Fantasy Baseball 2019: Outfielder Rankings

With fantasy baseball leagues combining all three outfield positions, the player pool is the deepest among hitters.

The outfield position is a fun one for fantasy baseball for a few reasons. There are different types of outfielders that can help your team win a championship. Whether you need speed, power or contact, you can find support throughout the draft.

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Most fantasy baseball leagues use five general outfielders. It could be different based on your league’s settings so check them out before drafting. With that and an extra one or two sitting on your bench, a minimum of 70 outfielders will be drafted in a 10-team league and it goes up from there.

As a result, I’m ranking my top-100 outfielders for the 2019 season. If there is a player you’ve noticed not on any of my other lists yet, they will probably show up on this list. Some of the players are eligible at other positions but their fantasy value is better off as an outfielder than infielder.

There are a couple of outfielders still waiting to find out where they will play. But, I don’t think their value will be hindered by where they sign. Their rank is appropriate for 90 percent of the teams in the league. So, unless they go to San Francisco, San Diego or Miami, they’ll be alright.

My Top-100 Outfielders for the 2019 Fantasy Baseball Season

100. Chad Pinder – Pinder won’t be a starting outfielder for the A’s. Oakland has their starters and all three of their bench options can play the outfield. Should any of the starters get hurt, Pinder is a good fill-in. He has good power with a decent average, 10-plus home runs in the last two seasons and a .247 career average.

99. Carlos Gomez – Gomez is a free agent. Where and whenever he signs, Gomez will be a bench player. He won’t be hitting .280 and 20 home runs anymore. If he does, it’ll either be for a minor-league deal or a veteran’s minimum like Troy Tulowitzki. Stay away if possible.

98. Travis Jankowski – Jankowski had two good seasons in 2016 and 2018 with a shortened 2017 in the middle.  He stole 54 bases in those two seasons. Now, he’ll be sitting on the bench for the majority of the season. With Wil Myers scheduled to move back to left field, Jankowski is without a job. The lack of playing time will hurt his chances at stealing, where most of his value comes from.

97. Lewis Brinson – Brinson has not hit well in his first two seasons in the league. He did hit 11 home runs with 42 RBIs last year. Brinson posted a near-30 percent strikeout rate. He will hit double-digit home runs and 50 RBIs with a .225 average. There’s some value there in deep leagues.

96. Alex Verdugo – The Dodgers opened up two outfield posts by trading Yasiel Puig and Matt Kemp. However, the team is still deep at the position that Verdugo will struggle to find playing time. If he can carve out a role for himself, then he’ll be a valuable asset. He has double-digit power with a .270 average and a low strikeout rate. Verdugo is just 22 years old.

Fantasy Baseball 2019: Outfielder Rankings

95. Aaron Altherr – Altherr is projected to start the season in the minors. After the addition of Andrew McCutchen, there’s no room for him in the lineup. Should an injury occur, I think Altherr would be the first to get the call. While his batting average isn’t great, he can still hit close to 10 home runs. He’s a good target for deep leagues.

94. Niko Goodrum – In his first full season, Goodrum hit 16 home runs, 53 RBIs and .245 with 12 steals. I project his 2019 stat line will look very similar, maybe with the average dropping some. He is listed as the Tigers second baseman but holds all infield and outfield eligibility. He’s projected to hit fifth in the lineup, giving plenty of chances to drive in runs.

93. Michael Taylor – Taylor is the Nationals’ fourth outfielder with Adam Eaton, Juan Soto and Victor Robles projected to start. He is a good source of speed, 71 steals in 466 games, but not much else. He had one season with his average over .240. He will get some playing time but no guarantee when. If you have the need for speed (sorry), then Taylor is someone to target late.

92. Steve Pearce – Pearce is the Red Sox backup first baseman and emergency outfielder. He has consistent power, at least 11 home runs since 2014. He hit over .280 in two of his last three seasons. While he may not start, he will likely get a good chunk of playing time. Double-digit home runs with 45 RBIs and a .270 average are good for a dart-throw pick.

91. Keon Broxton – Broxton had back-to-back 20-steal seasons in 2016 and 2017. He had just five last season. Going to the Mets may hinder his value. The Mets have a solid outfield with Brandon Nimmo, Michael Conforto and Juan Lagares. Yoenis Cespedes will be back for the second half. Broxton could fill in on off days and take over as a pinch runner. That isn’t enough to warrant a draft pick.

90. Christin Stewart – The second Tigers player in the first 10 outfielders. Stewart is slotted as the new DH but will have outfield eligibility. The Tigers offense is low on contact so the run and RBI totals will be low. Stewart will continue to display his power as he hit 93 home runs in his time in the minors. He maintained a .262 average, above league average. He’s a pick for AL-only or deep leagues

89. Phillip Ervin – Ervin is another player to likely start in the minors. The additions of Yasiel Puig and Matt Kemp block two spots for Ervin. Looking at his minor league numbers, he would have provided some value.

He hit .254 with 55 home runs, 297 RBIs and 147 steals in 574 games. That would be 15 HR/83 RBIs/.254 over 162 games. Hitting in Great American Ballpark would have helped, too. Now, he stuck in the minors.

