Fantasy Baseball: Top 25 Outfielders for 2019
Who are the top 25 outfielders to own in fantasy baseball going into the 2019 season?
We’ve reached the outfield portion of our fantasy baseball preview for 2019. Today we are going to look at the top outfielders to own. If you’ve missed any of our other position previews, you can find them here. Since there are so many outfield spots, we couldn’t just give you a top 10. We had to go further, so here you’ll find the top 25 outfielders to own in fantasy baseball for 2019.
The top player in the game is an outfielder. Some of the megastars in the game today you’ll find in the outfield. The face of franchises and of the sport in general. Like with the other positions, you’ll see players who appeared on other position lists appear on this one. That’s baseball in 2019 Suzyn,
Because there are so many outfield spots, you have to plan out how you’re going to draft your squad. I’d try to have one elite guy, one from the middle range and then a lower tier guy with possibly a top prospect on the bench to help out.
You can a ton of production out of your outfield. Here is a place where you can really buy low and be active on the waiver wire because outfielders emerge every year. Who would have thought Brandon Nimmo would have the year he had last year? If you grabbed Juan Soto when he came up, you were very happy with his production. Same goes for Ronald Acuna.
So who are the top 25 outfielders to own in fantasy baseball for 2019? We’re going to start in the Twin Cities with one of the more underrated outfielders in the game. He won’t be a sexy pick on draft day, but he’s going to yield pretty good dividends for you.
25. Eddie Rosario– Minnesota Twins
2018 stats- 138 games .288/.323/.479 24 homers 77 RBI
2019 steamer- 141 games .277/.318/.470 25 homers 86 RBI
Rosario has emerged as one of the better left-handed hitting outfielders in the game today and a solid producer for fantasy baseball purposes. Rosario put up his second straight season of hitting over .285 with over 20 homers. A leg injury limited him towards the end of 2018, otherwise, his numbers might have been even better than what he put up in 2017.
Among outfielders over the past three seasons, Rosario ranks in the top 30 in homers and runs scored and slugging percentage. He’s 15th in batting average.
Rosario was looked at to carry the load in Minnesota last year, but that shouldn’t be the case in 2019. The team added Nelson Cruz, Marwin Gonzalez, Jonathan Schoop, and C.J. Cron. Full seasons from Max Kepler and Jorge Polanco should help as well. If Byron Buxton and Miguel Sano can look like the players they were two years ago, that’s going to make Rosario an even better fantasy baseball play in 2019.
Rosario should give you close to 30 homers and 90 RBI of production in 2019. Not bad for someone that you should be able to get pretty cheaply.
24. Nicholas Castellanos- Detroit Tigers
2018 stats- .298/.354/.500 23 homers 89 RBI
2019 steamer- .276/.339/.479 25 homers 89 RBI
Castellanos was the subject of trade speculation all off-season as the Detroit Tigers continue their rebuilding process. Castellanos will turn 27 in March and is going into his contract season. For a team like the Tigers, that’s the kind of asset they will look to move. By the time July 31 comes and goes, it wouldn’t be surprising if Castellanos is playing elsewhere. Something to keep in mind when you draft him on your fantasy baseball team this year.
Over the past three seasons, Castellanos ranks 14th in RBI among all outfielders, driving in more runs than guys like Andrew McCutchen, Marwin Gonzalez, and Ryan Braun. He’s also 14th in batting average and slugging. He ranks in the top 30 in homers, runs, and WRC+.
Castellanos is a run producer, and one of the better ones at that, even on a team that doesn’t have a ton in terms of a supporting cast. 25 homers with 90 RBI is something that you should expect when you draft him as probably your second outfielder on your fantasy baseball squad for the upcoming season.
23. A.J. Pollock– Los Angeles Dodgers
2018 stats- 113 games .257/.316/.484 21 homers 65 RBI 13 steals
2019 steamer-126 games .252/.316/.433 19 homers 64 RBI 16 steals
Pollock was off to a heck of a start last season, posting a .285/.348/.575 with 12 homers in his first 52 games. Then, like many years of Pollock’s career, an injury came, and his stats suffered. Over his final 63 games, Pollock hit .233/.290/.410. He may have recovered from his thumb injury, but it zapped his hitting ability down the stretch.
