20 Fantasy Baseball Hitting Prospects To Target In 2025 Redraft Leagues

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Yesterday, we presented the top pitching prospects to target for 2025 redraft leagues. Today, we’ll rank the top hitting prospects you should be drafting this season.

Below, you’ll find a list of how we rank hitting prospects by value with an expectation of at least 200 quality MLB plate appearances in 2025. For context, we also denote what the market thinks of these pitchers by marking their ADP (average draft position) in NFBC Draft Champion (15-team roto) leagues over the last two weeks.

This group of notable names has the best opportunity to provide current-season value with rosterable per-PA quality and sufficient quantity.

1. Jasson Dominguez, OF, Yankees (ADP: 137)
2. Dylan Crews, OF, Nationals (ADP: 128)

These two outfielders are essentially guaranteed full-time at-bats and are being drafted around the same area. Dominguez is in the better lineup and should go 20/20, but his defense is not great, potentially leading to him being moved to DH, where he will be in competition with other bats. Crews, on the other hand, may not be as dynamic from a fantasy production standpoint—he may lag Dominguez by double-digit home runs—but his defense should keep him in the lineup and virtually assure you 25 to 30 stolen bases.

3. Matt Shaw, 3B, Cubs (ADP: 223)

We were torn on this one. At the cost—Shaw is being taken six rounds later than Crews—some would argue that Shaw is the better value. Looking at pairs of OF/3B that you could take, would you rather have Pete Crow-Armstrong (an outfielder being taken in the same round as Crews) and Shaw or would you prefer Crews and Nolan Arenado (a third baseman being taken in the same round as Shaw)? I think I would prefer the latter pairing. I think.

4. Kristian Campbell, 2B, Red Sox (ADP: 305)

The three hitters above Campbell all have made the Opening Day roster, and it’s quite likely that Campbell will, too, as Boston’s starting second baseman. But, as of publication, it’s not official. Still, it seems more than likely that he will accrue 450 or more plate appearances this season. Just the mere uncertainty of Campbell’s playing time lowers him slightly from the above hittersm but on a per-PA basis, he should be just as productive as them. Also note that Campbell may have more positional eligibility than just second base depending on what platform you use or what your league settings are, adding to his value.

5. Roman Anthony, OF, Red Sox (ADP: 292)

If Anthony had a job out of camp, he would be ranked higher. Unfortunately, he won’t be called up until later in the year and, therefore, objectively, needs to be valued lower than the others. He’s also being drafted before Campbell, which makes this ranking a bit easier on a value basis. That being said, come August, looking back at this list, it might seem silly that Anthony was ranked only fifth.

6. Cam Smith, 3B, Astros (ADP: 472)

It’s becoming more and more likely that Smith will break camp with the Astros. If that’s the case, he should be a source of solid batting average and 20+ home run power with upside. Of course, as a rookie with virtually no professional experience, the floor is quite low. Don’t expect his cost to remain this low, however, as he’s been appropriately creeping upward.

7. Jordan Lawlar, SS, Diamondbacks (ADP: 385)

If Lawlar can get the playing time, he will be a solid batting average source with power and speed. Unfortunately, he seems to always get injured. The D-backs also just signed Geraldo Perdomo to an extension, making shortstop no longer seem like Lawlar’s potential position in the major leagues in 2025. As a result, he has been getting reps at third base in camp. Barring health, Lawlar should be a contributor in the majors for a large portion of this year. Based on his fantasy ceiling alone, we have him ranked relatively highly.

8. Christian Moore, 2B, Angels (ADP: 460)

It’s not clear yet whether Moore will break camp with the Angels, as they seem, at least initially, to be going the more veteran route with Tim Anderson, Yoan Moncada and Kevin Newman all potentially gracing the Angels infield in April. That being said… Angels gonna Angel. Just as with Zach Neto and Nolan Schanuel before him, expect Moore to be with the parent club in the first two months of the season at the latest. With his 25-home run power—potentially coming with batting average risk in 2025—that will play at the keystone.

