Top 100 2B & SS Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Rankings For 2025

Top 100 2B/SS Dynasty Rankings

1. Bobby Witt Jr., SS, Royals

Arguably the top player in dynasty, the 23-year-old went 30/30 for the second straight year, slashing .332/389/.588 while playing a premium position. He has 99th-percentile range, 99th-percentile sprint speed, and should continue to be an elite blend of hit, power and speed for years. 

2. Gunnar Henderson, SS, Orioles

A slight step down from Witt with “only” 20 stolen base potential, the 22-year-old had a .281/.364/.529 slash line with 37 home runs and 21 stolen bases. The main course in the hitting smorgasbord of the Orioles lineup, Henderson should be a 40/20 threat in a great lineup for the better part of a decade.

3. Elly De La Cruz, SS, Reds

In 2024, De La Cruz took sole possession of the crown for “most electrifying player” (non-Japanese edition) from the injured Ronald Acuna Jr. with 25 home runs and a ridiculous 67 stolen bases. Although the strikeout rate is still a bit scary at 31%, which will likely cap his batting averages at .260, the rest of the tools and production are so outstanding that you won’t—and need not—care.

4. Mookie Betts, 2B/SS/OF, Dodgers

Betts added versatility to his already-superstar skillset in fantasy. He finished in the top five of the second base position, top 10 of the shortstop position and as a top 15 outfielder despite being held to just 116 games. At age 32, Betts has shown no real signs of slowing down, though this could be the final window of his elite years.

5. Francisco Lindor, SS, Mets

In 2024, Lindor finished fourth among shortstops, but had it not been for a late-season injury, he might have finished as the second-best shortstop, as his per-game production was better than both Gunnar Henderson and Elly De La Cruz. Lindor enters 2025 at age 31 and in the tail end of his peak years.

6. Ketel Marte, 2B, Diamondbacks

Marte finished as the top second baseman in fantasy in 2024. Putting together his best season of his career, Marte hit .292/.372/.560 with 36 home runs, good enough for a 151 wRC+. Dating back to 2019, Marte has been fairly up and down, but 2023 and 2024 is the first time he’s put together consecutive good seasons. At age 31, Marte looks to be squarely in his peak. 

7. Corey Seager, SS, Rangers

If you come to terms with the fact that you’re unlikely to get more than 130 games from Seager, it’s much more palatable. When on the field, Seager produces like a top five shortstop, but his 123 games in 2024 is around what you can project per season. Seager hit .278/.353/.512 with 30 home runs and good counting stats, but he’s in the group of players entering his age-31 season that shouldn’t be rostered by rebuilders. 

8. Zach Neto, SS, Angels

Called up to the majors after just 48 minor league games, there’s been a baptism by fire element to Neto’s development. Despite some struggles as a rookie, Neto took a huge step forward in 2024, hitting .249/.318/.443 with 23 home runs and 30 stolen bases. Entering his age-24 season, Neto is one of the biggest up-arrow young infielders in fantasy. 

9. Oneil Cruz, SS/OF, Pirates

It’s funny how a real life struggle can benefit fantasy managers, but Cruz’s move to the outfield is just that as we enter 2025. Cruz is still just scratching the surface of his immense promise, but with shortstop and outfield eligibility, he now becomes a versatile asset in dynasty leagues. Cruz finished as the 10th-best shortstop in fantasy after hitting .259/.324/.449 with 21 home runs and 22 stolen bases. 

10. Trea Turner, SS, Phillies

After missing just 24 games total over the last four seasons leading into 2024, Turner missed a month and a half of games between May and June. Despite this, Turner still finished inside the top 10 of the shortstop position. The 40 stolen bases days are gone, but Turner provides 20/20 upside with high run totals and a good batting average. 

11. Ozzie Albies, 2B, Braves

The injury bug bit the Braves hard in 2024, and Albies was one of its casualties. He fractured his wrist on July 21 and didn’t return until September 20. Prior to the injury, Albies was having one of his worst offensive seasons. He returned hitting only righthanded due to some discomfort in his wrist swinging lefthanded. It remains to be seen if this switch is permanent. 

12. CJ Abrams, SS, Nationals

While off-the-field issues marred Abrams’ season, he still finished inside the top 12 shortstops last year. For Abrams, 2024 marked his first 20 home run and 30 stolen base season, while he made some solid improvements to his overall line. This pick is not without risk, but it’s heavy in upside. 

13. Masyn Winn, SS, Cardinals

In his age-22 season, Winn put together a solid rookie campaign that was overshadowed by some all-time performances among his National League brethren. He hit .267/.314/.416 with 15 home runs and 11 stolen bases. There’s only fringe game power at the moment, but Winn shows picturesque underlying contact skills. He saw a majority of his at-bats in the leadoff role in 2024 and could return to that lineup spot again in 2025.

14. Ezequiel Tovar, SS, Rockies

At age 22, Tovar hit 26 home runs and ranked inside the top 10 shortstops in 2024. While his approach at the plate is hyper-aggressive, Tovar’s mix of power, twitch and bat-to-ball skills allow him to make this approach work despite bottom-of-the-barrel swing decisions. Tovar didn’t run as much as we hoped he would, which makes Tovar a tricky target, as this style of hitting is prone to slumps. 

