Detroit Tigers Prospects 2023

Overall Grade: C+

New Tigers baseball ops lead Scott Harris didn’t inherit a loaded system, but he’s already made strides improving it with early trades. Given his background, it’s reasonable to expect the progress to continue over the next 2-3 years.

Name PosAge Level ETAGradeComments
Wilmer FloresSP21AA2023A-Elite control and 11.3 k/9. Solid results.
Jace Jung2B21A+2024A-1st round pick, struggled in debut.
Ty MaddenSP22AA2023B+1st round pick, very solid K/BB.
Jackson JobeSP19A+2025B+Third pick in 2021, mixed results so far.
Reese OlsonSP22AA2023B+Not great results, but elite K/BB.
Justyn-Henry MalloyOF/3B22AAA2023B+OBP machine, developing power and solid BA.
Wenceel Perez2B22AA2023BBreakout year, good discipline, BA, power, speed.
Colt Keith3B/2B20A+2024BVery good BA and power potential.
Kerry CarpenterOF24MLB2022BBreakout year, mediocre discipline but power looks legit.
Parker MeadowsOF22AA2023B20/20 potential but fringy regular.
Andre Lipcius3B/2B24AAA2023BNo great tools, but draws walks. Robbie Grossman.
Joey WentzSP24MLB2022B-Good K rates and some control progress.

Fantasy Baseball Starting Pitcher Rankings 2023

Updated 01/22/23

Rankings based on 15-team mixed, standard roto-scoring leagues.

Rating: 1-5, 5 is likely improvement, 1 is likely decline

Status: Sleeper (S), Deep Sleeper (DS), Bust (B)

