Completely happy Thanksgiving everybody and welcome again to the High 50 Dynasty Keepers for 2025 sequence. If this the primary time so that you can learn one among these sequence entries, then welcome aboard.
Rating outfielders could be difficult as a result of a bunch of left fielders may also play proper subject, or middle subject, or heck, someplace within the infield. Thus, among the gamers you see within the rankings right here you will note once more over the subsequent two weeks or have already seen, however they only could also be ranked greater or decrease in comparison with these rankings.
This place is heavy on gamers underneath the age of 30. Out of the 50 gamers I ranked, solely 14 of them are 30 years previous or older. Regardless of the youth, the place nonetheless has quite a lot of depth. You may get a fairly stable participant from Tier 3 and even Tier 4 if a couple of of the gamers ranked there can rebound after poor seasons.
General, it is a place the place I’m relying on some very younger gamers with excessive upside to precise attain that upside.
That mentioned, let’s get on with the rankings.
Simply Missed the Lower
Rob Refsnyder had a very stable season for the Purple Sox in 2024. He hit 11 homers and drove in 40 runs whereas slashing .283/.359/.471. However his profession slash line is .253/.341/.372 and the 11 homers beat his profession excessive by 5. So he’s an damage alternative worth participant.
Eddie Rosario, Sam Hilliard and Adam Duvall all have some energy of their bats, however that’s actually all they ship at this level of their careers.
Seth Brown twice hit 20 or extra homers in a season and he has hit 14 homers in every of the final two seasons. However his SLG has fallen annually since he slugged .480 in 2021 and his profession slash line is .228/.292/.426. The very fact he can play left and proper subject in addition to first base is what offers him worth.
High Prospects
Roman Anthony
Josue De Paula
Owen Cassie
Drew Gilbert
Charlie Condon
TIER 5
RANK
PLAYER
2024 TEAM
AGE
50
Joey Loperfido
TOR
25
49
Austin Martin
MIN
26
48
Davis Schneider
TOR
26
47
Dylan Moore
SEA
32
46
Nick Gordon
MIA
29
45
Sal Frelick
MIL
24
44
Alex Verdugo
NYY
28
43
Andrew Benintendi
CWS
30
42
Will Benson
CIN
26
41
Mauricio Dubon
HOU
30
A Pair of Jays and a Twinkie
Joey Loperfido shot by means of the Astros system due to his highly effective bat and was a part of the commerce between the Blue Jays and Astros that despatched Yusei Kikuchi to Houston on the commerce deadline. Loperfido can play left and middle subject and hit 52 homers in 290 profession minor league video games to go together with 69 steals. However he had points with strikeouts and that has carried over to his transient MLB profession as he had a 36.3% strikeout charge this previous season with a 5% stroll charge.
Davis Schneider sports activities an incredible moustache and may play each left subject and second base. He may also hit the ball with energy as he had 13 dingers in 135 video games. However after having a 5.7% dwelling run charge in 35 video games in 2023, that quantity dropped to 2.9% this previous season to pair with a 31.7% strikeout charge. Schneider, nonetheless, has a great eye with a ten.4% stroll charge. The query is he nearer to the participant we noticed in 2023 or the one who took the sphere in 2024? I don’t suppose he’s the 2023 participant, however I feel he’s higher than the .191/.282/.343 participant we noticed this previous yr.
Austin Martin was the fifth participant chosen general within the 2020 draft by the Blue Jays and is a former high 100 prospect. However thus far, he has not been capable of reside as much as the hype that surrounded him. In 280 minor league video games he has hit solely 15 homers to go together with a .261/.397/.363 slash line. Now a member of the Twins, Martin slashed .253/.318/.352 in 93 video games to go together with seven steals. However he hit just one homer, however he can play second, left and middle subject. Versatility is bonus in the case of gamers ranked on this tier.