15. Kristian Campbell, 2B, Red Sox

Campbell is one of the top five prospects in baseball and arguably the top prospect for redraft leagues in 2025. He set the minor leagues ablaze in 2024 with a breakout season for the ages, as he hit .330/.439/.558 with a 180 wRC+. There’s a real shot Campbell breaks camp with the Red Sox in 2025 and could make an immediate impact. 

16. Willy Adames, SS, Free Agent

In his final performance before free agency, Adames produced his best season ever, putting up career-high totals in home runs, stolen bases, runs and RBIs. Where Adames lands should have some impact on his overall production, but coming off a 32-home run, 21-stolen base season—production outside his career norm—you can expect the numbers to go down based on simple regression. 

17. Jackson Holliday, 2B, Orioles

It was not the debut that Holliday, the Orioles or his fantasy managers hoped for, as the former No. 1 overall prospect fell on his face in 2024. Despite the disappointing season, Holliday is still just 21 years old heading into 2025 and put together outstanding numbers in Triple-A. Holliday is a good buy-low candidate heading into 2025.  

18. Jordan Westburg, 2B/3B, Orioles

After missing a month with a broken hand and returning prematurely to help the Orioles’ postseason chances, Westburg still has a 116 wRC+ career average over 675 plate appearances as a major leaguer with 21 home runs and 10 stolen bases. Entering his age-26 season with 2B-eligibility, his career average should be his floor. Nitpicking his flaws, his career 6% walk rate means he is not as valuable in OBP leagues.

19. Matt McLain, 2B/SS, Reds

McLain missed all of 2024 with a left shoulder injury and stress fracture in his rib cage. He returned in the Arizona Fall League and should be all systems go for spring training. McLain finished just outside the Top 100 for fantasy in 2023 and could regain that status and more in 2025 and beyond. 

20. Luis Garcia Jr., 2B, Nationals

The Nationals’ Luis Garcia—aka Luis Garcia Jr., as it’s important to specify when dealing with Luis Garcias in baseball—enjoyed a breakout 2024 season, hitting .282/.318/.444. Garcia has always possessed elite contact skills, showing glimpses of hitting ability after debuting at 20. In his age-24 season, Garcia’s power took a leap forward, as his hard-hit rate and barrel rate both jumped. Entering his age-25 season in 2025, Garcia boasts 20-home run and 20-stolen base potential with the ability to hit .280 or higher. 

21. Bo Bichette, SS, Blue Jays

For the better part of two seasons, Bichette has dealt with injuries, and his fantasy value has slid because of it. In each of the seasons leading up to 2023, he finished inside the top five of the shortstop position and ranked inside the top five overall in 2021. Bichette has run less since his outstanding 2021, and his exit velocity data has dropped in each of the last two seasons. Entering his age-27 season, a bounce back isn’t out of the realm of possibility.

22. Jose Altuve, 2B, Astros

Steady and old reliable, Altuve has provided excellent fantasy production for a decade. He produced another top 30 season in 2024 and still has five years remaining on his contract. Entering his age-35 season, will this be the year that Altuve slows down? In 2024, Altuve stole 20+ bases for the first time since 2017, posting the third 20-home run and 20-stolen base season of his career.

23. Matt Shaw, 2B/3B, Cubs

An early frontrunner for 2025 NL Rookie of the year, Shaw has hit everywhere he’s played throughout his career. He finished 2024 with Triple-A Iowa, hitting .298/.395/.534 with seven home runs and six stolen bases over 35 games. Shaw could debut early in 2025, but the Cubs’ current infield picture is crowded. If there’s a trade or injury in the infield, Shaw would be the immediate benefactor. 

24. Sebastian Walcott, SS, Rangers

Few prospects have the loud tools and superstar upside of Walcott. It took some time for him to adjust to full-season ball and High-Am, and on May 28, Walcott was hitting .176/.321/.294 over 41 games. Something clicked from then on, and Walcott turned his season around, hitting .303/.354/.519 over the final 80 games and drastically improving his strikeout rate. Walcott is still just 19 years old for all of 2024 and has 30/30 upside. 

25. Anthony Volpe, SS, Yankees

Despite hitting .209 in his MLB debut, Volpe encouraged fantasy managers with 12 home runs and 24 stolen bases as a rookie. While there was a drop in home runs, Volpe provided a higher batting average, 90 runs and 28 steals in 2024. Entering his age-24 season, there’s still some upside the Volpe puts together a .270, 20 home run, 20 stolen base season in the near future. 

26. Leodalis De Vries, SS, Padres

It’s important to keep in mind just how young De Vries is. If the young switch-hitting middle infielder was American he wouldn’t be eligible to be drafted until July of this year. De Vries hit .237/.361/.441 in his professional debut, skipping both complex levels and going straight to Low-A. There’s a well-rounded offensive upside here, suggesting a .280 hitter with 25+ home runs and 25+ steals as a potential outcome. De Vries is still a few seasons away from impact.  

27. Travis Bazzana, 2B, Guardians

The No. 1 pick in the 2024 draft has a well-rounded offensive profile that could mesh with a variety of scoring formats. Bazzana has 20/20 upside with the ability to hit for a higher average and get on base at a well above-average rate. He’ll likely be the first position player off the board in a majority of First Year Player Drafts this offseason. 

