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This week, our Hitter Profiles take a deeper dive into some under-the-radar prospects who should be on fantasy managers’ radars heading into the 2025 season. For our purposes, we’re focusing on players who have yet to debut at the major league level. Of course, the big names—Kristian Campbell, Coby Mayo, and Roman Anthony—are getting plenty of attention. But we’re here to spotlight the lesser-known players who could make an impact in redraft leagues. These are the late-round heroes you’re looking for while everyone else is swooning over the top-tier prospects. Hitting the lottery on one of these guys might just plug that early-season injury hole or give your bench a much-needed boost. We all love prospecting, so let’s kick off our Hitter Profiles with the hope of big returns in the 2025 fantasy baseball season.

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Welcome back to another preseason edition of Hitter Profiles! So far, we’ve covered our Breakouts and Busts. This week, we’re diving deeper into the draft pool, searching for those cheap options with upside otherwise known as a sleeper! For our purposes, we’ll define a sleeper as a player going after pick 250—roughly translating to Round 20 or later in 12-team leagues. These are the players who won’t cost you much on draft day but could deliver significant returns if things break their way. Whether it’s a young player on the verge of a breakout, a platoon bat making the most of his opportunities, or an injury-prone player who just needs to stay on the field, we’re looking for hidden gems who could outperform their draft position. Identifying the right sleepers can be the difference between a good fantasy season and a great one. So, let’s dig in and uncover some late-round gold with this week’s edition of Hitter Profiles!

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Last week we dug into a group of players that look primed to breakout this year and bring significant value to savvy fantasy owners. This week, we are going to flip the switch and look at the other side of the equation and what players to avoid at the draft table as potential busts. For our definition this time around, we are looking at top 100 picks that may be on the outside looking in at the end of the 2025 fantasy baseball season. Oftentimes, it is just as important to avoid a risky pick than finding the diamond in the rough. This week’s hitter profiles are bound to ruffle some feathers as we dig into some potential busts for 2025.

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Welcome back to another season of fantasy baseball prep—because what else would you be doing in January? The 2025 season is shaping up to be a fascinating year. The kids are officially running the show, with Elly De La Cruz, Gunnar Henderson, and Bobby Witt Jr. staking their claim as first-round mainstays. Meanwhile, the Athletics and Rays are moving to new digs and interim stadiums. How will that affect player values? Only time will tell. As the offseason begins, we’re kicking things off by diving into some of my favorite breakout players for the 2025 fantasy baseball season. For our purposes, a breakout player is defined as someone being drafted outside the top five rounds who has the upside to deliver significantly more value by season’s end. With that loose definition in mind, we’re bound to have some fun. Welcome to the first edition of Hitter Profiles for the 2025 Fantasy Baseball Season!

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Brent Rooker has absolutely broken out in 2024, delivering an incredible season, hitting .304 with 38 homers and 11 steals. Coming into the season, the Oakland Athletic was seen as a power-only bat that would drain your batting average. However, throughout this season, he has proven his value to be much more by improving his plate approach and adding some speed to boot. This performance has Rooker ranked as the 10th most valuable hitter on the Razzball Player Rater in 2024. Heading into next season, we have to view him as a top-three-round player, especially considering the move to Sacramento, where he’ll benefit from short porches down both lines. This week, in our final Hitter Profile for 2024, we look ahead to next season and hunt for the next Brent Rooker-type breakout.

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Last week, we wrapped up our Top 100 Hitter rankings for the remainder of the 2024 fantasy baseball season. While we’re in the home stretch, there’s still work to be done for this year. But savvy fantasy owners know it’s never too early to start planning ahead especially in keeper and dynasty leagues. As we charge toward the end of the season, we’re taking a page out of the White Sox playbook and turning our focus to 2025. This week, we’re diving into some early sleeper picks for the upcoming year. These are players who have had partial seasons, late breakouts, or have shown notable skill improvements, but haven’t yet made it into the enduring everyday fantasy conversation. Whether they can give your roster a late-season boost or become prime offseason trade targets, these are names that will intrigue you the deeper you dig. Welcome to our early look at hitter profiles for 2025.

