanco Min

25 Kolten Wong Sea

26 Isaac Paredes-1B/3B TB

27 Chris Taylor-OF LAD

28 Brendan Donovan-3B/OF StL

29 Jon Berti-3B Mia

30 Wilmer Flores-1B/3B SF

31 Christopher Morel-OF ChC

32 Luis Rengifo-3B LAA

33 Trevor Story Bos

34 Luis Garcia-SS Was

35 Nick Gordon-OF Min

36 Jonathan Schoop Det

37 Tony Kemp-OF Oak

38 Aledmys Diaz-OF Oak

39 Joey Wendle-SS/3B Mia

40 Christian Arroyo Bos

2023 second base rankings: Marcus Semien, Jose Altuve form exclusive top tier

The biggest question at shortstop is how much of an impact Fernando Tatis Jr. will make after missing all of 2022 due to injuries and a PED suspension that will carry over into this season.

1 Trea Turner Phi

2 Bo Bichette Tor

3 Francisco Lindor NYM

4 Fernando Tatis Jr.-OF SD

5 Bobby Witt Jr.-3B KC

6 Corey Seager Tex

7 Dansby Swanson ChC

8 Xander Bogaerts SD

9 Tim Anderson CWS

10 Wander Franco TB

11 Tommy Edman-2B StL

12 Carlos Correa Min

13 Oneil Cruz Pit

14 Jeremy Peña Hou

15 Willy Adames Mil

16 Amed Rosario Cle

17 Nico ho*rner ChC

18 Thairo Estrada-2B SF

19 Javier Baez Det

20 Adalberto Mondesi Bos

21 Luis Urias-2B/3B Mil

22 Anthony Volpe NYY

23 Bryson Stott-2B Phi

24 Ha-seong Kim-3B SD

25 CJ Abrams Was

26 Oswald Peraza NYY

27 Elvis Andrus CWS

28 Ezequiel Tovar Col

29 Jorge Mateo Bal

30 Miguel Rojas LAD

31 Luis Garcia-2B Was

32 Royce Lewis Min

33 J.P. Crawford Sea

34 Brandon Crawford SF

35 Brice Turang Mil

36 Isiah Kiner-Falefa NYY

37 Joey Wendle-2B/3B Mia

38 Elly De La Cruz Cin

39 Paul DeJong StL

40 Kyle Farmer-3B Min

2023 shortstop rankings: How big a risk is Fernando Tatis Jr.? Is Corey Seager primed for big year?

After the top six or seven, the talent level at third base drops off quickly. If you don'tpounce early, youface the possibility of waiting until much later to fill the position.

1 Jose Ramirez Cle

2 Manny Machado SD

3 Rafael Devers Bos

4 Bobby Witt Jr.-SS KC

5 Austin Riley Atl

6 Nolan Arenado StL

7 Alex Bregman Hou

8 Gunnar Henderson Bal

9 Max Muncy-2B LAD

10 Eugenio Suarez Sea

11 Matt Chapman Tor

12 Jordan Walker StL

13 Alec Bohm Phi

14 Brandon Drury-1B/2B LAA

15 Jose Miranda-1B Min

16 Ke'Bryan Hayes Pit

17 Josh Rojas-2B Ari

18 DJ LeMahieu-1B/2B NYY

19 Ryan McMahon Col

20 Anthony Rendon LAA

21 Luis Urias-2B/SS Mil

22 Justin Turner Bos

23 Ha-seong Kim-SS SD

24 Yandy Diaz TB

25 Yoan Moncada CWS

26 Brendan Donovan-2B/OF StL

27 Josh Jung Tex

28 Isaac Paredes-1B/2B TB

29 Eduardo Escobar NYM

30 Jon Berti-2B Mia

31 Spencer Steer Cin

32 Jeimer Candelario Was

33 Josh Donaldson NYY

34 Wilmer Flores-1B/2B SF

35 David Villar SF

36 Brian Anderson-OF Mil

37 Luis Rengifo-2B LAA

38 Joey Wendle-2B/SS Mia

39 Patrick Wisdom ChC

40 Brett Baty NYM

2023 third base rankings: Jose Ramirez remains the definition of consistency

Aaron Judge was not only the American League MVP last season, he was the fantasy one as well. Ronald Acuña Jr., Julio Rodriguez and Kyle Tucker are rare five-category players who should also go in the top six overall.