Simply Want He Had Energy
I like Sal Frelick. He doesn’t strike out a lot (15.3% profession strikeout charge), has a stable profession stroll charge of 9% and may steal some bases as he had 18 in 2024 and 25 in 202 profession video games. The issue with Frelick is he doesn’t hit for energy. He hit solely two homers in 2024 in 524 plate appearances and has 5 in his 202 profession video games. However he can play all three outfield spots and he can present some steals, and that’s the reason he has some worth.
Jack of All Trades
Maurico Dubon’s actual worth is the very fact he can play anyplace on the sphere. He began 44 video games in left, 18 in middle, 13 at second base, 11 in proper subject, 9 at first and third base and three at quick. And he does all this whereas not hurting you on the plate. He slashed .269/.296/.361 this yr with 4 homers and 47 RBI and his profession slash line is .261/.296/.378. Not nice numbers, however actually good for somebody who can fill in at a number of positions in your crew.
TIER 4
RANK
PLAYER
2024 TEAM
AGE
40
Willi Castro
MIN
27
39
MJ Melendez
KC
26
38
David Fry
CLE
29
37
Jake McCarthy
ARI
27
36
Nolan Jones
COL
26
35
Jesse Winker
NYM
31
34
Jarred Kelenic
ATL
25
33
Chas McCormick
HOU
29
32
Luke Raley
SEA
30
31
Matt Wallner
MIN
27
Leveled Off
MJ Melendez is a former high 100 prospect who confirmed nice promise when he hit 18 homers and drove in 62 runs as a rookie in 2022. However he has by no means improved on these numbers, hitting 16 homers in 2023 with 56 RBI after which including 17 homers and 44 RBI in 2024. At this level, what you see with Melendez is what you get – 17 homers and 55 RBI with a .220/.300/.400 slash line.
Like MJ Melendez, Jake McCarthy teased dynasty homeowners in 2022 when he slashed .283/.342/.427 with eight homers, 43 RBI and 23 steals in 2022 as a rookie. However he has not improved these numbers since. He regressed in 2023 earlier than bouncing again this previous season with a .285/.349/.400 slash line with eight homers, 56 RBI and 25 steals in 124 video games. His 162-game common is .270/.338/.388 with 9 homers, 53 RBI and 34 steals. If he can strategy these numbers, be completely satisfied and have him for outfield depth as he performs all three outfield positions.
The third one who seems to have outlined himself is Jarred Kelenic. He seems to be to be a participant (over 130 video games or so) who will hit 15 homers and drive in 50 runs with 10 steals whereas slashing within the .240/.300/.390 vary. He can play each left and middle, so he is an efficient depth participant however at this level that’s all I’d anticipate from him.
Who’s the Actual Chas McCormick?
In his first two seasons with the Astros, Chas McCormick averaged 114 video games with 14 homers, 47 RBI and 4 steals with a .250/.326/.425 slash line. Then got here 2023. That’s when he broke out and hit 22 homers, drove in 70 runs, stole 19 bases and slashed .273/.353/.489.
Then got here 2024. In a misplaced season for McCormick that truly noticed him demoted to the minors for a short time, McCormick slashed .211/.271/.306 with solely 5 homers, 27 RBI and eight steals in 94 video games. His strikeout charge elevated whereas his stroll charge decreased to a profession low 6.4%. When he lastly figured issues out in September (.391/.417/.435), he broke his hand seven video games into the month and was carried out for the season. I don’t know which McCormick is the actual McCoy, however for now break up his output from 2021/22 and what he did in 2023 and be completely satisfied if he reaches these numbers.
What’s the Celling?
Matt Wallner has by no means performed in additional than 76 video games in a season. If he can handle to seem in 130 or extra, he wouldn’t be ranked on this tier. In 76 video games in 2023, Wallner hit 14 homers, drove in 41 runs and slashed .249/.370/.507. This previous season in 75 video games he went 13/37/.259/.372/.523. In 169 profession video games he has hit 29 dwelling runs and pushed in 88 whereas sporting a .251/.366/.500 slash line. For those who imagine 2025 is the yr Wallner lastly seems in 130-140 video games, then transfer him up these rankings and seize him.
