2024 Fantasy Baseball FYPD Top 150 Rankings

1. Wyatt Langford, Rangers, OF

The former Florida standout vaulted to the top of the FYPD rankings with a dominant debut. Langford combines power, contact and on-base skills with a short ETA to the majors.

2. Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Japan, RHP

Yamamoto is coming to MLB after seven seasons with the Orix Buffaloes. At 25 years old, Yamamoto is a two-time NPB MVP and five-time All-Star. His fastball sits in the mid 90s and he mixes in a splitter, curveball and cutter, showing command for his entire arsenal.

3. Dylan Crews, Nationals, OF

Crews has been a well-known name for some time following a historic college career. His combination of elite on-base skills, power and feel to hit provides one of the safest profiles in the class with potential for superstar upside.

4. Walker Jenkins, Twins, OF

One of two highly touted prep hitters at the top of the class, Jenkins enjoyed a strong debut, hitting .362/.417/.571 over 26 games across two levels. Jenkins showed advanced plate skills and plus power projection that hints at one of the top upsides in the class.

5. Matt Shaw, Cubs, SS

The former Cape Cod League MVP enjoyed one of the best post-draft debuts, hitting .357/.400/.618 across three levels and reaching Double-A. An exciting combination of hitting ability, power and speed, Shaw looks like a multi-category contributor.

6. Paul Skenes, Pirates, RHP

Skenes was one of the top college pitching prospects of the last decade, but his short pro debut was not ideal as questions about his fastball shape persist. He’s an exciting talent, but selecting him comes ripe with the assumed risk of drafting a pitcher high.

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7. Colt Emerson, Mariners, SS

One of the better combinations of contact, approach and power in the class, Emerson hit .374/.496/.549 across two levels in his debut. No player raised his stock like Emerson after the draft, as he’s now viewed universally as a top-10 FYPD pick.

8. Max Clark, Tigers, OF

A long-time standout on the showcase circuit, Clark has advanced plate skills, speed and a high-motor approach to the game. Clark has the ability to grow into a multi-category asset who projects as a dynamic leadoff type.

9. Hurston Waldrep, Braves, RHP

The Braves fast-tracked Waldrep to Triple-A before the end of the season. He has bat-missing stuff, mixing a mid-90s fastball with heavy cut, a devastating splitter and an upper-80s slider. There is a fair amount of risk and reward due to Waldrep’s below-average control.

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10. Shota Imanaga, Cubs, LHP

Mixing four pitches from an outlier release height, Imanaga is a lefty with eight seasons of professional experience in Japan. He looks like an immediate plug-and-play rotation option with strikeout upside.

11. Jung Hoo Lee, KBO, OF

One of the best young players in Korea, Lee won the KBO MVP in 2022 and has elite bat-to-ball skills and approach. He’s shown improved game power in recent seasons and could be an immediate top-100 hitter in fantasy

12. Bryce Eldridge, Giants, OF

Eldridge was drafted as a two-way player and has starpower on both sides of the ball. His bat should garner the most fantasy interest because of his elite power. His 107.1 mph 90th percentile exit velocity is an elite marker for a teenager.

13. Leodalis De Vries, SS

The top player in the international class, De Vries is expected to sign with the Padres. De Vries’ profile is driven by his advanced hit tool and above-average power projection. He rarely swings and misses, maintains a tight strike zone and shows advanced hitting tendencies for his age.

14. Tommy Troy, D-backs, SS

Troy was one of the best hitters in college baseball the past few seasons. He has above-average contact skills and a short quick swing that allows him to own the inner-half of the plate. Troy has the upside of a top-10 second baseman for fantasy.

15. Nolan Schanuel, Angels, 1B

The first baseman jumped from college baseball to the major leagues in just a few short months. Schanuel is a low-risk pick with definitive MLB production in 2024. Plus contact and elite on-base skills drive the profile. Can he develop average game power?

16. Kyle Teel, Red Sox, C

An athletic catcher with advanced plate skills and power projection, Teel hit his way to Double-A right out of the draft and looks like a catching prospect worth rostering.

17. Aidan Miller, Phillies, 3B

Miller is a highly-skilled prep infielder that likely sticks at third base. He’s fairly maxed out for a high school player, but his advanced bat-to-ball skills, approach and average power projection could make him a good everyday contributor.