RankPlayerLGTeamPosCommentsRatingStatus
1Corbin BurnesNMILSPK/9 regression of last two months but still elite, cutter is best pitch in baseball.3
2Gerrit ColeANYYSPElite in consecutive years, still having HR issues. Very safe.3
3Aaron NolaNPHISPPerfect control, pitched better than ERA. Not GB pitcher anymore but probably safest on the board.4
4Max ScherzerNNYMSPVelo declined very slightly three consecutive years with K rate. Best control of career. Still has innings upside.3
5Jacob deGromATEXSPK/BB identical to 2021 but had HR issues. Velo down slightly but not much.3
6Kevin GausmanATORSPMore sliders, ridiculous control. Due better luck with BABIP.4
7Spencer StriderNATLSPBetter k/BB as SP, elite velo. Missed time with oblique. ERA should have been even better. Innings cap likely.4
8Carlos RodonANYYSPMaintained velo. Elite minus durability.3
9Shane McClanahanATBRSPElite control. Wore down late, particularly September. Adds some risk.2
10Brandon WoodruffNMILSPSame as usual. Safe other than health.3
11Zac GallenNARISPAdded velo, all plus pitches. Ridiculous second half. Looks like ace but slightly overachieved.3
12Justin VerlanderNNYMSPVelo excellent despite K/9 decline. HR success a bit fluky.3
13Shohei OhtaniALAASPHuge velo increase and throwing more sliders. Reflected in dominant K/BB. Possibly better pitcher than hitter.3
14Sandy AlcantaraNMIASPOnly difference was vastly improved changeup. ERA metrics only slightly improved, and K rate dropped. Obvious regression.2
15Zack WheelerNPHISPVelo and GB rate down. Was back in the playoffs. Injuries are only concern.3
16Luis CastilloASEASPNo longer GB pitcher, FB was elite. Juiced ball would be more risky.3
17Shane BieberACLESPVelo worst of career by far. Saved by cutter. Doesn't have previous upside.3
18Yu DarvishNSDPSPIP/GS easily best of career, sub-2.0 BB/9 again. Velo has been up for three years. HR still concerning if live ball returns.3
19Max FriedNATLSPBig control improvement, improved changeup that he threw more. Very safe pitcher.4
20Tyler GlasnowATBRSPLooks all the way back. Durability still a concern.3
21Dylan CeaseACHWSPPeripherals worse than 2021, throwing more sliders. Elite pitch. Likely regression to mid-3 ERA.2
22Joe MusgroveNSDPSPElite control again, has reached ceiling.3
23Cristian JavierAHOUSPFixed control, especially in second half.3
24Framber ValdezAHOUSP67% GB, huge velo increase. Finger and hand injuries in 2021. Only risk is workload.3
25Chris SaleABOSSPFluke injuries. Velo was very good in two starts.4S
26Logan WebbNSFGSP57% GB, velo declined from 2021. Safe but limited upside if velo doesn't return.3
27George KirbyASEASPBieber clone though non-fastballs are mediocre. Threw 156 IP.3
28Robbie RayASEASPLost a bit of velo from 2022, reflected in performance. Has been durable recently.3
29Clayton KershawNLADSPChronic back problems. Adjusted breaking pitches with success.3
30Logan GilbertASEASPAdded velo but not strikeouts. At his ceiling unless offspeed pitches improve.3
31Julio UriasNLADSPVelo down, K rate down. Clear regression pending.2B
32Brady SingerAKCRSPSlider improved, showed elite control. Not much room for growth but safe buy.3
33Drew RasmussenATBRSPAdded dominant cutter. 6.30 K/BB in second half. No longer GB pitcher and limited ceiling, but super safe and surging.4
34Jordan MontgomeryNSTLSPAdded control again, added strikeouts with STL. Very safe buy.4
35Nick LodoloNCINSPGB rate mediocre, got on track after injury. 2.92 ERA in second half. Limited workload still huge concern.3
36Lance LynnACHWSPKnee surgery, velo down. Elite control, easily best of career. Incredible over last two months.5S
37Blake SnellNSDPSPBest velo of career, slider was great. Awesome control after the break. Still not durable.3
38Charlie MortonNATLSPHR% spikes with FB. Pitched better after April struggles.3
39Jeffrey SpringsATBRSPVelo down as SP, changeup was elite. Even better in second half. HR spike possible with FB rate.3
40Alek ManoahATORSPElite control, had some issues missing bats. Regression very likely if it doesn't improve.2
41Joe RyanAMINSPAdded velo, extreme FB bit him. Got back on track after mediocre June and July. Has ability for better control performance.3
42Triston McKenzieACLESPElite control, two great pitches. Got better in second half. Some injury risk.3
43Kyle WrightNATLSP56% GB, velo rebound, trashed slider. Heavily threw excellent curveball. Safe mid-3's ERA.3
44Garrett WhitlockABOSSPHad hip surgery. Definite SP. Great control and huge upside.4S
45Alex CobbNSFGSPHuge increase in velo, 59% GB. An ace but health is huge concern.4S
46Chris BassittATORSPLooking more durable and consistent control. More sliders and curveballs, K/9 down in 2nd half.3
