Welcome to the 2021 FantraxHQ Fantasy Baseball Draft Kit! Below you will find links to all the content and analysis you could ever need to dominate the 2021 Fantasy Baseball season. We’ve been churning out content since the Dodgers sealed the deal on the World Series and we’ll keep right on going all the way up until Opening Day 2021.
The 2020 MLB season was unique and we don’t know exactly what the 2021 season will throw at us, but we’ll be ready with all the rankings, projections, and strategy you could ever want, plus a bunch of fun stuff that might look at Fantasy Baseball in ways you haven’t thought of.
Best yet is that we’ll keep this content updated all the way through to draft day. We all love to flip through the Fantasy Baseball mags when they hit the newsstands, but we know that they are outdated the minute they are printed. Our Fantasy Baseball Draft Kit provides all the page-turning enjoyment of a magazine, but the information will never be old.
2021 FantraxHQ Fantasy Baseball Draft Kit
If you’re reading this on Fantrax.com, make sure to check back on the HQ site, where we’ll be updating and adding content right up until Opening Day! If you see some content that is not yet linked, that means it’s in the works and will be coming soon.
Fantasy Baseball Rankings
Rankings by Position: C | 1B | 2B | 3B | SS | OF | SP | RP |
- 2021 Positional Rankings – Eric Cross
- Top-500 Fantasy Baseball Dynasty Rankings – Eric Cross
- Top 250 Hitter Rankings for 2021 – Chris Clegg
- Staff Consensus Top 100 Starting Pitcher Rankings – FantraxHQ Staff
- Top 100 Starting Pitcher Rankings for 2021 – Jake Devereaux
- Second Base Tiers – David Mendelson
- Third Base Tiers – Corbin Young
- Shortstop Tiers – Mick Ciallela
- Outfield Tiers – Justin Johnson
Fantasy Baseball Draft Strategy
- 9 Fantasy Baseball Tips for 2021 – Doug Anderson
- First Mock for 2021 – 5×5 Roto
- Pitchers to Target in Quality Starts Leagues – Chris Clegg
- Hitters Who Gain Value in OBP Leagues – Chris Clegg
- Hitters Who Lose Value in OBP Leagues – Chris Clegg
- Top 36 Players with Multi-Position Eligibility – Mick Ciallela
- Evaluating Hitters for Points Leagues – Chris Clegg
- Early ADP Breakdown – Chris Clegg
Auction Strategy and Values
- Basic Fantasy Baseball Auction Strategy for 2021 – Doug Anderson
- Deep League Auction Strategy: A Road Map for NL- and AL-only Leagues – Doug Anderson
Fantasy Baseball Sleepers & Busts
Sleepers by Position: C | 1B | 2B | 3B | SS | OF | SP | RP |
- The 2021 All_breakout Team – Chris Clegg
- Cheap Power Targets for 2021 – David Mendelson
- Cheap Sources of AVG and OBP – Corbin Young
- 4 Late Round Fliers that Could Pay off Big – Dave Swan
- Next Generation of Five-Category Hitters – Chris Clegg
- New Value Assessments for Post-Hype Prospects – Eric Cross
- 4 Late-Round Outfield Fliers for 2021 – Jorge Montanez
- Deep League Starting Pitchers to Consider After Pick 400 – Corbin Young
- 5 Late-Round Middle Infield Fliers for 2021 – Jorge Montanez
- Late-Round Second-Year Breakout Pitchers – Eric Cross
- Expected Home Runs: 5 Hitters Who Underperformed in 2020 – Chris Clegg
- Expected Batting Average: 5 Hitters Who Underperformed in 2020 – Chris Clegg
- Fantasy Baseball Pitching Standouts: Last 34 Starts – Chris Clegg
- Hitters With Great Last 162 Game Samples – Chris Clegg
- Fantasy Baseball Standouts: Last 162 Games (Pt. 2) – Chris Clegg
- 7 Late-Round Starting Pitchers Worth a Gamble – Jorge Montanez
- 9 Late-Round Relievers To Draft For Potential Saves – Jorge Montanez
- Jordan Montgomery is one of 2021’s Top Sleeper Starting Pitchers – Corbin Young
- Can Nate Lowe Be A Top-10 Fantasy 1st Baseman in 2021? – Eric Cross
- Fantasy Baseball 2021: Rowdy With A Chance Of Thunder – Jorge Montanez
- Kim Ha-seong: The Name To Know From The KBO – Dave Swan
- Tyler Mahle’s Potential Breakout Season – Corbin Young
Busts by Position: C | 1B | 2B | 3B | SS | OF | SP | RP |
- The 2021 All-Bust Team – Chris Clegg
- Shortstops to Consider Fading – Risky Profiles & Questions – Corbin Young