9. Caleb Durbin, INF, Brewers (ADP: 362)

It is not particularly clear how the Brewers infield will shake out, though it was announced that Joey Ortiz will play shortstop and Brice Turang will play second base. As of today, though, third base seems to be between Oliver Dunn and Caleb Durbin. No matter how it shakes out, Durbin’s ability to play all over the field makes it extremely likely that he will get at least 300 plate appearances in 2025. He should have a solid batting average and be a source of speed.

10. Chandler Simpson, OF, Rays (ADP: 393)

As much as Simpson can be a game changer in fantasy thanks to the ability to steal over 50 bases while also helping your team’s batting average, we just don’t know how many plate appearances he will get. Holding a roster spot has a cost, and, at some point, the trade off isn’t worth it. We might have him too low here. Or maybe too high. I’ve made sure that I’ve rostered him on a few teams just to make sure I don’t miss out on being able to plug him into my roster.

11. Agustin Ramirez, C, Marlins (ADP: 425)

Last year, Ramirez reached Triple-A, showing 20+ home run potential and also showing that he might steal 10 to 15 bases in the major leagues—as a catcher. He won’t make the big league club to start the season, but the Marlins’ lineup is not the most powerful, meaning it is extremely plausible that Ramirez will be up for more than half the season and hitting in the middle of the lineup. If that’s the case, with his catcher eligibility, he will be extremely valuable. On the other hand, with Rule 5 catcher Liam Hicks playing quite well in spring training, there is a possibility that Ramirez doesn’t come up until much later. Or, if the Marlins just want a bat, Deyvison De Los Santos might be their first choice over him. That uncertainty means Ramirez is ranked a bit lower than the others above him.

12. Drake Baldwin, C, Braves (ADP: 386)

Up until the Braves signed James McCann earlier this week, it looked like Baldwin would be the primary Braves catcher to start the season before a potential 50/50 split when Sean Murphy returns from injury. The McCann signing muddies the waters a bit, even though the signing is the prudent thing for a contending club to do. Still, we think Baldwin should get 200+ productive plate appearances in a good lineup. At the price, though, we prefer the others above him.

13. Will Wagner, 2B, Blue Jays (ADP: 513)

The Blue Jays really liked what they saw with Wagner at the end of last season, and he seems to be a likely fixture in the batting lineup. That’s the good news. The bad news is that he is likely a DH after having offseason knee surgery. From a fantasy perspective, he’s not the typical power or speed threat that accrues value. Still, he will help your team’s batting average and should get more than 400 plate appearances. That’s valuable.

14. Chase Meidroth, SS, White Sox (ADP: 599)

Meidroth’s ability to get on base should eventually lead him toward the top of the White Sox lineup. He may not fill the home run or stolen base column, but neither does Luis Arraez, who, depending on your roster construction, can be a very valuable fantasy contributor to your team. Meidroth may also get second base eligibility, which means, at his cost, he is ranked higher than the next shortstop on the list.

15. Trey Sweeney, SS, Tigers (ADP: 510)

Sweeney is not a great per-PA infielder, but because of his expected playing time, he should accrue counting stats. With 300 to 400 plate appearances at shortstop, he won’t light up the scoresheet but is a double-digit home run and double-digit steal bat.

16. Kyle Teel, C, White Sox (ADP: 530)

Prior to the Garrett Crochet trade, we would have had both Kyle Teel and Edgar Quero ranked much higher, as it was plausible that they would both become the primary catchers for their respective clubs by the second half. Now that they are cannibalizing each other’s playing time, they both drop in the rankings. Picking between the two, we think Teel will initially get the opportunity.

17. Deyvison De Los Santos, 1B, Marlins (ADP: 470)

De Los Santos won’t break camp with the Marlins, but if he crushes Triple-A the way he did last year, he won’t be down for long. Whether his aggressive approach will play in the major leagues is still not clear, but if his 55% strikeout rate in spring training is any indication, it won’t just yet. If he gets 300 plate appearances—and he might, considering he has arguably conquered the upper minors—he is a 12 to 15 home run bat in a half season.