1 Aaron Judge NYY

2 Ronald Acuña Jr. Atl

3 Julio Rodriguez Sea

4 Kyle Tucker Hou

5 Juan Soto SD

6 Mookie Betts LAD

7 Yordan Alvarez Hou

8 Mike Trout LAA

9 Fernando Tatis Jr.-SS SD

10 Michael Harris II Atl

11 Luis Robert CWS

12 Randy Arozarena TB

13 Adolis Garcia Tex

14 Cedric Mullins Bal

15 Kyle Schwarber Phi

16 Teoscar Hernandez Sea

17 Daulton Varsho-C Tor

18 George Springer Tor

19 Starling Marte NYM

20 Eloy Jimenez CWS

21 Byron Buxton Min

22 Bryan Reynolds Pit

23 Corbin Carroll Ari

24 MJ Melendez-C KC

25 Tyler O'Neill StL

26 Jake McCarthy Ari

27 Nick Castellanos Phi

28 Anthony Santander Bal

29 Jeff McNeil-2B NYM

30 Taylor Ward LAA

31 Giancarlo Stanton NYY

32 Seiya Suzuki ChC

33 Christian Yelich Mil

34 Brandon Nimmo NYM

35 Ian Happ ChC

36 Steven Kwan Cle

37 Kris Bryant Col

38 Alex Verdugo Bos

39 Andrew Vaughn-1B CWS

40 Harrison Bader NYY

41 Cody Bellinger ChC

42 Whit Merrifield-2B Tor

43 Hunter Renfroe LAA

44 Lourdes Gurriel Ari

45 Mitch Haniger SF

46 Riley Greene Det

47 Ramon Laureano Oak

48 Jesse Winker Mil

49 Masataka Yoshida Bos

50 Wil Myers-1B Cin

51 Oscar Gonzalez Cle

52 Andrew Benintendi CWS

53 Lars Nootbaar StL

54 Austin Hays Bal

55 Michael Conforto SF

56 Manuel Margot TB

57 Brandon Marsh Phi

58 Joey Meneses-1B Was

59 Trent Grisham SD

60 Esteury Ruiz Oak

61 Seth Brown-1B Oak

62 Joc Pederson SF

63 Jorge Soler Mia

64 Joey Gallo Min

65 Mark Canha NYM

66 Randal Grichuk Col

67 Trey Mancini-1B ChC

68 Oscar Colas CWS

69 Adam Duvall Bos

70 Max Kepler Min

71 Michael Brantley Hou

72 Dylan Carlson StL

73 Kike Hernandez Bos

74 Edward Olivares KC

75 Jarred Kelenic Sea

76 Andrew McCutchen Pit

77 Lane Thomas Was

78 Austin Meadows Det

79 Chris Taylor-2B LAD

80 Charlie Blackmon Col

81 Tommy Pham NYM

82 Brendan Donovan-2B/3B StL

83 Leody Taveras Tex

84 Bryan De La Cruz Mia

85 Myles Straw Cle

86 Jake Fraley Cin

87 Chas McCormick Hou

88 A.J. Pollock Sea

89 Mike Yastrzemski SF

90 Jurickson Profar Col

91 Christopher Morel-2B ChC

92 Avisail Garcia Mia

93 Jose Siri TB

94 Nick Gordon-2B Min

95 T.J. Friedl Cin

96 Akil Baddoo Det

97 Alex Kirilloff Min

98 Oswaldo Cabrera NYY

99 Garrett Mitchell M

100 Bubba Thompson Tex

2023 MLB outfield fantasy rankings: Is Ronald Acuña Jr. poised to overtake Aaron Judge?

Bolstered by Bryce Harper, J.D. Martinez and Nelson Cruz, his year's crop of players who qualify only as a DH (by not playing 20 games at any position)is rather plentiful.

1 Shohei Ohtani LAA

2 Bryce Harper Phi

3 J.D. Martinez LAD

4 Matt Carpenter SD

5 Nelson Cruz SD

6 Shea Langeliers Oak

7 Francisco Alvarez NYM

8 Mitch Garver Tex

9 Daniel Vogelbach NYM

10 Darick Hall Phi

2023 DH fantasy baseball rankings: Target Shohei Ohtani, stash Bryce Harper

Only eight pitchers reached the 200-inning mark last season, but 11 of them topped 200 strikeouts. Draft-day decisions on starting pitchersmay come down to a choice of quantity vs. quality.