Pollock was looking at a big contract in free agency, but only signed a four-year deal worth $60 million with the division rival Los Angeles Dodgers after they shipped out Yasiel Puig and Matt Kemp in an off-season trade.
The question when you select A.J. Pollock to your fantasy team is which guy are you getting? Are you getting the 2015 Pollock who was just about a seven-win player? Are you getting the player from the past three years who hasn’t played in more than 115 games in any season and who has been worth a total of 5.2 wins during that time frame? That seven ability is there, you just need the health to be.
22. Justin Upton– Los Angeles Angels
2018 stats- 148 games .257/.344/.463 30 homers 85 RBI
2019 steamer- 139 games .243/.327/.453 28 homers 85 RBI
Justin Upton is a very boring fantasy baseball pick. But guess what? Boring is okay. Upton is good for close to 30 homers and 100 RBI every single season. Upton has hit 30 or more homers in each of the past three seasons. He’s driven in over 100 runs twice in the past five seasons and in the other three drove in over 80.
Upton is also someone who will be in the lineup day in and day out. Since 2011, he’s played in over 140 games each and every season. If you don’t like to take risks for your fantasy baseball team, Upton is one of the more risk-averse players you could draft.
Over the past three seasons, Upton is fifth in homers, seventh in RBI, 15th in slugging and WRC+.
If you take Upton for your fantasy baseball team, I don’t expect to see anything different than the usual production for the 31-year-old. He won’t get oo’s and ahh’s from your buddies at your draft, but you here to win games, not crowd approval, and Upton is someone who can help you win a fantasy baseball title in 2019.
21. Tommy Pham– Tampa Bay Rays
2018 stats- 137 games .275/.367/.464 21 homers 63 RBI
2019 steamer- 137 games .256/.352/.430 21 homers 72 RBI
The trade from St. Louis to Tampa Bay last season seemed to revive Pham and made him one of the better pickups in fantasy baseball in the second half of the season. In 39 games with the Rays, Pham hit .343/.448/.622 with seven homers and 22 RBI. That is pretty elite run production out of one of your outfield spots.
Pham does suffer from a degenerative eye condition, which makes his story that much cooler, but it is something he deals with throughout the season and can keep him out of the lineup. The Tampa Bay Rays also have a ton of interchangeable parts, which is something to pay attention to.
Over the second half of last season, Pham was fourth in OBP, fifth in slugging, third in average and second in WRC+ among all outfielders. Can Pham be that kind of player all season long? Maybe. However, he is someone that when he gets on a roll, he’s hard to get out and that’s the kind of player that can help lead you to fantasy baseball glory if that is at the right time.
20. Lorenzo Cain– Milwaukee Brewers
2018 stats: 141 games .308/.395/.417 10 homers 38 RBI 30 steals
2019 steamer- 135 games .284/.356/.422 14 homers 58 RBI 24 steals
Lorenzo Cain is one of those players that you have to watch on a consistent basis to get a full appreciation for what he can do on a baseball field. He does a little bit of everything well, and that’s part of the reason why his WAR number is always high. In terms of fantasy baseball, those skills do make Cain a useful play in your outfield.
Over the past three seasons, Cain ranks seventh among outfielders in steals and batting average and 11th in OBP. If you are in a league that uses OBP, Cain should certainly be able to provide that for you. (no i couldn’t resist a Cain able joke in this profile)
I think for 2019, I would expect more toward his 2018 output than his steamer projectionCain is on a team with a ton of offensive pieces around him, including two former NL MVP’s, a top catcher, a slugging first baseman and two pretty good sticks at second and third base. Because of this, I don’t see Cain slowing down anytime soon.