47Reid DetmersALAASP3.04 ERA, 3/1 K/BB after demotion. Looks elite.4S
48Marcus StromanNCHCSPHad elbow issue, bounced back fine. Same as usual.3
49Nestor CortesANYYSPAdded velo, ERA metrics above 3.3
50Hunter GreeneNCINSPExtreme FB rate is concerning in CIN. Ridiculously good late in year after returning from shoulder.3
51Aaron AshbyNMILSP57% GB, mediocre control as SP. ERA metrics show clear sub-4.00 ERA, but control prevents going all-in.4S
52Patrick SandovalALAASPMore sliders, excellent pitch. Mediocre control but got better late. HR rate likely to regress.3
53Alex WoodNSFGSPAdded velo, mid-3's ERA metrics. Ended season with shoulder.4
54Lucas GiolitoACHWSPVelo well down, ERA metrics still showed upper 3's ERA.3
55Adbert AlzolayNCHCSPPitched out of the pen in September and was dominant. Missed most of season with shoulder. Excellent sleeper.4S
56Dustin MayNLADSPBack injury. Velo and GB rate looked good, but struggled with control. Was great in minors.4
57Luis SeverinoANYYSPVelo mostly returned, secondary stuff not as good as previous. Missed time with shoulder injury.3
58Jameson TaillonNCHCSPAdded cutter, elite control again. Would benefit outside of NYY. Injury history somewhat concerning.3
59Kyle BradishABALSPFixed control in minors. 3.28 ERA in 2nd half. FB was mediocre but good velo. 4 ERA likely.4
60Pablo LopezAMINSPFirst time he's stayed healthy. Not dominant anymore. ERA near 5 in second half.3
61Kenta MaedaAMINSP
62Tyler MahleAMINSPShoulder problems, tried to pitch through shoulder late. Velo down a bit, getting out of CiN should help.3
63Andrew HeaneyATEXSPChronic arm and HR problems. Best velo of career, more sliders.3
64Jon GrayATEXSPAdded velo, HR problems. ERA metrics slightly better than results.3
65Grayson RodriguezABALSP
66Jose SuarezALAASPAdded slider, was plus pitch. Got on a roll in second half with 1.5 BB/9 due to plus pitch.4S
67Sean ManaeaNSFGSPBecame extreme FB pitcher, changeup was terrible. Especially bad in second half.3
68Zach EflinATBRSPVelo still down but showing elite control, pitched well as RP late in year.3
69Steven MatzNSTLSPChronic injuries, finished year healthy. Elite K/BB and velo looked good.4S
70Hunter BrownAHOUSPElite GB, nearly perfect in relief. Control still concerning, but blue chip if SP.4S
71Jose BerriosATORSPVelo was fine, K rate way down and worse in 2nd half. Getting killed by LH.3
72Nathan EovaldiATEXSPVelo falling in consecutive years but still good. HRs and injuries are concerning.2
73Andrew PainterNPHISP
74Braxton GarrettNMIASPAdded velo, more sliders. Looks legit. Very limited innings for career.3
75Bailey OberAMINSPGroin injury, lost a touch of velo. Elite control, HR% unlikely to continue with high FB. Scott Baker clone. Innings likely limited.4S
76Freddy PeraltaNMILSPShoulder issues. Velo was down, K rate way down in second half. Very risky.3B
77Jesus LuzardoNMIASPAdded velo, changeup was dominant pitch. More elbow problems/injury concerns.3
78Merrill KellyNARISPAdded velo but overachieved.2
79Carlos CarrascoNNYMSPVelo well down from peak and worst since rookie season. ERA metrics are better, but significant injury risk.2
80Brayan BelloABOSSPElite GB rate, 2.59 ERA in September but WHIP was ugly. Elite K rates in minors.4S
81Ken WaldichukAOAKSPGreat milb track record, impressive K/9 in minors. Good K/BB and finished strong.4
82David PetersonNNYMSPAdded velo, 10.9 K/9 as SP. Control issues but has big upside if healthy.3
83Eric LauerNMILSPAdded velo in consecutive seasons. Overcame elbow issue late. Mediocre ERA metrics due to HR issues, but mostly corrected in second half.3
84Tony GonsolinNLADSPVelo is down, but all offspeed were plus plus. Durability still in question and not great K rates.2
85Spencer TurnbullADETSP
86Justin SteeleNCHCSP51% GB, excellent slider. Slider still shaky and had back issues.3
87Jose QuintanaNNYMSPNo clear difference other than HRs. Very risky buy.2B
88Ross StriplingNSFGSPMore changeups, elite control. HR rate was lucky, and last year was clear upside.3
89Ranger SuarezNPHISP55% GB, added more pitches. Control better in second half but wasn't great.3
90Sonny GrayAMINSPVelo continuing to fall, reflected in K rate.2
91Bailey FalterNPHISPElite control but HR problems. Can overcome if 2nd half control continues.4S
92Matt BrashASEASP52% GB, mostly sliders. Very good in 2nd half as RP but still had control issues.3
93Miles MikolasNSTLSPComplete bounceback. Pitched a bit over his head, and still bad injury history.2B
94Tanner HouckABOSSPGood GB, back injury late in year. K rate dropped. Certainly limited innings.3
95Tyler AndersonALAASPImprovement from adjusted changeup, K/BB nearly same as 2021. Huge benefit from dejuiced ball.2B