88. Enrique Hernandez – Hernandez will bounce around the Dodgers lineup again this season. He has first base, second base, shortstop and outfield eligibility. With rumors of Joc Pederson getting traded and A.J. Pollock’s injury history, Hernandez may find himself some playing time. He has 20-home run power with a .250 average and 60 RBIs. He got 402 at-bats last season and should get close to that again in 2019.

87. Adam Frazier – The Pirates leadoff hitter should score close to 70 runs this season. He’ll also drive in 55 of his own with 10 home runs and a .273 average. He has a low strikeout rate and hits the ball to all parts of the field. If you play in an on-base percentage league, his .340 OBP is a nice find towards the end of the draft.

86. Franchy Cordero – The Padres have a lot of outfielders. Along with Cordero, they have Hunter Renfroe and Wil Myers as the other starters and Manuel Margot and Travis Jankowski on the bench.

Hitting in the bottom third of an average lineup in a pitcher’s park doesn’t bode well for Cordero’s projections. He’ll hit six to eight home runs with 35 RBIs, 30 runs scored and a .245 average. A value pick in points and Roto leagues.

Fantasy Baseball 2019: Outfielder Rankings

85. Ben Zobrist – Zobrist is another second baseman with outfield eligibility. I could have put him towards the bottom of those rankings but I like him more as an outfielder. He’s hitting atop the Cubs lineup with a lot of protection behind him. He’ll finish with 10 HR/50 R/55 RBI/.270. I’ll take that as my OF5 or middle infielder.

84. Josh Reddick – Reddick can still be valuable despite hitting eighth. He’s hitting in a better lineup than many other No. 8 hitters. He has Michael Brantley and Yuli Gurriel ahead of him. With the hitter-friendly AL West and bad pitching, Reddick can still hit double-digit home runs and a .260 average.

83. Willie Calhoun – Calhoun is projected to start on the bench, though I don’t think it will last long. Roster Resource has Joey Gallo as an outfielder. I think he serves better as the Rangers first baseman, opening a spot for Calhoun. He has a low strikeout rate and 10-plus home run power with a .265 average.

The Rangers lineup still has some solid pieces even with the loss of Adrian Beltre. Calhoun is a sleeper pick waiting to break out.

82. Daniel Palka – Palka is a typical power hitter. He can hit 25 home runs with a 31 percent strikeout rate and .235 average. He’s one of those players to draft late if you want a boost in power at the end. He’ll drive in 60 runs but won’t get on base often.

81. Nick Williams – Williams has been a power hitter throughout his career. The average has been good to great in that span. If he was able to run, he’d be a lot higher in my rankings. Hitting fifth in the Phillies lineup will provide him a lot of chances to take a good pitch out of the park and rack up the RBIs. He’s good for 13 home runs, 58 RBIs and a .262 average.

80. Teoscar Hernandez – Hernandez may not start the season in the lineup but will have a chance to see the field. Randal Grichuk, Kevin Pillar and Billy McKinney aren’t the most reliable outfielders. Even if he doesn’t play a full season, Hernandez can hit 15-plus home runs, 50 RBIs and .245.

79. Jake Cave – Cave had a good rookie season. In 91 games, he hit 13 home runs, 45 RBIs and a .269 average. He will likely start the season in the minors with Eddie Rosario, Max Kepler and Byron Buxton as the starters and Tyler Austin and Ehire Adrianza as the bench options. Cave has a big strikeout-to-walk differential but can hit 10 home runs with a .260 average in a half season.

78. Jorge Soler – Soler had two good seasons with the Cubs but hasn’t played well in Kansas City. He’s played a combined 96 games in two years with the Royals, hitting .228 with 11 home runs, 34 RBIs and 34 runs. The Royals DH could hit 20 home runs but we haven’t seen anything close yet. Soler is one of those players that could surprise you with a good season but it depends on games played.

77. Kole Calhoun – The other Calhoun is hitting atop the Angels lineup. With Mike Trout, Justin Upton and Justin Bour behind him, Calhoun should score at least 80 runs. He will hit about .240 in the process, so take the good with the bad. Calhoun’s not a sexy pick but the power numbers have always been there.

76. Eric Thames – Thames had a great first season back in the league in 2017. Things didn’t go as planned last year. The Brewers slugger is their backup outfielder, limiting his value. Even with a shortened season, Thames could hit 15 home runs, 45 RBIs and .240 but unfortunately, that’s his ceiling.

Fantasy Baseball 2019: Outfielder Rankings

75. Bradley Zimmer – Zimmer played in just 34 games last year. He hit .226 with two home runs and nine RBIs. He’s recovering from shoulder surgery and is unlikely for Opening Day. He had the surgery in late July and the projected timetable for return in eight to 12 months.

The Cleveland Plain Dealer said he was hitting off of a tee last month. He may be ahead of schedule but no clear return date. He’s a stash and wait draft pick.

74. Mark Trumbo – While the rest of the Orioles lineup is in “stay away” territory, Trumbo is a solid contributor. Though, he has seen his games played and power numbers drop over the last three seasons. If he can get back to 130 games, he can hit 27 home runs and drive in 70 runs with a .246 average. It won’t look good but he’ll get you there.

73. Dexter Fowler – Fowler has put up two disappointing seasons since joining the Cardinals. Maybe things will change with Paul Goldschmidt in the lineup. Fowler is projected to hit fifth, behind the star players.

