Undrafted Stars Who Shone in Fantasy Baseball
While many fantasy baseball managers focused on the top names, some players who were completely overlooked made a significant impact. These undrafted stars delivered exceptional performance and proved to be valuable assets for those who took a chance on them.
Geraldo Perdomo and Trevor Story: Hidden Gems
Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo and Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story were both undrafted in most Muara Digital Team standard leagues. Despite this, they became crucial players for many fantasy teams due to their strong performances.
Perdomo, 25, was rostered in barely 1% of leagues at the start of the season. However, he quickly made an impact, driving in 24 runs in the first month and adding seven stolen bases. He played in 161 games, hitting .290 with 20 home runs, 100 RBI, and 27 stolen bases. His performance earned him the No. 13 spot on the Player Rater.
Trevor Story, 32, had a history of production but was not widely expected to perform well in his age-32 season. He started strong with five home runs and six stolen bases in March and April, but struggled in May. However, he bounced back, hitting at least .278 in each of the final four months. He finished the season with a .263 batting average, 25 home runs, and 31 steals over 157 games, placing him at No. 23 on the Player Rater.
Both Perdomo and Story are prime candidates for their respective league’s top hitter awards, given their combination of production and minimal investment cost.
Other MVP Hitter Candidates
Pete Crow-Armstrong
Pete Crow-Armstrong of the Chicago Cubs had an impressive second full MLB season. At the All-Star break, he was considered an NL MVP candidate, hitting .265 with 25 home runs and 27 stolen bases. Although his performance dipped in the second half, he still finished 22nd on the Player Rater with the first 30/30 campaign in Cubs history. As a 20th-round pick in fantasy drafts, his performance was a remarkable return on investment.
George Springer
George Springer, 36, had a standout season despite being a 16th-round choice in Muara Digital TeamADP. He hit .309 with 32 home runs and 18 steals, finishing as the No. 10 player on the Rater. This performance was better than that of Mariners OF Julio Rodriguez.
Brice Turang
Brice Turang of the Milwaukee Brewers had a surprising turnaround in August, hitting .343 and smashing 10 home runs. Although his performance declined in September, he ended the season with a .288 batting average, 18 home runs, and 24 steals, ranking him as the No. 31 player.
Byron Buxton
Byron Buxton of the Minnesota Twins had one of the best seasons of his career, hitting 35 home runs and stealing 24 bases. He started the season rostered in only 20% of Muara Digital Team leagues, making his performance even more impressive.
Honorable Mentions
Several other players also had notable seasons:
- Maikel Garcia, 3B, Kansas City Royals
- Andy Pages, OF, Dodgers
- Zach Neto, SS, Los Angeles Angels
- Nick Kurtz, 1B, Athletics
- Jeremy Pena, SS, Houston Astros
- Tyler Soderstrom, 1B, Athletics
- Sal Frelick, OF, Brewers
2025’s Fantasy LVP Hitters
Some players who were highly anticipated failed to meet expectations:
Yordan Alvarez
Yordan Alvarez, the No. 11 pick in Muara Digital TeamADP, had a disappointing season due to injuries. He hit just six home runs in 48 games, finishing outside the top 140 outfielders on the Player Rater.
Adley Rutschman
Adley Rutschman, selected just a few spots after William Contreras, did not produce as expected. He hit .220 with nine home runs, finishing as the No. 39 catcher on the Player Rater.
Dishonorable Mentions
Several players underperformed:
- Anthony Santander, OF, Blue Jays
- Marcus Semien, 2B, Texas Rangers
- Austin Riley, 3B, Atlanta Braves
- Ozzie Albies, 2B, Braves
- Marcell Ozuna, DH, Braves
- Nolan Arenado, 3B, St. Louis Cardinals
- Alec Bohm, 3B, Phillies
- Bryan Reynolds, OF, Pittsburgh Pirates