18. Brayden Taylor, Rays, SS

Taylor was one of the most advanced hitters in a loaded college class, combining advanced plate skills with an above-average power ceiling.

19. Brock Wilken, Brewers, 3B

Wilken has some of the best raw power in the class and was a record-setting power hitter at Wake Forest. His early exit velocity data at the professional level is plus and his on-base skills are backed by low-chase rates. Swing and miss limits his roto value, but Wilken gets a bump in OBP and OPS-slanted scoring formats.

20. George Lombard Jr., Yankees, SS

The son of former big league player and coach George Lombard, the younger Lombard is a highly-skilled player with plus power projection and the skills to stick in the dirt. He showed a knack for the barrel in his debut with a patient approach at the plate.

21. Jose Perdomo, SS

Expected to sign with the Braves, Perdomo is likely to sign for the highest bonus in the 2024 international class. Perdomo has drawn comparisons to Yankees infielder Gleyber Torres. He has a good balance of hitting ability and blossoming power that he’s gotten into more in recent years. He’s a plus runner who’s likely to slow down, but could offer power and speed early.

22. Walker Martin, Giants, SS

The Colorado high school standout dropped to the Giants in the second round but signed for well above slot. One of the best athletes in the class, Martin has plus power with tools to grow into an impact hitter.

23. Arjun Nimmala, Blue Jays, SS

Nimmala was young for the class as a prep shortstop with loads of power projection. He showed strong contact and approach on the complex and a swing that’s optimized for driving the ball.

24. Noble Meyer, Marlins, RHP

The top prep pitcher in the class, Meyer is a projectable righthander with a four-pitch mix and starterish traits. His fastball sat 93-95 mph in his pro debut, mixing an upper-70s curveball, a slider and changeup.

25. Enrique Bradfield Jr., Orioles, OF

The former Vanderbilt star has true game-changing 80-grade speed. His plus bat-to-ball skills, approach and speed could translate to league-leading stolen base totals. There’s more raw power than meets the eye, it’s a matter of optimizing his swing on his best contact.

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26. Chase Davis, Cardinals, OF

The statline was underwhelming in Davis’ pro debut but his underlying contact and plate discipline data was strong. Davis possesses plus raw power and on-base skills, but his contact hitting has grown by leaps and bounds over the last year. Davis has a power-hitting corner outfield profile with on-base skills.

27. Colin Houck, Mets, SS

Houck is a skilled shortstop with average or better power projection. He didn’t show much in the way of raw power during a very small pro sample, but he has a long history of hitting on the showcase circuit.

28. Dillon Head, Padres, OF

The Padres have a strong track record when it comes to prep hitters and Head immediately impressed as a professional. An advanced hit tool, plate approach and better high-end exit velocities than expected provides real breakout potential.

29. Rhett Lowder, Reds, RHP

A deep arsenal of pitches and advanced pitchability, Lowder should ascend quickly to the big leagues where he projects as a steady mid-rotation starter. Lowder lacks the upside of other arms but has a refined profile that should return dividends quickly.

30. Brice Matthews, Astros, SS

The Nebraska product was a data darling this spring because of his advanced approach, above-average game power and knack for finding the barrel. Matthews feels like a classic Astros hitting prospect with approach and power, but fringe-average contact ability.

31. Tai Peete, Mariners, SS

One of the best athletes in the class, Peete was a two-way standout as an amateur. He’s focused on hitting as a professional and projects to grow into a power-hitting third baseman at peak.

32. Ralphy Velazquez, Guardians, C

Velazquez is an advanced prep hitter with advanced plate skills and a swing optimized for power. He’s one of the best hitters in the high school class, but is a below-average athlete with long-term positional questions.

33. Mac Horvath, Orioles, 3B

The Orioles have done an excellent job of identifying hitters with good underlying skills in the draft. Horvath fits that description. He hit .321/.455/.603 in 22 games post-draft and has a nice pairing of power, approach and optimized launch angles.

34. Yohandy Morales, Nationals, 3B

A well-known talent throughout his amateur days, Morales is one of the top sluggers in the class with advanced feel to hit. He’s an aggressive swinger that looks to do damage in the mold of Christian Encarnacion-Strand.

35. Jonny Farmelo, Mariners, OF

Farmelo is a standout athlete with an advanced hit tool who should grow into power as he matures. He showed the ability to barrel up velocity and was rarely fooled by spin, hinting at above-average all-around tools at peak.