Many of the projection sites have Fowler playing less than 100 games. I don’t get why. He’s played in at least 116 between 2009 and 2017. If he gets there, a 10-home run season with 50 RBIs and a .238 average is the likely result.

72. Kevin Pillar – Pillar is known for his excellent defense but he’s a decent hitter, too. He’s hit at least 12 home runs in three of his last four seasons. Pillar can also run, 68 steals in that span. The negative is he doesn’t walk. He has a career 4.2 walk rate. While he doesn’t strike out a lot, those in OBP leagues should stay away.

71. Scott Schebler – Schebler had a down year in 2018 but he also played in 34 fewer games. The Reds have added some pieces to improve this season, especially on offense. Schebler could easily hit 20 home runs with 56 home runs and a .244 average. He doesn’t stand out in one category but he’s a solid bench or OF5 option.

70. Tyler O’Neill – Despite hitting .254/9 HR/23 RBI in 61 games, O’Neill will likely start the season in the minors. With Fowler, Marcell Ozuna and Harrison Bader (the latter two coming up later), O’Neill is out of a starting job.

Though, if Fowler struggles again, that may not last long. If he can reach 100 games, O’Neill could hit 20 home runs with a .244 average. He’s the first guy I’m adding if there’s an injury to a Cardinals outfielder.

69. Marwin Gonzalez – Gonzalez is still not signed, which is surprising. He can play almost every position and has good power, contact and speed. Unless he goes to a very pitcher-friendly park, Gonzalez is good for 17 home runs, 70 RBIs, 60 runs and a .263 average.

68. Avisail Garcia – Garcia will play in Tampa Bay for the 2019 season. The Rays also made a few big moves this offseason and Garcia is projected to hit clean up as the DH. He showed 20-home run potential last season and can get there in 2019. He’ll hit close to .270 with 60 RBIs. He’s another boring pick but will be productive.

67. Jay Bruce – Bruce was sent to Seattle as a part of the Robinson Cano/Edwin Diaz trade. The Mariners DH won’t be hitting close to 30 home runs this season. If he can stay healthy, it’ll be more like 20. His average has dropped over the last few seasons, too. The soon-to-be 32-year-old will see further decline in T-Mobile Park.

66. Brett Gardner – Currently, the longest-tenured Yankee, Gardner has traded his speed for power. In his first six years, he hit 23 home runs and stole 161 bases. In the last five seasons, he hit 73 home runs with 96 steals. His average has dropped 10 points as well. Gardner will likely hit leadoff in this power-heavy lineup and should have no problem scoring 90 runs.

Fantasy Baseball 2019: Outfielder Rankings

65. Kevin Kiermaier – Kiermaier has played fewer games over the last four years, mostly due to injury. The Rays leadoff hitter has good power but has a low batting average and low walk rate. Barring another injury, there’s no reason he won’t play in 140 games. With that, he should hit 16 home runs, 55 RBIs, 70 runs and .240.

64. Steven Souza – Souza has also dealt with his own injuries throughout his career. He played in just 72 games last year. With a full season, Souza should hit 20 home runs with a .240 average. Chase Field stifles power so he’ll have to do most of his damage on the road. Souza will add value with his 10-steal potential.

63. Kyle Tucker – Tucker is one of the league’s top prospects and will start the season in the minors. I don’t think he’ll be there long, though. He hit 40 home runs between Double-A and Triple-A. He hit .332/.400/.590 in 100 games in Triple-A. His value depends on when he’s called up but he’s my top minor-league outfielder. Stash him as soon as you can.

62. Joc Pederson – There have been rumors that Pederson would be traded to the White Sox but nothing has come of it. As of now, he’s still on the Dodgers. Pederson hit at least 25 home runs in three of his last four seasons. If he can play at least 130 games, he should be able to do it again with a .250 average. His RBIs and run totals may be low from the No. 7 hitter.

61. Matt Kemp – Kemp moving to Cincinnati doesn’t boost his value as much as the other Reds hitters. Kemp can hit for 20 home runs with ease. Hitting in Great American Ballpark should increase the ceiling to 25, as long as he plays a full season. The Reds have a lot of outfielders waiting for a spot, so be careful.

60. Jackie Bradley Jr. – Bradley saw a regression in every major hitting stat last season. He more than doubled his steals, going from eight to 17, the lone improvement to his fantasy value. Bradley is projected to hit ninth in the deep Red Sox lineup, limiting his RBI and run totals. The projections have Bradley hitting 18 home runs, 72 RBIs and .246 with 75 runs and 13 steals. Not bad not for an OF4.

59. Max Kepler – Kepler has improved over the last three seasons. His home runs and walk rate went up while his strikeout rate went down. The RBI totals were a bit disappointing. Kepler is projected to hit fifth, in the middle of the improved Twins lineup. CJ Cron, Nelson Cruz and Jonathan Schoop will help his run and RBI totals. A 21 HR/73 RBI/75 R/.252 line is a good projection line for Kepler.

58. Randal Grichuk – Grichuk has seen an increase in performance over the last couple of years. He isn’t known to hit for contact but the power should offset the negatives. He’ll hit close to 30 home runs with 77 RBIs, 70 runs and a .243 average in the middle of the Blue Jays lineup. Three of the five AL East ballparks rank in the top-10 for home runs.

