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Top-250 Fantasy Baseball Prospects For Dynasty Leagues

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A massive part of fantasy baseball dynasty leagues always has been and always will be prospects. No matter if you’re a diehard to the format or relatively new, everyone loves prospects and wants to establish a rock-solid core on their dynasty team. Having a top-notch farm system can help you replenish when you’re Major Leaguers start to decline and can keep you competitive year after year. And that’s the goal, right? We play dynasty fantasy baseball to have fun and to win. If you play to lose, then I’m not sure why you’re playing, to be honest. So, with all that said, it’s time to unleash an updated top-250 fantasy baseball prospects list on the world. Hopefully, this list helps you build a dominant farm now and into the future.

What Factors Into These Rankings?

  1. Proximity: For this list, proximity factors in somewhat, but this is mostly geared toward overall potential.
  2. Upside: Ceiling and floor are weighed at around a 2/3 to 1/3 split.
  3. System: The more I’ve learned, the more it has become very apparent that the system these prospects are in matters. If a franchise doesn’t have a great track record developing certain types of prospects or vice versa, that factors in to a degree.
  4. Key Tools (Hitters): We all love the flashy prospects that have the potential to put up gaudy numbers, but that can’t be all we look for. For hitters, I’ve really started factoring in a prospect’s hit tool more heavily. Below-average contact skills or plate approach can really limit a player’s power/speed upside.
  5. Key Tools (Pitchers): In my time doing this, command has become more and more important in my eyes. That’s why you’ll see certain pitchers a little lower than you might think. Take Luis Medina of the Yankees. He’s the perfect example of a pitcher with a dynamic arsenal that can’t locate any of his pitches. I’ll take a pitcher that throws 91-92 with plus command over 96-97 with spotty command any day of the week.

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Top-250 Fantasy Baseball Prospects – 2020 Preseason Update

Qualifications: 130 MLB AB or less, 50 MLB IP or less, 45 days or less on the active roster (September excluded)