96Martin PerezATEXSPGB rate up to 51%, K/BB the same. More likely high-3's ERA.3
97Trevor RogersNMIASPVelo was fine, command not as good. Back and lat injuries. K/BB was much better in five second half starts.3
98Frankie MontasANYYSPVery good before trade. Shoulder issues and down K rate in NY. Risky with park.3
99Roansy ContrerasNPITSPCommand issues in MLB, has much more upside than what he showed. Likely low innings cap.3
100Cody MorrisACLESPDominant in minors, huge K rates. All offspeed pitches are plus.4S
101Lance McCullers Jr.AHOUSPVelo and GB rate were down after return. Reason to question health.2B
102Aaron CivaleACLESPThree IL stints, elite in eight starts during 2nd half. ERA metrics sub-4 ERA but risk due to injuries and HRs.4DS
103Adam WainwrightNSTLSPVelo down more, identified mechanical issues that killed K/9 but still down slightly.3
104Cole IrvinAOAKSPElite control, nearly a repeat. Benefiting from home ballpark.3
105Tarik SkubalADETSPMore sliders, got HR problems in check. Midseason return from flexor.3
106JT BrubakerNPITSPVery good K/BB, but no effective pitches. 4 ERA metrics but reason for skepticism.3
107Kyle MullerAOAKSPFixed control at AAA but not in MLB. Added velo, has interesting upside.3DS
108Jakob JunisNSFGSPNow throwing sinkers and changeups. Fixed HR issues? Struggled late in year, ERA metrics show sub-4 ERA.4
109Taijuan WalkerNPHISPMore cutters and splitters added to GB rate. Minimal upside with K rate and history of durability issues.3
110Noah SyndergaardNLADSPVelo and K rate crashed. Not GB pitcher anymore.2
111Kodai SengaANYMSP
112Kyle GibsonABALSPVelo and GB rate has tanked. Throwing more offspeed, though ERA metrics were league average.3
113Yusei KikuchiATORSPTrashed cutter, threw slider harder. Velo was fine but no control.3
114Edward CabreraNMIASPChangeup most used and best pitch, control shaky but improved in second half. .207 BABIP.3
115Clarke SchmidtANYYSPVelo mostly bounced back, new slider that was excellent pitch. Dominant at AAA, better control in second half. Big upside.4S
116Eduardo RodriguezADETSPVelo down overall, was all over the place. Not a great risk until seeing how he does in ST.2
117Matthew BoydADETSPReturned from flexor tendon, velo was fine. Brutal control in small sample size.3DS
118Corey KluberABOSSPElite control. Velo way down, throwing cutters now.3
119Michael WachaAFASPLost some velo, new cutter looks good. Still has HR problems and K/9 is bad.2
120Anthony DeSclafaniNSFGSPVelo was well down, ankle surgery. Still showed elite control.3
121MacKenzie GoreNWSNSPElite in first two months until elbow gave out. Healthy at end of season.3S
122Trevor BauerNFASP
123JP SearsAOAKSPInconsistent, hasn't missed bats. Slider and changeup both plus pitches, and showed very good milb control.3
124Drew SmylyNCHCSPVelo up slightly, more curveballs and cutters. Great in second half, still risky due to injuries.3
125Nick MartinezNSDPSPWants back in the rotation, mediocre command as SP. 3
126Jose UrquidyAHOUSPVelo rebound, still major HR issues.3
127Brandon PfaadtNARISP
128DL HallABALSPPitched well in relief, likely long term role.3
129John MeansABALSPHad TJS in April, BAL could correct HR issues. Elite control.4
130Tylor MegillNNYMSPVelo increase, was an ace early before arm problems. Long injury history.3
131Yonny ChirinosATBRSPVelo looked good after elbow. Cheap innings.3DS
132Luis OrtizNPITSPSome struggles at AA. Elite velo and solid K/BB. Probably gets more time at AAA.3
133Mitch KellerNPITSPSolid velo increase and added sinker. Improvements in control and GB rate.3
134Dane DunningATEXSP53% GB but velo down again. Hip and ankle injuries. Some upside but needs velo jump.3
135Nick PivettaABOSSPVelo and K rate down. HR problems continue.3
136Jack FlahertyNSTLSPChronic shoulder problems, poor command.3
137Gavin StoneNLADSP
138Joey LucchesiNNYMSP
139Taylor HearnATEXSPRP to end year and was much better.3
140Josh WinderAMINSPExtreme FB, had shoulder issues. Scott Baker potential, very good breaking pitches.3DS
141Paul BlackburnAOAKSPVelo up slightly, GB only 47%. Effective curveball. Finger injury.2
142Andre PallanteNSTLSP64% GB. Good slider but doesn't miss bats. Solid end game add.3DS
143Matt ManningADETSPForearm issue but was healthy by end of year. Command has improved but trouble missing bats.3
144Kyle HarrisonNSFGSP
145Danny DuffyNFASP
146Hayden WesneskiNCHCSPShowed solid control, three plus pitches. Middle of the rotation SP.3
147Cal QuantrillACLESPLucky in consecutive years, ERA should be over 4.2B
148Drey JamesonNARISPGood in debut, had strong K/BB but lousy performance in minors. Good GB rate but risky.3
149Johan OviedoNPITSPBig velo increase, a lot of sliders. Control is a problem, but becoming more interesting.3DS
