Fantasy baseball 2020 tiered outfielder rankings

This tier of outfielders is rife with power potential.

Nicholas Castellanos, CIN

Between the Tigers and Cubs, Castellanos hit 27 home runs, 73 RBIs and .289 with 100 runs scored. He now moves to the hitter-friendly Great American Ballpark and an improved Reds lineup. As the No. 5 hitter, he could finish with 30 home runs, 90 RBIs, 90 runs and a .285 average. Despite the lack of speed, Castellanos is worth a top-100 pick.

Michael Brantley, HOU

Brantley was riddled with injuries during his final years with Cleveland, but he’s been able to play full seasons in back-to-back years. In his first year with Houston, Brantley finished with a .311 average, 22 home runs, 90 RBIs and 88 runs. He isn’t going to run anymore but the power and average are still worth drafting in round 10.

Marcell Ozuna, ATL

Ozuna also dealt with his own injuries, missing 30 games. Somehow, he was still able to hit 29 homers and 89 RBIs. He even stole 12 bases. The average dropped to .241 but you could attribute that to the injury. With a healthy 2020 and hitting in the middle of the Braves lineup, Ozuna should finish with a 30/95/.280 line.

Ramon Laureano, OAK

While being known for his great defense, Laureano has a good bat as well. In 123 games, he hit .288 with 24 home runs and 67 RBIs. He also stole 13 bases if you are looking for speed late in the draft. The A’s lineup has the power with Matt Chapman, Matt Olson and Khris Davis. If Laureano can get on base ahead of them, he’ll score close to 90 runs.

Ketel Marte, ARI

Marte makes his third appearance on one of my rankings list, previously second base and shortstop. He came out of nowhere with the season he had last year, posting career highs across the board. I think there will be some regression, so his current ADP of 44 is a bit high for me. I’d be more comfortable drafting in the sixth round.

Victor Robles, WSH

Robles hit 17 home runs with 65 RBIs, 86 runs and 33 steals. But, he hit .255 in the process. As the Nationals leadoff hitter, he will still provide owners with the counting stats this season. If Robles can increase the average back to .285 like it was in 2018, he’ll be a great value pick in the eighth round.

Joey Gallo, TEX

Gallo has never been about batting average, hitting under .210 in 2017 and 2018. Last year, in 70 games, he hit .253 with 22 home runs and 49 RBIs. If he plays a full season, 40 home runs is pretty much guaranteed. The only thing you have to think of is if the possible .220 average with worth drafting before round 9.

Jorge Soler, KC

Soler played in all 162 games for the first time in his career and he put on a show in the process. He hit 48 home runs with 117 RBIs and a .265 average. Thee 178 strikeouts won’t help those in points leagues. The Royals lineup is solid, especially the hitters in front of Soler. As long as he can stay healthy, another 40/100 season is likely.

Eddie Rosario, MIN

Rosario is an outfielder that will go overlooked in some drafts. Despite missing 20 games, he drove in 109 runs off of 155 hits, 32 being home runs. He also hit .276 in the process. The Twins lineup is one of the best in the AL and Rosario will hit fifth, behind all of the top hitters. Over a full season, he will hit .280 with 30 home runs and 100 RBIs.

Eloy Jimenez, CWS

Jimenez’s 2019 season can be a tale of two halves. Before the break, he hit .241 with 16 home runs and 38 RBIs. In the second half, he improved to hit .292 with 15 homers and 41 RBIs. With a full season ahead, Jimenez has the power to hit 40-plus home runs with a .290 average. The White Sox offense is better, which will give Jimenez more at-bats.