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Thu, Jul 18, 2024 · 8 min read
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An All-Star break tradition, here are my mostly-for-
fun 2025 player rankings. I’ve done my best to list
players where they’ll be 20-game eligible next year,
and the free agents-to-be are listed without teams.
Players with contract options for next year have an
asterisk included with their team names.
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Early 2025 Top 300 Overall rankings
2025 Top 300 Team
1 Bobby Witt Jr. Royals
2 Aaron Judge Yankees
3 Gunnar Henderson Orioles
4 Julio Rodriguez Mariners
5 Kyle Tucker Astros
6 Juan Soto
7 Shohei Ohtani - DH Dodgers
8 Elly De La Cruz Reds
9 Fernando Tatis Jr. Padres
10 Mookie Betts Dodgers
11 Yordan Alvarez Astros
12 Austin Riley Braves
13 Jose Ramirez Guardians
14 CJ Abrams Nationals
15 Freddie Freeman Dodgers
16 Tarik Skubal Tigers
17 Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Blue Jays
18 Bryce Harper Phillies
19 Trea Turner Phillies
20 Corbin Burnes
21 Corbin Carroll Diamondbacks
22 Wyatt Langford Rangers
23 Rafael Devers Red Sox
24 Paul Skenes Pirates
25 Ronald Acuna Jr. Braves
26 George Kirby Mariners
27 Jarren Duran Red Sox
28 Corey Seager Rangers
29 Luis Robert Jr. White Sox
30 Zack Wheeler Phillies
31 Matt Olson Braves
32 Emmanuel Clase Guardians
33 Pete Alonso
34 Logan Gilbert Mariners
35 Josh Naylor Guardians
36 Royce Lewis Twins
37 Jose Altuve Astros
38 Tyler Glasnow Dodgers
39 Francisco Lindor Mets
40 Adley Rutschman Orioles
41 Marcus Semien Rangers
42 Cole Ragans Royals
43 Ketel Marte Diamondbacks
44 Riley Greene Tigers
45 Yoshinobu Yamamoto Dodgers
46 Edwin Diaz Mets
47 Michael Harris II Braves
48 Manny Machado Padres
49 Oneil Cruz Pirates
50 Joe Ryan Twins
51 Jazz Chisholm Jr. Marlins
52 Adolis Garcia Rangers
53 Max Fried
54 Bo Bichette Blue Jays
55 Steven Kwan Guardians
56 Ozzie Albies Braves
57 Dylan Cease Padres
58 Mike Trout Angels
59 Jhoan Duran Twins
60 William Contreras Brewers
61 Gerrit Cole Yankees*
62 Christopher Morel Cubs
63 Marcell Ozuna Braves*
64 Matt McLain Reds
65 Jacob deGrom Rangers
66 Josh Hader Astros
67 Spencer Steer Reds
68 Randy Arozarena Rays
69 Vinnie Pasquantino Royals
70 Pablo Lopez Twins
71 Kyle Schwarber Phillies
72 Devin Williams Brewers
73 Bryan Reynolds Pirates
74 Josh Jung Rangers
75 Christian Yelich Brewers
76 Garrett Crochet White Sox
77 Teoscar Hernandez
78 Jackson Merrill Padres
79 Raisel Iglesias Braves
80 Josh Lowe Rays
81 Alec Bohm Phillies
82 Jackson Chourio Brewers
83 Seiya Suzuki Cubs
84 Camilo Doval Giants
85 Christian Walker
86 Maikel Garcia Royals
87 Ryan Helsley Cardinals
88 Triston Casas Red Sox
89 Grayson Rodriguez Orioles
90 Ezequiel Tovar Rockies
91 Andres Munoz Mariners
92 Anthony Volpe Yankees
93 Shane McClanahan Rays
94 Cody Bellinger Cubs*
95 James Wood Nationals
96 Felix Bautista Orioles
97 Ryan McMahon Rockies
98 Brandon Nimmo Mets
99 Zac Gallen Diamondbacks
100 Willy Adames
101 David Bednar Pirates
102 Ian Happ Cubs
103 Chris Sale Braves
104 Will Smith Dodgers
105 Jared Jones Pirates
106 Tyler O'Neill
107 Jordan Westburg Orioles
108 Tanner Bibee Guardians
109 Robert Suarez Padres
110 Bryson Stott Phillies
111 Nico Hoerner Cubs