19. Mitch Haniger– Seattle Mariners
2018 stats- 157 games .285/.366/.493 26 homers 95 RBI
2019 steamer- 143 games .260/.339/.446 23 homers 79 RBI
The Seattle Mariners were a revolving door this off-season, but one player they refused to move was Mitch Haniger. The 28 year old was able to remain healthy for a full season fort he first time in his career and showed that even though he was playing in a big ballpark like T-Mobile Park (still odd to say) he can be a top run producer and one of the more productive outfielders to own in fantasy baseball.
Among outfielders over the past two seasons, Haniger ranks top 25 in homers and RBI. He’s 15th in slugging percentage, ninth in WRC+ and 10th in WOBA.
I think the Steamer projection on Haniger is a bit low. If he can stay healthy, even with all of the moves that have been made around him this off-season, I still believe he can approach, if not surpass the numbers that he managed to put up last season. Haniger is just entering his prime and I think before next year if he can stay healthy in 2019, he’ll be even higher on this list.
18. Starling Marte– Pittsburgh Pirates
2018 stats: 145 games .277/.327/.460 20 homers 72 RBI 30 steals
2019 steamer: 141 games .282/.334/.441 17 homers 70 RBI 33 steals
2017 was a rough Marte partay in Pittsburgh. A PED suspension took away half of his season, and when he played, his numbers weren’t that impressive. In 2018, Marte showed off some of the ability that we are all used to seeing out of the 30-year-old outfielder and brought him back to fantasy baseball relevance.
Marte set a career high with 20 homers and stole 30+ bases for the fifth time in his career. That kind of power/speed combo makes him a valuable outfield asset in fantasy baseball.
Marte was third among outfielders last year in steals and was top 30 in homers, RBI and slugging percentage.
I think Marte’s steamer predictions are pretty accurate to what he could produce this year. If that’s the case, that’s fine. You’re still getting a top 30 outfielder in most offensive categories. Should he be the best outfielder on your fantasy baseball team? No. Can he be useful in your outfield? He certainly can. Even though Pittsburgh will be without Gregory Polanco for part of the year, Marte can help them pick up the slack offensively.
17. Michael Brantley– Houston Astros
2018 stats: 143 games .309/.364/.468 17 homers 76 RBI
2019 steamer: 135 games .282/.344/.445 17 homers 73 RBI
It’s never been a question of ability for Michael Brantley. It’s always a question of staying healthy. When you draft him on your fantasy team, you are certainly rolling that dice. Last year, you hit the jackpot as Brantley managed to play in 140 plus games for the first time since 2014.
Brantley now finds himself in Houston, a nice spot for a left-handed stick with a good opposite field approach. He gives the Houston batting order a different look with a left-handed presence in the middle of the order they haven’t really had. In terms of fantasy baseball, take advantage.
His .309 average ranked him fifth among all outfielders last season and had a top 30 WRC+ and OBP.
For Brantley’s sake, I hope he finds himself with a decent amount of DH time in Houston. The Astros have to protect him a bit so he doesn’t get hurt. When he’s healthy, he can be one of the best lefty sticks in the game. Again he’s a dice roll in fantasy baseball, so if you do draft him, prepare yourself for some possible injuries. When he plays, in that lineup, enjoy the production.
16. Cody Bellinger– Los Angeles Dodgers
2018- 162 games .260/.343/.470 25 homers 76 RBI
2019 steamer- 149 games .267/.332/.525 32 homers 95 RBI
His numbers were slightly down from his rookie campaign, but clearly, Cody Bellinger is a stud, not only for fantasy baseball purposes but in reality for the Los Angeles Dodgers. You can tell he’s an exceptional athlete, and being eligible at first and in the outfield gives you that lineup flexibility. Will be eligible for the outfield in 2020? That remains to be seen, but I’d expect Bellinger to still get a decent amount of time in the outfield this season.
With A.J. Pollock now in the fold for the Los Angeles Dodgers, that could lead to less time for him in the outfield in 2019, which could keep him healthier and more productive. He hit for less power in the second half but saw his batting average rise 40 points. He only hit .226 vs lefties, and with the way the Dodgers platoon players, you have to wonder if he sees less time against lefties this year.