36. Kevin McGonigle, Tigers, SS

One of the most advanced hitters in the class, McGonigle is an undersized infielder with a knack for the barrel and an advanced approach. What McGonigle lacks in size and impact he makes up for with advanced skills.

37. Chase Dollander, Rockies, RHP

The former Tennessee ace entered the 2023 draft cycle as a potential option at No. 1 overall. An underwhelming draft spring coupled with a regression in fastball shape pushed Dollander down boards. Landing with the Rockies only further damaged his perceived fantasy value.

38. Jacob Wilson, Athletics, SS

Wilson is a solid real-life player with strong defensive abilities and a contact-driven approach. He’ll need to tap into his 6-foot-4 frame for more game power in order to be a fantasy asset.

39. Jacob Gonzalez, White Sox, SS

Gonzalez hit .319/.427/.561 with 40 home runs over three seasons at Ole Miss. After standout freshman and sophomore seasons, Gonzalez had a down junior year. Gonzalez has strong plate skills that drive his profile.

40. Adolfo Sanchez, OF

The top outfielder in this year’s international class, Sanchez is expected to sign with the Reds. He is an advanced hitter with projectable power that should grow into more impact as his body matures. He’s an average runner who might move off of center field long term.

41. Josh Knoth, Brewers, RHP

Knoth is a projectable righthander that saw major velocity gains leading up to the draft. He sits 93-95 mph touching 98 mph at peak with a pair of 3000 rpm breaking balls in his low-to-mid 80s slider and power curveball. Knoth has huge potential and upside outside the top 20 picks.

42. Eric Bitonti, Brewers, 3B

One of the youngest players in the 2023 draft class, Bitonti turned 18 four months after the draft. A physical infielder at 6-foot-4, Bitonti generates plus raw power with a chance to grow into plus-plus power. There’s some swing and miss concern which adds risk, but his power is worth dreaming on.

43. Fernando Cruz, SS

Expected to be the Cubs top international signing, Cruz is the cousin of former Cubs star Starlin Castro. Cruz has impressive impact in his barrel that plays above his size. It’s a power-first profile, and Cruz’s plate skills come with question marks, but he has a good power and speed combination.

44. Adrian Santana, Rays, SS

Santana was young for the class as a switch-hitter with 70-grade speed and blossoming physical projection. He’s an outstanding defender and a lock to stick in the infield. He has a high-energy offensive approach and what feels like untapped potential at the plate to come.

45. Yariel Rodriguez, Blue Jays, RHP

An older Cuban professional, Rodriguez spent three seasons in NPB before taking the 2023 season off in order to enter MLB. Rodriguez sits in the mid 90s and starred for Team Cuba in the World Baseball Classic. He also has a pair of breaking ball shapes and could be valuable as a reliever or starter in 2024.

46. Luis Cova, OF

Expected to sign with the Marlins, Cova is one of the top arrow-up prospects in this year’s class. He’s a bouncy athlete with good bat-to-ball skills, a line drive approach and bat speed that projects untapped power potential. Cova is a plus runner with potential for power and speed in fantasy.

47. Paulino Santana, OF

Another of the top arrow-up players leading up to signing day, Santana is expected to sign with the Rangers. Santana has one of the most intriguing combinations of game power and plate skills. It wouldn’t be a shock to see Santana develop into one of the top fantasy options in this class within a few years.

48. Blake Wolters, Royals, RHP

There’s some relief risk with Wolters, who is a physical prep righty with a plus fastball that touches the upper 90s, a sweeping low-to-mid-80s slider with high spin rates, plus a changeup. He has huge strikeout potential if he remains a starter.

49. Kendall George, Dodgers, OF

George was one of the surprise picks of day one, but he’s an 80-grade runner capable of wreaking havoc on the basepaths. He’s an adept contact hitter that utilizes bunts to get on base and challenge the defense with his speed.

50. Jorge Quintana, SS

A sturdy switch-hitting shortstop with exciting offensive upside, Quintana is one of the most advanced hitters in the international class this season with blossoming game power. Quintana has a back for finding the barrel with the ability to drive the ball to all fields.