57. Nick Markakis – Markakis is back in Atlanta for the 2019 season. The additions of Josh Donaldson and Brian McCann, paired with the young stars, could pay off in a big way for all involved. He hit his most home runs, RBIs and batting average over the last four seasons. He’s hitting behind Freddie Freeman and Ronald Acuna, giving him a lot of opportunities to make good contact and drive in runs.

56. Trey Mancini – Mancini hit 20 fewer RBIs between 2017 and 2018. That has a lot to do with the weak Orioles lineup. He’s going to hit third in the Orioles lineup, so the opportunity is there. Cedric Mullins and Jonathan Villar are hitting in front of him, so they need to get on base. Mancini should hit 23 home runs, 70 RBIs, 70 runs and a .260 average. As with Grichuk, hitting in the AL East should help.

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55. Yoenis Cespedes – Cespedes hasn’t played more than 81 games in his last two seasons. It’ll likely be three in a row after he recovers from his heel surgeries. Cespedes is questionable to play in the first half. When he does return, I wouldn’t be surprised if he moves to first base to keep him healthy. In his shortened season, he could hit eight home runs with a .255 average.

54. Domingo Santana – Santana saw a reduction in playing time last year with Milwaukee. Going from 151 games played to 85 impacted his performance and fantasy value. He’ll have a starting job with the Mariners and, in turn, the opportunity to hit 20 home runs, 65 RBIs and .250 as the No. 6 hitter.

53. Ramon Laureano – Laureano had a good two months with the Athletics. He hit five home runs, 19 RBIs, seven steals and .288 in 48 games. He is listed as the A’s No. 8 hitter, limiting his at-bats compared to those at the top of the order. Over a full season, Laureano should hit 15 home runs, 56 RBIs, .265 and score 65 runs.

52. Hunter Renfroe – Renfroe has hit 26 home runs in back-to-back seasons while increasing his batting average and RBIs. He’s listed to hit fifth, behind Eric Hosmer and Wil Myers. Due to the changes to Chase Field and Petco Park not being hitter-friendly, I don’t see any increase coming to Renfroe’s stats. A 24 HR/65 RBI/57 R/.245 line is a respectable projection.

51. Adam Jones – Jones is still available on the free agent market. While his age may be a cause for concern, he can still hit for 15 home runs with a .280 average. Like the other free agents, as long as Jones doesn’t go to San Diego or San Francisco, then he’ll still be a valuable wide receiver for both real and fantasy baseball.

50. Jesse Winker – Winker was pushed out of a starting job with the additions of Puig and Kemp. Though, neither one of them is the poster child of being healthy. Winker should get over 300 at-bats throughout the season. He’ll hit 12 home runs, 52 RBIs and .277 this season. If he can get more at-bats, then his value rises. Plus, hitting in Cincinnati has his benefits.

49. Jose Martinez – Martinez is also listed as a bench option but it’ll be hard for the Cardinals managers to keep him out of the lineup. He has double-digit power with great contact. He hit 17 home runs, 83 RBIs and .305. in 152 games last season. I think he’s counting stats will drop some but he’ll still able to hit over .285 this season.

48. Franmil Reyes – Reyes is listed to start the season in Triple-A but that could change after Spring Training. He has 25-home run power with a decent average. He hit 16 HR/31 RBI/.280 in 87 games last season. If he starts the season in the minors, then he drops in my rankings. If he’s on the 25-man roster, then there’s a shot at seeing 25 home runs with a .260 average.

47. Corey Dickerson – Dickerson saw his power drop in his first season with Pittsburgh but saw his batting average get back to .300. Projections have him hitting close to 20 home runs and .280 this season. I would rather have a higher average and low-teens home runs than the opposite. There are plenty of other hitters for that. Regardless, Dickerson is a solid OF4 with good power and contact.

46. Shin-Soo Choo – The Rangers lead-off hitter hit 21 home runs again, the third time in four seasons. He paired that with a .264 average. With his consistency, why should I project something different? Choo has played in at least 146 games in three of his last four seasons. Health isn’t an issue for the 36-year-old. He’s a lock for 20 home runs, 60 RBIs, 85 runs and a .255 average. Choo will also add seven or eight steals to his value.

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45. Billy Hamilton – Hamilton’s only fantasy asset is his speed. He can’t hit consistently and doesn’t have any power. Hitting at the bottom of the Royals lineup may give him a few chances to run. If you’re only drafting him for speed, that’s fine. I just hope you have enough cushion in the other hitting stats to afford a dip.

44. Austin Meadows – Meadows spent five years in the Pirates minor-league system before getting the call. He was then traded to Tampa Bay where he’ll have a starting job in right field. With a full season expected, he can hit 15 home runs, 60 RBIs and .265. Not a bad line for the 23-year-old and is a solid, late pick in all league formats.

43. Byron Buxton – Buxton missed all but 28 games last season. He hit .156 with four RBIs and five steals. He can hit for 14 home runs but will accompany that with low run and RBI totals and a .240 average. Though, Buxton will put himself into scoring position with 20 steals. The low walk rate hurts his chances to get on base even more.

42. Odubel Herrera – I feel like I’ve listed 10 different Phillies outfielders and I still have one more to go. Herrera is another player that sold out contact for power. He hit a career-high 22 home runs while his average dropped 26 points to .255 last season. I think those numbers will meet somewhere in the middle this season with 20 home runs and a .268 average. His RBI and run totals should reach 70 with the improved Phillies lineup.

