Top-400 OBP Prospect Rankings For Fantasy Baseball: September 2022

Prospects are a major part of playing in dynasty Fantasy Baseball leagues. The more you play in dynasty leagues, the more likely you are to become addicted to prospects. Many players develop prospect obsessions that they hold onto, hoping for them to excel at the big league level. Whether you draft prospects to build a great farm system or use them as trade chips, they are extremely valuable pieces for your dynasty league. Today, we will look at OBP prospect rankings for your dynasty fantasy baseball leagues.

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The Process

I often get asked what goes into my OBP prospect rankings. My process begins with evaluating prospects on a team-by-team basis. I want to get my eyes on every player possible. It is a long process, but it very important when ranking prospects. Live looks give you a different perspective than just watching games on television, but you can gather plenty from watching film. Now that Minor League Baseball is back, I spend plenty of time watching games and getting as many live looks as I can!

After evaluating players team by team, I then work on positional rankings. After working through the rankings positionally, I place the prospects on the overall list. The rankings are how I perceive their future value will turn out for dynasty league purposes. It is also how I would draft these players if I were in a prospect-only draft. Remember, these rankings are designed for OBP dynasty leagues.

The Factors

1. Hitter’s Tools: With hitters, the first thing that I look for is their hit tool. Do they make consistent contact? Do they have a solid plate approach and control the zone well? It all begins here. A prospect can have dreamy power and speed, but if the plate approach is poor, they may never tap into that potential.
2. Pitcher’s Tools: A pitcher can have an amazing arsenal, but it begins with command. Look at Shane Bieber, an elite command and control guy who eventually developed his strikeout stuff. He was the best pitcher in baseball last season. A pitcher with great command and control is a great place to start. From there, I want to see a start have at least three pitches. Some starters can get away with only having two pitches, but the more the merrier. Pair a deep arsenal with command and control, and you have the makings of a solid starter.
3. Ceiling/Floor: It is easy to dream on a player with high ceilings, but sometimes those have very low floors. I look for a good combination of both ceiling and floor.
4. Performance: Performance definitely matters when evaluating prospects, but many factors go beyond just statistical performance.
5. Proximity: How close is a player to debuting? This is not a huge factor, but it is worth considering.
6. Organization: Knowing how a certain prospect’s organization develops prospects matters. Cleveland has a great track record with developing pitching, while Pittsburgh has been on the opposite end of the spectrum.
7. Dynasty Value: How much is a prospect worth in a dynasty trade.

Notable Risers (Hitters)

Kyle Manzardo (1B-TB), Endy Rodriguez (C-PIT), Bo Naylor (C-CLE), Connor Norby (2B-BAL), Evan Carter (OF-TEX), Oscar Colas (OF-CHW), Miguel Bleis (OF-BOS)

Notable Risers (Pitchers)

Andrew Painter (P-PHI), Tink Hence (P – STL), Tanner Bibee (P-CLE), Brandon Pfaadt (P-ARI)

Top OBP Fantasy Baseball Prospects – Updated 9/10/2022

Qualifications: 130 MLB AB or less, 50 MLB IP or less, 45 days or less on the active roster (September excluded)

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