28. Colt Keith, 2B, Tigers

Keith didn’t turn out to be Poppa Large in 2024, but he did provide a solid overall line, hitting .260 with 13 home runs, seven stolen bases and 61 RBIs. Keith is still just 23 years old heading into 2025 and has a secure spot in an improving Tigers lineup.  

29. Jesus Made, SS Brewers

The revelation of the Dominican Summer League in 2024, we put 60 grades on his hit, power, and run tool in our latest Brewers Top 10. The 17-year-old may be able to stick at shortstop and follow the track to achieve similar heights as Jackson Chourio. The only reason he is not higher is proximity and the associated risk.

30. Gleyber Torres, SS, Free Agent

After two straight seasons of 24 home runs and 10 stolen bases with an OPS over .750, Torres took a big step backwards in 2024 with only 15 home runs, four steals and a .708 OPS. A free agent who has yet to sign for 2025—and likely not with the Yankees—Torres in 2024 was below average in xBA, xSLG, barrel rate and bat speed. He is still only 28 and should project as an above average hitter with 20ish home runs and 10ish stolen bases, but it’s been six years since he hit 38 home runs as a 22-year-old. The promise of that fantasy potential seems a distant memory.

31. Jordan Lawlar, SS, Diamondbacks

Lawlar has dealt with a variety of injuries throughout his minor league career, but 2024 was his most injury-plagued season to date, as he endured hamstring and thumb injuries that limited him to a total of 23 games. When healthy, Lawlar has a nice blend of power, speed and on-base ability. 

32. Colt Emerson, SS, Mariners

Emerson is one of the top young prospects in the game age 20 or younger. He dealt with some injuries in 2024 and was limited to just 70 games before heading to the Arizona Fall League. Emerson boasts advanced plate skills, with a 12.6% zone-miss rate in 2024 to go along with a 17.7% chase rate and a 38.5% hard-hit rate. Emerson’s ideal outcome is a hit+power shortstop in the mold of Corey Seager. 

33. Marcus Semien, 2B, Rangers

The consummate accumulator hits at the top of the Rangers batting order—and likely will through his contract that ends in 2028. He will be in his age-34 season, so his top 15 performance from the keystone is unlikely to be sustained for much longer. In the meantime, ride it while you can.

34. Jeremy Pena, SS, Astros

After a down 2023 that saw Pena finish outside the top 20 at the shortstop position, he bounced back with his most valuable fantasy season to date. Entering his age-27 season, Pena looks to be a solid multiple-category contributor providing above-average five category production. It’s a solid fantasy skillset but not the most exciting shortstop option.  

35. Carson Williams, SS, Rays

Due to his outstanding quality of contact, above-average on-base ability and baserunning, Williams has grown into one of the top middle infield prospects in dynasty. He hit .256/.352/.469 with 20 home runs and 33 stolen bases in 2024. The power is real, as evidenced by a .387 xwOBAcon in 2024, but his 33.4% whiff rate is concerning. 

36. JJ Wetherholt, SS, Cardinals

Wetherholt was arguably the best pure hitter in the draft. The underlying data supports that claim with low whiff and chase rates in his pro debut. The ceiling is a .280 hitter with 25+ home runs at shortstop.

37. Bryson Stott, 2B, Phillies

After a standout 2023, Stott’s value slid back a little in 2024, as he had fairly-poor luck on batted balls in play. He did, however, steal a career-high 32 bases and see his walk rate jump to 9.3%. Stott enters 2025 at age 27, and his fantasy managers are looking for a return to his 2023: 15-home run, 30-stolen base, .280-batting average production.

38. Andres Gimenez, 2B, Guardians

Since Gimenez’s breakout 2022, he’s put together two subpar offensive seasons. Despite this, Gimenez has provided around $10-11 of surplus value in each of the last two seasons. Don’t expect a return to the 17 home runs of 2022, but with back-to-back 30-steal seasons, he’s a good gamble for speed.  

39. Nico Hoerner, 2B, Cubs

After a breakout 2023, Hoerner regressed closer to his 2022 self in 2024. Hoerner’s drop in value was mostly due to a drop in counting stats. He’s a solid bet for 80+ runs, 30+ stolen bases and a .270 average. Entering his age-28 season, he still has a few years of that production. 

40. Xander Bogaerts, 2B, Padres

Over the three seasons entering 2024, Bogaerts fantasy value had slid a little in each. In 2024, the unexpected happened, as Bogaerts production bottomed out. He hit .264 with 11 home runs and 13 stolen bases over 111 games. Entering his age-32 season, Bogaerts still has value and a fully-healthy season could yield 18-20 home runs with 15+ stolen bases and a .270 or better batting average. 

41. Brice Turang, 2B/SS, Brewers

It was a breakout season for Turang, as he finished ranked inside the top 100 players in fantasy for 2024. On the heels of a 50-stolen base season, much of Turang’s value is derived from his exploits on the bases. His advanced bat to ball skills and speed overshadow his below-average power, but he’s a good bet for an above-average batting average, 30+ steals and good run totals. 

42. Dansby Swanson, SS, Cubs

In year two of a seven-year deal with the Cubs, Swanson had his worst offensive season since 2021, but for fantasy, his season was useful due a 10+ steal jump. Swanson is what he is at this point: a league-average hitter whose value gets a bump due to a clear path to 600 plate appearances. 