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As the final month of the fantasy baseball season approaches, the chase for glory intensifies. In this week’s Top 100 Hitter rankings for the rest of the 2024 fantasy baseball season, we sift through the best performers to spotlight those whose bats are scorching and those who’ve cooled off at the wrong time. This time of year, rankings are more volatile than ever with players swinging from hero to zero in the blink of an eye. The difference between a hot streak and a slump can make or break your season especially as the playoffs begin. Being on top of your team and the waiver wire could be all it takes to tip the scales in the last dash to the finish. For this last version of the 2024 season, I thank you for visiting, debating and most of all being the best readers around. Let’s all hope these rankings guide you through the frenzy of the closing weeks, where every day could be the difference between triumph and heartbreak.

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At this point in the fantasy baseball season, only the last trade deadlines remain. For everyone else, the waiver wire is the only hope for those teams still battling for glory. This week, we set our sights on what can be done for those teams that have packed it up and are looking ahead. Setting up for the 2025 season, we’re dredging the depths of the unwanted and forgotten for keeper value that could pay off handsomely. Whether due to an injury-shortened season, terrible luck, or simply underappreciation, there is still work to be done. Welcome to this edition of hitter profiles—we’re browsing the bargain bins, hoping to stumble upon a Picasso tucked between the dusty old castoffs.

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Desperation mode has begun for fantasy owners. We are staring down the last 40 games of the season, and many owners are making desperate moves to lock up categories, target a finish on the podium, or simply prepare for next year. Where there is doubt, there is opportunity. This week, we dive into the despair to find the gems of the forgotten. Whether a fantasy owner was a little too discouraged by Randy Arozarena’s five-strikeout game or Coby Mayo’s demotion, there is bound to be value in the depths. This week, we focus our hitter profiles on the cast-offs as we look for players who might provide value down the stretch. Buckle up as we dive into the scrap heap.

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We’re hitting our stride coming into the home stretch, like Cole Hocker trying to win the 1500-meter race. Putting the pressure on the rest of the field, Bobby Witt Jr. is doing his best to make the American League MVP race respectable. Hitting a cool .430 with seven homers and a combined 47 runs and RBIs over the last 30 days, he has us questioning everything about who should be the number one hitter for the rest of the season. As Witt shakes up the top of the order for our list this week, Jackson Holliday is also making up for lost time in Baltimore.  Holliday burst onto the scene launching homers in three straight games to announce his arrival. How far up does the youngster climb the rest of the season? Stay tuned to find out in this weekend’s edition of the Top 100 Hitters for the 2024 fantasy baseball season.

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The MLB trade deadline is always an exciting time for fantasy baseball managers. Each year, the flurry of trades can significantly alter the landscape of player values. As teams bolster their rosters for a playoff push or begin to rebuild for the future, player roles shift dramatically. Some players find themselves with increased playing time or in more potent lineups, leading to a surge in their fantasy value. Meanwhile, others may see their opportunities diminish. Navigating these real-world moves can be the key to getting ahead in your league during the closing months of the season. This week, our Hitter Profiles dig into a quick-hitter version of buy and sell for many of the key players moved at the deadline. Buckle up, as who knows what can happen when AJ Preller and Jerry Dipoto get involved.

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With the MLB trade deadline looming, fantasy baseball managers know it will soon be time to look beyond blockbuster trades for hidden gems. As teams recalibrate and make their final playoff pushes or look to test young talent for the future, an influx of minor league talent often comes to the forefront. At this juncture, we start to see some surprise callups that can be real difference-makers, injecting fresh energy and unexpected production into our fantasy lineups. In this week’s Hitter Profiles, we dive into a selection of under-the-radar minor league prospects poised to receive the call and make an impact during the crucial stretch run. Whether you’re contending for a title or searching for keeper league gems, these lesser known names could be key to your future success.

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