RankPlayerPositionMLB TeamAgeETA
1Wander FrancoSSTB182021
2Jo AdellOFLAA202020
3Luis RobertOFCHW222020
4Jarred KelenicOFSEA202021
5Julio RodriguezOFSEA192021
6Gavin Lux2B/SSLAD22Debuted
7MacKenzie GoreLHPSD202020
8Kristian RobinsonOFARI192022
9Marco LucianoSSSF182023
10Royce LewisSSMIN202021
11Andrew Vaughn1BCHW212021
12Jasson DominguezOFNYY162024
13Dylan CarlsonOFSTL212020
14Forrest WhitleyRHPHOU222020
15CJ AbramsSSSD192022
16Bobby Witt Jr.SSKC192023
17Vidal Brujan2BTB212021
18Jesus LuzardoLHPOAK22Debuted
19Matt ManningRHPDET212020
20Alek ThomasOFARI192021
21Alex Kirilloff1B/OFMIN222020
22Drew WatersOFATL212020
23Nate PearsonRHPTOR232020
24Adley RutschmanCBAL212021
25Casey MizeRHPDET222020
26Carter Kieboom2B/SSWAS22Debuted
27Trevor LarnachOFMIN222021
28Noelvi MarteSSSEA182023
29Alec Bohm3BPHI232020
30Nolan Gorman3BSTL192022
31Luis PatinoRHPSD202021
32Corbin CarrollOFARI192022
33Michael KopechRHPCHW23Debuted
34Joey BartCSF232020
35Riley GreeneOFDET192022
36Spencer HowardRHPPHI232020
37Taylor TrammellOFSD222021
38Jordan GroshansSSTOR202022
39Xavier Edwards2B/SSTB202021
40Cristian PacheOFATL212020
41Nolan Jones3BCLE212021
42Brennen DavisOFCHC202022
43Brendan Rodgers2B/SSCOL23Debuted
44Triston Casas1B/3BBOS202021
45Erick PenaOFKC162025
46Matthew LiberatoreLHPSTL202021
47Jeter DownsSSLAD212021
48George ValeraOFCLE192022
49Oneil CruzSSPIT212021
50Jazz ChisholmSSMIA212021
51Grayson RodriguezRHPBAL202022
52Nick Madrigal2BCHW222020
53JJ BledayOFMIA222021
54Logan GilbertRHPSEA222020
55Robert PuasonSSOAK172025
56Dustin MayRHPLAD22Debuted
57Orelvis MartinezSSTOR182023
58Ronny MauricioSSNYM182022
59A.J. PukLHPOAK24Debuted
60Daulton VarshoCARI232020
61Evan White1BSEA232020
62Brendan McKayLHP/DHTB24Debuted
63Jesus SanchezOFMIA222020
64Tarik SkubalLHPDET232021
65Hunter BishopOFSF212022
66Sixto SanchezRHPMIA212021
67Shane BazRHPTB202022
68Nico HoernerSSCHC22Debuted
69Ian AndersonRHPATL212020
70Josh Jung3BTEX212021
71Brayan RocchioSSCLE192022
72Bayron LoraOFTEX172025
73Brandon MarshOFLAA222021
74Heliot RamosOFSF202021
75Brailyn MarquezLHPCHC202022
76Greg JonesSSTB212022
77Sherten Apostel3BTEX202022
78Tyler FreemanSSCLE202022
79Sam HilliardOFCOL25Debuted
80Seth BeerOF/1BARI232020
81DL HallLHPBAL212021
82Nick Solak2B/OFTEX25Debuted
83Brusdar GraterolRHPMIN21Debuted
84Ryan Mountcastle1BBAL222020
85Luis CampusanoCSD212021
86Clarke SchmidtRHPNYY232020
87Misael UrbinaOFMIN172024
88Daniel LynchLHPKC232021
89Bobby Dalbec3BBOS242020
90Kody Hoese3BLAD222022
91Kyle WrightRHPATL24Debuted
92Khalil LeeOFKC212021
93Jonathan India3BCIN232021
94Alexander CanarioOFSF192023
95Jake FraleyOFSEA24Debuted
96Estevan FlorialOFNYY222021
97Adrian MorejonLHPSD20Debuted
98Gilberto JimenezOFBOS192022
99Geraldo PerdomoSSARI202022
100Jordyn AdamsOFLAA202022
101Josiah GrayRHPLAD222021
102Michael Toglia1BCOL212022
103Aaron Bracho2BCLE182023
104Luis MatosOFSF172024
105Ethan HankinsRHPCLE192023
106Josh LoweOFTB212021
107Jared OlivaOFPIT242020
108Daniel EspinoRHPCLE192022
109Luis Garcia2B/SSWAS192021
110Jordan BalazovicRHPMIN212021
111Jackson RutledgeRHPWAS202022
112Edward CabreraRHPMIA212021
113Monte HarrisonOFMIA242020
114Cole WinnRHPTEX202023
115Brett Baty3BNYM202022
116Mitch KellerRHPPIT23Debuted
117Isaac Paredes3B/SSDET202020
118Luis RodriguezOFLAD172024
119Luisangel AcunaSSTEX172024
120Alek ManoahRHPTOR222022
121Kameron MisnerOFMIA222022
122Francisco AlvarezCNYM182023
123Hudson HeadOFSD182023
124George KirbyRHPSEA212021
125Jose GarciaSSCIN212022
126Brice TurangSSMIL202022
127Brady SingerRHPKC232021
128Liover PegueroSSARI192023
129Hunter GreeneRHPCIN202022
130Abraham Toro3BHOU23Debuted
131Gabriel RodriguezSSCLE172024
132Luis GilRHPNYY212022
133Bryson StottSSPHI222022
134Travis SwaggertyOFPIT222022
135Simeon Woods-RichardsonRHPTOR192022
136Jeferson EspinalOFARI172024
137Gabriel AriasSSSD192022
138Jorge MateoSSOAK242020
139Maximo AcostaSSTEX172024
140Nick LodoloLHPCIN212021
141Ke'Bryan Hayes3BPIT222020
142Brent HoneywellRHPTB242020
143Deivi GarciaRHPNYY202020
144Miguel Hiraldo2B/SSTOR192022
145Alexfri PlanezOFCLE182024
146Brennan MaloneRHPARI192023
147Michael Busch2BLAD222021
148Kris BubicLHPKC222022
149Miguel AmayaCCHC202021
150Mark Vientos3BNYM202023
151Kevin AlcantaraOFNYY172024
152Adam KloffensteinRHPTOR192023
153Andres GimenezSSNYM212021
154Keoni CavacoSSMIN182023
155Kyle MullerLHPATL222021
156Alex De JesusSSLAD172024
157Austin HaysOFBAL24Debuted
158Shane McClanahanLHPTB222021
159Tucupita Marcano2BSD202022
160Jackson KowarRHPKC232021
161Triston McKenzieRHPCLE222021
162Jarren DuranOFBOS232021
163Leody TaverasOFTEX212021
164Kyle LewisOFSEA24Debuted
165J.B. BukauskasRHPARI232021
166Matt WallnerOFMIN222021
167Antonio CabelloOFNYY192023
168Jeremiah JacksonSSLAA192022
169Andy PagesOFLAD192023
170Matthew AllanLHPNYM182023
171Alexander VargasSSNYY182023
172Justin DunnRHPSEA24Debuted
173Arol VeraSSLAA172024
174Maikol Escotto2BNYY172024
175Quinn PriesterRHPPIT192022
176Reginald PreciadoSSSD162025
177Luis FriasRHPARI212022
178Terrin Vavra2B/SSCOL222022
179Edward OlivaresOFSD232021
180Luis MedinaRHPNYY202022
181Kevin Cron3BARI26Debuted
182Angel MartinezINFCLE172024
183Bryan MataRHPBOS202022
184Gabriel MorenoCTOR192022
185Bubba ThompsonOFTEX212022
186Jhon TorresOFSTL192023
187Braxton GarrettLHPMIA222022
188Freudis NovaINFHOU192023
189Braden ShewmakeSSATL222022
190Brent RookerOFMIN252020
191Ryan WeathersLHPSD202022
192Alexander RamirezOFLAA172025
193Peyton BurdickOFMIA222022
194Cal RaleighCSEA232021
195Blake WalstonLHPARI182024
196Jhonkensy Noel1B/3BCLE182024
197Lewin Diaz1BMIA232020
198Hans CrouseRHPTEX212022
199Esteury Ruiz2BSD202022
200Jairo PomaresOFSF192023
201Jhoan DuranRHPMIN222021
202Jordan BrewerOFHOU222022
203Kyle IsbelOFKC222021
204Heriberto HernandezC/1B/OFTEX202023
205Luis MedinaOFMIL162025
206Mason DenaburgRHPWAS202023
207Diego CartayaCLAD182024
208Will WilsonSSSF212022
209Elehuris Montero3BSTL212021
210Ismael MenaOFSD172024
211Eric PardinhoRHPTOR192022
212Randy ArozarenaOFTB24Debuted
213Alexander RamirezOFNYM172025
214Austin BeckOFOAK212022
215Trejyn FletcherOFSTL182024
216Sean MurphyCOAK25Debuted
217Dauri LorenzoSSHOU172025
218Jonathan StieverRHPCHW222022
219Owen Miller2B/SSSD232021
220Gilberto CelestinoOFMIN202022
221Tucker DavidsonLHPATL232021
222Miguel Vargas3BLAD202022
223Parker MeadowsOFDET202023
224Tyler IveyRHPHOU232021
225Malcom Nunez3BSTL182024
226Matt TaborRHPARI212022
227Bryce Ball1BATL212021
228Yusniel DiazOFBAL232021
229Daz CameronOFDET232020
230Emmanuel RodriguezOFMIN162025
231Levi KellyRHPARI202022
232Mike SianiOFCIN202022
233Luis Toribio3BSF192023
234Freddy ValdezOFNYM182024
235Tony GonsolinRHPLAD25Debuted
236Canaan SmithOFNYY202022
237Daniel JohnsonOFCLE242020
238Adam HallSSBAL202022
239Wilderd PatinoOFARI182025
240Jon DuplantierRHPARI25Debuted
241Logan DavidsonSSOAK222022
242Hudson Potts3BSD212021
243Lazaro ArmenterosOFOAK202022
244Bryse WilsonRHPATL22Debuted
245Gunnar HendersonSSBAL182024
246Jeisson RosarioOFSD202022
247Corbin MartinRHPARI242021
248Mauricio Dubon2B/SSSF25Debuted
249Alexander Mojica3BPIT172025
250Jay GroomeLHPBOS212022