112 Aaron Nola Phillies
113 Anthony Santander
114 Mason Miller Athletics
115 Nolan Jones Rockies
116 Gleyber Torres
117 Luis Castillo Mariners
118 Xander Bogaerts Padres
119 Jeremy Pena Astros
120 Evan Phillips Dodgers
121 Evan Carter Rangers
122 Isaac Paredes Rays
123 Spencer Strider Braves
124 Zach Neto Angels
125 Pete Fairbanks Rays
126 Taylor Ward Angels
127 Coby Mayo Orioles
128 Freddy Peralta Brewers*
129 Noelvi Marte Reds
130 Salvador Perez Royals
131 Logan Webb Giants
132 Andres Gimenez Guardians
133 Ryan Mountcastle Orioles
134 Framber Valdez Astros
135 Clay Holmes
136 Yandy Diaz Rays
137 Justin Steele Cubs
138 Jackson Holliday Orioles
139 Luis Gil Yankees
140 Heliot Ramos Giants
141 Kenley Jansen
142 Shane Baz Rays
143 Paul Goldschmidt
144 George Springer Blue Jays
145 Sonny Gray Cardinals
146 Christian Encarnacion-Strand Reds
147 Tanner Scott
148 Kevin Gausman Blue Jays
149 Brenton Doyle Rockies
150 Alex Bregman
151 Michael King Padres
152 Jeimer Candelario Reds
153 Shota Imanaga Cubs
154 Nick Castellanos Phillies
155 Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Diamondbacks
156 Kirby Yates
157 Jack Flaherty
158 Carlos Correa Twins
159 Masyn Winn Cardinals
160 Taj Bradley Rays
161 Eloy Jimenez White Sox*
162 Ceddanne Rafaela Red Sox
163 Blake Snell Giants*
164 Luis Arraez Padres
165 Heston Kjerstad Orioles
166 Craig Kimbrel Orioles*
167 Garrett Mitchell Brewers
168 Logan O'Hoppe Angels
169 Hunter Greene Reds
170 Jonathan India Reds
171 Jake Cronenworth Padres
172 Ha-Seong Kim Padres*
173 Bobby Miller Dodgers
174 Byron Buxton Twins
175 Liam Hendriks Red Sox
176 Brice Turang Brewers
177 J.T. Realmuto Phillies
178 Shohei Ohtani - SP Dodgers
179 Mark Vientos Mets
180 Kyle Finnegan Nationals
181 Luis Rengifo Angels
182 Trevor Story Red Sox
183 Bailey Ober Twins
184 Wilyer Abreu Red Sox
185 Jose Miranda Twins
186 Nick Lodolo Reds
187 Jung Hoo Lee Giants
188 Max Scherzer
189 Carlos Estevez
190 Mitch Keller Pirates
191 Colton Cowser Orioles
192 Dansby Swanson Cubs
193 Jordan Romano Blue Jays
194 Nolan Arenado Cardinals
195 Bryce Miller Mariners
196 J.D. Martinez
197 Brendan Donovan Cardinals
198 Zach Eflin Rays
199 Matt Chapman Giants*
200 Walker Buehler
201 Zack Gelof Athletics
202 Alexis Diaz Reds
203 Nathan Eovaldi Rangers*
204 Brooks Lee Twins
205 Daulton Varsho Blue Jays
206 Ryan Pepiot Rays
207 Yainer Diaz Astros
208 Junior Caminero Rays
209 Hunter Brown Astros
210 Rhys Hoskins Brewers*
211 Kodai Senga Mets
212 Brandon Marsh Phillies
213 Jurickson Profar
214 Roki Sasaki Japan
215 TJ Friedl Reds
216 Jordan Walker Cardinals
217 Shea Langeliers Athletics
218 Justin Verlander Astros*
219 Colt Keith Tigers
220 Sandy Alcantara Marlins
221 Jeff Hoffman
222 Alec Burleson Cardinals
223 Dylan Crews Nationals
224 Paul Sewald
225 Tommy Edman Cardinals
226 MacKenzie Gore Nationals
227 Cedric Mullins Orioles
228 Willson Contreras Cardinals
229 Jeffrey Springs Rays
230 Chris Bassitt Blue Jays
231 Bryan De La Cruz Marlins
232 Michael Busch Cubs
233 Nolan Gorman Cardinals
234 Nestor Cortes Yankees
235 Luis Garcia Jr. Nationals
236 Kerry Carpenter Tigers
237 Jose Soriano Angels
238 Brandon Lowe Rays*
239 Joe Musgrove Padres
240 Starling Marte Mets
241 Spencer Torkelson Tigers
242 A.J. Puk Marlins
243 Cristopher Sanchez Phillies
