The lengthy, chilly offseason is lastly over, and the crack of the bat, the pop of the mitt, and the hum of ballpark anticipation are again. Opening Day isn’t only a celebration of baseball’s return—it’s a reset button for fantasy managers all over the place. Everyone knows that spring coaching doesn’t imply all the things, however don’t inform that to the Blue Jays and Giants, who’re claiming early victories with spectacular performances. As a lot as we attempt to look the opposite method, there are all the time nuggets of knowledge for fantasy house owners to mine. Spring coaching breakouts, damage recoveries, and early lineup selections have reshuffled the panorama, making now the proper time to refresh our Prime 100 Hitters for the 2025 fantasy baseball season. Good luck this season, and thanks for following alongside!
| Rank | Participant | Motion |
| 1 | Shohei Ohtani | |
| 2 | Bobby Witt Jr. | |
| 3 | José Ramírez | |
| 4 | Elly De La Cruz | |
| 5 | Gunnar Henderson | 1 |
| 6 | Aaron Choose | -1 |
| 7 | Kyle Tucker | |
| 8 | Francisco Lindor | |
| 9 | Juan Soto | |
| 10 | Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | 1 |
| 11 | Mookie Betts | -1 |
| 12 | Corbin Carroll | |
| 13 | Yordan Alvarez | |
| 14 | Julio Rodríguez | |
| 15 | Bryce Harper | |
| 16 | Ronald Acuña Jr. | 1 |
| 17 | Fernando Tatis Jr. | -1 |
| 18 | Jarren Duran | |
| 19 | Jackson Chourio | 1 |
| 20 | Jackson Merrill | 1 |
| 21 | Freddie Freeman | 1 |
| 22 | Corey Seager | 2 |
| 23 | Trea Turner | |
| 24 | Jose Altuve | -5 |
| 25 | Rafael Devers | |
| 26 | Brent Rooker | |
| 27 | Jazz Chisholm Jr. | 1 |
| 28 | Ketel Marte | 1 |
| 29 | Manny Machado | -2 |
| 30 | Jordan Westburg | 3 |
| 31 | Matt Olson | -1 |
| 32 | Marcell Ozuna | 2 |
| 33 | James Wooden | 4 |
| 34 | Kyle Schwarber | -3 |
| 35 | Ozzie Albies | -3 |
| 36 | Austin Riley | -1 |
| 37 | Anthony Santander | -1 |
| 38 | Pete Alonso | |
| 39 | Wyatt Langford | |
| 40 | Junior Caminero | |
| 41 | William Contreras | |
| 42 | Teoscar Hernández | |
| 43 | Marcus Semien | |
| 44 | Lawrence Butler | |
| 45 | Josh Naylor | 3 |
| 46 | Michael Harris II | -1 |
| 47 | Oneil Cruz | -1 |
| 48 | Christian Walker | -1 |
| 49 | Christian Yelich | 1 |
| 50 | Alex Bregman | 1 |
| 51 | Mike Trout | 1 |
| 52 | Jake Burger | 2 |
| 53 | CJ Abrams | 2 |
| 54 | Brenton Doyle | 2 |
| 55 | Bryan Reynolds | 2 |
| 56 | Adley Rutschman | 4 |
| 57 | Seiya Suzuki | 2 |
| 58 | Vinnie Pasquantino | -5 |
| 59 | Salvador Perez | -1 |
| 60 | Willson Contreras | 3 |
| 61 | Randy Arozarena | |
| 62 | Ian Happ | |
| 63 | Matt Chapman | 1 |
| 64 | Cal Raleigh | 1 |
| 65 | Luis Robert Jr. | 1 |
| 66 | Riley Greene | 1 |
| 67 | Anthony Volpe | 1 |
| 68 | Cody Bellinger | 5 |
| 69 | Will Smith | |
| 70 | Triston Casas | |
| 71 | Willy Adames | |
| 72 | Bo Bichette | 8 |
| 73 | Mark Vientos | -1 |
| 74 | Adolis García | |
| 75 | Xander Bogaerts | |
| 76 | Yainer Diaz | |
| 77 | Ezequiel Tovar | |
| 78 | Kerry Carpenter | |
| 79 | Josh Jung | |
| 80 | Tommy Edman | NR |
| 81 | Connor Norby | NR |
| 82 | Tyler O’Neill | NR |
| 83 | Trevor Larnach | NR |
| 84 | Pete Crow-Armstrong | NR |
| 85 | Brandon Nimmo | NR |
| 86 | Steven Kwan | NR |
| 87 | Rhys Hoskins | NR |
| 88 | Eugenio Suárez | NR |
| 89 | Royce Lewis | -40 |
| 90 | Shea Langeliers | NR |
| 91 | Spencer Steer | NR |
| 92 | Brice Turang | NR |
| 93 | Josh Lowe | NR |
| 94 | Trevor Story | NR |
| 95 | J.T. Realmuto | NR |
| 96 | Nick Castellanos | NR |
| 97 | Masyn Winn | NR |
| 98 | Isaac Paredes | NR |
| 99 | Michael Toglia | NR |
| 100 | Lars Nootbaar | NR |
Rising
- Rhys Hoskins – After tearing his ACL in 2023, Hoskins returned in 2024 with the Brewers and flashed his signature energy. Nevertheless, his batting common plummeted to .214, partly as a result of lowest BABIP of his profession since his rookie season. Traditionally, he’s been a .240-.250 hitter with 30-homer pop, and this offseason, his healthiest in three years, appears to have revitalized him. Hoskins has been on a tear this spring, hitting .306 with a monstrous .806 slugging proportion, launching six dwelling runs. At a instantly skinny first base place, he’s climbing up the Prime 100 Hitters checklist and primed for a robust season.
