Every fantasy manager frets over their first-round pick more than they likely should, and I’m no exception. After all, the impact of making the wrong choice with your greatest investment is difficult to ignore.
Those who want to make sure they leave the first round with the safest superstar they can find should reorder their draft queue to the rankings below.
1. Trea Turner (SS, Philadelphia Phillies)
Turner has been a rock-solid fantasy contributor the past five seasons. The career .302 hitter can carry a fantasy squad in the batting average category while exceeding the 20-homer plateau, scoring 100 runs and placing among the MLB steals leaders.