41. Adam Eaton – Eaton has been plagued with injuries since joining the Nationals. He has a combined 118 games played in two seasons. When he does play, though, he hits the ball well. Eaton has a .300/.394/.422 slash line in those games. The loss of Bryce Harper hurts everyone in that lineup but there are enough pieces to pick up the slack. Eaton should score 80-plus runs with 10 steals as the Nats leadoff hitter.

40. Harrison Bader – Bader had a great rookie season with the Cardinals, hitting .264 with 12 home runs, 37 RBIs and 15 steals. The Cardinals added slugger Paul Goldschmidt to the lineup, helping everyone around him. While Bader will hit towards the bottom of the order, he can still hit close to 20 home runs with a .255 average and another 15 steals. Add in 60 runs and RBIs to his stat line.

39. Gregory Polanco – Polanco has been a solid contributor over the past four years, averaging 19 home runs over a 162-game season. This season may be a bit different. He underwent surgery for a torn labrum in mid-September and should be back sometime in May. A half-season of Polanco would result in a 13 HR/43 RBI/.258 line.

38. Brandon Nimmo – The Mets leadoff hitter had a good first season, hitting .263 with 17 home runs and 47 RBIs. The RBIs are usually lower for leadoff hitters compared to other spots in the order. Though, Nimmo can contribute with his speed and run scoring. The Mets lineup looks a lot better than last year and Nimmo should take advantage.

However, projections show a 15-point decrease in his batting average while the power remains the same. Unless his ground ball rate improves, a .248 average is likely.

37. Kyle Schwarber – Schwarber had a good first-half season when he was called up in 2015. He missed all of 2016 and came back to a healthy(ish) 2017 and 2018. He may never hit .280 but Schwarber is good for 28-30 home runs, 80 RBIs and a .237 average over 135 games. He is no longer catcher eligible, making him a low-end OF3 in most leagues.

36. Ryan Braun – Braun won’t hit 30 home runs again, let alone 40. He is 35 years old so a regression is not surprising. He is still going to hit in the middle of the Brewers lineup, likely fifth behind Jesus Aguilar and Travis Shaw. His low walk rate hurts his ability to score as many runs as others in this tier. Still, 23 home runs, 75 RBIs and .265 is a good line.

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35. Stephen Piscotty – Piscotty put up good numbers in his first season in Oakland. He hit a career-high 27 home runs and 88 RBIs with a .267 average. The addition of Jurickson Profar gives the A’s another reliable bat at the top of the order. I think a drop across the board should be expected when drafting Piscotty. Over 148 games, he should hit 22 home runs, 80 RBIs and .264.

34. Mallex Smith – Smith back in Seattle and will hit atop the Mariners lineup. The losses of Nelson Cruz and Robinson Cano will hurt his run totals. Though, Edwin Encarnacion and Jay Bruce may limit the damage. Smith doesn’t have a lot of power and his contact isn’t great either. His value comes from his speed. Smith recorded 10 triples and 40 steals last season. If you use total bases as a stat, Smith can help with his extra-base hits and speed is valuable in all leagues.

33. Victor Robles – Robles has seen some action over the last couple of seasons but not enough to make realistic projections. Based on his minor-league numbers, we should be seeing a lot of steals and scoring from Robles. He doesn’t have a lot of power or a high walk rate. Like Smith, Robles may get drafted earlier than expected due to his speed. He is hitting at the bottom of the Nationals lineup, so his opportunities may not be the same as the others.

32. Eloy Jimenez – If it weren’t for Vlad Guerrero Jr, Jimenez would likely be the top hitting prospect. He hit 22 home runs, 75 RBIs and .337 between Double-A and Triple-A last year. Four batters hit 20 home runs, one had 75 RBIs and no one hit over .270 for the White Sox last season.

I’m not saying Jimenez will do that in his rookie season but he’s not hitting .250 either. The White Sox outfield situation is bad so don’t expect Jimenez to stay in Triple-A for long.

31. Nomar Mazara – Mazara has hit exactly 20 home runs in each of the last three seasons. Unfortunately, that has been the only constant in his game. His RBI and run totals have fluctuated and his average hasn’t been over .266 in any one year. If Mazara can play in 145 games, Mazara should hit another 20-plus home runs with 82 RBIs and .265 in a hitter-friendly Globe Life Park.

30. Ender Inciarte – Inciarte is another speedy outfielder but he has a little bit of pop in his bat. He hit 11 and 10 home runs with a combined 50 steals in his last two seasons. Hitting leadoff for the Braves will lead to good things from Inciarte. He can score close to 80 runs with 10 homers, 23 steals and .278. He’s not a star or an exciting pick but Inciarte is a helpful pick.

29. David Peralta – Peralta saw a huge increase in his power while maintaining a good batting average. He hit 30 home runs with a .293 average and 87 RBIs. Blah blah humidor Chase Field blah blah. Peralta hit 16 home runs at home and 14 on the road. He also hit .341 in Arizona while scraping a .246 average away.

There will be a decline in power this season but Peralta can still finish with a .285 average, 23 home runs and 72 RBIs. Owners may draft him higher because of his 2018 season but you’re not drafting for that. Let owners reach for Peralta.

