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 |  |
Rays97-59 | Andrew Kittredge, RP (99.08) | $70,824,285 | 97.99 |
| 2 |  |
Giants102-54 | Tyler Rogers, RP (95.88) | $161,740,772 | 96.32 |
| 3 |  |
Brewers94-62 | Corbin Burnes, SP (99.74) | $97,356,021 | 93.19 |
| 4 |  |
Dodgers100-56 | Walker Buehler, SP (98.89) | $267,206,966 | 84.31 |
| 5 |  |
Astros91-65 | Kyle Tucker, RF (97.63) | $192,287,851 | 83.65 |
| 6 |  |
Athletics85-71 | Matt Olson, 1B (98.31) | $89,194,464 | 80.10 |
| 7 |  |
White Sox88-68 | Carlos Rodon, SP (97.44) | $140,932,303 | 78.28 |
| 8 |  |
Blue Jays87-69 | Vladimir Guerrero Jr., 1B (99.87) | $150,167,728 | 76.27 |
| 9 |  |
Mariners86-70 | Drew Steckenrider, RP (94.63) | $81,833,112 | 73.01 |
| 10 |  |
Red Sox88-68 | Rafael Devers, 3B (90.35) | $182,491,449 | 70.79 |
| 11 |  |
Reds81-75 | Jesse Winker, LF (94.69) | $125,609,102 | 68.15 |
| 12 |  |
Braves83-72 | Austin Riley, 3B (96.89) | $147,481,813 | 67.77 |
| 13 |  |
Padres78-78 | Fernando Tatis Jr., SS (97.90) | $175,742,805 | 58.95 |
| 14 |  |
Tigers75-80 | Michael Fulmer, RP (80.78) | $85,710,285 | 57.98 |
| 15 |  |
Indians76-79 | Emmanuel Clase, RP (99.33) | $48,764,244 | 57.78 |
| 16 |  |
Yankees89-67 | Jonathan Loaisiga, RP (99.35) | $203,298,394 | 51.18 |
| 17 |  |
Cardinals87-69 | Tyler O'Neill, LF (97.82) | $168,969,994 | 45.97 |
| 18 |  |
Phillies81-75 | Bryce Harper, RF (97.88) | $183,812,524 | 43.31 |
| 19 |  |
Rockies71-84 | C.J. Cron, 1B (89.78) | $114,309,036 | 32.58 |
| 20 |  |
Twins69-87 | Jorge Polanco, SS (89.70) | $117,524,350 | 32.08 |
| 21 |  |
Marlins64-91 | Sandy Alcantara, SP (94.47) | $57,986,431 | 31.44 |
| 22 |  |
Royals71-84 | Scott Barlow, RP (94.91) | $85,059,654 | 29.87 |
| 23 |  |
Angels74-82 | Shohei Ohtani, SP (99.72) | $180,342,992 | 28.59 |
| 24 |  |
Cubs67-89 | Patrick Wisdom, 3B (74.42) | $144,042,673 | 18.15 |
| 25 |  |
Nationals64-92 | Juan Soto, RF (99.91) | $144,425,369 | 14.79 |
| 26 |  |
Mets73-82 | Aaron Loup, RP (95.35) | $199,292,256 | 12.24 |
| 27 |  |
Pirates58-97 | Bryan Reynolds, LF (96.79) | $54,313,671 | 8.99 |
| 28 |  |
Rangers57-99 | Adolis Garcia, OF (76.14) | $95,664,551 | 5.59 |
| 29 |  |
Orioles50-106 | Cedric Mullins, CF (98.85) | $53,776,673 | 4.47 |
| 30 |  |
Diamondbacks50-106 | Merrill Kelly, SP (61.66) | $88,676,229 | 2.90 |