Okay, so, I’ve been messing around with fantasy baseball again this year, and I gotta say, figuring out the best players for 2024 has been a wild ride. I started off like I always do, by just diving into a bunch of mock drafts. You know, getting a feel for where players are going, what positions are deep, and where I might need to reach a bit. I did like ten of these, no joke, using different sites.
Then, I started making this huge spreadsheet. I pulled in projections from all the big names – you know, the usual suspects. I had columns for every stat imaginable: batting average, home runs, RBIs, steals, ERA, WHIP, strikeouts, saves, you name it. I even added a column for each player’s age. It was a beast, but it gave me a good overview.
Next, I started digging into player profiles and injury reports. It was boring, and took too long time. I spent hours reading articles, listening to podcasts, and watching videos. I wanted to know who was poised for a breakout year, who might be a sleeper pick, and who was on the decline. I also made note of any injuries that could affect a player’s performance.
After that, I started tweaking my rankings based on my research. I bumped up some guys who I thought were undervalued and moved down others who seemed risky. I also started thinking about my draft strategy. Did I want to go heavy on pitching early? Or maybe grab a couple of elite hitters? I played around with different scenarios, trying to build the best team possible.
Finally, I put my rankings to the test in a few more mock drafts. It was a good way to see how my strategy would play out in a real draft setting. I made some adjustments along the way, fine-tuning my list until I felt pretty confident about it.
So, after all that work, I came up with my list of the best fantasy baseball players for 2024. It’s not perfect, of course. But I think it’s a pretty solid starting point for anyone looking to dominate their league this year.
Here’s a peek at how I broke it down:
Top 5 Overall
- Ronald Acuna Jr. – This guy is just a monster. Power, speed, and the skills.
- Mookie Betts – Consistent, reliable, and plays multiple positions.
- Julio Rodriguez – Young, but he’s already proven he’s a superstar.
- Freddie Freeman – The definition of a steady, he always hits.
- Aaron Judge – When he’s healthy, he’s a home run machine.
Top 5 Pitchers
- Gerrit Cole – Strikeout king, low ERA.
- Spencer Strider – Young, but his stuff is electric.
- Corbin Burnes – Nasty cutter, always gets groundballs.
- Zack Wheeler – Workhorse, great control, he eats innings.
- Max Fried – Underrated, but he’s been super consistent, but sometimes he makes mistakes.
There you have it. That’s how I spent the last few weeks. A lot of number crunching, a lot of reading, and a lot of drafting. Hope this helps you win your fantasy league. I am sure it will be fun!