TIER 3
RANK
PLAYER
2024 TEAM
AGE
30
Bryan De La Cruz
PIT
28
29
Daulton Varsho
TOR
28
28
Trevor Larnach
MIN
28
27
Michael Conforto
SF
32
26
Brandon Marsh
PHI
27
25
Christian Yelich
MIL
33
24
Brendan Donovan
STL
28
23
Randy Arozarena
SEA
30
22
Tyler O’Neill
BOS
29
21
Jasson Dominguez
NYY
22
Merely Stable Gamers
Trevor Larnach, Brandon Marsh and Brendan Donovan are all principally the identical participant. They’ll all hit round 15 homers and drive in 60 or so runs. Marsh has a bit extra pace, Donovan drives in additional runs, whereas all of them slug round .420.
The worth in these three gamers is you principally know what to anticipate from them and they need to provide high quality depth in your crew or be a good starter in tremendous deep leagues.
The First of the “Prospects”
Jasson Dominguez remains to be labeled as a rookie, or in lots of dynasty leagues, a prospect due to solely having 87 profession at-bats. In these at-bats, Dominguez has struggled to the tune of a .207/.310/.437 slash line with six properties and 11 RBI to go together with six steals. However there isn’t a denying his ability set. He can hit for energy, has above common pace and goes to assist in your slash line as properly. In 353 profession minor league video games, Dominguez has 47 homers, 189 RBI and 102 steals with a .274/.373/.444 slash line – and he doesn’t flip 22 till Feb. 7.
There must be a spot within the outfield for Dominguez subsequent season, and you need to make a spot in your roster for him. The one purpose he isn’t ranked greater is I’m not positive when he’ll begin producing on the ranges anticipated of him.
TIER 2
RANK
PLAYER
2024 TEAM
AGE
20
Taylor Ward
LAA
30
19
Heston Kjerstad
BAL
26
18
Heliot Ramos
SF
25
17
Steven Kwan
CLE
27
16
Jurickson Profar
SD
32
15
Lourdes Gurriel Jr.
ARI
31
14
Brandon Nimmo
NYM
32
13
Alec Burleson
STL
26
12
Ian Happ
CHC
30
11
Evan Carter
TEX
22
The Second of the “Prospects”
The quantity of high prospects effervescent up from the Baltimore system is insane. Heston Kjerstad remains to be labeled as a rookie/prospect in most leagues due to coming in at 129 at-bats. In these 129 profession at-bats with the Orioles, Kjerstad has six homers and 17 RBI with a .248/.336/.411 slash line.
There’s nothing left for him to show within the minors. In 249 profession video games on the farm, Kjerstad has a .304/.387/.524 slash line with 42 dwelling runs and 153 RBI whereas posting first rate 21% strikeout charge. Whereas a small pattern measurement, his profession Common EV within the majors is 90.7 MPH with a Exhausting Hit% of 46.5%. The MLB averages in these two areas are 88.4 mph and 39.3%.
He’s 4 years older than Dominguez, so if you wish to transfer Dominguez forward of Kjerstad, I can perceive that. However Kjerstad shouldn’t be ignored and can possible assist your crew before Dominguez will.
The Previous Guard
Jurickson Profar, Lourdes Gurriel Jr. and Brandon Nimmo are possible not going that can assist you 5 years down the street, and even three. However for subsequent yr and 2026, they need to nonetheless present successful statistics.
Profar is coming off the very best season with profession highs in homers (24), RBI (85) and slash line (.280/.380/.459). I don’t suppose Profar duplicates these numbers subsequent season, however I additionally suppose he has made changes to his recreation to offer extra energy on a constant foundation. The numbers will possible drop a bit, however I feel he is usually a helpful participant for at the least the subsequent two seasons.
Gurriel is considerably ignored within the fantasy world. His 162-game common is 24 homers and 89 RBI with a .279/.324/.461 slash line. Thrice he has topped 20 homers in a season and he fell in need of that by two this yr in 133 video games. What I like about Gurriel is I do know what to anticipate from him. It’s good to load up on prospects with excessive ceilings, however additionally it is good to get a participant who’s constant, and that’s Gurriel.
