2025 MLB Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Key Picks for Points Leagues

The 2025 MLB fantasy baseball season is almost upon us! As we get ready for a thrilling new year, it's crucial to stay ahead of the competition with informed draft strategies. Here are my comprehensive rankings tailored specifically for ESPN points-style leagues. Prepare to dominate your league with these insights!

Key Considerations:

Position Eligibility: Player positions are determined based on their performance in the previous seasons, focusing on their eligibility for 2025. If a player has not participated in a specific role for the past season, their eligibility was adjusted accordingly.
Dollar Values: The player values are calculated for ESPN's standard 10-team and 12-team points leagues, based on a salary cap of $260. This value is designed to help you strategize your budget effectively during the draft.

Top Player Rankings:

Here are my top players for 2025:

Rank	Player	Team	Elig. Pos	Pos. Rank	10$	12$
1	Shohei Ohtani	LAD	DH/SP	1	$81	$51
2	Aaron Judge	NYY	OF	1	$49	$38
3	Juan Soto	NYM	OF	2	$47	$36
4	Bobby Witt Jr.	KC	SS	1	$46	$33
5	Jose Ramirez	CLE	3B	1	$46	$33
...
300	Nick Gonzales	PIT	2B	28	$1	$1

Supplemental Rankings:

For in-depth evaluations by position including catchers, first basemen, and more, check our positional rankings:

Top Catchers
Top First Basemen
Top Second Basemen
Top Third Basemen
Top Shortstops
Top Outfielders
Top Designated Hitters
Top Starting Pitchers
Top Relief Pitchers

Take these rankings into account when crafting your strategy. The right picks could propel your fantasy team to the top of the leaderboard. Happy drafting!