2017 Fantasy Baseball first base rankings: Paul Goldschmidt and Anthony Rizzo lead the way

Lawrence Doto • 02/01/2017

Oct 1, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu (79) breaks his bat and grounds out against the Minnesota Twins during the eighth inning at U.S. Cellular Field. Twins won 6-0. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

8. Jose Abreu, Chicago White Sox

Abreu has averaged 30 home runs, 102 RBIs and has hit over .290 in the three years that he has played in the big leagues. Being in a good hitter’s park makes Abreu a very solid contributor. He is already 30 years old after only his third big league season so his upside is limited but his consistency is something that fantasy owners should go after in drafts.

He doesn’t walk a ton, he strikes out a lot (not good for points leagues) and hasn’t scored over 90 runs in a season, but he is as good of a bet to finish the season with a 30/100/.280 stat line. Again, not a sexy pick but he is very consistent and that is what wins fantasy leagues.

[sc name=”Generic Link Slideshow” link=”elitesportsny.com/2017/02/01/2017-fantasy-baseball-first-base-rankings-paul-goldschmidt-anthony-rizzo-lead-way/7/” text=”No. 7″ ]

Lawrence Doto

I love fantasy sports more than you love most things in life. I am great at giving fantasy advice because if it doesn't work out, it's the players fault not mine. I love to help others with their fantasy sports questions and instead of following politics or other important topics that are going on in the world, I do fantasy research. Let me help you guys win your leagues and in daily sports.