43. Tommy Edman, 2B/SS/OF, Dodgers

Edman is likely to get the “postseason star” bump in redraft this season, but his long-term deal with the Dodgers as he enters his age-30 season assures him a good lineup for the foreseeable future. Edman, when healthy, can provide double-digit home runs, 25+ stolen bases, high run totals and a solid average. 

44. Ceddanne Rafaela, SS/OF, Red Sox

Rafaela ranked just outside the top 100 in traditional 5×5 roto leagues in 2024, returning around $12 in value. Rafela enters his age-24 season with an approach reminiscent of peak Javy Baez and an increasingly-crowded Red Sox outfield and infield. Rafaela has 20+ steal speed and sneaky power, but he could be the odd man out at some point in 2025. 

45. Luke Keaschall, 2B/3B, Twins

The 2023 second rounder out of Arizona State was one of the bigger breakouts in the minor leagues in 2024, hitting .303/.420/.483 with 15 home runs and 23 stolen bases. His season was cut short in early August, as he had Tommy John surgery. Keaschall should be back early in 2025 with a late 2025/early 2026 debut. His profile is driven by a plus hit tool with average power and speed. 

46. Carlos Correa, SS, Twins

It’s funny how Correa went from overrated to under-the-radar almost overnight. When Correa was on the field this year, he produced one of the best offensive seasons of his career. Health will always be a factor with Correa, but perhaps he’s played himself into old boring veteran status. 

47. Christopher Morel, 2B/3B, Rays

After 26 home runs in only 429 plate appearances in 2023, the arrows were pointing straight up for Morel. Then, after a slow start in 2024, he was shipped to Tampa in the Isaac Paredes deal and once again optimism flowed. Unfortunately, Morel struggled to the tune of a 59 wRC+ in 190 plate appearances. It’s not clear where he’ll play—he’s not great defensively and the Rays tried him at second base and the outfield—but the bat is explosive (95th percentile for bat speed). We’re betting on the upside.

48. Marcelo Mayer, SS, Red Sox

Mayer has slipped in the Red Sox fantasy depth chart, which has to do with the ascension of Kristian Campbell, the solid major league showing of Ceddanne Rafaela and Mayer’s second straight season battling with injuries. As a 21-year-old, Mayer still had a 142 wRC+ with eight home runs and 13 stolen bases in 335 plate appearances, supporting the thump with a 106 mph 90th percentile exit velocity—the seventh-highest mark for a 21-year-old at Double-A in 2024—and solidly-average contact and chase rates. If healthy, he will be a productive major league middle infielder.

49. Kevin McGonigle, 2B/SS, Tigers

An outstanding debut from McGonigle saw him hit .309/.401/.452 across 74 games before a hamate bone injury ended his season. McGonigle has outstanding plate skills, sneaky power and one of the best hit tools in the minors.  

50. Luis Arraez, 1B/2B, Padres

Since 2022, no other major league hitter with at least 1000 plate appearances has had a better cumulative batting average than .315 except Arraez, who’s hit .328. He won’t light up the power and speed categories, but he’s still only 28 years old and will hit at the top of any batting order and get a ton of runs.

51. Christian Moore, SS, Angels

The Angels surprised us and didn’t rush Moore up to the big leagues in 2024. His initial debut showcased Moore’s elite quality of contact but some concerning whiff. Moore is likely to move quickly in 2025.

52. Luis Rengifo, 2B/3B, Angels

With 20 home runs and 26 stolen bases over his last 600 plate appearances, Rengifo is extremely underrated. He’s still just 28 and has multi-positional eligibility, so if he’s healthy, he’s an elite fantasy producer.

53. Ha-Seong Kim, SS, Free Agent

After a .260/.351/.398 2023 campaign in which he hit 17 home runs, stole 38 bases and earned 2B/SS/3B eligibility, Kim was a desired commodity for 2024. Unfortunately, a shoulder injury in August prematurely ended a season that was already on the low side of expectations with 11 home runs, 22 stolen bases and only a .233 batting average in 470 plate appearances. It’s not known where he will sign for 2025, but expect 15/25 production with good OBP and average BA for at least a couple more years.

54. Xavier Edwards, SS, Marlins

After finishing 2023 as one of the top RoboScout Triple-A hitters, Edwards got his chance with the parent club in 2024 and helped win some fantasy seasons with a .328/.397/.423 triple slash with 31 stolen bases. Expected to be the Marlins shortstop and lead off hitter, he projects for high batting average, OBP and speed, albeit with no power.

55. Zack Gelof, 2B, Athletics

In 2023, Gelof made his major league debut and, in exactly 300 plate appearances, hit 14 home runs and stole 14 bases with a scintillating 132 wRC+ and solid second base defense. Despite the 30/30 potential he showed, his 27% strikeout rate suggested caution. In 2024, it seemed like the league figured something out, as he had a 34% strikeout rate and finished the season with a disappointing .632 OPS. He is still only 25 and should bounce back to somewhere between the two seasons: 20/20 and a .220 average but with upside.

56. Ronny Mauricio, SS, Mets

Mauricio missed all of 2024 with a knee injury, but his explosive combination of power and speed should announce it’s presence upon his return. 

57. Brendan Donovan, 2B/OF, Cardinals

Donovan provides a little bit of everything for fantasy managers and is a perfect utility-type option to have, as he can slot into four or five different spots in your fantasy lineup while providing solid across the board production. 