1 Corbin Burnes Mil

2 Gerrit Cole NYY

3 Sandy Alcantara Mia

4 Spencer Strider Atl

5 Justin Verlander NYM

6 Aaron Nola Phi

7 Shohei Ohtani LAA

8 Brandon Woodruff Mil

9 Shane McClanahan TB

10 Max Scherzer NYM

11 Jacob deGrom Tex

12 Kevin Gausman Tor

13 Shane Bieber Cle

14 Dylan Cease CWS

15 Max Fried Atl

16 Yu Darvish SD

17 Zack Wheeler Phi

18 Alek Manoah Tor

19 Julio Urias LAD

20 Luis Castillo Sea

21 Cristian Javier Hou

22 Zac Gallen Ari

23 Framber Valdez Hou

24 Carlos Rodon NYY

25 Clayton Kershaw LAD

26 Robbie Ray Sea

27 Logan Gilbert Sea

28 Logan Webb SF

29 Blake Snell SD

30 Hunter Greene Cin

31 Freddy Peralta Mil

32 George Kirby Sea

33 Lance Lynn CWS

34 Joe Ryan Min

35 Joe Musgrove SD

36 Jordan Montgomery StL

37 Lucas Giolito CWS

38 Tyler Glasnow TB

39 Nestor Cortes NYY

40 Luis Severino NYY

41 Chris Bassitt Tor

42 Chris Sale Bos

43 Kyle Wright Atl

44 Brady Singer KC

45 Reid Detmers LAA

46 Kodai Senga NYM

47 Nick Lodolo Cin

48 Dustin May LAD

49 Jeffrey Springs TB

50 Tony Gonsolin LAD

51 Jesus Luzardo Mia

52 Drew Rasmussen TB

53 Pablo Lopez Min

54 Luis Garcia Hou

55 Jack Flaherty StL

56 Charlie Morton Atl

57 Triston McKenzie Cle

58 Patrick Sandoval LAA

59 Grayson Rodriguez Bal

60 Nathan Eovaldi Tex

61 Jon Gray Tex

62 Jameson Taillon ChC

63 Marcus Stroman ChC

64 Zach Eflin TB

65 Alex Cobb SF

66 Sonny Gray Min

67 Tyler Anderson LAA

68 Miles Mikolas StL

69 Aaron Civale Cle

70 Hunter Brown Hou

71 Tyler Mahle Min

72 Carlos Carrasco NYM

73 Edward Cabrera Mia

74 Kenta Maeda Min

75 Sean Manaea SF

76 Lance McCullers Hou

77 Andrew Heaney Tex

78 Trevor Rogers Mia

79 Merrill Kelly Ari

80 Ross Stripling SF

81 Jose Urquidy Hou

82 Roansy Contreras Pit

83 Taijuan Walker Phi

84 Cal Quantrill Cle

85 Eduardo Rodriguez Det

86 Clarke Schmidt NYY

87 Jared Schuster Atl

88 Michael Kopech CWS

89 Jose Berrios Tor

90 Kyle Bradish Bal

91 Hayden Wesneski ChC

92 Justin Steele ChC

93 Ranger Suarez Phi

94 Ken Waldichuk Oak

95 Eric Lauer Mil

96 Steven Matz StL

97 Alex Wood SF

98 Mitch Keller Pit

99 Graham Ashcraft Cin

100 Jose Suarez LAA

2023 starting pitcher rankings: Justin Verlander, Max Scherzer give Mets two of the top 10

As more MLB teams turn to closer committees, lock-down saves sources become more valuable. However, there's also a greater possibility of a setup man takingover as closer during the season.

1 Emmanuel Clase Cle

2 Josh Hader SD

3 Ryan Pressly Hou

4 Jordan Romano Tor

5 Raisel Iglesias Atl

6 Ryan Helsley StL

7 Felix Bautista Bal

8 Devin Williams Mil

9 Camilo Doval SF

10 Kenley Jansen Bos

11 Clay Holmes NYY

12 Alexis Diaz Cin

13 David Bednar Pit

14 Jhoan Duran Min

15 Andres Muñoz Sea

16 Pete Fairbanks TB

17 David Robertson NYM

18 Scott Barlow KC

19 Seranthony Dominguez Phi

20 Paul Sewald Sea

21 Jose Leclerc Tex

22 Daniel Bard Col

23 Alex Lange Det

24 Craig Kimbrel Phi

25 Jorge Lopez Min

26 Evan Phillips LAD

27 Dylan Floro Mia

28 Kendall Graveman CWS

29 Giovanny Gallegos StL

30 Jason Adam TB

31 Taylor Rogers SF

32 Kyle Finnegan Was

33 Liam Hendriks CWS

34 James Karinchak Cle

35 Trevor May Oak

Relief pitcher rankings: Lock-down closers are an endangered species