150Dean KremerABALSPNew cutter and more changeups. Cutter graded well but not missing bats.2
151Zach PlesacACLESPVelo down, still having HR issues. No upside.3
152Chase SilsethALAASPRushed to MLB. Plus velo and milb K rates. HR problems.3
153Jake OdorizziATEXSPHR issues with Braves. More cutters. Still a league average pitcher but durability issues three straight years.3
154Kutter CrawfordABOSSPAdded velo, major HR issues. K/BB shows potential.3
155Bryce ElderNATLSPDoesn't miss a lot of bats, but GB near 50%. Outstanding after initial struggles.3DS
156Domingo GermanANYYSPLost velo after shoulder, FIP was much higher.2
157Austin VothABALSPMore cutters and curveballs, bigger park really helped. Limited upside but looks like legit 4 ERA pitcher.3
158Michael KopechACHWSPVelo and K rate down. Claimed knee problems since June.3
159Louie VarlandAMINSPStrong milb track record, K/BB looked good but HR a concern.3
160Tyler WellsABALSPNot missing bats with velo issues as SP. HR issues, comparable to Urquidy.3
161Connor SeaboldABOSSPGood milb track record. Nice control potential, but FB rate is concerning.3
162Rich HillNPITSPMore offspeed, curveball starting to deteriorate.2
163Tanner BibeeACLESP
164Cole RagansATEXSPCommand started to show late, solid milb track record but more of a middle of the rotation pitcher.3
165Daniel LynchAKCRSPNo plus pitches. Continued control and HR issues. Control improved in second half.3
166Thad WardNWSNSP
167Mike SorokaNATLSP
168Josiah GrayNWSNSPHorrendous HR issues, control still a big problem. Showed much better control in minors.3
169Graham AshcraftNCINSPStruggled with control at AAA, but has otherwise been good. 55% GB, not right after return from bicep in September. Needs another pitch.3
170Garrett HillADETSPDidn't miss bats, but milb track record is excellent.4
171Ryan PepiotNLADSPPlus arm, really misses bats. Control and HR issues.3
172Ryne NelsonNARISPExtreme FB is concerning but has plus stuff. Elbow and shoulder injuries. Mediocre at AAA but good below that level.3
173Mitch WhiteATORSPMess in Toront, though ERA metrics were around 4 ERA.4
174Mike ClevingerACHWSPVelo down to 2018 level, slider was bad. Decline over last two months.2
175Cade CavalliNWSNSPShoulder injury, had control issues at AAA but generally solid.3
176Taj BradleyATBRSP
177James KaprielianAOAKSPBizarre trends. Added velo, K rate tanked. Slight improvement in second half. Injury history still a red flag.2
178Freddy TarnokAOAKSPBig arm. Control issues, decent at missing bats.3
179Angel ZerpaAKCRSPPlus velo and GB rate. K/BB was solid. Season ending with elbow injury.3DS
180Zack GreinkeAFASPChangeup has become crap, no strikeouts.3
181Keegan ThompsonNCHCSPMore HR and control issues, finished season in pen.3
182Simeon Woods RichardsonAMINSPNice debut, control back on track. Doesn't have much velo.3
183Chris FlexenASEASPVelo down, K rate was terrible.2
184Kolby AllardNATLSPMediocre year at AAA but missed bats. Not enough velo.3
185Shintaro FujinamiAOAKSP
186Griffin CanningALAASP
187Joe RossNFASP
188Bobby MillerNLADSP
189Jordan LylesAKCRSPVelo down significantly. Only difference was HR improvement with home park.2
190Elieser HernandezNNYMSPStill good K/BB but can't keep ball in park.3
191Kris BubicAKCRSPRidiculous .352 BABIP but made no progress, minor league history still shows a lot of upside.3DS
192Luis PatinoATBRSPVelo was down but good at AAA. Still a lot of time, but needs to fix control.3
193German MarquezNCOLSPVelo bounced back but GB crashed. Strikeout issues are red flag.2
194Josh FlemingATBRSPElite GB rate and control potential.3DS
195Drew RucinskiAOAKSP
196Vince VelasquezNPITSP
197Wade MileyNMILSPVelo consistently falling but decent GB rate. Chronic shoulder.3
198Ian AndersonNATLSPVelo down slightly, control was terrible. Doesn't look close to rebound.3
199James PaxtonABOSSP
200Paolo EspinoNWSNSPBrutal in 2nd half, 6 ERA as SP.2
201Jose ButtoNNYMSPSolid year, very good milb track record but has HR problems.3
202Beau BrieskeADETSPGreat control and changeup, missed more bats in the minors. HR issues are a big problem. Healthy from forearm at end of season. Scott Baker clone?3
203Joey WentzADETSPControl remains a concern, but showed improvement at AAA.3
204Dylan BundyAFASPAveraged less than 5 IP, velo way down. 5th SP at best.3
205Michael LorenzenADETSPMore injuries, more offspeed. Command is ugly.3
206Stephen StrasburgNWSNSPThoracic outlet and nerve issue. Just a 50th rounder.3
207Luis GilANYYSPHad TJS, can miss bats.3
208Marco GonzalesASEASPAll offspeed, terrible K rates.2B
209Adrian SampsonNCHCSPGood control but not missing bats. Possibly sticks as fifth SP.3