28. David Dahl – There have been a lot of people waiting for a full season from Dahl. He missed all of 2017 and played in just 77 games last season. With Carlos Gonzalez likely done with the Rockies, Dahl will take over right field duties. He should hit 25 home runs, 80 RBIs and .268 with half of his games coming in Coors Field.

27. Andrew McCutchen – McCutchen is far away from his MVP seasons. Owners should temper expectations even with the move to Philadelphia. The addition of JT Realmuto helps everyone in the lineup. McCutchen could hit first, third or fifth in the Phillies order. He should hit close to .263 with 26 home runs, 78 RBIs and 10 steals. It’ll be a rebound year but not as big as we want.

26. Michael Brantley – Brantley had a great bounce-back season with the Indians. They surprisingly didn’t bring him back and the Astros swooped in and signed him. As the Astros No. 5 hitter, Brantley could hit another 16 or 17 home runs with 80 RBIs and 80 runs and a .295 average. He can still run so add in another 10 steals, helping Brantley’s fantasy value.

Fantasy Baseball 2019: Outfielder Rankings

25. Aaron Hicks – Hicks had his best season in many stats last season. He hit 27 home runs, 79 RBIs, 11 steals, 90 runs and a .248 average. Hicks has a good walk rate, helping raise his on-base percentage and ability to get into scoring position.

Hitting in the heart of this dangerous Yankees lineup with the short porch in right field helps his value. Another 25 home runs with 78 RBIs, 85 runs, 10 steals and a .250 average is good for the 29-year-old.

24. Wil Myers – The Padres don’t seem to know what to do with Myers. There were rumors of him being available for trade, moving to third base and going back to the outfield. He is currently listed as the starting left fielder. Even in the pitcher-friendly confines of Petco Park, Myers should have no problem hitting 20 home runs. His teammates may limit his RBI and run totals. Myers could help owners with 18 steals. Add that to a .252 average and you have a pretty good outfielder.

23. Michael Conforto – The additions to the Mets lineup pushes Conforto down a couple of spots. He’ll likely be hitting fifth behind Cano and Wilson Ramos. He will still hit close to 30 home runs with a .252 average. This season, though, there should be an increase in his RBIs, likely getting over 90. He doesn’t walk enough to offset his high strikeout rate and low OBP. But the power helps his value.

22. Yasiel Puig – I’ve talked about the impact moving to Cincinnati will have on Puig’s fantasy baseball value. It’s a smaller ballpark, favoring hitters greatly. The pitching in the NL Central isn’t spectacular (I’ll have my starting pitcher rankings out next week).

If he plays a full season, Puig should have his first 30-home run season. The average will stay around .265 with 85 RBIs, 80 runs and 13 steals. He’s going undervalued in drafts.

21. Mitch Haniger – Haniger had a great second season with the Mariners. He hit 26 home runs, 90 runs, 93 RBIs and .285 with eight steals. The Mariners lineup has gone through some serious changes between last season and this. Though, Haniger is still hitting second, giving him a lot of chances to get on base and score. I think a 24 HR/82 R/80 RBI/.270 line is a good expectation.

20. AJ Pollock – Pollock stays with the NL West as he signed with the Dodgers. He hasn’t been the greatest ambassador when it comes to health, playing in over 150 games just once in his career. Despite that, he was able to hit 21 home runs, 65 RBIs and .257 with 13 steals last season. His home runs and batting average should stay the same. We should see an increase in runs due to hitting in a better lineup with the Dodgers this season.

19. Eddie Rosario – Rosario should see an increase in his counting stats. The Twins front office made a lot of moves to help improve the offense, adding CJ Cron, Nelson Cruz and Jonathan Schoop. Rosario his projected to hit third, between Cron and Cruz. He can hit 25 home runs and .275 easily. The RBIs and runs should reach 85 each this season.

18. Tommy Pham – Pham had a good final two months with the Rays last season. He hit seven home runs, 22 RBIs and .343. He stole a combined 15 bases between the Cardinals and Rays. Pham is projected to hit second, giving him a lot of chances to get on base, steal to get himself into scoring position and cross home plate. A full season in Tampa Bay should give him a stat line similar to 22 HR/70 RBI/75 R/16 SB/.273. A five-category player.

17. Marcell Ozuna – Looking at his 2017 and 2018 seasons, Ozuna had a big drop off in performance. But, his 2018 season wasn’t that bad. He hit 23 home runs, 88 RBI and .280 in 148 games. I think his power numbers improve, especially with Paul Goldschmidt hitting in front of him. Ozuna will hit 26 home runs, 90 RBIs, 80 runs and a.285 average.

16. Justin Upton – Upton has hit at least 30 home runs in the last three seasons. Though, the other numbers haven’t been as consistent. His average ranged from .246 to .273 and the counting stats are the same. He had 87 and 85 RBIs in 2016 and 2018 and then 109 in 2017. Hitting between Mike Trout and Justin Bour should give Upton some protection and opportunities to drive in runs. 30 HR/90 RBI/90 R/.250 is a good line for the 31-year-old.

Fantasy Baseball 2019: Outfielder Rankings

15. George Springer – Springer played in 140 games for the second straight season. All of his stats declined in 2018 as he finished with a 22 HR/71 RBI/102 R/.265 line. If Springer can stay healthy, then he should hit close to 30 home runs with a .270 average. As the Astros leadoff hitter, he will score another 100 runs.