58. Jacob Wilson, SS, Athletics

The Athletics’ first round pick in 2023 flew through the 2024 season with a .433/.474/.668 line across three levels and made his major league debut in July. Unfortunately, in that game he pulled a hamstring, missed the next month and never quite gpt his preternatural hit tool on track when he returned. He won’t ever be a power or speed threat but could potentially show Luis Arraez-type numbers from a premium defensive position.

59. Maikel Garcia, 2B/3B, Royals

With his 20+ steal potential and third base eligibility, Garcia offers a unique profile that savvy roster constructors can use to get speed from an unexpected position. Garcia gained second base eligibility in 2024 and actually stole 37 stolen bases, but his wRC+ was in the lowest percentile in the league for run value, causing him to lose his spot at the top of the batting order. He will only be 25 in 2025, so it’s not as much of a make-or-break season for Garcia, especially because he provides positional versatility and contributes for the Royals on the base paths, too. But the shine has come off a bit.

60. Brandon Lowe, 2B, Rays

After his 39-home run campaign in 2021 at age 26, Lowe has not been able to get more than 450 plate appearances in any season since due to a litany of injuries. Now 30 years old, Lowe only starts against southpaws, but should still provide 20+ home runs with slugging while lacking in batting average and on base percentage.

61. Orelvis Martinez, 2B, Blue Jays

A PED suspension marred an otherwise-strong season for Martinez, as he missed 80 games after testing positive mere days after his debut. This clouds some of Martinez’s historical power output, but there’s opportunity and some track record. 

62. Brooks Lee, SS, Twins

The 2022 first rounder debuted in 2024 and hit .221/.265/.320 over 50 games. Not the most exciting numbers, but Lee showed strong underlying bat-to-ball skills in his debut that suggest future high batting averages. The exit velocity data was poor, but based on track record, Lee has 15-18 home run in the coming years with a chance for decent counting stats. 

63. Adael Amador, 2B, Rockies

Amador’s 2024 MLB debut was unexpected and certainly not what his fantasy managers hoped for. He struggled to open the season but found himself in the second half and finished strong. There’s an advanced hit tool, sneaky power and speed in Amador’s profile that keeps him relevant.

64. Jonathan India, 2B, Royals

A trade to the Royals all but guarantees India playing time at the top of the lineup next season. India’s strong on-base skills are something the Royals sorely missed in 2024. India, when healthy, can provide solid counting stats with a bump in OBP-based formats. 

65. Gavin Lux, 2B, Dodgers

The dreams of Gavin Lux developing into a top-of-the-order run producer for the Dodgers have faded, but he’s provided solid-but-unspectacular production for two seasons. Lux enters his age-27 season with a chance to finish inside the top 25 at the second base position for the first time. 

66. Jett Williams, SS/OF, Mets

It was a lost season for Williams, but he has speed and a leadoff-style profile. There’s 20+ home run upside with 30+ stolen base speed and strong on-base skills. Williams could see his value jump with a fully-healthy season. 

67. James Triantos, 2B, Cubs

With Nico Hoerner’s offseason shoulder surgery, Triantos has the opportunity to get second base playing time for the Cubs in early 2025 after finishing the season in Triple-A as a 21-year old. Triantos stole 47 bases in 2024 with a .300+ batting average and should be a fantasy producer in the mold of Hoerner, with perhaps even more power at peak.

68. Spencer Horwitz, 1B/2B, Blue Jays

With a second straight Triple-A performance featuring a .335 batting average and .450 on base percentage, the 26-year-old finally got regular major league playing time after the Blue Jays’ 2024 season ended with a youth movement. Over 350 plate appearances at first base and second base, Horwitz hit 12 home runs, exceeding his projection and raising his ceiling. As a fantasy contributor, his lack of standout power or speed tempers his perceived value, but his above average on-base percentage should keep him in the top of the batting lineup.

69. Tyler Fitzgerald, SS, Giants

It was a breakout season for Fitzgerald in the majors, as he was a surprise rookie of the year candidate despite not being in the class of top names. He hit .280/.334/.497 with 15 home runs and 17 steals in 96 games. Entering his age-27 season, Fitzgerald is a potential 20/20 threat. 

70. Michael Arroyo, 2B, Mariners

While not receiving as much fanfare as fellow Modesto/Everett teammates Colt Emerson and Lazaro Montes, Arroyo might have had the best season of the bunch. He had 11 home runs and a 141 wRC+ over 302 plate appearances at Modesto and 12 home runs in 290 PAs in Everett while playing plus defense, all before turning 20. If 2024 is any indication, Arroyo should be a second baseman in the Gleyber Torres (circa 2022-2024) mold.

71. Colson Montgomery, SS/3B, White Sox

Montgomery was expected to be a contributor to the White Sox in 2024, but with poor performance and some nagging injuries, the shortstop never quite produced enough to justify a callup. Still only 23 years old, the 2021 first round draft pick should debut in 2025 in Chicago and be a 20-home run bat with enough athleticism to stick defensively at shortstop, giving him a long leash.

72. Bryce Rainer, SS, Tigers

Over the last year, Rainer’s hit tool has rapidly improved, giving more hope that he’s going to hit as a professional. Rainer’s plus raw power is his carrying fantasy tool, as he’s shown an ability to get to it in games.

