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 |  |
Rays40-24 | Andrew Kittredge, RP (97.24) | $68,707,359 | 98.58 |
| 2 |  |
Giants39-23 | Kevin Gausman, SP (98.82) | $154,711,882 | 93.13 |
| 3 |  |
White Sox39-24 | Lance Lynn, SP (96.75) | $131,624,755 | 92.89 |
| 4 |  |
Athletics38-27 | Mark Canha, LF (96.47) | $86,460,478 | 87.76 |
| 5 |  |
Red Sox39-25 | Rafael Devers, 3B (98.00) | $176,846,501 | 84.25 |
| 6 |  |
Indians33-27 | Jose Ramirez, 3B (95.17) | $52,607,580 | 82.05 |
| 7 |  |
Brewers36-27 | Brandon Woodruff, SP (99.79) | $93,016,385 | 81.14 |
| 8 |  |
Astros36-27 | Kyle Tucker, RF (91.53) | $192,393,452 | 80.01 |
| 9 |  |
Dodgers38-25 | Max Muncy, 1B (99.16) | $250,022,632 | 79.52 |
| 10 |  |
Cubs36-27 | Kris Bryant, 3B (93.25) | $154,588,383 | 76.29 |
| 11 |  |
Padres37-28 | Fernando Tatis Jr., SS (99.64) | $173,548,692 | 74.09 |
| 12 |  |
Blue Jays31-30 | Vladimir Guerrero Jr., 3B (99.98) | $143,352,441 | 60.94 |
| 13 |  |
Reds30-31 | Tejay Antone, RP (99.71) | $123,923,010 | 58.92 |
| 14 |  |
Royals30-32 | Kyle Zimmer, RP (95.97) | $92,039,712 | 47.79 |
| 15 |  |
Mets31-24 | Jacob deGrom, SP (97.37) | $196,123,717 | 46.68 |
| 16 |  |
Braves29-32 | Ronald Acuna, RF (99.03) | $141,929,773 | 45.87 |
| 17 |  |
Marlins28-35 | Trevor Rogers, SP (96.40) | $60,596,296 | 43.04 |
| 18 |  |
Cardinals32-31 | Alexander Reyes, RP (99.25) | $166,208,340 | 37.91 |
| 19 |  |
Mariners31-34 | Mitch Haniger, RF (85.88) | $81,257,217 | 36.52 |
| 20 |  |
Yankees33-30 | Jonathan Loaisiga, RP (93.36) | $202,186,977 | 32.52 |
| 21 |  |
Angels31-32 | Jared Walsh, 1B (94.43) | $182,497,293 | 32.20 |
| 22 |  |
Phillies30-31 | Zack Wheeler, SP (87.03) | $183,932,004 | 28.50 |
| 23 |  |
Tigers26-37 | Spencer Turnbull, SP (91.30) | $86,497,624 | 20.24 |
| 24 |  |
Twins25-38 | Mitch Garver, C (72.09) | $127,728,530 | 19.11 |
| 25 |  |
Orioles22-40 | John Means, SP (97.71) | $56,614,146 | 11.99 |
| 26 |  |
Rockies25-39 | Ryan McMahon, 2B (88.89) | $115,311,415 | 9.98 |
| 27 |  |
Rangers24-40 | Adolis Garcia, OF (97.94) | $93,779,486 | 9.32 |
| 28 |  |
Nationals25-34 | Trea Turner, SS (82.60) | $170,019,492 | 8.59 |
| 29 |  |
Pirates23-39 | Richard Rodriguez, RP (98.77) | $53,924,020 | 8.28 |
| 30 |  |
Diamondbacks20-44 | Carson Kelly, C (92.49) | $94,095,067 | 3.21 |