Author: sethroto

Fantasy Baseball First Base Rankings 2023

sethroto

Updated 01/21/23

Rankings based on 15-team mixed, standard roto-scoring leagues.

Rating: 1-5, 5 is likely improvement, 1 is likely decline

Status: Sleeper (S), Deep Sleeper (DS), Bust (B)

RankNameLgTeamPosCommentsRatingStatus
1Vladimir Guerrero Jr.ATOR1BEV back down but still elite. LA fell back down. Never really got on track.3
2Freddie FreemanNLAD1BElite durability, maintained K%, power was inconsistent.3
3Shohei OhtaniALAA1BElite EV, improved K%. BA should improve. Sprint speed is falling.3
4Paul GoldschmidtNSTL1BBest HR% of career, still streaky.3
5Pete AlonsoNNYM1BK% continues to fall. Uber durable. Safely elite.3
6Nathaniel LoweATEX1BHR% bounced back, far more aggressive. Elite player in second half and excellent vs. LHP.4
7Jose AbreuAHOU1BNo real sign of slippage other than 2nd half power outage. Slight angle decline.3
8Vinnie PasquantinoAKCR1BGreat EV, elite contact 11% K. Only got better after injury.4S
9Matt OlsonNATL1BStill elite EV, K% went back up. Bad late in the year.3
10Ryan MountcastleABAL1BBatted ball data vastly improved, XBA was much better. Park killed him.4
11Ty FranceASEA1BWrist problems in 2nd half, likely near ceiling.3
12Josh NaylorACLE1BLA has been rising. .856 OPS vs. RHP, likely to be in more strict platoon. More BA potential.3
13Andrew VaughnACHW1BGood batted ball data, 17% K. Very bad in second half.3
14J.D. MartinezNLAD1BWorst HR% since 2013. EV way down. Inconsistent with back problems, but was solid in September.3
15Miguel VargasNLAD1BHit the ball hard, high BA and walk rate. Very good speed. Looks like 20/20.4S
16C.J. CronNCOL1BK% second worst of career, didn't hit outside of Coors. Terrible in 2nd half. Wrist and hand injuries.3
17Anthony RizzoANYY1BHr% best of career, K% up slightly. Extreme LA. Streaky since joining NYY.3
18Rhys HoskinsNPHI1BHR% worst since 2019, got hot in playoffs.3
19Christian WalkerNARI1BK% best of career. LA increase. Streaky, was better in second half.3
20Josh BellACLE1BGreat in PIT, terrible in SD. Power down overall. EV way down. LA always poor.3
21Bryce HarperNPHI1BHR% worst since 2016, but great in playoffs. Terrible after returning from hand injury, was on pace before. Elbow surgery concerning.3
22Rowdy TellezNMIL1BSolid batted ball data, .252 xBA. Power on par with 2019-20.4
23Joey MenesesNWSN1BConsistent milb performer and good batted ball data, but power looks excessive.3
24Seth BrownAOAK1BAwful vs. lhp, big second half.3
25Wil MyersNCIN1BKnee injury, K% spike. Batted ball data not great since 2021.2
26Triston CasasABOS1BWalk machine. LA was terrible despite showing power. Walks could keep him in lineup, but limited upside.3
27Trey ManciniNCHC1BWent into tank after trade trying to hit home runs. Data remains mostly strong.3
28Matt MervisNCHC1B
29Jared WalshALAA1B30% K, said shoulder and neck were hurting. Had thoracic outlet, maybe a free flier.3DS
