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The 50 Most Valuable MLB Players For Fantasy Baseball In 2019

Updated March 12, 2019 5.4k votes 277 voters 1.9k views50 items

List RulesVote up the players that you think will be a MVP-caliber addition to your fantasy clubhouse. Vote down the players you think are potential busts.

Opening Day 2019 is around the corner, and while MLB managers focus on setting their roster and choosing an opening day starter, fantasy baseball managers have their eyes set on crafting the perfect team dominate all summer long. Now that fans have had a chance to see how teams like the Bryce Harper-enhanced Philadelphia Phillies and the reigning champion Boston Red Sox look in spring training, they have a clearer idea of which players are primed for a breakout year.

For fantasy managers, the difference between a championship trophy and a last-place tattoo can come down to the guys they draft at the start of the season. There are plenty of players that experts and sabermetricians think are sure things in 2019, but there will inevitably be some busts in ESPN's top 50 fantasy baseball players. These players have a lot more work to do if they want to be considered amongst the best baseball players of all time, but one elite season is all it takes to live on in personal fantasy baseball infamy.

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169
43
Mike Trout
Center Fielder
Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Vineland, New Jersey
Bats: Right
Teams: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
2
121
44
Christian Yelich
Outfielder
Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Thousand Oaks, California
Bats: Left
Teams: Milwaukee Brewers
3
112
51
Nolan Arenado
Third baseman
Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Newport Beach, California
Bats: Right
Teams: Colorado Rockies
4
101
43
Cody Bellinger
First baseman, outfielder
Nationality: American
Bats: Left
Teams: Los Angeles Dodgers
5
119
61
Mookie Betts
Right Fielder
Bats: Right
Teams: Los Angeles Dodgers
6
94
41
Justin Verlander
Pitcher
Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Manakin-Sabot, Virginia
Bats: Right
Teams: Houston Astros
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91
44
Ronald Acuna Jr.

8
82
43
Javier Báez
Shortstop, Second baseman
Nationality: Puerto Rico
Birthplace: Bayamón, Puerto Rico
Bats: Right
Teams: Chicago Cubs
9
91
53
Max Scherzer
Pitcher
Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri
Bats: Right-handed
Teams: Washington Nationals
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10
80
43
Freddie Freeman
First baseman
Nationality: American
Birthplace: Fountain Valley, California
Bats: Left
Teams: Atlanta Braves
11
91
53
Alex Bregman
Third baseman, shortstop
Nationality: American
Birthplace: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Bats: Right
Teams: Houston Astros
12
90
53
José Altuve
Second baseman
Nationality: Venezuelan
Birthplace: Maracay, Venezuela
Bats: Right
Teams: Houston Astors
13
82
48
J. D. Martinez
Designated hitter, outfielder
Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Miami, Florida
Bats: Right
Teams: Boston Red Sox
14
86
52
Jacob deGrom
Pitcher
Nationality: American
Birthplace: DeLeon Springs, Florida
Bats: Left
Teams: New York Mets
15
61
31
Trevor Story
Shortstop
Nationality: American
Bats: Right
Teams: Colorado Rockies
16
72
41
Francisco Lindor
Shortstop
Nationality: Puerto Rico
Birthplace: Caguas, Puerto Rico
Bats: Switch
Teams: Cleveland Indians
17
69
44
Anthony Rizzo
First baseman
Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Parkland, Florida
Bats: Left
Teams: Chicago Cubs
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18
56
32
Gerrit Cole
Starting Pitcher
Birthplace: Newport Beach, California
Bats: Right
Teams: New York Yankees
19
71
49
Kris Bryant
Third baseman, Outfielder
Birthplace: Las Vegas, Nevada
Bats: Right
Teams: Chicago Cubs
20
79
57
Chris Sale
Pitcher
Nationality: American
Birthplace: Lakeland, Florida
Bats: Left
Teams: Boston Red Sox
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21
73
54
Aaron Judge
Right fielder
Birthplace: Linden, California
Bats: Right
Teams: New York Yankees
22
80
64
Bryce Harper
Right fielder
Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Las Vegas, Nevada
Bats: Left
Teams: Philadelphia Phillies
23
66
49
Paul Goldschmidt
First baseman
Nationality: American
Birthplace: Wilmington, Delaware
Bats: Right
Teams: St. Louis Cardinals
24
53
36
Charlie Blackmon
Outfielder
Nationality: American
Birthplace: Dallas, Texas
Bats: Left
Teams: Colorado Rockies
25
48
31
Anthony Rendon
Third baseman
Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Houston, Texas
Bats: Right
Teams: Los Angeles Angels