In our 65th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer open by previewing the 2024 World Series to break down the strengths and weaknesses on the Dodgers and Yankees. Then we overview Allen & Ginter, Topps newest baseball card release that hits shelves on Oct. 30. You can find us on twitter (X) at @cardscategories, @mcouill7, and @jbrewer17 and on bluesky at […]
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We are three weeks into the Dynasty Keepers for 2025 and today we turn our attention to catchers. This is a position that is mind-numbingly weak as there is not a lot of quality depth.
Few catchers will help you across the board. You may get a catcher who has power but kills your average and on-base percentage. Or you may get a catcher who hits well and gets on base but has no power at all. The average major league hitter this season posted a slash line of .240/.309/.394. Of the 53 catchers I looked at, their average slash line was .238/.300/.381. Basically, this is a position that is below the average player across the board.
Only six catchers hit 20 or more homers and only one reached 30. Only three catchers drove in more than 90 runs. The ones who can do it all are worth their weight in gold as they will give you a huge advantage at that position against opponents if you are lucky enough to land one of these unicorns.
Anyway, let’s get to the rankings.
Please, blog, may I have some more?Format = Position Player | Age on 4/1/2024 | Highest Level Played | Estimated Time of Arrival 1. RHP Bubba Chandler | 22 | AAA | 2025 Here’s what I wrote about Chandler on last year’s list: “His 1.50 WHIP across 24 High-A starts isn’t particularly impressive, but his game log tells a different story. […]
Please, blog, may I have some more?We’ve gone over the final 2024 fantasy baseball rankings for hitters and the top 20 starters. This is different than Final Fantasy rankings where you rank Final Fantasy 1 thru Final Fantasy 15. That’s hardcore nerd shizz! This is simply fantasy baseball — we’re softcore nerds like Emmanuelle is to porn. So, there’s no more of these […]
Please, blog, may I have some more?All the final 2024 fantasy baseball rankings for hitters are done. For those that skipped today’s title, this starts the top 20 starters for 2024 fantasy baseball. This is NOT for next year (caps for those who can’t read titles; supposedly it’s easier to read caps, I have my doubts). This is a recap. Will […]
Please, blog, may I have some more?1. SS Jesus Made | 17 | DSL | 2028
Here’s what I wrote in July for Prospect News: Angel The Guardian or Jesus Made Me Do It:
“Brewers SS Jesus Made (17, DSL) is looking at a long career of awkward puns if he can keep playing like he has so far as a professional, slashing .395/.490/.716 with five home runs, three stolen bases and a 14.6-to-13.5 percent walk-to-strikeout rate. Made was a highly ranked, highly paid signing, but I’m fascinated by Milwaukee’s process as they’re getting results like this while much of the incoming international class is struggling to make contact or has yet to debut. Made is a switch-hitter at 6’1” 187 lbs who is more physically developed than a lot of his peers, so that’s probably a factor.”
He finished the season .331/.458/.554 with six home runs, six triples, nine doubles, and 28 steals in 32 attempts across 51 games. His plate rates were 18.1-to-13, so he walked more and struck out less the rest of the way. Stateside debut could still send things sideways, but this is a stock on a rocket in the prospecting game.
Please, blog, may I have some more?With the top 40 outfielders for 2024 fantasy baseball, we’ve finished all the hitter recaps. We meaning me, but I’ll include you. No, that’s not a cue to try to hold my hand. Why are you now patting my butt? Don’t muss my hair! The pitching recap will begin next. You can hardly wait. No, […]
Please, blog, may I have some more?In our 64th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer open by discussing the outstanding playoff theatre so far before diving into MLB and baseball card news and notes. Then we revisit our Razzball staff preseason picks to see what went right, what went wrong, and which fellow writers had some of our favorite calls. You can find us […]
Please, blog, may I have some more?Welcome back to the Top Dynasty Keepers for 2025 series. Last week I listed my 50 Top Dynasty Keepers for 2025, so we move forward to starting pitchers this week.
This is one of the tougher groups to rank. Thanks to the nature of pitching, it seems half of all starting pitchers are recovering from Tommy John or some other shoulder/elbow injury every season, dwindling the number of quality starters down to a handful.
There is also the subjectivity of ranking starting pitchers. Everyone attacks building a starting staff differently in dynasty leagues…
Please, blog, may I have some more?1. RHP Chase Burns | 22 | NCAA | 2025
Burns set a new single-season NCAA record with 191 strikeouts in 100 innings for Wake Forest. That’s the kind of math I can get behind. Seems like he’s striking out about two guys per innings, which seems like a good plan. His slider just isn’t something college hitters are used to seeing. Isn’t something any hitter is used to seeing, really. Plays like an 80 when he’s commanding it, which he usually is. Usually commands his 100 mph fastball well, too, and while he’s got a little Kirby in him in the sense that people hit his fastball more than makes obvious sense, he’s not doomed to that fate, given his incredible athleticism and clear growth arc across time.
Please, blog, may I have some more?The good news is the top 20 outfielders for 2024 fantasy baseball are better than the top 20 3rd basemen. The unfortunate news is, if you had a five-outfielder league, you need at least 60 of these guys in a 12-teamer, and, by the time we get through 40 in our next post, we will […]
Please, blog, may I have some more?And we’ve reached our final top 20 recap for the infield. You’ll never guess where we go next. Did you just say outfield? Okay, so you’re a good guesser. If you exclude the top 20 catchers, because who cares, 2nd basemen were the shallowest position. I know I said I was shocked when I went […]
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