30Spencer TorkelsonADET1BBad at AAA and MLB. Batted ball data wasn't bad, slight strides in September.3
31Garrett CooperNMIA1BHorrendous in 2nd half while fighting injuries. Clearly not a regular.3
32Harold RamirezATBR1BDecent contact and EV. Bad second half and sub-.700 OPS vs. RHP.2
33Matt CarpenterNSDP1B.231 xBA but completely cut K% with extreme LA.3
34Kyle LewisNARI1BChronic injuries, entering hitter's park.3
35Yuli GurrielAFA1BEV and K% decline, did nothing in 2nd half.2
36Nelson CruzNSD1BWorst HR% of career, had eye issue.2
37Eric HosmerNCHC1BTerrible after April. EV tanking.2
38Luke VoitNFA1BK% spiked last two years to 32%. LA was highest of career.2
39LaMonte Wade Jr.NSFG1BInsane LA, EV way down. Missed time with knee.3
40Franmil ReyesNFA1BEV still looks great but not making contact. Young enough for flier but K rate is concerning.3
41Miguel SanoAFA1BStill elite batted ball data and 35% K. Had knee injury.3
42Joey VottoNCIN1BWorst K% of career, EV way down from 2021. Had major shoulder surgery.2
43Carlos SantanaNPIT1BWorst K% since 2015. Batted ball data looks good. Worse in Seattle than KC. Power got hot in September.3
44Daniel VogelbachNNYM1B.879 vs. RHP, likely hit his ceiling. Vientos is a threat.3
45Ji-Man ChoiNPIT1BElite EV, K% has remained too high. .565 OPS in 2nd half.2
46Donovan SolanoNFA1BK% up a bit, batted ball data looks good.3
47Mitch GarverATEX1BEV well down, extreme LA. Season ending forearm surgery in July. No catcher eligibility.3
48Brandon BeltATOR1BChronic knee problem.2
49Connor JoeNPIT1BTerrible EV, didn't play late in the year.2
50Jesus AguilarNFA1BEV plunge, terrible vs. LHP.2
51Keston HiuraNMIL1B42% K, hit RHP well but too risky.3
52Alfonso RivasNCHC1BGood BA hitter, no other upside.3
53Nick PrattoAKCR1B36% K, extreme LA. Legit power but nothing else.3
54Miguel CabreraADET1B
55Darick HallNPHI1BPoor discipline, legit power hitter with low BA.3
56Mark VientosNNYM1BSolid power, somewhat overmatched in first go-around.3
57Darin RufNNYM1BEV back down, didn't play much in NY.2
58Ryan NodaAOAK1B
59Willie CalhounNNYY1BMaking consistent contact, but wasn't good at AAA. Not better than 50th rounder.3DS
60Tommy La StellaNSFG1BMore injuries, K rate spike. EV is tanking.2
61Seth BeerNARI1BMediocre year at AAA. Too much upside to give up.3DS
62Yainer DiazAHOU1BElite BA and power upside, didn't appear in playoffs.3DS
63Dominic SmithNWAS1BWas okay at AAA but not great.3
64Lewin DiazAATL1BPower is only plus tool.3
65Ryan O'HearnABAL1B
66Edwin RiosNFA1BShoulder problem, struck out too much.3
67Mark MathiasATEX1BShowed big power with Texas. Breakout at AAA, but power appears flukey.3
68Tyler SoderstromAOAK1B
69J.J. MatijevicAHOU1BLegit pop, not much else.3
70Franchy CorderoABAL1B34% K, still tore up AAA.3
71Kyle ManzardoATBR1B
72Michael ChavisNWAS1BHorrible BB/K, 30% K, terrible EV.2
73Blaine CrimATEX1B
74Malcom NunezNPIT1B