73. Felnin Celesten, SS, Mariners

The top Mariner signing of the international class of 2023, Celesten is a lean and strong shortstop who put up a .352/.431/.568 line as an 18-year-old at the complex in 2024. The hit, power and run tools came as advertised, but Celesten does hit the ball on the ground too much. Still, if the development continues as expected, he could be a power-hitting shortstop who will hit in the middle of the order.

74. Konnor Griffin, SS, Pirates

Griffin was the most tooled-up player in the 2024 draft thanks to being a plus-plus runner with size and projectable raw power. There are, however, some hit tool red flags that give him a boom-or-bust label. Griffin has legitimate 30/30 upside but major risk.

75. Demetrio Crisantes, 2B, Diamondbacks

A breakout in the D-backs system, Crisantes profiles as an offensive-minded second baseman who has done nothing but hit since his debut. He projects already as an MLB hitter with solid batting averages and OBPs to go with average power and average speed at peak. He should start at High-A as a 19-year-old in 2025, suggesting he might be debuting in the major leagues as soon as early 2026.

76. Cole Young, SS, Mariners

A RoboScout favorite, Young had a 119 wRC+ in 552 plate appearances at Double-A Arkansas at the age of 20 with nine home runs and 23 stolen bases. Playing above-average shortstop defense with an 80% contact rate and 20% chase rate—both plus for the level—there are also no questions about the hit tool or swing decisions. The only question is the power. Despite the below-average 100 mph 90th percentile exit velocity, he still projects to his 15-to-17 home runs at peak, which complements his expected .350 OBPs.

77. Emil Morales, SS, Dodgers

Behind Jesus Made, Morales was likely the second-best DSL prospect in 2024, putting up a .342/.478/.691 line with 14 home runs and 12 stolen bases as a 17-year-old. With a 103 mph 90th percentile exit velocity, 27% barrel rate, and .447 xwOBAcon, there are no questions about the thump – it is a matter of whether his 68% contact rate portends potential swing-and-miss at higher levels. The high ceiling makes the risk tolerable.

78. Trevor Story, SS, Red Sox

Now 32 years old, the former Rockies all-star has only managed 670 plate appearances over his three-season stint in Boston. The projections still see him as a solid 15-home run hitter, capable of 20 to 25 stolen bases, but he likely will not be a positive contributor to your batting average or on-base percentage. The defense is still good enough to keep him as a regular for now,but there are prospects eagerly bringing up the rear.

79. Franklin Arias, SS, Red Sox

As an 18-year-old, Arias broke out with a .309/.409/.487 line across the Complex and Low-A with nine home runs and 35 stolen bases. He should be an average-or-better hitter with mid-teens home runs, mid-teens stolen bases and solid enough defense for him to be a regular. If he builds bat speed as some of his organization mates have done in the Red Sox development machine, he could be on the verge of becoming a consensus elite prospect.

80. Nolan Gorman, 2B, Cardinals

After 27 home runs and an OPS of .805 in 2023 at the age of 23, the sky seemed the limit for Gorman. Unfortunately, his strikeout rate of 32% ballooned to 37% in 2024—the lowest percentile mark amongst qualified hitters in MLB—and, after being a strict strong-side platoon for most of the season, he was demoted to Triple-A in August. He still has 30-home run power and is only 25 years old, so he still should be a dynasty asset as long as the Cardinals can stomach his swing-and-miss and poor defense and remember that Gorman is only one season removed from a 2-WAR campaign.

81. Theo Gillen, SS/OF, Rays

Gillen has a strong combination of fantasy-relevant tools in his above-average plate skills, raw power and plus speed. He will need to make some swing path adjustments to tap into his raw power. Gillen is a physical infielder with power and speed upside, but it comes with a murky injury history.

82. Nick Yorke, 2B, Pirates

While Nick Gonzales is a better defender in the battle of potential Pirates second basemen, Yorke comes out on top from a fantasy perspective and, being three years younger, from a dynasty standpoint, too. The return for Quinn Priester, Yorke should be a source of double-digit power and speed with reasonable on-base ability.

83. Luisangel Acuna, SS/2B, Mets

Despite the surprising three home runs in his 40 plate appearance MLB debut, Acuna’s value comes from his speed, defense and hit tool. With Ronny Mauricio’s pending return, it’s not clear where Acuna is on the depth chart, but if he gets the playing time, he is an average-BA, lowish-OBP bat with 10-home run power and 25+ stolen bases.

84. Cooper Pratt, SS, Brewers

The Brewers sixth round pick in 2023 played mostly in Low-A and had a 136 wRC+ with three home runs and 25 stolen bases while providing above average defense at short before earning a late season promotion to High-A. Pratt has above-average contact ability with fringe-average power. With his ability to stick on the dirt, he should be a major league contributor who can put up 15 home runs and 15 to 20 stolen bases yearly.

85. Josh Smith, 3B/SS, Rangers

Holding down third base while Josh Jung was injured and shortstop in Seager’s absence, Smith filled in admirably, hitting predominantly in the second or third slot in the lineup, earning 3 WAR and producing 15 home runs with 11 stolen bases and a 111 wRC+. The concern with this super sub is where he will get the playing time, as a healthy Rangers club has few holes. That uncertainty suppresses his perceived value.