18. Colson Montgomery, SS, White Sox (ADP: 534)

Montgomery was expected to be on the Opening Day roster of the hapless White Sox but was sent down to minor league camp last week. It sounds like it won’t be for long, however, and he should be back up manning shortstop for the major league club for the bulk of the year. That being said, it’s not clear how effective his fantasy production will be. While he does have upside, with his relative lack of stolen base potential, we have him ranked below Sweeney and Meidroth.

19. Alan Roden, OF, Blue Jays (ADP: 549)

At the beginning of spring training, GM Ross Atkins mentioned Roden by name as someone they were expecting to produce in camp. In over 30 plate appearances, he’s lived up to the billing with a .409/.563/.773 line and two home runs through Monday’s games. With it looking more and more likely that he will make the Opening Day roster, the question is how much playing time he will get. We think it’s quality over quantity, which makes Roden a difficult player to plug into lineups when you’re committed for the week or half-week. Still, in daily leagues, he should be an above-average bat in the fantasy mold of Spencer Horwitz.

20. Zac Veen, OF, Rockies (ADP: 529)

There is some chatter that Veen might make the Rockies out of camp on the strength of a solid spring. On that basis alone, he belongs in this group, but the 23-year-old outfielder might initially struggle out of the gate, leading to demotion. However, on a per-600 plate appearance basis, he might be a source of 30+ stolen bases with 12 to 15 home run power.

More Names To Target

This next crop of hitters should provide value on either a “per-plate appearance” basis when they do get promoted—though they won’t get too many plate appearances—or the quality of their full-season production—they may just be intermittent back-ups—is a step down from the first tier.

I have placed them in a semblance of an order, but the ordinal rank is not that important at this level—target the position or category that your team needs. For example, if you need speed, target Ryan Bliss. For power, Orelvis Martinez or Coby Mayo might be a solid bet.

Coby Mayo, 3B, BAL (ADP: 410)
Dalton Rushing, C/OF, LAD (ADP: 446)
Nick Kurtz, 1B, ATH (ADP: 520)
Chase DeLauter, OF, CLE (ADP: 512)
Dillon Dingler, C, DET (ADP: 557)
Ryan Bliss, 2B, SEA (ADP: 542)
Adrian Del Castillo, C, ARI (ADP: 470)
Hyeseong Kim, 2B, LAD (ADP: 466)
Orelvis Martinez, 2B, TOR (ADP: 580)
Nick Yorke, 2B, PIT (ADP: 539)
Tyler Black, 1B, MIL (ADP: 615)
Johnathan Rodriguez, OF, CLE (ADP: 632)
Thomas Saggese, 2B, STL (ADP: 699)
Edgar Quero, C, CHW (ADP: 565)
Jacob Melton, OF, HOU (ADP: 601)
Travis Bazzana, 2B, CLE (ADP: 650)
Colby Thomas, OF, ATH (ADP: 536)
Carson Williams, SS, TBR (ADP: 602)
Ronny Mauricio, 2B, NYM (ADP: 622)
Bryce Eldridge, 1B, SFG (ADP: 562)
Samuel Basallo, C, BAL (ADP: 652)
Javier Sanoja, 2B/OF, MIA (ADP: 750+)
Billy Cook, 1B/OF, PIT (ADP: 694)
Zach Dezenzo, 1B, HOU (ADP: 540)
Luke Keaschall, 2B, MIN (ADP: 716)
Marco Luciano, 2B/OF, SFG (ADP: 745)
Jac Caglianone, 1B, KCR (ADP: 538)
Kevin Alcantara, OF, CHC (ADP: 683)
Emmanuel Rodriguez, OF, MIN (ADP: 620)
Brady House, 3B, WAS (ADP: 691)
Adael Amador, 2B, COL (ADP: 713)
Marcelo Mayer, SS, BOS (ADP: 648)
Moises Ballesteros, C, CHC (ADP: 737)
Jonatan Clase, OF, TOR (ADP: 664)

This final cluster of hitters is either not going to accumulate enough plate appearances to be a significant source of fantasy value or they are not likely to put up must-have per-plate-appearance performances in 2025. However, they all have enough interesting traits to be taken any time as a flier in the last couple rounds (ADPs are 750 or later).