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Justin Mason’s 2022 Third Base Rank: 3/8/22

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March 8, 2022

As we head into primetime drafting season, I will be rereleasing my positional ranks. Here are my current ranks for the third base position for 2022, my third of the offseason. I will post updates as things change with signings, injuries, or news in Major League Baseball. On the Sleeper and the Bust Patreon, you can see the rankings updated live.

You can review my ranks for other positions here: https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/category/rankings/

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Paul Sporer’s 2022 First Base Rankings with Comments

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March 7, 2022
Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

The difference being cited is from my first run of rankings. These are for standard league setups that include 1B, CI, and UT with 20-game eligibility. While I play mostly in 15-team mixers, these wouldn’t change much in 12- or 10-teamers. In the latter formats, I’d elevate injury concerns and small sample guys because the replacement level is much higher. The double- and triple-eligible guys also take a little hit in the shallower formats for that same reason.

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Justin Mason’s 2022 Shortstop Ranks: 3/7/22

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March 7, 2022

As we head into primetime drafting season, I will be rereleasing my positional ranks. Here are my current ranks for the shortstop position for 2022, my third of the offseason. I will post updates as things change with signings, injuries, or news in Major League Baseball. On the Sleeper and the Bust Patreon, you can see the rankings updated live.

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Justin Mason’s 2022 Second Base Rank: 3/4/22

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March 4, 2022

As we head into primetime drafting season, I will be rereleasing my positional ranks. Here are my current ranks for the first base position for 2022, my third of the offseason. I will post updates as things change with signings, injuries, or news in Major League Baseball. On the Sleeper and the Bust Patreon, you can see the rankings updated live.

You can review my ranks for other positions here: https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/category/rankings/

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Paul Sporer’s 2022 Catcher Rankings with Comments

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March 3, 2022
Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

The difference being cited is from my first run of rankings. These are for 2-catcher leagues with 20-game eligibility. In 1-catcher leagues, you can push up some of the small sample beasts like Garver because replacement value is so much higher.

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Justin Mason’s 2022 First Base Rank: 2/28/22

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March 1, 2022

As we head into primetime drafting season, I will be rereleasing my positional ranks. Here are my current ranks for the first base position for 2022, my third of the offseason. I will post updates as things change with signings, injuries, or news in Major League Baseball. On the Sleeper and the Bust Patreon, you can see the rankings updated live.

You can review my ranks for other positions here: https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/category/rankings/
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Michael Simione’s Shortstop Rankings

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February 28, 2022

Check out Michael’s shortstops:
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Justin Mason’s 2022 Catchers Rank: 2/28/22

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February 28, 2022

As we head into primetime drafting season, I will be rereleasing my positional ranks. Here are my current ranks for the catcher position for 2022, my third of the offseason. I will post updates as things change with signings, injuries, or news in Major League Baseball. On the Sleeper and the Bust Patreon, you can see the rankings updated live.

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Beat the Shift Podcast – Starting Pitcher (Part I) Episode w/ Alex Chamberlain

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February 25, 2022

The Starting Pitcher (Part I) Episode of the Beat the Shift Podcast – a baseball podcast for fantasy baseball players.

Guest: Alex Chamberlain

Alex’s pitch tool

  • Comparing players with similar pitches
  • Finding undervalued players

Strategy Section

  • Pitchers most likely to throw 200 innings in 2022
  • Starting pitcher strategy
    • General – Auction vs. Snake Draft
    • Riskiness in the elite starting pitchers this season
    • Two 1As vs. an ace strategy for 2022
  • Effect of the Universal DH
    • Pick the AL pitcher over the NL pitcher?
    • Draft a pitcher in a particular division?
  • Undervalued prospects & sleeper pitchers

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Michael Simione’s Second Base Rankings