- Expected Home Runs: Who Overperformed in 2020 – Chris Clegg
- Outfielders to Consider Fading – Corbin Young
- Expected Batting Average: 5 Hitters Due for a Fall Draft Strategy – Chris Clegg
- 2020 Breakout Pitchers We Do Not Believe In – FantraxHQ Staff
- 2020 Breakout Hitters We Do Not Believe In – FantraxHQ Staff
- Yoan Moncada: Fantasy Baseball Beast or Bust? – Justin Johnson
- Hitters Who Lose Value in OBP Leagues – Chris Clegg
Prospect Rankings and Analysis
AL East: BAL | BOS | NYY | TB | TOR
AL Central: CWS | CLE | DET | KC | MIN
AL West: HOU | LAA | OAK | SEA | TEX
NL East: ATL | MIA | NYM | PHI | WAS
NL Central: CHC | CIN | MIL | PIT | STL
NL West: ARI | COL | LAD | SD | SF
- Top Pitching Prospects for 2021 Redraft Leagues – Eric Cross
- Assessing and Handling Prospects in Dynasty Leagues – Eric Cross
- Wander Franco vs. Jarred Kelenic: Who is Top Dynasty Prospect? – Eric Cross
- Top Hitting Prospects for 2021 Redraft Leagues – Eric Cross
- Projecting The Top-25 Dynasty Prospects in 2023 – Eric Cross
- Top-300 Fantasy Baseball Prospects For Dynasty Leagues – Eric Cross
- 2020/2021 Top-100 FYPD & J2 Fantasy Rankings – Eric Cross
- Breakout Prospects for Dynasty Leagues: National League West – Eric Cross
- Andrew Vaughn: The Next White Sox Star? – Chris Clegg
- Triston Casas: The Next Superstar First Baseman – Eric Cross
- Jazz Chisholm: Future Marlins Standout? – Chris Clegg
- Alec Bohm: Star In The Making – Eric Cross
- How I Evaluate Fantasy Hitting Prospects – Rhys White
- Pitching Prospects to Target in Fantasy in 2021 – FantraxHQ Staff
- Hitting Prospects to Target in Fantasy in 2021 – FantraxHQ Staff
- National League Central First-Year Player Draft Prospects – Rhys White
- Brandon Marsh: The Angels’ Next Star Prospect – Chris Clegg
- Brady House Scouting Report – Chris Clegg
2021 Dynasty Fantasy Baseball
- Top-500 Fantasy Baseball Dynasty Rankings – Eric Cross
- Middle Infielders to Sell in Dynasty Leagues – Eric Cross
- Middle Infielders to Buy Low in Dynasty Leagues – Chris Clegg
- Starting Pitchers to Buy Low in Dynasty Leagues – Chris Clegg
- Corner Infielders to Buy Low in Dynasty Leagues – Chris Clegg
- Outfielders to Buy Low in Dynasty Leagues – Eric Cross
- Outfielders to Sell High On in Dynasty Leagues – Eric Cross
- Sixto Sanchez: Fantasy Stud or Sell High in Dynasty? – Eric Cross
Sabermetrics & Advanced Stats
- Evaluating Pitchers To Win Your Fantasy Baseball League – Chris Clegg
- How To Use Statcast Data to Win in Fantasy Baseball – Chris Clegg
- How To Use Statcast Data for Hitters: Part 2 – Chris Clegg
- Using Statcast to Evaluate Pitchers for Fantasy Baseball – Chris Clegg
- Statcast Trends: 2020 Studs and Duds – Chris Clegg
- Quality of Contact and Batted Ball Data
- Applying Metrics to MLB Splits
- Plate Discipline
- ERA Estimators
- Pitcher Evaluation
- Utilizing Brooks Baseball for Pitchers
- Utilizing Brooks Baseball for Hitters
2021 Deep Dives
- Don’t Forget About Domingo Germán – Micah S. Henry
- Break Down Puk… Or Is Puk Breaking Down – Nic Civale
- Lance Lynn: Workhorse Starter, but is he a Fantasy Ace? – Corbin Young
- Right and Wrong: Tarik Skubal 2021 Fantasy Outlook – David Mendelson
- Luis Robert: Potential Fantasy Monster With A Maddening Profile – Eric Cross
- Manny Machado: Can The Padres Star Build On 2020? – Chris Clegg
- Randy Arozarena: Future Fantasy Baseball Stud or Dud? – Justin Johnson
- Luke Voit – Deep Diving into His 2020 Breakout Season – Corbin Young
- Dylan Carlson: Future Stud Outfielder? – Chris Clegg
- Right and Wrong: Kevin Gausman’s 2021 Fantasy Outlook – David Mendelson
- Lourdes Gurriel, The Best Fantasy Value Pick in Toronto – Eric Cross
- Teoscar Hernandez: Fantasy Star or 2021 Bust? – Chris Clegg
- Analyzing Tim Anderson: Aggressive Approach and BABIP Monster – Corbin Young
- Walker Buehler 2020 Deep Dive and Future Outlook – Justin Johnson
- Right and Wrong: Aaron Civale 2021 Fantasy Outlook – David Mendelson
- Diving into Adalberto Mondesi – Is He Worth the Risk? – Corbin Young
- Gerrit Cole: Will It Be “Cole’s World” In 2021? – Chris Clegg