14. Lorenzo Cain – Cain is a solid contact hitter with speed and some power. In 141 games in his first season with the Brewers, he hit 10 home runs, 38 RBIs, scored 90 runs and stole 30 bases and a .308 average. I think we see a little more power with a drop in batting average. Something like 14 home runs, 52 RBIs and a .288 average with 24 steals is a solid line for an OF2. With that lineup behind him, Cain should score another 90 runs this season.

13. Starling Marte – Last season was the first time Marte played in over 140 games. As a result, we got to see what kind of player Marte truly is. He hit 20 home runs, 72 RBIs and .277 with 81 runs and 33 steals. He doesn’t walk much so Marte has to get a lot of hits in order to get on base.

If he can sneak in an additional 30 plate appearances, another 20-home run season is more than likely. He’ll have 70 RBIs, 88 runs, .280 average and 34 steals as well. As long as he stays healthy, Marte can jump into the top 10 by the end of the season.

12. Juan Soto – The young Nationals outfielder had a fantastic season last year and was just beat out for NL Rookie of the Year. He hit 22 HR/70 RBI/77 R/.292 in 116 games. Now, with a full season ahead of him, we should an increase across the board. He has 30-home run power with great contact. He is projected to hit cleanup for the Nats, increasing his opportunity for hits and RBIs.

11. Khris Davis – Hitting at least 42 home runs and 102 RBIs in three straight seasons and .247 in four straight is the perfect example of consistency. When you draft Davis, you know exactly what you are going to get. While the average may hurt you, his power numbers keep him near the top 10.

10. Bryce Harper – It’s the middle of February and we still don’t know where Harper is playing. He’s been linked to the Yankees, Phillies, Giants, Padres and a few other teams. His performance has been all over the place over his career. He has two seasons hitting over .300 and then he hits .249 last season. His power bounced back last year, hitting 34 homers with 100 RBIs. His value will depend on what team he goes to. He can still crush 30+ home runs but the average may not follow.

9. Giancarlo Stanton – It was impossible for Stanton to follow-up his 59-home runs season with another one. After a slow April, Stanton turned it up and finished with 38 home runs, 100 RBIs, 108 runs and a .266 average. His strikeout rate did rise six percent last season. If Stanton can stay healthy, we could see another 40-home run season. Being the Yankees DH should keep him off the IL.

8. Andrew Benintendi – Benintendi had a good second season with the Red Sox. His home runs dropped a bit but he improved in a lot of other areas. His runs and RBIs went up, he finished with a .290 average and stole another 21 bases. We should continue to see improvements in Benintendi’s game. He’s listed as the Red Sox leadoff hitter. With a lot of protection behind him, he’ll have his pitches to hit. A 20 HR/.285 season could be waiting for Benintendi.

7. Aaron Judge – Judge missed a lot of time last season, playing in just 112 games. He was still able to hit 27 home runs, more than most hit in a full season. If he plays in 145 games, we could see two Yankees with 40-home run seasons. Judge will drive in 100 runs and score 100 himself while hitting. 265. The only negative is his 30 percent strikeout rate, so he’s devalued some in points leagues.

6. Charlie Blackmon – It was tough keeping Blackmon out of my top five. He can hit for power and contact with some speed mixed in. We won’t be seeing 40 steals from Blackmon but an added 12 to 15 doesn’t hurt either. He saw a drop in performance across the board last season, despite playing in just three fewer games. Blackmon should hit another 27 home runs, score 105 runs and drive in 80 with a .295 average and 12 steals. He’s aided by Coors Field but that’s not his fault.

Fantasy Baseball 2019: Outfielder Rankings

Ronald Acuna was called up on April 25 and put together a great season, winning NL Rookie of the Year. In 111 games, he hit 26 home runs, 64 RBIs and .293 with 16 steals. In another year or two, he may be the best outfielder in the league.

During his three-plus years in the minors, Acuna never showed this kind of power. He hit 30 combined home runs with 122 RBIs, a .301 average and 79 steals. He did combine for 21 home runs between High-A, Double-A and Triple-A in 2017, so the potential was there.

SunTrust Park does not favor hitters at all. It ranked 27th in home runs, 12th in hits and 17th in doubles. Though, being able to hit in Citizens Bank Park and Nationals Park for some games helps.

Acuna is projected to hit clean up for the Braves, between Freddie Freeman and Nick Markakis. With Josh Donaldson, Ozzie Albies and Brian McCann also in the lineup, Acuna should have no problems repeating the success from his rookie season.

Over a full season, Acuna should have no problems reaching 30 home runs at the big-league level. We may see a decline in his batting average as a result, but hitting .280 compared to .295 isn’t much of a decrease in fantasy value.

Acuna is being drafted as the eighth outfielder in ESPN leagues with an ADP of 22.7, beginning of the third round in 10-team leagues. A guy with his power, contact and speed is hard to find at any position. I like his supporting cast and ability to repeat as a top outfielder.

Fantasy Baseball 2019: Outfielder Rankings

Christian Yelich was a solid player in his five years with the Marlins. He averaged .290 with a total of 59 home runs, 293 RBIs, 369 runs and 72 steals. He had Giancarlo Stanton, Justin Bour and Marcell Ozuna in the lineup with him as well.

