Prospect Rankings
2019 Top 40 Fantasy Third Base Prospects
Strong arms and big power predominate at third base. Lacking enough range for shortstop, third base prospects linger on the edge of the defensive spectrum. One false step and a third base prospect moves to first base or a corner outfield position. Nonetheless, third base prospects are often extremely valuable
2019 Top 30 Fantasy Second Base Prospects
Second base is the land of misfit shortstops. Be they too small, too large, too weak-armed, or too immobile, these players fell down the defensive spectrum and landed at second base. However, this does not mean second base prospects cannot hit or hit for power. While second base is presently
2019 Top 40 Fantasy Catcher Prospects
Catcher is easily the most shallow fantasy position. As arguably the most important defensive position in baseball, catchers rarely boast impressive offensive profiles. Furthermore, due to the learning curve and physical toll, catcher prospects carry enormous risk and require patience. Only 5-6 catcher prospects deserve a roster spot in shallower
Prospect Rankings: Schedule & Tool Grades Guide
The end of the 2018 MLB season marks the beginning of an active offseason for most fantasy leagues, and the beginning of rankings season. Already, owners likely are re-assessing their rosters, exploring potential trades, or preparing for prospect drafts. To help prepare fantasy owners for the hot stove, The Dynasty
Top 240 Fantasy Prospects, August 2018
This past week at The Dynasty Guru, we examined infield, outfield, and pitching prospects with increasing and decreasing fantasy value. In addition, TDG updated the Top 500 Dynasty League Players, including 145 prospects, in mid-July. As the culmination of the monthly review and update, we shall revisit the Top 240 Fantasy Prospects, published in
Top 240 Fantasy Prospects, June 2018
Last week at The Dynasty Guru, we examined infield, outfield, and pitching prospects with increasing and decreasing fantasy value. In addition, we examined where MLB Draft prospects fell within the Top 200. As the culmination of the monthly review and update, and given the influx of talent from the MLB Draft, we shall revisit the
Don’t Overreact To Small Samples
Last Friday, Jeffrey Paternostro of Baseball Prospectus released an article discussing why they aren’t releasing updated prospect rankings for the month of May. It’s worth a read and touches on something that’s been bugging me lately, most notably in the fantasy and prospect community. We’ve decided that it is in
2018 Top MLB Draft Fantasy Prospects, May 2018
In less than two weeks, the 2018 MLB Draft will begin on Monday, June 4th! Over three days, and forty rounds, teams will select over 1,200 players. Only a small portion of those players will even sign with a team, let alone reach the major leagues. On Day 1, teams
Prospect Update, Mid-May
At the beginning of the month at The Dynasty Guru, we examined infield, outfield, and pitching prospects with increasing and decreasing fantasy value. As the culmination of the monthly review and update, we updated the Top 200 Fantasy Prospects. Since then, two weeks passed, therefore, it is time to analyze notable prospect performances through May 15th, the
Top 200 Fantasy Prospects, May 2018
Over the past week at The Dynasty Guru, we examined infield, outfield, and pitching prospects with increasing and decreasing fantasy value. As the culmination of the monthly review and update, we shall revisit the 2018 Top 200 Fantasy Prospects, published in March. Fantasy value is ever-changing. Like the stock market, there are stable assets and