Since coming up to the majors, Bellinger ranks third among first baseman in homers and slugging percentage, fourth in RBI, 10th in OBP, and sixth in OBP.
I think the truth of Bellinger lies somewhere in between his rookie year and his sophomore one, which is basically his steamer projection. If he hits that, draft with confidence on your fantasy baseball team and enjoy the production.
15. Whit Merrifield– Kansas City Royals
2018 stats- 158 games .304/.367/.438 12 homers 60 RBI 45 steals
2019 steamer- 145 games .275/.330/.406 12 homers 61 RBI 30 steals
The 30-year old, newly extended, second baseman of the Kansas City Royals has been a speed asset over the past couple of seasons in fantasy baseball. Merrifield has led the American League in steals each of the past two seasons. Last year he led the league in hits also with 192. His homer production dropped from 19 to 12, but, he did hit over 40 doubles for the first time in his career.
Merrifield also plays some outfield, so another example of a second baseman with multi-positional eligibility to help you with some fantasy baseball lineup flexibility. He may not retain that eligibility after this year, so take advantage while you still can.
Merrifield ranks second in steals among all second baseman over the past two seasons since taking over the job on a full-time basis. His .296 average is third while ranking eighth in OBP and sixth in slugging and WRC+.
If you are looking for speed at second base instead of some of the other power options we’ve seen throughout this list, look no further than Merrifield to be your second baseman on your fantasy team in 2019.
14. George Springer– Houston Astros
2018 stats: 140 games .265/.346/.434 22 homers 71 RBI
2019 steamer: 135 games .263/.354/.460 26 homers 73 RBI
If you like consistent production from one of your outfield spots and kind of a “boring” fantasy baseball pick, look to having George Springer on your squad for 2019. Springer will get you between 20 and 30 homers every year and drive in 70 and 90 runs. He’s played in 140 games the past two years after playing in all 162 in 2016. You know he’s basically going to be there day in and day out. That’s what he’s done over the past three seasons and there is no reason to think he can’t do that again.
Over the past three seasons, Springer is third in runs scored, top 30 in OBP, and top 15 in slugging, WOBA and WRC+.
The Houston Astros should continue to have one of the more dynamic offenses in the game and Springer should be a huge part of that as one of the table setters. For fantasy baseball purposes, if he’s your second outfielder on your squad, that’s not the worst position to be in for the 2019 season.
13. Kris Bryant– Chicago Cubs
2018 stats- 102 games .272/.374/.460 13 homers 52 RBI
2019 steamer- 143 games .275/.382/.504 29 homers 89 RBI
Let’s face it. If you drafted Kris Bryant in fantasy baseball you weren’t thrilled in 2018. Injuries. A strikeout rate that rose four percent while his walk rate dropped four percent. Career lows across the board. I wouldn’t be as concerned going into 2019. I think he should get back to his normal, productive self this year and the fact that he has some positional flexibility makes him that much of an asset.
He was able to get a full winter of workouts in and his shoulder should be good to go. This is a player who’s entering his age 27 season, which is smack dab in his prime. This is a player who has been an MVP in the past.
Over the past three seasons, Bryant is tied for fourth in homers, third in runs, tied for sixth in batting average, first in OBP, fourth in slugging and second in WRC+.
I expect Bryant to dip a little bit in fantasy baseball drafts this year. He was top pick over the past couple of years, but won’t be this year. I would take the chance on him and expect a rebound in production for 2019.
12. Rhys Hoskins– Philadelphia Phillies
2018 stats- 153 games .246/.354/.496 34 homers 96 RBI
2019 steamer- 148 games .249/.351/.500 35 homers 108 RBI
After a strong debut for Rhys lightning, the second act was pretty good as well, as Hoskins proved himself to be one of the bigger power threats in baseball and a nice power bat threat to have as well in fantasy baseball. This season, Hoskins moves back to first base, where he belongs defensively, so he’ll have multi-positional eligibility.