Signing with the Milwaukee Brewers was all he needed to explode into the player we know today. In 147 games, he crushed 36 home runs with 110 RBIs, .326 average and 118 runs. He also stole a career-high 22 bases.

Yelich has maintained an 11 percent walk rate and a 20.5 percent strikeout rate throughout his career. He hits enough that the lack of walks doesn’t affect his on-base percentage, career .375. He actually hit fewer fly balls last season than in 2017 with Miami.

Yelich made harder contact, resulting in his ground ball rate dropping about four percent and increasing his line drive rate by 5.2 percent. Those line drives propped up his .326 average last season.

Yelich is still only 27 years old. We may get another three or four years out of this. He’s signed with Milwaukee until the end of the 2022 season. We may not get another 36-home run season by high 20s with a .302 average, 92 RBIs, 100 runs and 17 steals is another MVP-like season.

If you want Yelich, you’ll have to pay a hefty price. He’s currently the ninth hitter off the board with a 10.8 ADP in ESPN leagues. If you have a late first-round pick, a combo of deGrom and Yelich is a good way to start.

Fantasy Baseball 2019: Outfielder Rankings

Yes, JD Martinez will spend most of the 2019 season as the Red Sox DH. Though, he played 57 games as an outfielder which is more than enough to qualify as an outfielder on most fantasy sites. Hitting in the middle of the Red Sox lineup will give him another MVP-like season.

Martinez, in 150 games, hit 43 home runs, 130 RBIs, 111 runs, .330/.402/.629. He doesn’t walk much, 10.6 percent walk rate with a 22.5 strikeout rate. It’s hard to project another season like that for this year but he’ll get very close.

Martinez saw an increase to his ground ball rate and decline to his fly ball rate, yet was able to post a career-high in batting average and hit the second-most home runs in his career. He made more medium contact, increasing his line drive rate which helps his average.

Martinez’s health is a big concern. He missed 40-plus games in three of the past four seasons. If he can play a full season, then Martinez is one of the best hitters in the league, but that’s not a guarantee.

Fenway Park stifles home runs but favors hitters in every other category. That didn’t affect Martinez as he hit 26 home runs at home and 17 on the road. I expect something similar this season.

Martinez is being drafted in the middle of the first round. Owners are taking a big risk but if he’s healthy, then he’s worth it. He’s a lock for 40 home runs, 110 RBIs, 100 runs and a .305 average. It’s hard to find another hitter that can replicate those numbers.

Fantasy Baseball 2019: Outfielder Rankings

Mookie Betts wasn’t much of a power hitter coming up in the Red Sox minor-league system, hitting a total of 27 home runs in 299 games. That changed just a couple of seasons ago. Now, he’s an MVP at just 26 years old.

Betts missed some time last year, playing in 136 games but was likely still able to lead fantasy owners to a championship. He hit 32 home runs, 80 RBIs and .346 with 30 steals and 129 runs scored.

The RBIs are expected to be a bit lower compared to the other players ranked this high. Betts does hit at the top of the Red Sox lineup, so unless Andrew Benintendi and Jackie Bradley Jr. get in base 90 percent of the time, Betts won’t have anyone to drive home. He will score a lot of runs with J.D. Martinez and Xander Bogaerts behind him.

Betts decreased his ground ball rate by almost seven percent and raised his line drive rate by 5.5 percent. In a park as spacious as Fenway Park, those line drives turned into doubles and some even triples. An almost-10 percent increase in hard-hit rate helps as well.

The AL East features some hitter-friendly ballparks, Yankee Stadium, Rogers Centre and Camden Yards to be specific. It also helps the division doesn’t feature the best starting pitchers. Luis Severino and Blake Snell are the two aces to worry about.

Betts does not strike out often, making him a top-three hitter in points leagues. He is a five-category player in all league formats. He can hit 30 home runs, drive in 95 runs, score another 100, hit .300 and steal 25 bases. You can’t ask for much more from your first pick.

Fantasy Baseball 2019: Outfielder Rankings

I had a hard time of who I wanted to put as my No. 1 outfielder. Betts had a great season but no one has been as consistent as Mike Trout. He has all the power, can rack up hits and steal bases with ease. It’s hard to find a player that can cover all five hitting stats.

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Trout has hit for 30-plus home runs in five of his seven full seasons. He’s hit .300 in five of seven as well. He may not get to 49 steals again, but getting 20 is good enough.

The negatives, which is why I had concerns, are the RBI and run totals. Those stats rely on the effectiveness of one’s teammates. Trout hasn’t reached 80 RBIs in his last two seasons. He scored 92 and 101 runs, respectively, in 2017 and 2018.

The front office hasn’t done much to help Trout, whose career his still on the rise. Justin Bour and Jonathan Lucroy have been the big additions to the lineup. While I like some of his teammates, they aren’t superstars like some of the other playoff teams have.

I’ll project Trout to hit 42 home runs and 80 RBIs with a .301 average, 98 runs scored and 23 steals.

The outfield position is rich with power but speed and average are hard to find outside of the top five or six options. But, with owners needing at least six outfielders, you can find valuable outfielders all over the draft.

That’s it for the hitters. Next up will be my top-100 starting pitchers.