Spring Training Heats Up: Top 200 Overall Players for Fantasy Baseball 2025
As the days grow longer and the air warms, the excitement of baseball season fills the hearts of fans across the nation. While spring may not yet be in full bloom everywhere, it’s a different story in Florida and Arizona, where Major League Baseball teams have gathered at their respective spring training camps to prepare for the upcoming 2025 season.
For fantasy baseball enthusiasts, this time of year marks the start of a new quest for a championship. To assist you in your quest, USA TODAY Sports presents our initial list of the top 200 overall players for the 2025 fantasy baseball season. These rankings are based on a standard 12-team Rotisserie league with 20-game eligibility for each position.
Methodology:
Our rankings are based on a combination of factors, including player projections, team depth, and recent performance. We consider a wide range of statistical categories, including batting average, home runs, RBIs, stolen bases, ERA, WHIP, and strikeouts.
Top 5 Overall Players for 2025:
- Shohei Ohtani, Los Angeles Angels (P/DH)
- Ronald Acuña Jr., Atlanta Braves (OF)
- Julio Rodriguez, Seattle Mariners (OF)
- Wander Franco, Tampa Bay Rays (SS)
- Corbin Burnes, Milwaukee Brewers (SP)
Breakout Candidates to Watch:
- Spencer Torkelson, Detroit Tigers (1B)
- Oneil Cruz, Pittsburgh Pirates (SS)
- Triston McKenzie, Cleveland Guardians (SP)
- Emmanuel Rodriguez, Detroit Tigers (C)
Sleeper Picks for Value:
- Jordan Montgomery, St. Louis Cardinals (SP)
- Framber Valdez, Houston Astros (SP)
- Ryan McMahon, Colorado Rockies (2B/3B)
- Andrew Benintendi, New York Yankees (OF)
Top 200 Overall Player Rankings
Position | Player | Team
—|—|—|
1 | Shohei Ohtani | Los Angeles Angels (P/DH)
2 | Ronald Acuña Jr. | Atlanta Braves (OF)
3 | Julio Rodriguez | Seattle Mariners (OF)
4 | Wander Franco | Tampa Bay Rays (SS)
5 | Corbin Burnes | Milwaukee Brewers (SP)
6 | Mike Trout | Los Angeles Angels (OF)
7 | Bryce Harper | Philadelphia Phillies (OF)
8 | Mookie Betts | Los Angeles Dodgers (OF)
9 |Freddie Freeman | Los Angeles Dodgers (1B)
10 |Manny Machado | San Diego Padres (3B)
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191 | Framber Valdez | Houston Astros (SP)
192 | Andrew Benintendi | New York Yankees (OF)
193 | Ryan McMahon | Colorado Rockies (2B/3B)
194 | Jordan Montgomery | St. Louis Cardinals (SP)
195 | Emmanuel Rodriguez | Detroit Tigers (C)
196 | Triston McKenzie | Cleveland Guardians (SP)
197 | Oneil Cruz | Pittsburgh Pirates (SS)
198 | Spencer Torkelson | Detroit Tigers (1B)
199 | Byron Buxton | Minnesota Twins (OF)
200 |Bo Bichette | Toronto Blue Jays (SS)
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