51. Gino Groover, D-backs, 3B

52. Ty Floyd, Reds, RHP

53. Yuki Matsui, Padres, RHP

54. Thomas White, Marlins, LHP

55. Sammy Stafura, Reds, SS

56. Colton Ledbetter, Rays, OF

57. Luke Keaschall, Twins, 2B

58. Nazzan Zanetello, Red Sox, 3B

59. Brandon Winokur, Twins, OF

60. Woo Suk Go, Padres, RHP

61. Jake Gelof, Dodgers, 3B

62. Mike Boeve, Brewers, 3B

63. Jack Hurley, D-backs, OF

64. Aidan Smith, Mariners, OF

65. Blake Mitchell, Royals, C

66. Cooper Pratt, Brewers, SS

67. Jace Bohrofen, Blue Jays, OF

68. Alexander Clemmey, Guardians, LHP

69. Matthew Etzel, Orioles, OF

70. Trevor Werner, Royals, 3B

71. Charlee Soto, Twins, RHP

72. George Wolkow, White Sox, OF

73. Yandel Ricardo, SS

74. Spencer Nivens, Royals, OF

75. Carson Roccaforte, Royals, OF

76. Nehomar Ochoa, Astros, OF

77. Cole Carrigg, Rockies, C

78. Devin Saltiban, Phillies, OF

79. Francisco Vilorio, OF

80. Hyun-Seok Jang, Dodgers, RHP

81. Jake Cunningham, Orioles, OF

82. Travis Honeyman, Cardinals, OF

83. Mitch Jebb, Pirates, SS

84. Victor Hurtado, OF

85. Emil Morales, SS

86. Yovanny Rodriguez, C

87. Charles McAdoo, Pirates, 2B

88. Adriel Radney, OF

89. Quinn McDaniel, Giants, 2B

90. Grant Taylor, White Sox, RHP

91. Brock Rodden, Mariners, 2B

92. Jackson Baumeister, Orioles, RHP

93. Zach Levenson, Cardinals, OF

94. Kiefer Lord, Orioles, RHP

95. Homer Bush, Padres, OF

96. Cade Kuehler, Braves, RHP

97. Joe Whitman, Giants, LHP

98. Scott Bandura, Giants, OF

99. Tre’ Morgan, Rays, 1B

100. Brady Smith, Dodgers, RHP

101. Myles Naylor, Athletics, 3B

102. Brian Kalmer, Cubs, 3B

103. Kemp Alderman, Marlins, OF

104. Cameron Fisher, Astros, OF

105. Ben Williamson, Mariners, 3B

106. Alejandro Rosario, Rangers, RHP

107. Naibel Mariano, SS

108. Zander Mueth, Pirates, RHP

109. Edward Lantigua, OF

110. Zyhir Hope, Cubs, OF

111. Andrew Pinckney, Nationals, OF

112. Andrew Walters, Guardians, RHP

113. Dawel Joseph, SS

114. Antonio Anderson, Red Sox, SS

115. Caden Grice, D-backs, LHP

116. Johnny Level, SS

117. Cole Schoenwetter, Reds, RHP

118. Joe Redfield, Angels, OF

119. Robert Arias, OF

120. Ashly Andujar, SS

121. Daibel De Los Santos, SS

122. Chase Jaworsky, Astros, SS

123. Jonathon Long, Cubs, 1B

124. Belfi Rivera, OF

125. Max Anderson, Tigers, SS

126. Jesus Made, SS

127. Juaron Watts-Brown, Blue Jays, RHP

128. Will Simpson, Athletics, 1B

129. Joswa Lugo, SS

130. Hiro Wyatt, Royals, RHP

131. Ethan O’Donnell, Reds, OF

132. Christian Knapczyk, Guardians, SS

133. Sabin Ceballos, Braves, 3B

134. Jake Bloss, Astros, RHP

135. Landen Maroudis, Blue Jays, RHP

136. Joe Vetrano, Dodgers, 1B

137. Kristian Campbell, Red Sox, SS

138. Coby Morales, Yankees, OF

139. Paul Wilson, Tigers, LHP

140. Anthony Huezo, Astros, OF

141. Drue Hackenberg, Braves, RHP

142. Kyle Carr, Yankees, LHP

143. T.J. Walton, Phillies, OF

144. A.J. Ewing, Mets, SS

145. Tavian Josenberger, Orioles, OF

146. Sean Sullivan, Rockies, LHP

147. Brett Callahan, Tigers, OF

148. Carlson Reed, Pirates, RHP

149. Nolan McLean, Mets, 3B

150. Maui Ahuna, Giants, SS