Top 10 Most Popular MLB Players in 2025 (So Far) for Fantasy Baseball

The first half of the MLB season is behind us; some teams are in the playoff hunt, while others will sell at the trade deadline and look to the future. As we pass the All-Star Game, we've seen the top MLB players emerge.

Below, we will go through the top 10 most popular MLB players in 2025 so far on PrizePicks, including exactly how popular they've been for fantasy baseball players, along with a breakdown of some of the most important stats and insights.

The same top two All-Star Game vote getters are also the most popular with PrizePicks players — Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge.

The first half of the 2025 season brought us dynamic plays, electric young talent, and plenty of opportunities to cash in on PrizePicks with MLB predictions. The second half of the season gets started on July 18, and it should be no different, especially with the trade deadline able to shake things up.

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1. Shohei Ohtani: 11.7 Million Picks

• BA: .276 (50th)
• SLG: .605 (3rd)
• wOBA: .410 (4th)
• WAR: 4.0
• HRs: 32 (3rd)

Ohtani has taken the league by storm, and he has yet to disappoint. Even though Ohtani hasn't pitched for most of the season, with only 9 IP, his power at the plate makes him a threat at all times.

His third-ranked slugging and home runs this season has forced pitchers of both handedness to be hesitant pitching to him, which has produced a 14.2 BB% and the 11th highest OBP this season.

2. Aaron Judge: 9.4 Million Picks

• BA: .355 (1st)
• SLG: .733 (1st)
• wOBA: .484 (1st)
• WAR: 7.1
• HRs: 35 (2nd)

Aaron Judge is arguably the greatest hitter of this generation of MLB. The AL MVP leader has dominated this season with the best batting average and second in RBIs and home runs.

His ability to get on base and extreme power, combined with his RBI potential on a loaded roster, makes Judge a solid option for Hitter Fantasy Score day in and day out.

The Yankees could be looking to make a move for a power hitter at third base which could allow for Judge to score more runs and have even more opportunities at the plate in the second half of the season.

3. Juan Soto: 4.9 Million Picks

• BA: .262 (75th)
• SLG: .509 (17th)
• wOBA: .386 (14th)
• WAR: 3.9
• HRs: 23 (10th)

Juan Soto remains a fan favorite after his switch to the Yankees' cross-town rival, now playing for the Mets at Citi Field. Although his batting average is fairly low due to early-season struggles, his discipline at the plate provides him with the top 1% walk rates at 18.2%, along with a top 2% hard-hit rate.

Soto's power and discipline makes him one of the best options for Hitter Fantasy Score and Walks in the second half of the MLB season on PrizePicks MLB.

4. Elly De La Cruz: 3.8 Million Picks

• BA: .284 (32nd)
• SLG: .495 (23rd)
• wOBA: .363 (32nd)
• WAR: 3.6
• HRs: 18 (26th)

At just 23 years old and the youngest player on this list, Elly De La Cruz is one of the bright young talents of the MLB. His electric speed and ability to get on base makes him a tough opponent for any team. With the sixth-most stolen bases this year and a career high in batting average, De La Cruz has managed to post the third most runs in MLB.

De La Cruze's runs or Hits+Runs+RBIs could be potential projections to look for in the second half on PrizePicks MLB, as his speed in a hitter-friendly home ballpark makes him a threat to score at all times.

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5. Mookie Betts: 3.6 Million Picks

• BA: .244 (121st)
• SLG: .381 (120th)
• wOBA: .305 (186th)
• WAR: 2.4
• HRs: 11 (101st)

While he might be slightly overshadowed in such a dynamic lineup for the Dodgers, Mookie Betts remains one of the most fundamentally-sound baseball players in MLB. His hitting stats seem subpar, as 2025 is currently his worst career batting average by 20 points.

However, one thing you can count on is Mookie Betts will not strike out often. He has a top 4% strikeout rate at 10.7%, and putting the ball in play means more opportunities to get on base in every game.

6. Bobby Witt Jr.: 3.3 Million Picks

• BA: .294 (12th)
• SLG: .504 (20th)
• wOBA: .358 (44th)
• WAR: 4.4
• HRs: 14 (58th)

Although he is not having the same MVP-caliber season we saw from him last season, Bobby Witt Jr. remains at the top of people's minds, as an elite combo of contact, power, and speed on the bases.

Witt is the focal point of an offense that has struggled this season, as the Royals are second to last in runs. Behind Witt and Salvador Perez — who is having a bad year by his standards, the Royals have found it difficult to find consistent offense.

Although Witt Jr. has just 14 home runs this season, you could see him go on a run, as his 93.4 average exit velocity is top 5% in the MLB. With a xBA of .309, he could regress with more bombs in the second half, and that could add a boost to a team with some playoff possibilities.

7. Freddie Freeman: 3.25 Million Picks

• BA: .297 (9th)
• SLG: .476 (36th)
• wOBA: .360 (40th)
• WAR: 1.7
• HRs: 10 (121st)

Freddie Freeman remains as a top favorite across the league, especially following his incredible 2024 World Series performance, including his walk-off grand slam. Similar to Mookie Betts, Freeman is probably even more overlooked in this Dodgers roster.

Sneakily, he has produced the ninth-highest batting average in 2025. Although he isn't an extreme power hitter, the Dodgers' roster being loaded provides Freeman with plenty of opportunities to drive in runs.

His RBIs and Hitter Fantasy Score could be some key projections to watch for in the second half on PrizePicks MLB.

8. Fernando Tatis Jr.: 3.2 Million Picks

• BA: .269 (60th)
• SLG: .451 (63rd)
• wOBA: .353 (52nd)
• WAR: 4.3
• HRs: 16 (43rd)

Fernando Tatis Jr.'s charismatic personality on and off the field have made fans enjoy his play over recent years. His five-tool abilities have allowed him to succeed and lead the Padres to success.

With an xBA of .295, top 7% average exit velocity, combined with a 12.3 BB%, Tatis remains one of the best well-rounded hitters in the league, even if his batting average doesn't show the full story.

Expect to see his batting average tick up in the second half, as he is making good contact and is due for some positive regression.

9. José Ramírez: 2.9 Million Picks

• BA: .295 (11th)
• SLG: .506 (18th)
• wOBA: .364 (41st)
• WAR: 3.5
• HRs: 18 (26th)

Jose Ramirez is one of the most consistent options in the league for fantasy baseball, as one of the league's best switch hitters.

Even with his numbers slightly dipping during his hand injury earlier in the season for about a week or two, he still has produced an incredible average and OBP.

His ability to put the ball in play with just a 11.3 K% (top 5%) has allowed him to accumulate his 4th highest OBP in his career and 11th best average this season. His Hits and Strikeout numbers could be his most valuable projections on PrizePicks MLB if the matchup allows.

10. Vladimir Guerrero Jr.: 2.85 Million

• BA: .277 (49th)
• SLG: .434 (71st)
• wOBA: .357 (48th)
• WAR: 2.7
• HRs: 12 (82nd)

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was expected to be a trade piece late last year and heading into this year. But with the Blue Jays sitting atop the AL East, that is likely no more.

His batting average doesn't tell nearly the extent of his offensive value as he has an xBA of .315, which signals some regression coming on a Blue Jays roster that has hit incredibly well.

Vladdy also hits the ball hard with a 52.9 hard-hit% along with 92.8 average exit velocity. Along with his slugging, Guerrero Jr. is very disciplined at the plate with just a 14.3 K% and a 13.5 BB%.  

Guerrero's Hitter Fantasy Score on PrizePicks MLB could be a fantastic option heading into the end of the season, as he can rack up points in a number of ways.

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