Nimmo is one other participant who’s only a constant supply of manufacturing. He’ll hit 20 homers (a couple of extra, a couple of much less, however in that vary) and drive in 65 to 70 runs in most years, although he had 90 RBI this previous season, a profession excessive. Nimmo additionally added steals to his recreation, setting a brand new profession excessive with 15. His earlier excessive was 9 in 2018. The RBI and steals will not be matched subsequent yr, however he ought to present a 20-70-10 line with a .260/.370/.420 slash line.
Relying on a Rebound
Evan Carter exploded onto the MLB scene in 2023 when he slashed .306/.413/.645 with 5 homers, 12 RBI and three steals in 23 video games for the Rangers. He then went on to slash .300/.417/.500 with one homer, six RBI and three steals in 17 postseason video games. All of this on the age of 20.
However 2024 was not type to Carter. He didn’t play in a single recreation after Could 26 as a consequence of a stress fracture in his again. And when Carter was on the sphere, the again was clearly an issue as he slashed .188/.272/.361 with 5 homers, 15 RBI and two steals.
Two months of dangerous baseball, nonetheless, mustn’t discourage you from going after Carter. When wholesome he can hit for energy and common and add pace. I absolutely anticipate him to bounce again and hit 17 to twenty homers with 15 or so steals, which can set up his flooring and never his ceiling.
TIER 1
RANK
PLAYER
2024 TEAM
AGE
10
James Wooden
WAS
22
9
Wyatt Langford
TEX
23
8
Spencer Steer
CIN
27
7
Bryan Reynolds
PIT
28
6
Colton Cowser
BAL
25
5
Riley Greene
DET
24
4
Teoscar Hernandez
LAD
33
3
Jarren Duran
BOS
28
2
Jackson Chourio
MIL
21
1
Yordan Alvarez
HOU
27
The Ceiling is Excessive with These Two
James Wooden was one of many gamers the Nationals acquired when Juan Soto was traded to San Diego. It has taken some time, however the commerce is beginning to repay for Washington. Wooden debuted for the Nationals this yr and in 79 video games he slashed .264/.354/.427 with 9 homers, 41 RBI and 14 steals. Wooden had an excellent month of August for the Nationals, slashing .302/.407/.479 with three homers, 15 RBI and 9 steals – offering a glimpse of what he can do on the sphere. It’s not going to be a shock to see Wooden go 20/85/20 subsequent yr and solely enhance on these numbers as he matures.
In 2023 Wyatt Langford was graduating from Florida as one of many high gamers within the NCAA. A yr later, he was within the lineup for the Texas Rangers. Whereas he didn’t win Rookie of the 12 months or come near successful the award, he proved he belongs within the majors and that he’ll solely get higher. In 134 video games he hit 16 homers, drove in 74 runs and stole 19 bases and slashed .253/.325/.415.
Langford was at his finest throughout the ultimate month of the season when he slashed .300/.386/.610 to go together with eight homers, 20 RBI and 7 steals. Like Wooden, I’d be shocked of Langford doesn’t attain at the least 20 homers, 85 RBI and 20 steals and develop into a key member of your crew for years.
The Younger Studs
Spencer Steer, Bryan Reynolds, Colton Cowser and Riley Greene are nice gamers to seize and park in left subject when constructing your crew. Steer ranked second in RBIs (92) and stolen bases (25) amongst left fielders final yr and tied for 14th in homers (20). I anticipate his energy numbers to enhance due to his dwelling ballpark whereas he continues to steal bases.
Reynolds tied for fifth amongst left fielders in dwelling runs (together with Cowser and Greene with 24), was fourth in RBI with 88 and tied for eleventh in steals in 10. The numbers he produced in 2024 are par for the course for him. Since 2021 he has hit 24, 27, 24 and 24 homers, pushed in 90, 62, 84 and 88 runs and slashed .276/.352/.472 throughout that point interval.