- Right and Wrong: J.D. Martinez 2021 Fantasy Outlook – David Mendelson
- The Breakdown of Ross Stripling and Future Outlook – Dave Swan
- Right and Wrong: Robbie Ray 2021 Fantasy Outlook – David Mendelson
- Will Gavin Lux Live Up To The Hype? – Chris Clegg
- Anthony Santander and His Injury-Shortened Breakout Season – Corbin Young
- Chris Sale: How Should We Handle Him In 2021? – Eric Cross
- Vlad Jr. 2021 Fantasy Baseball Outlook: Right and Wrong – David Mendelson
- Fantasy Baseball 2021: Trevor Bauer – Man Of The Hour – Chris Clegg
- Right and Wrong: John Means 2021 Fantasy Outlook – David Mendelson
- Is Fernando Tatis Jr. Worthy First Overall Pick in 2021? – Chris Clegg
- Wil Myers – Can He Sustain the Power & Speed Combination? – Corbin Young
- Edwin Rios: New Power Source in LA – Dave Swan
- Is Will Smith The Future C1 in Fantasy? – Eric Cross
- Raimel Tapia the Underrated Rockies Hitter – Corbin Young
- Right and Wrong: Eric Hosmer 2021 Fantasy Outlook – David Mendelson
- Can Daulton Varsho Be A Top 5 Catcher in 2021? – Chris Clegg
- German Marquez the Rockies Ace – Can He Beat Coors Field? – Corbin Young
- Right and Wrong: Dinelson Lamet’s 2021 Fantasy Outlook – David Mendelson
- Ketel Marte: Is He Worth His Draft Price in 2021? – Chris Clegg
- Corbin Burnes 2021 Fantasy Baseball Outlook – Justin Johnson
- Kris Bryant: From MVP to Boring Fantasy Player – Eric Cross
- Jesse Winker the Righty Masher – Corbin Young
- Right and Wrong: Ian Happ’s 2021 Fantasy Outlook – David Mendelson
- Josh Bell: Is It Time To Sell? – Chris Clegg
- Brandon Woodruff: An ace you can believe in – Jake Devereaux
- Right and Wrong: Keston Hiura’s 2021 Fantasy Outlook – David Mendelson
- Eugenio Suarez, The Slugger Who Underperformed in 2020 – Corbin Young
- Mitch Keller’s Less Than Stellar MLB Performance – Chris Clegg
- Marcell Ozuna: Future MVP? – Justin Johnson
- Right and Wrong: Luis Castillo’s 2021 Fantasy Outlook – David Mendelson
- What Happened to J.D. Davis in 2020: The New Crush Davis – Corbin Young
- Nick Castellanos: Will He Rebound in 2021? – Chris Clegg
- Bryce Harper Is Actually Underrated For Fantasy Baseball – Eric Cross
- Zach Eflin: Are the Strong Strikeout Gains Real? – Chris Clegg
- Aaron Nola: Can He Join the Elite Pitchers in 2021? – Justin Johnson
- Right and Wrong: Zack Wheeler’s 2021 Fantasy Outlook – David Mendelson
- Pablo Lopez Changing It Up In 2020 – Fantasy Baseball Deep Dive – Corbin Young
- Carter KieBoom or Bust? – Chris Clegg
- Max Fried: Budding Fantasy Baseball Ace? – Justin Johnson
- Right and Wrong: Rhys Hoskins’ Outlook for 2021 – David Mendelson
- Andres Gimenez: How Should We Value Him in Redraft and Dynasty Leagues? – Rhys White
- Victor Robles: Can He Be An Elite Hitter? – Chris Clegg
- Taking the Polar Bear Plunge: Diving Into Pete Alonso’s 2020 Season – Corbin Young
- Right and Wrong: Patrick Corbin’s Outlook for 2021 – David Mendelson
- Dominic Smith: The Mets Hitting Machine – Chris Clegg
MLB Injury Reports from Nic Civale
- American League Central Injury Report
- American League East Injury Report
- National League West Injury Report
- National League East Injury Report
More Fantasy Baseball Fun
- National League Closer Preview – Jorge Montanez
- American League Closer Preview – Jorge Montanez
- Spring Training Position Battles – Dave Swan
- New Faces in New Places – Micah Henry
- Fantasy Baseball’s Biggest ADP Droppers – Chris Clegg
- 8 Keys to Building an Awesome Fantasy Baseball Keeper League – Doug Anderson
- Will The Kansas City Royals Draw An Ace From Their Deck? – Chris Clegg
- 2020 Breakout Pitchers We Believe In For 2021 – FantraxHQ Staff
- 2020 Breakout Hitters We Trust in 2021 – FantraxHQ Staff
- Who is the #4 SP in 2021 Starting Pitcher Rankings? – FantraxHQ Staff
- Which 2020 First-Round Disappointment Are You Most Concerned About? – FantraxHQ Staff
Fantasy Baseball 101
- Fantasy 101: Points Leagues Explained – Andres Chavez
- Fantasy 101: How to Play Rotisserie Baseball – Doug Anderson
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