Fantasy Baseball Catcher Rankings 2023

sethroto

Updated 01/21/23

Rankings based on 15-team mixed, 2-catcher, standard roto-scoring leagues.

Rating: 1-5, 5 is likely improvement, 1 is likely decline

Status: Sleeper (S), Deep Sleeper (DS), Bust (B)

RankNameLgTeamPosCommentsRatingStatus
1J.T. RealmutoNPHICNo sign of decline. Great in second half, still running well.3
2Daulton VarshoATORCElite OF defense. Doesn't hit ball hard, but showed good BA in minors. 15/11 in second half, great in September.3
3Will SmithNLADCSame batted ball data as 2021 and improved K%. Safe play.3
4Salvador PerezAKCRCBody breaking down. HR% worst since 2018 with chronic thumb injury. Was excellent after returning from injury.3
5Adley RutschmanABALCHigh LA, legit power. Very good after May. 3
6Alejandro KirkATORC11% K, really wore out in second half. Hits to all fields.3
7MJ MelendezAKCRCVery low BA in minors before 2021. Only hit LHP. Good batted ball data and not bad K%. Much more power upside.3
8Keibert RuizNWSNC12% K, .277 xba. High LA. Slightly better in second half. All elements of breakout.4
9William ContrerasNMILCElite power rates, LA isn't great. Didn't play in April, so automatic power growth.4
10Willson ContrerasNSTLCBest contact of career, slowed in 2nd half despite DH.3
11Gabriel MorenoNARICElite BA, should play regularly.3
12Cal RaleighASEACLegit power, played through wrist injury. Promoted in lineup during second half.3
13Tyler StephensonNCINCConcussion, broken thumb, and collarbone. Batted ball data wasn't great, makes him riskier.3
14Sean MurphyNATLCMost games and Abs by far. K% improvement, LA was down.2
15Christian VazquezAMINCEV mostly bounced back but was terrible with Houston.3
16Shea LangeliersAOAKC35% K but not bad at AAA. Elite power potential.3
17Logan O'HoppeALAACBig power and great discipline. Should play regularly.4
18Eric HaaseADETCEV well down. Legit power, dug out for bad start.3
19Christian BethancourtATBRCNo walks, showing good EV. Has shown good power since 2018. Zunino potential.3
20Francisco AlvarezNNYMCElite power, called up to DH in most important series.3
21Endy RodriguezNPITC
22Yan GomesNCHCCImproved contact, EV down.2
23Connor WongABOSCHas real pop. Struggled when he played in September.3
24Danny JansenATORCHR% has increased every year. Extreme LA, not durable.3
25Jose TrevinoANYYCIncreased LA, bad late in year. Probably hit ceiling.3
26Yasmani GrandalACHWCKnee had clear impact, only hit LHP.2
27Travis d'ArnaudNATLCFourth season with 100 games. EV is declining.2B
28Jonah HeimATEXCSame HR% as 2021, elite framing. Struggled in 2nd half.3
29Elias DiazNCOLCHR% back to career norm. Only hit LHP.3
30Bo NaylorACLECOvermatched early. Has solid power potential and will play.3
31Austin NolaNSDPCGood defense. Improved K%, offense tanking.3
32Reese McGuireABOSCGot hot with Boston, milb track record doesn't show upside.3
33Cooper HummelASEAC32% K, modern day Eli Marrero. Has some pop and BA upside.3DS
34Blake SabolNSFGC
35Luis CampusanoNSDPCAnother very solid year at AAA, easy stash.3DS
36Nick FortesNMIACNever hit before last season, but defense could keep him in lineup.3
37Francisco MejiaATBRCDid nothing with extra PT, no HR in second half. Still clearly trying to hit home runs.3
38Joey BartNSFGC39% K. Elite Max EV, extreme LA. Zunino upside.3
39Gary SanchezAFACEasily worst HR% of career. LA was down, EV is good.3
40Sam HuffATEXC32% K, legit power.3DS
41Omar NarvaezNNYMCStill high LA but not hitting ball hard.2
42Kyle HigashiokaANYYCLegit pop, had strong September.3
43Jorge AlfaroABOSCPower mostly back, 36% K. Did nothing in second half.3
44Mike ZuninoACLECThoracic outley, still has cheap power.3
45Ryan JeffersAMINCFractured thumb. Cut K%, power tanked but high LA.3
46Jacob StallingsNMIACComplete decline.2
47Victor CaratiniNMILCHorrible in 2nd half.3
48P.J. HigginsNCHCC
49Carson KellyNARICImproved after injury but was still bad. Pop but not much else.3
50Tom MurphyASEACMajor shoulder injury, should regain some PT.3
51James McCannABALCHamate and oblique injuries, uppercut swing.3
52Brian ServenNCOLCHas shown some pop in milb but not great.2
53Max StassiALAACPoor K% again. Only tool is power, and likely to lose playing time.2
54Korey LeeAHOUCBreakout year with power, not much else.3
55Austin BarnesNLADC
56Martin MaldonadoAHOUCBest HR% of career. Elite defense, should continue to play.3
57Jake RogersADETC
58Matt ThaissALAACHas pop, draws walks. Could stick as catcher.3DS
59Austin WellsANYYC
60Miguel AmayaNCHCC
61Austin HedgesNPITCShouldn't play.2
62Austin WynnsNSFGC
63Luis TorrensAFACK% increase, non-tender could be telling.3
64Rene PintoATBRCAll-or-nothing with legit power. Possibly Zunino3DS
65Manny PinaAOAKC
66Tucker BarnhartNCHCCEV crash. Shouldn't play.2
67Carlos PerezACHWCGrowing pop and great contact. Could be a backup.3
68Seby ZavalaACHWC31% K but breakout performance, has legit pop.3
69Kevin PlaweckiAFAC
70Garrett StubbsNPHIC
71Pedro SeverinoNSDPC
72Curt CasaliNCINC
73Israel PinedaNWSNC
74Riley AdamsNWSNCHas shown a bit of pop in minors.3
75Andrew KniznerNSTLCHit in minors but no sign in MLB.3
76Tomas NidoNNYMCCan't hit.3
77Ronaldo HernándezABOSC
78Ali SanchezNARIC
79Roberto PerezNFACRuptured hamstring. Hard to believe he'd get another shot.2
80Jose HerreraNARIC
81Austin AllenNMIAC
82Luke MaileNCINC
83Ivan HerreraNSTLCSome pop is only tool.3
84Jason DelayNPITCCan't hit.3
85Meibrys ViloriaACLEC
86Anthony BemboomABALC
87Chadwick TrompNATLC