210Johnny CuetoNMIASPK rate tanked, more sinkers but success not supported by metrics.2B
211Sean HjelleNSFGSPExtreme GB, missed more bats in MLB and milb. Definite 5th starter ability.3DS
212Robert GasserNMILSP
213Eury PerezNMIASP
214Adrian MartínezAOAKSP
215Reiver SanmartinNCINSPDecent GB rate, terrible velo. Showed much better control before 2022.3
216Hunter GaddisACLESPExtreme FB pitcher with HR problems. Great milb K rates. Some upside.3
217Hunter GaddisACLESPExtreme FB pitcher with HR problems. Great milb K rates. Some upside.3
218Wilmer FloresADETSP
219Daniel CastanoNMIASPNew cutter, had labrum tear.3
220Ryan YarbroughAKCRSPVelo well down over last two years. Control much worse last year. Oblique issues.2
221Michael PinedaAFASPElite control, but velo and K rate has tanked in consecutive years.2
222Ethan SmallNMILSPFormer first round pick with nice K rate but awful control. Not great velo.3
223Michael PlassmeyerNPHISP
224Bruce ZimmermannABALSPLost velo, showed great control. Limited upside.3
225Nick NeidertNCHCSPExcellent rebound season, great control.3DS
226Mason MontgomeryATBRSP
227Bryce MillerASEASP
228Spencer HowardATEXSPMore sliders but pitch was terrible, struggling with control in minors. No sign of breakout.3
229Alex FaedoADETSPDidn't look good, but has very good milb track record with elite control.3DS
230Cole HenryNWSNSP
231Logan AllenACLESP
232Mike BaumannABALSPSwingman, struggled as SP late in the year. Showing good GB rate and velo.3
233Dakota HudsonNSTLSPVelo well down, 53% GB, brutal command and didn't miss bats.2
234Matthew LiberatoreNSTLSPHR problems and average stuff.3
235Zack KellyABOSSP
236Sixto SanchezNMIASP
237Mike MinorNFASPShoulder issues, velo was down and K rate tanked. Wrong part for his skillset.3
238Patrick CorbinNWSNSPGood velo, slider is completely gone. ERA metrics not that bad.3
239Madison BumgarnerNARISPVelo bounced back, slider has been terrible. Same issues as Corbin.3
240Mick AbelNPHISP
241Cole HamelsNFASP
242Brad KellerAKCRSPMissed bats in relief, GB rate is back. Could stick as RP.3
243Adrian HouserNMILSP59% GB, velo was fine. Poor control.3
244Davis MartinACHWSPNever had success but missed bats in minors.3
245Michael GroveNLADSPBreakout year, has always shown good K rates.3
246Zach DaviesNARISPVelo rebound, changeup was good. League average again.3
247Bryse WilsonNPITSPShowed some improvement late in the year. K rate still too ugly.3
248Jonathan HeasleyAKCRSPHasn't missed bats in MLB, good K rates in minors.3
249Austin GomberNCOLSPLosing velo every year, RP in second half.3
250Caleb KilianNCHCSPGood GB rate, control tanked. Needs to repeat AAA.3
251Kyle HendricksNCHCSPShoulder problems, curveball has been ineffective in consecutive years. HR issues.2
252Brandon WilliamsonNCINSP
253Janson JunkNMILSPExcellent control since 2021 and a good development team. Has some upside.3DS
254Josh WinckowskiABOSSP52% GB, didn't miss bats in MLB.3
255Brett AndersonNFASP
256Glenn OttoATEXSPFound control in September, but still not missing bats. Has momentum for rotation spot.3
257Konnor PilkingtonACLESPMediocre control, doesn't have a plus pitch. Likely regression.2
258Kyle FreelandNCOLSPVelo well down, not clear how he was better.2
259Jason AlexanderNMILSPExtreme GB pitcher who can't miss bats.3
260Chad KuhlNFASPVelo worst of career.2
261Zach ThompsonNPITSPNo plus pitches, poor command.2
262Tyler AlexanderADETSPK rate plunged. Changeup has been ineffective. Clear 5th SP.3
263Noah DavisNCOLSPCould get some starts.3
264Max CastilloAKCRSPControl issues, mediocre stuff.3
265Luis CessaNCINSPDecent as SP, fewer sliders. Pitching to contact. Minimal upside.3
266Connor OvertonNCINSP
267Tommy HenryNARISPMajor control issues, doesn't have great stuff.3
268Julio TeheranAFASP
269Antonio SenzatelaNCOLSPSame as usual, torn ACL in August.3
270Chris ArcherAFASPSlight velo rebound but still well down. Never threw more than 5 IP.3
271Adam OllerAOAKSPDecent milb track record, but never got outs in MLB.3
272Quinn PriesterNPITSP
273Tucker DavidsonALAASPHorrible control in MLB, still shows milb upside.3
274Jay GroomeNSDPSP
275Carlos HernandezAKCRSPStill elite velo, doesn't miss enough bats.3
276Cory AbbottNWSNSPHas shown decent K rates in minors. No control and HR issues.3
277Connor PhillipsNCINSP
278Javier AssadNCHCSPSudden K improvement at AAA, mediocre velo and command in MLB.2
279Spenser WatkinsABALSPNew cutter, still no upside.2
280Ryan WeathersNSDPSP
281Joan AdonNWSNSPGood velo, horrendous control at all levels.3
282Ryan FeltnerNCOLSPVelo increase, slider was good.3
283Peter LambertNCOLSP
284Justin DunnNCINSPVelo down, terrible command. More shoulder problems.3
285Jose UrenaNCOLSP50% GB, doesn't miss bats.3

