Fantasy Baseball Hitter Rankings 2026: Top 10 Hitters
Quick takeaway: Shohei Ohtani, Aaron Judge, and Bobby Witt Jr. lead our top 10 hitter rankings for 2026 fantasy baseball. Use this list for your draft—and for AthX player shares. Browse hitters on AthX
How We Ranked These Hitters
We used consensus 2026 projections and rankings from FantasyPros, ESPN, NBC Sports, and FanGraphs. Criteria include power, speed, average, and playing time. On AthX, hitter prices move with dynamic pricing—so these names are core targets for sports trading.
Top 10 Hitters for 2026
| Rank | Player | Team | Key 2026 Projections |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shohei Ohtani | Los Angeles Dodgers | ~45 HR, 121 R, 108 RBI, 24 SB, .280 AVG. Two-way value; #1 in most rankings. |
| 2 | Aaron Judge | New York Yankees | ~47 HR, 109 R, 112 RBI, 9 SB, .289 AVG. Elite power and OBP (.414). |
| 3 | Bobby Witt Jr. | Kansas City Royals | ~28 HR, 101 R, 91 RBI, 34 SB, .292 AVG. Five-category star; often 1A/1B with Ohtani/Judge. |
| 4 | Juan Soto | New York Mets | ~37 HR, 107 R, 96 RBI, 20 SB, .273 AVG. Mets' cornerstone after record deal. |
| 5 | Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | Toronto Blue Jays | ~30 HR, 96 R, 97 RBI, 5 SB, .296 AVG. Plus average and run production. |
| 6 | Ronald Acuña Jr. | Atlanta Braves | ~29 HR, 102 R, 81 RBI, 24 SB, .281 AVG. Elite upside; health is key (see [rebound hitters](/blog/10-injured-hitters-expected-to-rebound-2026)). |
| 7 | José Ramírez | Cleveland Guardians | ~27 HR, 89 R, 89 RBI, 33 SB, .272 AVG. Extended through 2032; power-speed anchor. |
| 8 | Corbin Carroll | Arizona Diamondbacks | ~27 HR, 100 R, 85 RBI, 35 SB, .259 AVG. Speed and pop. |
| 9 | Julio Rodriguez | Seattle Mariners | ~29 HR, 90 R, 91 RBI, 26 SB, .272 AVG. Young star, five-category ceiling. |
| 10 | Fernando Tatis Jr. | San Diego Padres | ~29 HR, 96 R, 81 RBI, 24 SB, .270 AVG. Bounce-back candidate after injury. |
AthX Angle: Trading Hitter Shares
On AthX, you trade shares in players—you don't just draft and hold. Hitters like Ohtani and Judge drive dividends when they perform; buying before a hot streak or after a dip can pay off. Pair this list with our when to buy and sell guide and rebound hitters for value plays.
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