Fantasy Baseball: Forget base-stealers — it's time we spotlight the big slugger in drafts once again

Before the great base-stealing revival of 2023, fantasy baseball analysts advised managers to prioritize stolen bases early in drafts due to their scarcity. However, with the recent surge in stolen bases across MLB, analysts now recommend aggressively targeting steals in early rounds to keep up with the increased demand. As a result, the focus on speed has led to undervaluing upper-tier sluggers who excel in power and average, creating opportunities to draft elite hitters who may not contribute in steals but offer valuable production in other categories.

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