2024 outfield rankings: Ronald Acuña isn't the only one with elite all-around skills
Ronald Acuña Jr.'s injury scare appears to have been just a minor irritation for everyone waiting to see what he will do for an encore. But he's not the only five-category performer in the outfield, where fantasy managers can find plenty of high-end talent.
Elsewhere in the National League, Corbin Carroll, Fernando Tatis Jr., Cody Bellinger, Nolan Jones and yes, Lane Thomas were all members of the 20-homer, 20-steal club last season. Top prospect Jackson Chourio of the Brewers has the raw talent to join them, but he'll have to show he can handle major league pitching at the ripe age of 20. Depth begins to get a little shaky further down in the ranks. One potential value pick is former No. 1 overall pick Henry Davis, who will get some starts behind the plate in Pittsburgh and gain eligibility at catcher.
Young stars Julio Rodriguez and Kyle Tucker lead the way in the American League with their power hitting and 30-steal speed. (Luis Robert and Randy Arozarena have similar skills, but come at a slight discount. ) Meanwhile, Juan Soto will get his first taste of AL pitching, and his arrival in New York should make former MVP Aaron Judge even more productive.
In Texas, Adolis Garcia led all AL outfielders in 2023 with 39 homers and teammate Evan Carter looks primed for a breakout in his first full MLB season. Oakland's Esteury Ruiz topped the league with 67 steals, though he offers very little help in the other offensive categories.
2024 fantasy baseball outfield rankings
- Ronald Acuña Jr., Braves NL1
- Mookie Betts, Dodgers NL2
- Julio Rodriguez, Mariners AL1
- Corbin Carroll, Diamondbacks NL3
- Fernando Tatis Jr., Padres NL4
- Kyle Tucker, Astros AL2
- Juan Soto, Yankees AL3
- Aaron Judge, Yankees AL4
- Yordan Alvarez, Astros AL5
- Luis Robert, White Sox AL6
- Michael Harris II, Braves NL5
- Randy Arozarena, Rays AL7
- Adolis Garcia, Rangers AL8
- Cody Bellinger, Cubs NL6
- Josh Lowe, Rays AL9
- Nolan Jones, Rockies NL7
- Christian Yelich, Brewers NL8
- Mike Trout, Angels AL10
- Jazz Chisholm, Marlins NL9
- Seiya Suzuki, Cubs NL10
- Kyle Schwarber, Phillies NL11
- George Springer, Blue Jays AL11
- Bryan Reynolds, Pirates NL12
- Evan Carter, Rangers AL12
- Teoscar Hernandez, Dodgers NL13
- Cedric Mullins, Orioles AL13
- Spencer Steer, Reds NL14
- Jordan Walker, Cardinals NL15
- Esteury Ruiz, A's AL14
- Nick Castellanos, Phillies NL16
- Ian Happ, Cubs NL17
- Lane Thomas, Nationals NL18
- Anthony Santander, Orioles AL15
- Jackson Chourio, Brewers NL19
- Chas McCormick, Astros AL16
- Brandon Nimmo, Mets NL20
- Riley Greene, Tigers AL17
- T.J. Friedl, Reds NL21
- James Outman, Dodgers NL22
- Jorge Soler, Giants NL23
- Jarren Duran, Red Sox AL18
- Tommy Edman, Cardinals NL24
- Masataka Yoshida, Red Sox AL19
- Daulton Varsho, Blue Jays AL20
- Christopher Morel, Cubs NL25
- Kerry Carpenter, Tigers AL21
- Steven Kwan, Guardians AL22
- Starling Marte, Mets NL26
- Taylor Ward, Angels AL23
- Wyatt Langford, Rangers AL24
- Lars Nootbaar, Cardinals NL27
- Lourdes Gurriel, Diamondbacks NL28
- Jarred Kelenic, Braves NL29
- Leody Taveras, Rangers AL25
- Bryan De La Cruz, Marlins NL30
- Kris Bryant, Rockies NL31
- Whit Merrifield, Phillies NL32
- Jack Suwinski, Pirates NL33
- MJ Melendez, Royals AL26
- Max Kepler, Twins AL27
- Tyler O'Neill, Red Sox AL28
- Brandon Marsh, Phillies NL34
- Jose Siri, Rays AL29
- Jung Hoo Lee, Giants NL35
- Brendan Donovan, Cardinals NL36
- Giancarlo Stanton, Yankees AL30
- Will Benson, Reds NL37
- Henry Davis, Pirates NL38
- Sal Frelick, Brewers NL39
- Nelson Velasquez, Royals AL31
- Matt Wallner, Twins AL32
- Austin Hays, Orioles AL33
- Jake Fraley, Reds NL40
- Brent Rooker, A's AL34
- Tommy Pham, free agent
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