MLB Best Values
MLB 2021 Value Rankings
An up-to-date look at the value rankings of all MLB teams based on a mathetical comparison of their current payroll against their cumulative "production points", while also incorporating "wins". These points are similar to "fantasy points" in that they are accumulated from major stat categories for all positions.
| Rank | Team | Best Value (Rating) | Team Payroll | Avg. TVS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Rays100-62 | Andrew Kittredge, RP (97.61) | $70,836,327 | 97.90 |
| 2 |  |
Giants107-55 | Logan Webb, SP (96.29) | $171,890,308 | 96.51 |
| 3 |  |
Brewers95-67 | Corbin Burnes, SP (99.57) | $99,377,415 | 91.06 |
| 4 |  |
Dodgers106-56 | Walker Buehler, SP (99.39) | $271,200,832 | 87.54 |
| 5 |  |
Astros95-67 | Kyle Tucker, RF (98.44) | $194,472,041 | 84.84 |
| 6 |  |
White Sox93-69 | Carlos Rodon, SP (98.06) | $140,926,169 | 81.69 |
| 7 |  |
Blue Jays91-71 | Vladimir Guerrero Jr., 1B (99.86) | $150,140,253 | 78.27 |
| 8 |  |
Athletics86-76 | Matt Olson, 1B (97.92) | $90,900,598 | 76.47 |
| 9 |  |
Mariners90-72 | Drew Steckenrider, RP (96.16) | $83,837,448 | 74.66 |
| 10 |  |
Red Sox92-70 | Rafael Devers, 3B (91.37) | $188,228,055 | 71.73 |
| 11 |  |
Braves88-73 | Austin Riley, 3B (97.20) | $153,112,625 | 71.07 |
| 12 |  |
Reds83-79 | Jesse Winker, LF (95.08) | $125,902,769 | 66.45 |
| 13 |  |
Indians80-82 | Emmanuel Clase, RP (99.47) | $50,220,534 | 57.87 |
| 14 |  |
Padres79-83 | Fernando Tatis Jr., SS (97.12) | $179,764,272 | 54.32 |
| 15 |  |
Tigers77-85 | Michael Fulmer, RP (82.69) | $86,348,945 | 53.59 |
| 16 |  |
Yankees92-70 | Jonathan Loaisiga, RP (99.45) | $205,669,863 | 50.76 |
| 17 |  |
Cardinals90-72 | Tyler O'Neill, LF (98.65) | $171,469,994 | 45.63 |
| 18 |  |
Phillies82-80 | Bryce Harper, RF (97.38) | $189,852,734 | 37.88 |
| 19 |  |
Twins73-89 | Jorge Polanco, SS (88.82) | $120,084,606 | 34.77 |
| 20 |  |
Rockies74-87 | C.J. Cron, 1B (91.49) | $116,408,966 | 33.01 |
| 21 |  |
Marlins67-95 | Sandy Alcantara, SP (92.53) | $58,157,900 | 30.54 |
| 22 |  |
Angels77-85 | Shohei Ohtani, SP (99.74) | $180,349,558 | 29.59 |
| 23 |  |
Royals74-88 | Scott Barlow, RP (95.33) | $86,565,788 | 28.35 |
| 24 |  |
Cubs71-91 | Patrick Wisdom, 3B (75.03) | $144,607,670 | 20.61 |
| 25 |  |
Nationals65-97 | Juan Soto, RF (99.83) | $144,390,775 | 13.10 |
| 26 |  |
Mets77-85 | Aaron Loup, RP (94.98) | $201,189,189 | 12.51 |
| 27 |  |
Pirates61-101 | Bryan Reynolds, LF (97.98) | $54,356,609 | 8.84 |
| 28 |  |
Rangers60-102 | Adolis Garcia, OF (77.22) | $95,636,948 | 6.08 |
| 29 |  |
Orioles52-110 | Cedric Mullins, CF (97.68) | $42,421,870 | 5.17 |
| 30 |  |
Diamondbacks52-110 | Merrill Kelly, SP (64.07) | $91,232,929 | 2.70 |