Fantasy Baseball Second Base Rankings 2023

Updated 01/21/23

Rankings based on 15-team mixed, standard roto-scoring leagues.

Rating: 1-5, 5 is likely improvement, 1 is likely decline

Status: Sleeper (S), Deep Sleeper (DS), Bust (B)

RankNameLgTeamPosCommentsRatingStatus
1Marcus SemienATEX2BLed league in PA last three full seasons. HR% back to career norm. Speed and batted ball data like good. Very consistent after May.3
2Andres GimenezACLE2BComplete breakout, buried in lineup for most of year. Huge SB potential if he's promoted.3
3Tommy EdmanNSTL2BHit ball harder at slight expense of K%. Slight decline in speed. Finished season leadoff but was up and down.3
4Jazz ChisholmNMIA2BNearly doubled K%, huge increase in pull rate. Clear 30/30 if healthy.4S
5Jose AltuveAHOU2BBig FB% increase from 2021 stayed, BB% career high. EV decline is concerning. Speed steady, but success rate is fluky.2
6Gleyber TorresANYY2BComplete rebound. Best batted ball data of career by far. Struggled with wrist in second half but had great September.4
7Ozzie AlbiesNATL2BRates look fine, sprint speed plunged (foot). Fluky injuries.3
8Jorge PolancoAMIN2BEV held but slight K% spike. Extreme LA. Missed time with knee, did nothing in second half. Easy rebound.4
9Vaughn GrissomNATL2BEV wasn't great, slowed in September. Most pedestrial 15/15 for now.3
10Luis ArraezNMIA2B7% K, primarily leadoff.3
11Jeff McNeilNNYM2BComplete rebound, improved to 10% K. Clearly elite BA, batting order spot not favorable.3
12Whit MerrifieldATOR2BWoke up in TOR but didn't run. Still has speed, and batted ball data looks okay. Hit at bottom of order.3
13Jean SeguraNMIA2BK% up slightly, mostly steady. Speed down b2b years. Not bullish on him. Sprint speed down last two years. Slight decline.3
14Bryson StottNPHI2BSolid second half. Elite speed. Still has 20/20 upside, but buried in batting order.4
15Ketel MarteNARI2BK% gone way up again. Batted ball data and LA look good. Played through hamstring.4
16Josh RojasNARI2BSB despite declining speed. Cut K%.3
17Luis GarciaNWSN2BDidn't hit LHP, inconsistent but great at AAA. Strong BA and power upside.4
18Thairo EstradaNSFG2BEV wasn't good, probably reached his ceiling.2
19DJ LeMahieuANYY2BPower down in consecutive years, foot injury. K% still strong, EV in decline.2
20Gavin LuxNLAD2BReally bad in September after returning from injury. LA well down, but milb shows more power.3
21Brendan RodgersNCOL2B17% K, LA is bad. Mainly hit LHP. Power has never been elite.3
22Kolten WongASEA2BK% is rising with LA. Stole bases despite crashing speed.2
23Adam FrazierABAL2BNo big changes from 2021, ability is in between.3
24Jonathan IndiaNCIN2BChronic injuries, EV was brutal. Respectable in second half and still hitting near top of order.3
25Brendan DonovanNSTL2BMilb performance held up, but limited upside.3
26Jake CronenworthNSDP2BK% up, EV declining. Favorable lineup spots unlikely to continue.2
27Santiago EspinalATOR2BHas more BA potential, EV was mediocre.3
28Max MuncyNLAD2BTerrible start after torn elbow ligament, .791 OPS in second half. Very good over last two months.4
29Christian ArroyoABOS2BCut K%, not terrible vs. RHP. Very good with playing time over last two months. .292 XBA, deserving of more PT.4DS
30Jon BertiNMIA2B18 SB in June, didn't hit in second half. Elite speed but risk of falling off cliff due to age.2
31Joey WendleNMIA2BImproved to 14% K, speed and LA tanked.3
32Brandon DruryALAA2BStats tanked in SD, reason to be skeptical of BA. Power good everywhere but helped by CIN.2
33Brandon LoweATBR2BBack issues, HR tanked.3