86. Thomas Saggese, 2B/SS, Cardinals

One of the more popular sleepers after an excellent 2023 season in which he hit 25 home runs in Double-A as a 21-year-old, Saggese took a step back with a 93 wRC+ in Triple-A in 2024. The exit velocities support his 20 home runs—which is what he should be able to hit in the major leagues—but his chase rate ballooned to 37%. His solid contact rates should offset some of the batting average risk that comes with the high chase rate, but the fact that his OBPs look like they will always be a concern is enough of an orange flag that he’s not an obvious sleeper for 2025, despite the clearer opportunity for playing time in St Louis.

87. Alex Freeland, SS, Dodgers

One of the quieter breakouts of 2024, Freeland found himself on our Top 100 list in the second half of the season, playing excellent defense, lighting up red all the Statcast hitting metrics and ending the season in Triple-A. Despite less impressive surface stat production, Freeland showed plus swing decisions, plus contact/barrel rates and a higher xwOBAcon than Roman Anthony. He should routinely put up a .260 BA, .340 OBP and 15 HR/15 SB seasons, with 20/20 as an 80th percentile outcome. He has the defensive chops to give him the playing time to do so.

88. Angel Genao, SS, Guardians

Finishing the season with a .330 batting average—good for fifth best in the minors—Genao has always had an excellent hit tool and shortstop defense. In 2024, he hit with enough thump to profile as fringe MLB average with a higher xwOBAcon in High-A than Colt Emerson, Walker Jenkins and Max Clark.

89. Hao-Yu Lee, 2B, Tigers

One of the more underrated prospects in the minors, Lee made the Futures game before a back injury ended his 2024 season prematurely. Up until that point, he was showing the makings of a .270/.340 bat with 15 to 20 home run power and 12 to 15 stolen bases while playing solid second base defense. Back injuries are scary, and his uncertain outlook is what knocks him down.

90. Jace Jung, 2B/3B, Tigers

Jung has never had an OBP below .370 at any level in his minor league career, and after being promoted to the Tigers in August, he had a 16% walk rate and .362 OBP in his 94 major league plate appearances. That ultimately resulted in a 102 wRC+ as a 23 year old, but the bad news is it came with a 30% strikeout rate. His defense is also below-average at third base, and he may not have the range to play second base in the majors. He’s definitely more of an OBP league play, but in any format, he should still have 15-to-20 home run power as he matures into his peak, provided that he isn’t viewed as too much of a defensive liability.

91. Arjun Nimmala, SS, Blue Jays

After a lackluster start to the 2024 season, the Blue Jays sent their former first round draft pick to the complex in June. The demotion seemed to serve him well, because when he returned to Low-A Dunedin, he bounced back to the tune of having the second-most home runs in the minor leagues for someone 18 or younger, behind only Ranger wunderkind Sebastian Walcott. He still has to tighten up the swing-and-miss but, having the range and arm to likely stick at shortstop and 25-to-30 home run pop, he has a long leash and runway.

92. Jesus Baez, SS/3B, Mets

Across Low-A and High-A, the 20 year old Baez showed power that should translate to 25 home runs in the major leagues. A shortstop now, Baez will probably move to a corner, where the bat is loud enough to play thanks to the potential for 55 to 60 hit and 55 to 60 power. The organization raves about his makeup.

93. Will Wagner, 2B, Blue Jays

The Blue Jays’ latest nepo baby addition hit at the top of the order for Toronto after arriving as part of the Yusei Kikuchi deal. Despite the below-average power, spee, and defense, his hit tool and on-base ability is excellent enough to profile as a top-of-the-order bat with around 3 WAR annually. Although not the sexiest fantasy profile, the playing time and real life value should provide an excellent floor.

94. Nick Gonzales, 2B, Pirates

The Pirates second baseman will be competing for playing time with Nick Yorke. While is the better defender, he is three years older and probably doesn’t have as much offensive potential. Interestingly, despite the 93rd percentile sprint speed, Gonzales hasn’t stolen many bases. He’s a solid player who should carve out a solid career, minimally as a utility infielder, given a boost because of the immediate production.

95. Chase Meidroth, 2B/SS, Red Sox

The Red Sox middle infielder had a 19% walk rate in Triple-A last year. The bad news is that it was paired with being the poster child for passivity, swinging at only 45% of pitches in the heart of the zone for one of the lowest marks in minor league baseball. He doesn’t have much power, but the on-base percentage should still translate to .350 to .370 range, with 10 to 12 home runs and 10 to 12 stolen bases.

96. Termarr Johnson, 2B, Pirates

Johnson has never quite lived up to his pre-draft reputation of having one of the better hit tools in the draft. In the last two seasons, his contact rate has been below 70% (average is around 72%). He did have a 132 wRC+ with 13 home runs and 20 stolen bases last year in High-A, which, despite public perception, would still translate to a .260/.340 bat with 15 to 18 home runs and 10ish stolen bases at peak. If he can maintain this sort of performance in the upper levels, he should be a major league regular.

97. Jose Caballero, 2B/SS/3B, Rays

After putting up around a 2-WAR season in only 280 plate appearances for the Mariners in 2023, the Rays traded Luke Raley to get Caballero. Playing third base, second and shortstop, Caballero took a step back offensively from a real life stand point, but from a fantasy perspective, he stole 44 bases with nine home runs in fewer than 500 plate appearances to go with the multi-positional eligibility. The versatility should give him 400 plate appearances in 2025 with 30-to-35 stolen base potential, making him a valuable piece for a fantasy contender.

