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<\/a><\/p>\nFantasy Baseball Sleepers to Draft: Hitters <\/p>\n
Fantasy baseball sleepers listed in order by consensus fantasy baseball ADP<\/a><\/p>\n Jonathan Aranda (1B \u2013 TB)<\/a>: ADP \u2013 177<\/p>\n Speaking of line drive rate, Jonathan Aranda also eclipsed the 30% mark last year. While his BABIP is alarming at an unsustainable .409, the Rays\u2019 first baseman does combine an excellent contact rate with above-average power. A fractured wrist shortened his season last year, but if he can stay healthy for the long haul, Aranda could produce like a mid-round talent but at a significant discount; especially sandwiched between Yandy Diaz<\/a> and Junior Caminero<\/a>.<\/p>\n Daylen Lile (OF \u2013 WAS)<\/a>: ADP \u2013 192<\/p>\n Daylen Lile is one of my favorite sleepers for the 2026 season. He\u2019s currently being drafted around 200th overall, but his athleticism and bat control make him a steal at that price. Out of every qualifying hitter last year, Lile led the league in line drive percentage. The Nats\u2019 speedy outfielder mashed with a 32.3% line drive rate which pushed his expected batting average (xBA) to the top of the league.<\/p>\n Lile also performed well in the Minors last year, registering a .328 average across Double and Triple-A. He then joined the Major League club in late May and finished the season with a .299 average. He won\u2019t hit a ton of homers (nine in 91 games) but combining his speed and line drive prowess he is an extra base machine. In just over half a season of at-bats, Lile was able to collect 15 doubles and a whopping 11 triples. If you play in a deeper league and need a boost for batting average this guy will almost assuredly help. I for one am gobbling up Lile wherever I can.<\/p>\n Bryan Reynolds (OF \u2013 PIT)<\/a>: ADP \u2013 198<\/p>\n Bryan Reynolds has been a bit of a bust in recent years but has now reached underrated\/sleeper status. Not only does he finally have a supporting cast but Reynolds should see a hefty dose of left-handed pitching. Surrounded by left-handed hitters who struggle against southpaws, opposing teams will likely go with a variety of lefties late in games to face the top of the order. Reynolds should be able to take advantage as he\u2019s historically hit lefties better than righties.<\/p>\n Opposing teams also won\u2019t be able to pitch around him as they could in the past when guys like Joey Bart<\/a> were hitting behind him. The Pirates could surprise this season and I expect Reynolds to be a big reason why. He\u2019s an excellent sleeper in the early 200s.<\/p>\n Sal Stewart (1B \u2013 CIN)<\/a>: ADP \u2013 229<\/p>\n Sal Stewart blasted 20 home runs in the Minor Leagues last year while also stealing 17 bases. More impressively his strikeout rate was kept to a low 15.6% \u2013 a rarity for sluggers in today\u2019s game.<\/p>\n Called up to the Reds in September, the stoutly 22-year-old launched another five homers in just 58 plate appearances. There are rumors that Stewart may not only make the Opening Day lineup but could hit as high as fifth or sixth in the lineup. Barring any type of success and the Reds lacking a true power threat, Stewart could find himself in the cleanup spot before long.<\/p>\n He knocked in 80 in 117 Minor League games last year and could very easily do the same this season on the big league club. He\u2019s one of my top sleepers at the moment.<\/p>\n Dylan Beavers (OF \u2013 BAL)<\/a>: ADP \u2013 301<\/p>\n Dylan Beavers is a former first-rounder who showed some nice promise in his rookie campaign. While the .227 average left plenty to be desired, his .375 OBP and .173 ISO proved he belongs. Expected to start in right field for the O\u2019s this year, the 6-foot-5 24-year-old could be a handy contributor across multiple categories.<\/p>\n While Beavers stole just two bases in the Show last year, he did swipe 23 in the Minors and 31 in the year prior. Equipped with a sprint speed that ranks in the top 11% of the league, I fully expect Beavers to be granted the green light more often this year.<\/p>\n He might sit every so often versus lefties, but coming off of a 22\/25 season (including the Minors) with nearly a 20% walk rate, Beavers has all the makings of a deep league sleeper for this year\u2019s draft.<\/p>\n Andrew Vaughn (1B \u2013 MIL)<\/a>: 302 ADP<\/p>\n Andrew Vaughn will likely be the Brewers\u2019 starting first baseman this season. The club paid him 7.5 million in arbitration to return after registering a team-leading (in the games, he was active) 46 RBI over 221 at-bats. Vaughn also hit over .300.<\/p>\n I truly believe the former third overall pick in the draft just needed a change of scenery. After hitting the ground running in his rookie campaign, Vaughn\u2019s production tanked every season after. It can\u2019t be easy playing for a team you know isn\u2019t in contention. Plus, being surrounded by guys who are constantly making outs doesn\u2019t help either.<\/p>\n If Vaughn is even remotely successful, he could have a banner year hitting behind the Brewers\u2019 core and 85 RBIs are well within reach. Not bad for a guy who\u2019s going undrafted in the majority of leagues.<\/p>\n Subscribe: YouTube<\/a> | Spotify<\/a> | Apple Podcasts<\/a> | iHeart<\/a> | Castbox<\/a> | Amazon Music<\/a> | Podcast Addict<\/a> | SoundCloud<\/a> | TuneIn<\/a><\/p>\n![\"Fantasy](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/My-Playbook-MLB-1080x720-Freeman-min.png\")
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