- Bo Bichette – Bo is aware of he’s been underperforming, and his draft inventory has tumbled. In what could also be his final season sharing the infield in Toronto with Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Bichette has one thing to show after arguably his worst main league marketing campaign. He’s responding in a giant method this spring, hitting .388 with 4 homers and a 184 wRC+. He’s exhibiting enhancements in plate self-discipline, shedding fastballs and crushing off pace pitches whereas adjusting his launch angle. He nonetheless has an extended option to go to regain elite type, however these are encouraging indicators regardless of the small pattern measurement.
Falling
- Royce Lewis – That is getting previous quick for such a younger participant. Over the previous few years, he’s torn each ACLs, strained his quadriceps, tweaked an abductor, and now, he’s set to overlook the beginning of the season with a hamstring pressure. For a 25-year-old coming into his prime, we ought to be speaking a few breakout, particularly contemplating his profession 128 wRC+ and promising spring. As an alternative, he’s approaching Mike Trout territory, however with a decrease ceiling and even much less sturdiness. I’m setting the over/beneath at half a season of video games performed, and that could be beneficiant. There are safer investments in fantasy baseball for the foreseeable future.
- Masyn Winn – Winn introduced an infectious power and a strong rookie season to St. Louis in 2024, hitting .267 with 15 homers and 11 steals. However this spring has been a distinct story as he’s managed simply 4 hits in 45 at-bats (.089 AVG) whereas fighting strikeouts. He’s nonetheless younger, and a few unhealthy luck is at play, however fantasy house owners ought to brace for a tough begin in a Cardinals lineup that will not present a lot help in 2025.
Watching
- Cam Smith – If you happen to haven’t heard, the participant who was purported to be the furthest away from contributing on the main league stage within the Kyle Tucker commerce is now knocking on the door of Houston’s Opening Day roster. Smith has been one of many Astros’ finest hitters this spring, slashing .371/.450/.743 with 4 dwelling runs. The staff has shifted him from third base to proper discipline, the place he’s appeared strong for a 6’3” masher. With Houston needing offensive firepower, there’s a robust probability Smith breaks camp with the staff and shortly earns a Prime 100 spot as a professional AL Rookie of the 12 months contender.
- Jackson Holliday – Talking of AL Rookie of the 12 months contenders, Holliday was purported to be that man final season till he wasn’t, hitting .189 with a 63 wRC+ in 60 video games. This spring, he seems a lot improved, posting a .326 common with 4 steals. Whereas his BABIP is barely inflated, Orioles beat writers report that Holliday has shortened his swing, permitting him to assault fastballs extra successfully than in 2024. The changes are promising, and in the event that they maintain, he’ll be a mainstay on this checklist all season.
- Alan Roden – Watching Alan Roden this spring has been a sport in itself. He’s on fireplace, hitting .391/.545/.739. A high-average hitter with 20/20 potential, Roden has nothing left to show within the minors at age 25. With Daulton Varsho beginning the season on the IL and George Springer struggling, Roden ought to be within the Blue Jays’ Opening Day lineup. Don’t wait too lengthy as he may power his method into the Prime 100 Hitters dialog sooner moderately than later.