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Eric Cross

About Eric Cross

Eric Cross is the lead MLB/Fantasy Baseball writer and prospect analyst for FantraxHQ and has been with the site since March of 2017. In the past, he also wrote for FantasyPros and is also a contributor to the best-selling Fantasy Baseball Black Book. Eric was accepted into the FSWA (Fantasy Sports Writers Association) in 2018. He currently lives on the coast of Maine with his two children and can be found at various minor league ballparks around New England. Find Eric on Twitter @EricCross04 and ask away with all your baseball and prospect questions.

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  1. Avatarjustin kecxon says

    IMO Casey mize and Daley rutschman are top ten locks. Switch them with Luciano and Robinson is my hot take.

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      • AvatarJT says

        guys who throw strikes but don’t throw hard are always undervalued. But guys that throw 100 but can’t find the zone are ranked in the top 100 because of “upside”. Guess we will see on Urquidy but to not have him ranked on here is a little odd. Appreciate the work nonetheless.

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    • Eric CrossEric Cross says

      Not overly high on him. Would be in my 300-350 range. Doesn’t impact the ball enough nto be a major impact bat. Contact skills and approach are sound, but he projects as a .280/10-12 HR bat for me.

      Reply

    • Eric CrossEric Cross says

      All have very high offensive upside with top-25 overall potential. Acuna is very different from his brother but has a nice hit/speed combination. Bracho has the most power here, and Acosta the best all-around offensive tools.