Cowser completed second within the AL ROY voting this season after hitting 24 homers and driving in 69 runs whereas stealing 9 bases and slashing .242/.321/.447. I don’t suppose it’s too early to rank Cowser sixth general as his energy is actual and his slash line ought to creep towards his minor league profession numbers of .298/.420/.489. I feel what he did this previous season is his flooring and the facility ought to improve over the subsequent few years.
Greene lastly had his breakout season in 2024 as he slashed .262/.348/.479 with 24 homers and 82 RBI in 137 video games. Since debuting in 2022, Inexperienced’s OPS+ has gone from 97 to 119 to 133 this season. He might not attain 30 homers throughout his profession, however he will get on base at a .350 clip and offers a stable, regular bat in your lineup.
Nonetheless Producing
Whether or not he’s enjoying in Toronto, Seattle, Los Angeles or every other ballpark, Teoscar Hernandez produces. This previous season for the Dodgers noticed him slash .272/.339/.501 with 33 homers and 99 RBI. Since 2021, his common season is 147 video games, 29 dwelling runs, 96 RBI, 9 steals and a .273/.327/.486 slash line. He does strike out so much as he has a profession 29.6% strikeout charge. However he additionally has a 5% dwelling run charge.
The one factor holding him from being ranked greater is the very fact he shall be 33 on Opening Day in 2025. If I’m deciding on a left fielder for the longer term, Hernandez shouldn’t be one among them. Buf if I solely care about proper now and 2026 as properly, you may solely discover one different left fielder who can match his stats.
The Velocity Issue
Jarren Duran performed most of his video games in middle subject for the Purple Sox in 2024, however his 83 video games in left makes him a really stable participant to fit into that place. Showing in 160 video games this yr, Duran churned out a season by which he scored 111 runs, hit 21 homers, drove in 75 runs and stole 34 bases – a quantity that leads all left fielders.
Duran shouldn’t be going to be a house run hitter, however he’s good for 20 a yr. What helps his inventory is the very fact he ought to repeatedly high 30 steals per season whereas slashing .290/.345/.485 each season.
Dwelling As much as the Hype
Milwaukee followers had been ready for the day Jackson Chourio would be a part of the Brewers after hitting 22 homers and drive in 91 runs and steal 44 bases between Double-A and Triple-A in 2023 as a 19-year-old.
Chourio broke camp with the Brewers this previous season and after a sluggish begin, he didn’t disappoint his followers. He completed the season with a .275/.327/.464 slash line with 21 homers, 79 RBI and 22 steals. And because the season progressed, Chourio acquired higher and higher. He slashed .243/.294/.384 with 9 homers, 35 RBI and 10 steals within the first half (protecting 85 video games). Over his ultimate 63 video games, he slashed .310/.363/.552 with 12 dwelling runs, 44 RBI and 12 steals.
What’s up subsequent for Chourio? Don’t be shocked to see him knocking on the door for a 30-100-30 season in 2025 and past.
One of many Finest
Relating to hitting, Yordan Alvarez is just the most effective within the majors. His energy is off the charts. As a rookie in 2019 he hit 27 homers in 87 video games. Since 2021 his dwelling runs totals have been 33, 37, 31 and 35 and his RBI totals have been 104, 97, 97, 86. His profession 162-game common is 42 homers and 120 RBI.
However Alvarez is greater than only a dwelling run hitter. He’s additionally a top-notch hitter. His profession batting common is .298 and twice he has hit over .300 in a season (2022, 2024). His profession slash line is .298/.390/.583. Most sluggers battle with strikeouts. Not Alvarez as his profession strikeout charge is 20 % and during the last three seasons it has been 18.9%, 18.6% and 15% whereas his stroll charges have been 13.9%, 13.9% and 10.9%.
About the one factor Alvarez doesn’t do is steal bases, although he did add a career-high six this yr. So he hits for energy, hits for common and drives in runs – making him the top-ranked left fielder.
Come Again Subsequent Week
Thanks for studying and are available again subsequent week for the highest 50 middle fielders.
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