34Luis RengifoALAA2BStrong K% improvement, but didn't attempt SBs. Solid power second half but likely hit power ceiling.3
35Michael MasseyAKCR2BStrong five cat potential, doesn't run that well.3
36Christopher MorelNCHC2B32% K, elite arm with pop and speed. Very raw and terrible in second half.2B
37Luis UriasNMIL2BLA is skyrocketing. HR% not much lower than 2021. Missed June to injury. Power spike possible.3
38Tony KempAOAK2BCame around over last two months, 12% K, atrocious hard hit data.3
39Isaac ParedesATBR2BMore power than he showed in minors. Decent contact. Killed LHP, bad second half.2
40Nick GordonAMIN2BGood EV, doesn't have much speed or power.3
41Wilmer FloresNSFG2BTerrible in 2nd half, K% decline.3
42Nicky LopezAKCR2BK% held but EV decline.3
43Rodolfo CastroNPIT2B23 HR between AAA and MLB. Terrible BA hitter.3
44Aledmys DiazAOAK2BEV falling.3
45Jonathan ArandaATBR2BHas raked in consecutive years. Very underrated prospect.4S
46Tyler WadeAOAK2B
47Trevor StoryABOS2BK% spike to 31%. Wrist injury. EV down. All-or-nothing.3
48Josh HarrisonAFA2BDoesn't run well anymore, but solid second half.3
49David FletcherALAA2B7% K, still has excellent xBA.4
50Ramon UriasABAL2BLikely matched ceiling, slowed late in the year.3
51Jonathan SchoopADET2BWorst HR% of career. Only hit LHP, terrible 2nd half. Batted ball data was bad.3
52Nolan GormanNSTL2BExtreme LA, 33% K. Risky all or nothing hitter.3B
53Jordan DiazAOAK2BGood contact rate, interesting BA upside.3DS
54Kevin NewmanNCIN2BK% spike, LA is rising a bit. Speed is down.2
55Lenyn SosaACHW2BPower breakout in minors, overmatched in MLB. Unclear if he's a regular.3
56Nick AllenAOAK2BDefense should keep him up. Nothing good offensively.3DS
57Orlando ArciaNATL2BBig HR% and LA increase. Hitting ball harder.3DS
58Charles LeblancNMIA2BBreakout year with BA, 31% K so unlikely to continue. Has some pop.3
59Vidal BrujanATBR2BGood year at AAA, but SB success rate plummeted. Only hit LHP. Sprint speed was mediocre.2
60Nick MadrigalNCHC2BMore injuries, K rate up. Made progress in second half but not enough.2
61Zach McKinstryNCHC2B28% K, has some pop and speed but probably not a regular.3
62Edouard JulienAMIN2B
63Leury GarciaACHW2BEV looked okay, running well.3
64Abraham ToroNMIL2BNo major chances from 2022, but LA keeps increasing.3
65Romy GonzalezACHW2BGood EV, has good pop and speed. 35% K.3
66Michael BuschNLAD2B
67David HensleyAHOU2BGood BA. OBP machine.3
68Luis GuillormeNNYM2BNo upside.2
69Cesar HernandezAFA2BBrutal EV, looks finished.2
70Terrin VavraABAL2BHas hit for BA but nothing else.3
71Cavan BiggioATOR2BHR% down again. Extreme LA but almost no upside.3
72Rougned OdorAFA2BEV down but making better contact. Most extreme LA of career.3
73Jonathan VillarNFA2BSpeed has tanked.2
74Tucupita MarcanoNPIT2B
75Niko GoodrumABOS2B
76Enmanuel ValdezABOS2B
77Taylor WallsATBR2BEltie defense, bad EV. Can run.3
78Jonah BrideAOAK2BStrong walk rate, not clear he can actually hit.3
79Connor NorbyABAL2B
80Miles MastrobuoniNCHC2BLooked overmatched but has shown good BA ability and speed.3
81Xavier EdwardsNMIA2B
82Hanser AlbertoNFA2BK% up to 16%, hit LHP okay but not great.2
83Owen MillerNMIL2BHot in April but no other good months.3
84Samad TaylorAKCR2B
85Matt ReynoldsNCIN2B
86Alejo LopezNCIN2B
87Nick GonzalesNPIT2B
88Andrelton SimmonsNFA2B
89Wenceel PerezADET2B
90Zack GelofAOAK2B
91Michael StefanicALAA2BGreat contact and BA in minors.3
92Buddy KennedyNARI2BSome on-base ability, showed pop in the past.3
93Justin FoscueATEX2B
94David BoteNCHC2BStruggled at AAA and MLB. 35% K.2
95Travis BlankenhornNWSN2B
96Hoy ParkNATL2B