98. Yairo Padilla, SS, Cardinals

With projection, athleticism, double plus speed and excellent shortstop defense, the Dominican international signee is a scout’s dream. Padilla hasn’t grown into the power yet, but could be above-average with a plus hit tool.

99. Eric Bitonti, SS/3B, Brewers

At the Complex, Bitonti hit eight home runs and stole nine bases while putting up a 157 wRC+ over 226 plate appearances, earning a promotion to Low-A at the age of 18. There, he hit another eight home runs in only 132 plate appearances. Listed at 6-foot-4, Bitonti will probably shift to the hot corner, where his 30 home run power and plus arm will play

100. Edouard Julien, 2B, Twins

In 2023, Julien had a .380 OBP with 3 WAR in only 400 plate appearances. He hit at the top of the batting lineup, which naturally led to him being a popular strong-side platoon target for 2024. Unfortunately, last season did not go well. He had a sub .200 batting average and sub .300 OBP, the latter being particularly surprising, considering the Canadian has a career 19% walk rate in the minor leagues. Heading into his age-26 season, he needs to rediscover his on-base ability, as his poor defense will cap his long term ceiling. Still, double-digit home runs with 70+ runs is potentially within reach in 2025 and beyond.

rank	player	position	2nd Position	prospect?
1	Bobby Witt Jr.	SS
2	Gunnar Henderson	SS
3	Elly De La Cruz	SS
4	Mookie Betts	SS	OF
5	Francisco Lindor	SS
6	Ketel Marte	2B
7	Corey Seager	SS
8	Zach Neto	SS
9	Oneil Cruz	SS	OF
10	Trea Turner	SS
11	Ozzie Albies	2B
12	CJ Abrams	SS
13	Masyn Winn	SS
14	Ezequiel Tovar	SS
15	Kristian Campbell	2B		X
16	Willy Adames	SS
17	Jackson Holliday	2B
18	Jordan Westburg	2B	CI
19	Matt McLain	2B
20	Luis Garcia Jr.	2B
21	Bo Bichette	SS
22	Jose Altuve	2B
23	Matt Shaw	SS	CI	X
24	Sebastian Walcott	SS		X
25	Anthony Volpe	SS
26	Leodalis De Vries	SS		X
27	Travis Bazzana	2B		X
28	Colt Keith	2B
29	Jesus Made	SS		X
30	Gleyber Torres	2B
31	Jordan Lawlar	2B
32	Colt Emerson	SS		X
33	Marcus Semien	2B
34	Jeremy Pena	SS
35	Carson Williams	SS		X
36	JJ Wetherholt	2B		X
37	Bryson Stott	2B
38	Andres Gimenez	2B
39	Nico Hoerner	2B
40	Xander Bogaerts	SS
41	Brice Turang	2B
42	Dansby Swanson	SS
43	Tommy Edman	SS	OF
44	Ceddanne Rafaela	SS	OF
45	Luke Keaschall	2B		X
46	Carlos Correa	SS
47	Christopher Morel	2B	CI
48	Marcelo Mayer	SS		X
49	Kevin McGonigle	2B		X
50	Luis Arraez	2B	CI
51	Christian Moore	2B		X
52	Luis Rengifo	2B	CI
53	Ha-Seong Kim	SS
54	Xavier Edwards	SS
55	Zack Gelof	2B
56	Ronny Mauricio	2B		X
57	Brendan Donovan	2B	OF
58	Jacob Wilson	SS		X
59	Maikel Garcia	2B	CI
60	Brandon Lowe	2B
61	Orelvis Martinez	2B		X
62	Brooks Lee	2B		X
63	Adael Amador	2B		X
64	Jonathan India	2B
65	Gavin Lux	2B
66	Jett Williams	2B		X
67	James Triantos	2B	CI	X
68	Spencer Horwitz	2B	CI
69	Tyler Fitzgerald	SS	OF
70	Michael Arroyo	2B		X
71	Colson Montgomery	SS	CI	X
72	Bryce Rainer	SS		X
73	Felnin Celesten	SS		X
74	Konnor Griffin	SS		X
75	Demetrio Crisantes	2B		X
76	Cole Young	2B		X
77	Emil Morales	SS		X
78	Trevor Story	SS
79	Franklin Arias	SS		X
80	Nolan Gorman	2B
81	Theo Gillen	SS		X
82	Nick Yorke	2B		X
83	Luisangel Acuna	SS	OF	X
84	Cooper Pratt	SS		X
85	Josh Smith	SS	CI OF
86	Thomas Saggese	2B		X
87	Alex Freeland	SS		X
88	Angel Genao	SS		X
89	Hao-Yu Lee	2B		X
90	Jace Jung	2B		X
91	Arjun Nimmala	SS		X
92	Jesus Baez	SS	3B
93	Will Wagner	2B		X
94	Nick Gonzales	2B
95	Chase Meidroth	2B		X
96	Termarr Johnson	2B		X
97	Jose Caballero	2B	CI
98	Yairo Padilla	SS		X
99	Eric Bitonti	SS		X
100	Edouard Julien	2B