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2024 outfield rankings: Ronald Acuña isn't the only one with elite all-around skills

Ronald Acuña Jr.'s injury scare appears to have been just a minor irritation for everyone waiting to see what he will do for an encore. But he's not the only five-category performer in the outfield, where fantasy managers can find plenty of high-end talent.

Elsewhere in the National League, Corbin Carroll, Fernando Tatis Jr., Cody Bellinger, Nolan Jones and yes, Lane Thomas were all members of the 20-homer, 20-steal club last season. Top prospect Jackson Chourio of the Brewers has the raw talent to join them, but he'll have to show he can handle major league pitching at the ripe age of 20. Depth begins to get a little shaky further down in the ranks. One potential value pick is former No. 1 overall pick Henry Davis, who will get some starts behind the plate in Pittsburgh and gain eligibility at catcher.

After hitting 32 homers and stealing 37 bases in his age-22 season, the Mariners' Julio Rodriguez is the top-ranked fantasy outfielder in the American League entering 2024.
After hitting 32 homers and stealing 37 bases in his age-22 season, the Mariners' Julio Rodriguez is the top-ranked fantasy outfielder in the American League entering 2024.

Young stars Julio Rodriguez and Kyle Tucker lead the way in the American League with their power hitting and 30-steal speed. (Luis Robert and Randy Arozarena have similar skills, but come at a slight discount. ) Meanwhile, Juan Soto will get his first taste of AL pitching, and his arrival in New York should make former MVP Aaron Judge even more productive.

Talent abounds in Texas, where Adolis Garcia led all AL outfielders in 2023 with 39 homers, teammate Evan Carter looks primed for a breakout in his first full MLB season, and elite prospect Wyatt Langford has shot up draft boards this spring. Oakland's Esteury Ruiz topped the league with 67 steals, though he offers very little help in the other offensive categories.

2024 fantasy baseball outfield rankings

  1. Ronald Acuña Jr., Braves NL1

  2. Mookie Betts, Dodgers NL2

  3. Julio Rodriguez, Mariners AL1

  4. Corbin Carroll, Diamondbacks NL3

  5. Fernando Tatis Jr., Padres NL4

  6. Kyle Tucker, Astros AL2

  7. Juan Soto, Yankees AL3

  8. Aaron Judge, Yankees AL4

  9. Yordan Alvarez, Astros AL5

  10. Luis Robert, White Sox AL6

  11. Michael Harris II, Braves NL5

  12. Randy Arozarena, Rays AL7

  13. Adolis Garcia, Rangers AL8

  14. Cody Bellinger, Cubs NL6

  15. Josh Lowe, Rays AL9

  16. Nolan Jones, Rockies NL7

  17. Christian Yelich, Brewers NL8

  18. Mike Trout, Angels AL10

  19. Jazz Chisholm, Marlins NL9

  20. Seiya Suzuki, Cubs NL10

  21. Kyle Schwarber, Phillies NL11

  22. George Springer, Blue Jays AL11

  23. Bryan Reynolds, Pirates NL12

  24. Evan Carter, Rangers AL12

  25. Teoscar Hernandez, Dodgers NL13

  26. Cedric Mullins, Orioles AL13

  27. Spencer Steer, Reds NL14

  28. Jordan Walker, Cardinals NL15

  29. Esteury Ruiz, A's AL14

  30. Nick Castellanos, Phillies NL16

  31. Ian Happ, Cubs NL17

  32. Lane Thomas, Nationals NL18

  33. Anthony Santander, Orioles AL15

  34. Jackson Chourio, Brewers NL19

  35. Chas McCormick, Astros AL16

  36. Wyatt Langford, Rangers AL17

  37. Brandon Nimmo, Mets NL20

  38. Riley Greene, Tigers AL18

  39. T.J. Friedl, Reds NL21

  40. James Outman, Dodgers NL22

  41. Jorge Soler, Giants NL23

  42. Jarren Duran, Red Sox AL19

  43. Tommy Edman, Cardinals NL24

  44. Masataka Yoshida, Red Sox AL20

  45. Daulton Varsho, Blue Jays AL21

  46. Christopher Morel, Cubs NL25

  47. Steven Kwan, Guardians AL22

  48. Kerry Carpenter, Tigers AL23

  49. Starling Marte, Mets NL26

  50. Taylor Ward, Angels AL24

  51. Lars Nootbaar, Cardinals NL27

  52. Henry Davis, Pirates NL28

  53. Lourdes Gurriel, Diamondbacks NL29

  54. Jarred Kelenic, Braves NL30

  55. Jack Suwinski, Pirates NL31

  56. Leody Taveras, Rangers AL25

  57. Bryan De La Cruz, Marlins NL32

  58. Kris Bryant, Rockies NL33

  59. Whit Merrifield, Phillies NL34

  60. MJ Melendez, Royals AL26

  61. Max Kepler, Twins AL27

  62. Tyler O'Neill, Red Sox AL28

  63. Brandon Marsh, Phillies NL35

  64. Jose Siri, Rays AL29

  65. Jung Hoo Lee, Giants NL36

  66. Giancarlo Stanton, Yankees AL30

  67. Will Benson, Reds NL37

  68. Sal Frelick, Brewers NL38

  69. Nelson Velasquez, Royals AL31

  70. Charlie Blackmon, Rockies NL39

  71. Matt Wallner, Twins AL32

  72. Austin Hays, Orioles AL33

  73. Jake Fraley, Reds NL40

  74. Brent Rooker, A's AL34

  75. Tommy Pham, free agent

  76. Parker Meadows, Tigers AL35

  77. Brendan Donovan, Cardinals NL41

  78. Willi Castro, Twins AL36

  79. Alex Verdugo, Yankees AL37

  80. Alek Thomas, Diamondbacks NL42

  81. Alex Kirilloff, Twins AL38

  82. Jeff McNeil, Mets NL43

  83. Luke Raley, Mariners AL39

  84. Hunter Renfroe, Royals AL40

  85. Harrison Bader, Mets NL44

  86. Garrett Mitchell, Brewers NL45

  87. Ezequiel Duran, Rangers AL41

  88. Mark Canha, Tigers AL42

  89. Ceddanne Rafaela, Red Sox AL43

  90. Jesus Sanchez, Marlins NL46

  91. Chris Taylor, Dodgers NL47

  92. Zach McKinstry, Tigers AL44

  93. Mitch Haniger, Mariners AL45

  94. Matt Vierling, Tigers AL46

  95. Andrew Benintendi, White Sox AL47

  96. LaMonte Wade, Giants NL48

  97. Michael Conforto, Giants NL49

  98. Aaron Hicks, Angels AL48

  99. Dylan Carlson, Cardinals NL50

  100. Mickey Moniak, Angels AL49

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Fantasy baseball outfield rankings: Top 75 for 2024