      Reply

      • AvatarBB says

        thanks for some good news on those 3

        Same question not as exciting list , looking for upside

        Jared Oliva
        George Kirby
        Clarke schmidt
        Joe Ryan

        Thanks again keep the info coming

        Reply

  11. AvatarBB says

    Thanks for the feedback on those 3 .. same question not as exciting list

    Looking for upside if any

    Jared Oliva
    George Kirby
    Clark schmidt
    Joe Ryan

    Keep the info coming

    Twisted dynasty

    Reply

  12. AvatarPeter Choras says

    My AL only League Team is heading into the Freeze Day with the below prospects. I can only Stash 2.

    M. Kopech
    M. Manning
    R. Mountcastle
    N. Gordon

    I wanted to get your feedback on which 2 you think have the highest ceiling.

    Thanks

    -Pete

    Reply

  14. AvatarJP says

    Dynasty league
    12 prospects roster…currently stashing 20 of them. Gotta cut 8. Would like ur advice

    Grant Lavigne
    Angelo Amendolare
    Aaron Bracho
    Yoshi Tsutsugo
    Willie Castro
    Jaylin Davis
    Brent Rooker
    Bobby Bradley
    Ryan Mountcastle
    Yusniel Diaz
    Monte Harrison
    Alex Kiriloff
    Cristian Pache
    Justin Dunn
    Alex Faedo
    MacKenzie Gore
    Hunter Greene
    Jay Groome
    Franklin Perez
    Ryan Rolison

    Thanks

    Reply

  15. AvatarJordan says

    Hey Eric! Just wanted to say thank you and keep up the good work! I’m in a dynasty league with a pretty shallow amount of prospects rostered on each team (maybe 3-4 per team). My team was stagnant the last few years so decided to blow it up and rebuild. Started following you last offseason and I jumped on a few guys early at your recommendation and now my prospect pool is by far the best my league has ever seen and I’m looking pretty solid for the future. J-Rod, Luciano, K-Rob, Kirilloff, Waters, Brujan, Whitley, Manning, Pearson, May, Puk (plus the addition of one of the top FYPD players this upcoming draft) is pretty filthy if you ask me. Thanks again and keep up the great work!

    Reply

  16. AvatarBB says

    2 more upside only rankings

    Pitchers 1 – 3

    Whitley
    Luzardo
    Manning

    Bats 1-4

    Jasson Dominguez
    Luciano
    Abrams
    Kristian Robinson

    Twisted dynasty

    Reply

  19. AvatarTaylor says

    Currently going through a 30 team dynasty that will roster 50 prospects each. How do you rank these guys on pure upside:

    Gabriel Arias
    Alexfri Planez
    Gabriel Rodriguez
    Jeferson Espinal

    Going off your top 25s it seems like you think Planez has a super high ceiling

    Reply

  20. AvatarJust Wandering says

    By all accounts Wander Franco is in a tier by himself. What would a positive return for him look like?
    Something like Bichette + Kelenic?

    Reply

  22. AvatarJoe says

    With Pardinho going under the knife, how does that effect his projections/rankings? How would you rank the most expendable between E Pardinho, D Kremer, A Kay and L Webb?

    Reply

  23. Avatarbob b says

    i have grown VERY dependent on your Organizational Top-25’s for my national league only keeper league as i think your evaluations are the most spot in in the business.. Are they going to start up again soon ? please 😉 ?

    Reply

  24. AvatarAdam says

    Hello Eric, Sixto Sanchez is listed as the #22 ranked prospect on MLB Pipeline. Wondering why he’s ranked at #66 in your prospect rankings?

    Reply

    • Eric CrossEric Cross says

      Three reasons for the gap. 1) MLB ranks pitchers more highly than I as they’re ranking on real-life value and not fantasy. With that said, I have Sixto a little lower than most as I question his longterm durability and I want to see him miss more bats.

      Reply

  25. AvatarJames Watson says

    I’m having a really hard time in my fantasy draft on picking between Jo Adell and Dylan Carlson…I am admittedly a Cardinals fan but I want to make the right decision!!! Any feedback is greatly appreciated!!!

    Reply

  26. AvatarAdam Harlander says

    Hey Eric, who would you rather have in a fantasy dynasty league, h2h cats. Liberatore or Gilbert? Any comps for either of them?

    Thanks!

    Reply

  27. AvatarAdam says

    Hey Eric, in a 16 team dynasty league, h2h cats. Who would you prefer between Liberatore or Gilbert? Do you have any comps for them?

    Thanks!

    Reply

  28. AvatarAdam says

    Hello Eric, in a 16 team dynasty league, h2h cats. Who do you like long term between Liberatore or Gilbert? What type of floor/ceilings do they have? Do you have any comps for them?

    Thanks!

    Reply

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