Since Hoskins broke into the bigs, he’s top 20 among outfielders in homers, top 30 in RBI, ninth in slugging percentage and WRC+ and 10th in WOBA. That is a good bat to have and someone who you could probably get later than you think
The Phillies have made some upgrades that are going to make the offense better in 2019. Anytime you can add Andrew McCutchen, J.T. Realmuto, Jean Segura, and Bryce Harper to your lineup, you’re a better squad. Hoskins should reap the rewards of those upgrades and if you take him in fantasy baseball, you should as well. Hoskins could very well be a top 5 first baseman at the end of this season. Having that kind of bat in the outfield is a bonus.
11. Andrew Benintendi– Boston Red Sox
2018 stats: 148 games .290/.366/.465 16 homers 87 RBI 21 steals
2019 steamer: 143 games .286/.366/.464 18 homers 75 RBI 18 steals
One of these seasons, I think Benintendi will hit closer to 30 homers than what 15-20 he’s been hitting throughout the first two full seasons of his career, however, even if he hits in that range again in 2019, it doesn’t mean he isn’t a valuable bat for fantasy baseball. He gets on base, steals bases, has some power and is right in the middle of one of the best offenses in baseball. If he can get his walk rate above 10%, he’ll be even more of a threat. He’s just 24 years old to boot.
Over the past two seasons, Benitendi is top 15 among outfielders in runs scored, RBI, steals, top 20 in batting average and OBP and top 30 in slugging, WRC+ and WOBA.
Benintendi is one of those guys who isn’t elite at one thing but will be a contributor to your fantasy baseball squad for all offensive categories. That’s a perfectly good player to have as either your first or second outfielder on your squad.
10. Charlie Blackmon– Colorado Rockies
2018 stats- 156 games .291/.358/.502 29 homers 70 RBI 12 steals
2019 steamer- 147 games .287/.354/.487 26 homers 78 RBI 13 steals
Did the Colorado Rockies extend Charlie Blackmon as he was hitting a decline phase? The 32-year-old saw all of his stats decline, including his slugging by over 100 points from 2017. Here’s the thing. Since he plays his home games in Coors Field, it really may not matter that much. That lineup plus that ballpark gives him a nice cushion. The fact that he contributes in all five major fantasy categories still makes him one of the more valuable outfield fantasy baseball assets.
Over the past three seasons, Blackmon is sixth among outfielders in homers, first in runs scored, 12th in RBI, 18th in steals, tied for first in average at .315, sixth in OBP, fourth in slugging and WOBA and 10th in WRC+.
Is Blackmon declining? Sure. Is he still valuable in fantasy? Absolutely. Even a weaker Blackmon may be a lot better than a ton of outfielders out there. He may not be what he was, but he’s still a five-category producer and one you can count on in 2019.
9. Giancarlo Stanton– New York Yankees
2018 stats- 158 games .266/.343/.509 38 homers 100 RBI
2019 steamer- 138 games .267/.364/.569 44 homers 112 RBI
It felt like Giancarlo Stanton had an off year last year. However, if a player’s off year is 38 bombs, driving in 100 and playing in 158 games, I think I take that “off year” on my fantasy baseball team anytime. Stanton can be extremely streaky and swing at pitches way out of the strike zone at times, but he’s still one of the best run producers in the game today and someone you’re going to have to draft pretty high if you want him.
His 124 homers are second among outfielders since 2016. He’s seventh in runs, second in RBI, 22nd in OBP, fifth in slugging, eighth in WOBA and six in WRC+.
I think 2019 will be a better year for Stanton. He should be more comfortable in year two as a New York Yankee and in the American League. If you are fortunate enough to draft him this season, I think you could have someone who may be top five in AL MVP voting in 2019 and should approach, if not exceed, his Steamer projection.
8. Juan Soto- Washington Nationals
2018 stats-116 games .292/.406/.517 22 homers 70 RBI
2019 steamer- 138 games .292/.393/.517 27 homers 87 RBI
Victor Robles may have been the more hyped prospect. Bryce Harper was the bigger star. He’s gone now. Robles may get his chance to start this season, but the 20-year-old Soto came up and took the National League by storm last year.
