MLB Best Values
MLB 2020 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 |  |
Rays40-20 | Nick Anderson, RP (99.50) | $28,290,689 | 98.95 |
| 2 |  |
Dodgers43-17 | Will Smith, C (95.34) | $108,417,397 | 97.07 |
| 3 |  |
Braves35-25 | Freddie Freeman, 1B (99.56) | $63,561,931 | 90.86 |
| 4 |  |
Padres37-23 | Fernando Tatis Jr., SS (99.52) | $73,097,954 | 90.62 |
| 5 |  |
Athletics36-24 | Liam Hendriks, RP (99.30) | $36,720,178 | 89.78 |
| 6 |  |
White Sox35-25 | Jose Abreu, 1B (96.16) | $53,665,251 | 86.96 |
| 7 |  |
Indians35-25 | Jose Ramirez, 3B (99.09) | $39,299,107 | 83.36 |
| 8 |  |
Twins36-24 | Kenta Maeda, SP (93.80) | $55,679,689 | 82.29 |
| 9 |  |
Blue Jays32-28 | Rafael Dolis, RP (95.13) | $54,997,060 | 72.18 |
| 10 |  |
Marlins31-29 | Brandon Kintzler, RP (90.92) | $31,555,593 | 65.55 |
| 11 |  |
Cubs34-26 | Jeremy Jeffress, RP (99.70) | $86,596,171 | 52.85 |
| 12 |  |
Reds31-29 | Raisel Iglesias, RP (92.54) | $55,638,685 | 52.35 |
| 13 |  |
Brewers29-31 | Devin Williams, RP (97.32) | $41,434,086 | 47.18 |
| 14 |  |
Yankees33-27 | D.J. LeMahieu, 2B (98.01) | $111,939,081 | 45.72 |
| 15 |  |
Orioles25-35 | Anthony Santander, LF (94.05) | $23,478,635 | 43.57 |
| 16 |  |
Giants29-31 | Mike Yastrzemski, RF (98.94) | $73,408,817 | 43.40 |
| 17 |  |
Royals26-34 | Brad Keller, SP (96.00) | $34,812,194 | 38.44 |
| 18 |  |
Cardinals30-28 | Dakota Hudson, SP (85.82) | $73,246,343 | 32.83 |
| 19 |  |
Phillies28-32 | Rhys Hoskins, 1B (92.62) | $80,893,547 | 31.83 |
| 20 |  |
Angels26-34 | Dylan Bundy, SP (84.73) | $66,040,893 | 29.89 |
| 21 |  |
Mariners27-33 | Dylan Moore, SS (96.37) | $50,433,829 | 29.56 |
| 22 |  |
Astros29-31 | Kyle Tucker, LF (91.10) | $82,536,161 | 29.51 |
| 23 |  |
Mets26-34 | Dominic Smith, 1B (97.15) | $81,945,598 | 22.59 |
| 24 |  |
Nationals26-34 | Juan Soto, LF (99.99) | $75,067,703 | 21.84 |
| 25 |  |
Rockies26-34 | Daniel Bard, RP (92.25) | $67,808,533 | 19.87 |
| 26 |  |
Diamondbacks25-35 | Zac Gallen, SP (85.71) | $65,598,752 | 16.08 |
| 27 |  |
Tigers23-35 | Jeimer Candelario, 3B (88.75) | $43,164,880 | 15.03 |
| 28 |  |
Red Sox24-36 | Alex Verdugo, RF (89.42) | $84,210,390 | 13.02 |
| 29 |  |
Pirates19-41 | Richard Rodriguez, RP (88.28) | $25,337,837 | 4.66 |
| 30 |  |
Rangers22-38 | Jonathan Hernandez, RP (74.81) | $64,214,137 | 4.22 |