2024 outfield rankings: Ronald Acuña isn't the only one with elite all-around skills

Ronald Acuña Jr.'s injury scare appears to have been just a minor irritation for everyone waiting to see what he will do for an encore. But he's not the only five-category performer in the outfield, where fantasy managers can find plenty of high-end talent.

Elsewhere in the National League, Corbin Carroll, Fernando Tatis Jr., Cody Bellinger, Nolan Jones and yes, Lane Thomas were all members of the 20-homer, 20-steal club last season. Top prospect Jackson Chourio of the Brewers has the raw talent to join them, but he'll have to show he can handle major league pitching at the ripe age of 20. Depth begins to get a little shaky further down in the ranks. One potential value pick is former No. 1 overall pick Henry Davis, who will get some starts behind the plate in Pittsburgh and gain eligibility at catcher.

Young stars Julio Rodriguez and Kyle Tucker lead the way in the American League with their power hitting and 30-steal speed. (Luis Robert and Randy Arozarena have similar skills, but come at a slight discount. ) Meanwhile, Juan Soto will get his first taste of AL pitching, and his arrival in New York should make former MVP Aaron Judge even more productive.

Talent abounds in Texas, where Adolis Garcia led all AL outfielders in 2023 with 39 homers, teammate Evan Carter looks primed for a breakout in his first full MLB season, and elite prospect Wyatt Langford has shot up draft boards this spring. Oakland's Esteury Ruiz topped the league with 67 steals, though he offers very little help in the other offensive categories.

2024 fantasy baseball outfield rankings

1. Ronald Acuña Jr., Braves NL1

2. Mookie Betts, Dodgers NL2

3. Julio Rodriguez, Mariners AL1

4. Corbin Carroll, Diamondbacks NL3

5. Fernando Tatis Jr., Padres NL4

6. Kyle Tucker, Astros AL2

7. Juan Soto, Yankees AL3

8. Aaron Judge, Yankees AL4

9. Yordan Alvarez, Astros AL5

10. Luis Robert, White Sox AL6

11. Michael Harris II, Braves NL5

12. Randy Arozarena, Rays AL7

13. Adolis Garcia, Rangers AL8

14. Cody Bellinger, Cubs NL6

15. Josh Lowe, Rays AL9

16. Nolan Jones, Rockies NL7

17. Christian Yelich, Brewers NL8

18. Mike Trout, Angels AL10

19. Jazz Chisholm, Marlins NL9

20. Seiya Suzuki, Cubs NL10

21. Kyle Schwarber, Phillies NL11

22. George Springer, Blue Jays AL11

23. Bryan Reynolds, Pirates NL12

24. Evan Carter, Rangers AL12

25. Teoscar Hernandez, Dodgers NL13

26. Cedric Mullins, Orioles AL13

27. Spencer Steer, Reds NL14

28. Jordan Walker, Cardinals NL15

29. Esteury Ruiz, A's AL14

30. Nick Castellanos, Phillies NL16

31. Ian Happ, Cubs NL17

32. Lane Thomas, Nationals NL18

33. Anthony Santander, Orioles AL15

34. Jackson Chourio, Brewers NL19

35. Chas McCormick, Astros AL16

36. Wyatt Langford, Rangers AL17

37. Brandon Nimmo, Mets NL20

38. Riley Greene, Tigers AL18

39. T.J. Friedl, Reds NL21

40. James Outman, Dodgers NL22

41. Jorge Soler, Giants NL23

42. Jarren Duran, Red Sox AL19

43. Tommy Edman, Cardinals NL24

44. Masataka Yoshida, Red Sox AL20

45. Daulton Varsho, Blue Jays AL21

46. Christopher Morel, Cubs NL25

47. Steven Kwan, Guardians AL22

48. Kerry Carpenter, Tigers AL23

49. Starling Marte, Mets NL26

50. Taylor Ward, Angels AL24

51. Lars Nootbaar, Cardinals NL27

52. Henry Davis, Pirates NL28

53. Lourdes Gurriel, Diamondbacks NL29

54. Jarred Kelenic, Braves NL30

55. Jack Suwinski, Pirates NL31

56. Leody Taveras, Rangers AL25

57. Bryan De La Cruz, Marlins NL32

58. Kris Bryant, Rockies NL33

59. Whit Merrifield, Phillies NL34

60. MJ Melendez, Royals AL26

61. Max Kepler, Twins AL27

62. Tyler O'Neill, Red Sox AL28

63. Brandon Marsh, Phillies NL35

64. Jose Siri, Rays AL29

65. Jung Hoo Lee, Giants NL36

66. Giancarlo Stanton, Yankees AL30

67. Will Benson, Reds NL37

68. Sal Frelick, Brewers NL38

69. Nelson Velasquez, Royals AL31

70. Charlie Blackmon, Rockies NL39

71. Matt Wallner, Twins AL32

72. Austin Hays, Orioles AL33

73. Jake Fraley, Reds NL40

74. Brent Rooker, A's AL34

75. Tommy Pham, free agent

76. Parker Meadows, Tigers AL35

77. Brendan Donovan, Cardinals NL41

78. Willi Castro, Twins AL36

79. Alex Verdugo, Yankees AL37

80. Alek Thomas, Diamondbacks NL42

81. Alex Kirilloff, Twins AL38

82. Jeff McNeil, Mets NL43

83. Luke Raley, Mariners AL39

84. Hunter Renfroe, Royals AL40

85. Harrison Bader, Mets NL44

86. Garrett Mitchell, Brewers NL45

87. Ezequiel Duran, Rangers AL41

88. Mark Canha, Tigers AL42

89. Ceddanne Rafaela, Red Sox AL43

90. Jesus Sanchez, Marlins NL46

91. Chris Taylor, Dodgers NL47

92. Zach McKinstry, Tigers AL44

93. Mitch Haniger, Mariners AL45

94. Matt Vierling, Tigers AL46

95. Andrew Benintendi, White Sox AL47

96. LaMonte Wade, Giants NL48

97. Michael Conforto, Giants NL49

98. Aaron Hicks, Angels AL48

99. Dylan Carlson, Cardinals NL50

100. Mickey Moniak, Angels AL49

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Fantasy baseball outfield rankings: Top 75 for 2024