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February 25, 2022
Michael Simione’s Second Base Rankings
Rank Player Team Position(s) ADP Notes
1 Trea Turner LAD 2B, SS 1.25 The clear number one in my opinion, is very consistent and will give you all five categories. Expect a ton of runs from Turner sitting on top of that Dodgers lineup all season.
2 Ozzie Albies ATL 2B 17.63 At age 25 Albies put up 30 home runs and 20 stolen bases. He could definitely go 30/20 again next season.
3 Whit Merrifield KC 2B, OF 32.5 Merrifield is the king of PAs. In the past three seasons, no one has walked up to the plate more than Merrifield. The power might be dwindling but the speed still holds true.
4 Marcus Semien TEX 2B, SS 41.25 After a monster season, Semien moves to a pitcher’s ballpark and into a lineup that is nowhere near the one in Toronto. He should still be good, just as good.
5 Jorge Polanco MIN 2B, SS 78.75 Those who have read my work know I am a huge Jorge Polanco and Jonathan India fan. Both can be grabbed in the middle rounds and both provide you with some pop and some speed. I really think these two should be targeted.
6 Jonathan India CIN 2B 83.63 Those who have read my work know I am a huge Jorge Polanco and Jonathan India fan. Both can be grabbed in the middle rounds and both provide you with some pop and some speed. I really think these two should be targeted.
7 Javier Baez DET 2B, SS 60.38 The highest EV/FB amongst second baseman belongs to Mr. Baez over here. Sure his plate discipline is horrendous but he keeps producing.
8 Brandon Lowe TB 2B 79.5 He produced exactly how we thought he would by giving you 39 home runs. Yet his ADP has dropped compared to last season.
9 Jose Altuve HOU 2B 85.25 The speed is virtually gone for Altuve but he still gives you four categories with a high floor average.
10 Jazz Chisholm Jr. MIA 2B, SS 69.38 There is a lot of Jazz love out there and I totally get it. I just think there could be a low floor there with his low contact rates.
11 Ketel Marte ARZ 2B, OF 87.5 If he could just stay healthy I fully believe Marte can be a top-five second baseman. He had a 139 wRC+ last season and a .385 wOBA, both fantastic numbers. Please stay healthy.
12 Tommy Edman STL 2B, OF 77.13 Edman provides you with a lot of speed and a decent average with double-digit home runs. He’s a great pick if you are thirsty for steals early on.
13 DJ LeMahieu NYY 1B, 2B, 3B 119.75 After the season we found out that LeMahieu played the entire season injured. A bounceback is likely.
14 Luis Urias MLW 2B, 3B, SS 149.63 I am a big Luis Urias fan and I think his breakout could continue. In the second half, he hit for a 123 wRC+, .850 OPS, and .217 ISO
15 Chris Taylor LAD 2B, SS, OF 133.25 Chris Taylor was a nice surprise last season as he finished 2021 with 20 home runs, 92 rubs, and 13 stolen bases. You can expect more of the same in 2022.
16 Ty France SEA 1B, 2B 151 France took some impressive strides last season. His MaxEV and EV/FB both increased by several points. He also had a 147 wRC+ in the second half while also cutting his strikeout rate by three points.
17 Jake Cronenworth SD 1B, 2B, SS 122.13 His multi-eligibility makes him an attractive option for your UT, CI, or MI position. While he doesn’t provide a ton of counting stats in one specific category he does help contribute in all five of them.
18 Enrique Hernandez BOS 2B, OF 221 I love me some Enrique Hernandez because he leads off (his manager loves him), will give you 80 runs, and should give you over 20 home runs.
19 Ryan McMahon COL 2B, 3B 164.13 McMahon should have 20 home run power once again and finds himself in the middle of that Rockies lineup. The problem is the Coors effect and he’s tough to start on the road.
20 Brendan Rodgers COL 2B, SS 175.88 Rodgers looks to fill in the two-hole and should see plenty of PAs. A solid average floor with some power potential.
21 Kolten Wong MLW 2B 176.5 Wong won’t give you a lot of one category but gives you a little bit of everything. 15 home runs and 15 steals is possible and since he looks to be in the leadoff spot he should help you get a bunch of runs.
22 Jonathan Schoop DET 1B, 2B 203 Schoop provides plenty of value since he is an accumulator who will see plenty of plate appearances on a Detroit Tigers team.
23 Max Muncy LAD 1B, 2B 165.38 Still a big injury mystery and without an update, we have to leave him here.
24 Eduardo Escobar NYM 2B, 3B 201.13 The Mets are a bit crowded but I think he will find plenty of playing time. I don’t think we see 28 home runs again but 25 is certainly possible.
25 Jean Segura PHI 2B 178 Segura is kind of like Kolten Wong where he doesn’t excel in one area but helps a little in all five categories.
26 Josh Rojas ARZ 2B, SS, OF 224.88 Rojas is a popular name for draft and holds due to his playing time path and his multi-eligibility. He is a decent late speed option otherwise.
27 Gavin Lux LAD 2B, SS 234.25 With the DH coming we will no doubt see more of Gavin Lux. It’s now or never.
28 Andres Gimenez CLE 2B, SS 236.63 After an impressive campaign with the Mets Gimenez had a disappointing in 2021 with the Guardians. He does have an intriguing skill set though.
29 Jeff McNeil NYM 2B, OF 304.75 McNeil just looked lost last season. The potential is there, between 2019 and 2020 he had a WRC+ of 141 with an OBP of .384.
30 Abraham Toro SEA 2B, 3B 254 15 home runs and five stolen bases seem plausible here.
31 Garrett Hampson COL 2B, OF 257.13 Hampson will give you 10/10 production but the average will drag you down.
32 Cesar Hernandez WAS 2B 311.5 Sold out for power last season but lost average because of it. He is interesting as he is hitting in front of Soto and Bell which could lead to a ton of runs.
33 Nick Madrigal CHC 2B 286 If you are in need of average and steals this late in the draft, Madrigal is your guy.
34 Luis Arraez MIN 2B, 3B, OF 307.13 Think Madrigal but without the speed.
35 Adam Frazier SEA 2B 334.5 Frazier had that spectacular first half to only cool off big time in the second half. He is in a crowded situation but should still see plenty of PAs.
36 David Fletcher LAA 2B, SS 337.38 Average, speed and PAs make Fletcher a decent bench bat to have.
37 Wilmer Flores SF 1B, 2B, 3B 376.63 The Giants like to platoon him but he should still see a bunch of plate appearances.
38 Ha-Seong Kim 김하성 SD 2B, 3B, SS 349.38 Kim will once again battle to see PA’s but the 10/10 potential makes him a decent bench bat.
39 Nick Solak TEX 2B 366.13 The foot-tapping you hear is me waiting for Solak to reach his potential.
40 Nico Hoerner CHC 2B 374.25 Hoerner is a solid player who will hit for average with speed, health continues to be the issue.

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