With injuries the Washington Nationals had in the outfield, Soto got his chance and took the ball and ran with it. Soto probably won’t steal very many bases, but he’s going to contribute to your fantasy baseball squad in every other category.
Among outfielders last year with 450 or more plate appearances, Soto was top 30 in homers and RBI, 15th in average, third in OBP, seventh in slugging and WRC+, and fifth in WOBA.
You’re going to have to select Soto pretty early in your drafts if you want him. Could there be a sophomore slump? Maybe, but i doubt it. He’ll be safely a top 30 pick in drafts and a pretty solid one at that. Teams may pitch to Soto differently now without Harper in the lineup, but it’s still a pretty solid one. I’d draft with confidence.
7. Ronald Acuna Jr.- Atlanta Braves
2018 stats: 111 games .293/.366/.552 26 homers 64 RBI 16 steals
2019 steamer: 143 games .279/.347/.491 28 homers 81 RBI 24 steals
Speaking of NL East rookie outfielders, Ronald Acuna Jr. came up last season and totally changed the Atlanta Braves office as the club’s young core won their first NL East divisional crown. The 21-year-old came up and gave Atlanta a catalyst at the top of their lineup and lived up to the billing of being the game’s number one prospect. If you stashed him and waited for his call up to the show in fantasy baseball last year, you reaped the benefits of your patience.
Among outfielders with 450 at-bats or more, Acuna was top 20 in homers, OBP, top 30 in runs, 12th in steals, fifth in slugging, seventh in WOBA, and eighth in WRC+.
Acuna is going to be a star in the league for years to come. He’s going to be a probably top 30 pick and maybe a little higher than some may feel comfortable with doing. That’s okay though. Acuna is a power and speed threat. He has the talent to be one of the faces of baseball and soon.
6. Bryce Harper- Philadelphia Phillies
2018 stats- 159 games .249/.393/.496 34 homers 100 RBI
2019 steamer- 140 games .260/.395/.530 35 homers 94 RBI
The Philadelphia Phillies lived up to their promise to spend stupid money. The second largest contract ever given to an athlete in North American sports should count for that, as the Phillies locked up Harper for the next 13 years for a total of $330 million. That’s a lot of cheese stakes, and it’s going to be hard for him to live up to that contract. In terms of fantasy baseball in 2019, he stays in a division and league that he knows and goes to a friendly hitter’s ballpark.
Among outfielders over the past three years, Harper is tied for seventh in homers, sixth in runs, eighth in RBI, second in walk percentage, third in OBP, 11th in slugging percentage, seventh in WOBA, and ninth in WRC+.
It wouldn’t surprise me if Harper has a season similar to what he had in 2018. Rough start but a really strong finish. Living up to the contract will be a part of that, and if Harper gets off to a bad start the honeymoon phase in Philadelphia won’t last long.
Harper is among the game’s elite and will be a high pick, maybe even a bit over-drafted this year.
5. Aaron Judge– New York Yankees
2018 season- 112 games .278/.392/.528 27 homers 67 RBI
2019 steamer- 139 games .251/.368/.50135 homers 91 RBI
The 2017 AL Rookie of the Year and MVP runner-up was on his way to another productive season until having a bone broken in his wrist on a hit by pitch. Judge proved he was healthy when he came back and should be picked within the first two rounds of all fantasy baseball drafts this year. Judge provides five category ability and will steal a base now and then too.
Over the past two seasons, Judge is fifth among outfielders in homers, sixth in runs, 10th in RBI, 18th in average, second in OBP, third in slugging, WRC and WOBA.
At this point, there is no question Judge is one of the best and most productive hitters in the game. As long as he stays healthy he’ll be an AL MVP contender and be among the league leaders in all major offensive categories. In terms of fantasy baseball, Judge can be an anchor for your lineup day in and day out. You’re going to have to draft him early on and you’ll be glad you did.
