Outfield is one of those positions that always feels deep just because of the star power at the top, but of course leagues generally require 3-5 starting OFs plus the many multi-positional players plucked from the OF pool to play other positions.

• Justin’s list

I’ll have an update in early March to account for any moves, news, and/or injuries. Let me know what you think in the comments: how are you building your OF plan? do you stack a few early on or play the middle tiers? who is your sleeper at the position?

Other positions:

• 1B
• 2B
• SS
• 3B

Here’s my list.

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Drafts are in full swing and now I am 10 drafts into the season, here are my current ranks for the outfield position for 2021. I will post updates every 2-4 weeks as things change with signings, injuries, or news in Major League Baseball. Read the rest of this entry »

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1/14/21

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2021 OUTFIELD, PT. 3

• Prospect OFs: Dylan Carlson 139, Ryan Mountcastle 142, Daulton Varsho 155
• Better Bay Area Buy: Mike Yastrzemski 141, Ramon Laureano 142
• Power Studs: Jorge Soler 143, Joey Gallo 167
• These 3 Are Unrelated: Anthony Santander 155, Michael Brantley 159, Ian Happ 160
• Speedsters: Victor Robles 160, Victor Reyes 187, Leody Taveras 19

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