Today, Baseball America releases our updated 2025 FYPD rankings, which expands the player list to the top 100 players available to dynasty managers in first-year player drafts.
Our FYPD list is designed to rank players based on long-term value to dynasty managers. We’ll expand the list again in January to include additional prospects and international signings.
Below, you’ll find write-ups on each of the top 100 players. You can also see a chart of the rankings at the bottom of the post that includes each player’s RoboScout Hit+ or Stuff+ grade from college if applicable.
Baseball America subscribers can download the FYPD rankings here.
1. Roki Sasaki, RHP, Japan
Sasaki has arguably been the top pitching prospect in baseball dating back three years. After a down 2024, Paul Skenes passed Sasaki as the best pitcher on the planet under 25. But it’s still a conversation. Sasaki mixes a high-90s fastball that’s touched 103 mph, a plus-plus splitter and a plus slider, all while showing plus command of his arsenal. There’s some concern around his durability, but based on American pitching prospect standards, Sasaki has a sizable track record.
2. Travis Bazzana, 2B, Guardians
The top pick in the draft brings a well-rounded skill set for fantasy with batting average and OBP upside, plus above-average power and speed. Bazzana could develop into a dynamic leadoff hitter and potential run producer.
3. JJ Wetherholt, SS, Cardinals
Wetherholt is arguably the best pure hitter in the draft. The underlying data supports that claim with low whiff and chase rates in his pro debut. The ceiling is a .280 hitter with 25+ home runs at shortstop.
4. Nick Kurtz, 1B, Athletics
A hamstring injury brought an outstanding debut to an abrupt end, but he returned to the AFL and impressed. Kurtz has the best combination of hit tool and power of any hitter in the draft. The skills aren’t a question with Kurtz, but there are durability concerns.
5. Chase Burns, RHP, Reds
Burns won’t debut until 2025, but he may quickly ascend to the majors. An upper-90s fastball and low-90s slider give him two swing-and-miss pitches. Burns’ curveball and changeup have shown well in spurts and could be used more in pro ball.
6. Charlie Condon, 3B, Rockies
It wasn’t the professional debut that Condon or the Rockies hoped for. Despite some serious whiff concerns, the power is worth gambling on….