4. Christian Yelich– Milwaukee Brewers
2018 stats- 147 games .326/.402/.598 36 homers 110 RBI 22 steals
2019 steamer- 142 games .287/.391/.515 26 homers 86 RBI 15 steals
Yelich went on one of the more incredible second-half runs you’ll see from a player on his way to his first MVP Award. If you had him in fantasy baseball last year, you may have been able to ride that horse to the promised land as the Brewers did to Game seven of the NLCS.
Over the past three seasons, Yelich is 16th among outfielders in homers, fifth in runs, OBP, WRC+ and RBI, tied for 15th in steals, sixth in average and WOBA and 12th in slugging.
Can Yelich continue that success? I think being in Miller Park certainly helps. The fact that he plays his home games there instead of in Miami clearly helped his power numbers. Yelich could easily find himself among the NL MVP candidates yet again. He may not put up those second-half numbers again, but he could give a more consistent pace, that will make him even more valuable. He’ll be a second-round pick in fantasy baseball this year and among the first outfielders off the board.
3. J.D. Martinez– Boston Red Sox
2018 stats- 150 games .330/.402/.629 43 homers 130 RBI
2019 steamer- 136 games .297/.372/.568 35 homers 108 RBI
The Red Sox signed J.D. Martinez during Spring Training last off-season and he transformed the Red Sox offense into one of the best in the game on their way to another World Series Championship. The way Martinez’s contract is structured gives him a chance to hit the free agent market yet again after the season, and with the way pending free agents are signing, Martinez could be the best offensive player to hit the market.
Over the past three seasons, Martinez is third among outfielders in homers and RBI. He is 10th in runs, tied for first in average, fourth in OBP, first in slugging and second in WOBA. That is elite production, no matter the position.
If you are sitting there late in the first round of your fantasy draft, Just Dingers isn’t a bad way to start of your fantasy baseball team. He is one of the best offensive players in baseball today. His 2019 season should be somewhere between his 2018 and his steamer projection. If that’s the case that’s a top five bat.
2. Mookie Betts– Boston Red Sox
2018 stats- 136 games .346/.438/.640 32 homers 80 RBI 30 steals
2019 steamer- 146 games .302/.385/.535 29 homers 93 RBI 25 steals
The 2018 AL MVP is in line for baseball’s next mega-contract after the Harper and Mike Trout deals. The 26-year-old is the best player in baseball whose name isn’t Mike Trout. He’s a five-category player and coming off his first 30/30 season. If you have the first or second pick in your fantasy baseball draft, you’re taking him. If you want to take him over Trout, you can. I wouldn’t but you can. Don’t get cute. Don’t overthink it. Just pick him and wait for your turn to come back again.
Betts is seventh among outfielders in homers and OBP over the past three years. He’s second in runs, fourth in RBI, batting average, WRC and steals, sixth in slugging and fifth in WOBA.
Mookie Betts is one of the top five players in the game. To me, he is the number two player in fantasy baseball this year. He’s one of the best power and speed players in the game and could easily be in the running for another MVP in 2019.
1. Mike Trout- Los Angeles Angels
2018 stats- 140 games .312/.460/.628 39 homers 79 RBI 24 steals
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2019 steamer- 132 games .300/.441/.600 36 homers 96 RBI 18 steals
We’ve reached number one on our journey of the top 25 outfielders for fantasy baseball in 2019. The top dog is the best player in baseball. The guy with the biggest contract in North American Sports history. To me, he is the automatic number one pick in fantasy baseball draft every year. Sure, you could pick Mookie Betts, but give me Trout all day.
Over the past three seasons, Trout is fourth in homers among all outfielders. He’s also fourth in runs, 13th in RBI, fifth in steals, third in average, first in OBP, WRC+, and WOBA, and second in slugging,
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At age 27, Trout is just in his prime and is doing things that very few players have ever done in the game. That is an anchor to your fantasy baseball lineup. It’s why the Angels gave him the contract that they did with the hope he can lead them to a championship.
There you have. The top 25 outfielders to draft for 2019 fantasy baseball. Anyone too high or too low? Good luck to you this season.