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The 2022 MLB season is rapidly approaching and we’re just as excited for the action as you are. After a flurry of free-agent signings, blockbuster trades and noteworthy injuries, it’s never been more important to keep track of draft rankings and player values. That’s why we’re highlighting our MLB Draft Guide’s tiers tool, an asset for any manager at any stage of their draft prep. Whether you’re deep into your research or looking for a place to start, our tiers could be just what you’re looking for.
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With our draft guide’s tiers, users are able to get tier groups and detailed analysis for every position. The tiers include statistical projections for every player, in addition to fantasy points projections and 5x5 dollar value. Within each tier, our experts provide insights on key players in each group. Users can also filter fantasy points projections with a variety of different scoring formats. Whether you’re looking for potential sleepers, draft values or a refresher, our tiers offer an in-depth look at every position’s talent level.
This preview features the full tier two group and the top eight within tier four. Analysis for each tier is provided.
Have a look:
MLB Draft Guide - Tiers - OF - Yahoo scoring
Tier Two
Aaron Judge - NYY
Bryce Harper - PHI
Byron Buxton - MIN
Tyler O’Neill - STL
Cedric Mullins - BAL
Teoscar Hernandez - TOR
Eloy Jimenez - CWS
Starling Marte - NYM
Tier two analysis
Judge and Harper rate as two of the best pure power bats anywhere on the board. Buxton has all the talent to be a five-category fantasy superstar if he can just stay healthy. O’Neill earned NL MVP votes last year after breaking out for a .286/.352/.560 batting line with 34 home runs and 15 stolen bases over 138 games in St. Louis. Mullins became only the 43rd player in major league history to produce 30-plus homers and 30-plus steals.
Tier Four (top eight)
Myles Straw - CLE
Marcell Ozuna - ATL
Bryan Reynolds - PIT
Andrew Benintendi - KC
Nick Senzel - CIN
Ian Happ - CHI
Trent Grisham - SD
Charlie Blackmon - COL
Tier four analysis
Because of the way fantasy rosters are traditionally structured, there are more relevant options available in the outfield than any other offensive position. But you have to start between three and five of them in most leagues, so don’t wait too long to fill those spots. Straw is an attractive mid-round speed target, having just tallied 30 stolen bases in 158 games between Houston and Cleveland. Renfroe carries the sleeper label as he moves to homer-happy Milwaukee.
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