244 Andrew Vaughn White Sox
245 Jake Burger Marlins
246 Jesus Luzardo Marlins
247 Jasson Dominguez Yankees
248 Lawrence Butler Athletics
249 Jose Alvarado Phillies
250 Ranger Suarez Phillies
251 Giancarlo Stanton Yankees
252 Carlos Rodon Yankees
253 Jarred Kelenic Braves
254 Cal Raleigh Mariners
255 Jackson Jobe Tigers
256 Tyler Soderstrom Athletics
257 Hunter Harvey Royals
258 Ke'Bryan Hayes Pirates
259 Gavin Williams Guardians
260 Pete Crow-Armstrong Cubs
261 Brandon Woodruff Brewers
262 Reynaldo Lopez Braves
263 Max Muncy Dodgers
264 Francisco Alvarez Mets
265 Gavin Stone Dodgers
266 Lars Nootbaar Cardinals
267 Ben Joyce Angels
268 Brandon Pfaadt Diamondbacks
269 Jorge Soler Giants
270 Josh Bell
271 Tanner Houck Red Sox
272 Lane Thomas Nationals
273 JJ Bleday Athletics
274 Reese Olson Tigers
275 Jordan Beck Rockies
276 Jordan Montgomery Diamondbacks*
277 Brendan Rodgers Rockies
278 Brent Rooker Athletics
279 Yu Darvish Padres
280 Christian Scott Mets
281 Jacob Young Nationals
282 River Ryan Dodgers
283 Jo Adell Angels
284 Nathaniel Lowe Rangers
285 Bryan Woo Mariners
286 Yimi Garcia
287 Kyle Manzardo Guardians
288 Max Meyer Marlins
289 Johan Rojas Phillies
290 Jesus Sanchez Marlins
291 Yusei Kikuchi
292 Masataka Yoshida Red Sox
293 James McArthur Royals
294 Miguel Vargas Dodgers
295 Patrick Bailey Giants
296 Luis Severino
297 Ben Rice Yankees
298 Charlie Condon Rockies
299 David Hamilton Red Sox
300 Willi Castro Twins
I’m going with Bobby Witt Jr. at No. 1 overall for
now, though I’m far from dead set on it. Shohei
Ohtani has been my No. 1 rest-of-2024 player for
a few months now, but I don’t trust him quite as
much offensively with his planned return to the
mound. I’d probably lean Aaron Judge over Witt
if Juan Soto gets re-signed. Gunnar Henderson
was also in the mix, but I have far more faith in
Witt when it comes to steals. Henderson has
been excellent in going 14-for-15 there this
season, but I think his volume is more likely to
decrease than increase going forward.
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Number of players by team:
14: Phillies
13: Dodgers, Rays
12: Orioles, Padres
11: Braves, Cardinals, Reds
10: Cubs, Red Sox
9: Astros, Brewers, Rangers, Twins, Yankees
8: Angels, Giants, Guardians, Mariners, Marlins,
Mets, Nationals
7: Athletics, Blue Jays, Pirates, Rockies, Royals,
Tigers
6: Diamondbacks
4: White Sox
One of those four White Sox is Eloy Jiménez, whose
option is very likely to be declined. They might also
trade Garrett Crochet and/or Luis Robert Jr. The
other guy on the list is Andrew Vaughn at No. 244.
Meanwhile, the Phillies placed all nine starting
position players, four starting pitchers and one
reliever in José Alvarado. Orion Kerkering also came
close; he should be more of a candidate for saves
next year if Jeff Hoffman leaves in free agency.
A’s hitters here are getting a boost from the
expected move to Sacramento next year, since
it’ll be a big ballpark upgrade for the bats. Brent
Rooker, though, wasn’t really included in that, as
there’s a good chance he’ll be on the move
before the trade deadline or over the winter.
Still, players like Lawrence Butler, JJ Bleday and
Tyler Soderstrom all made the overall top 300
and probably wouldn’t have otherwise.
