Projection season is here, and while dynasty titles aren’t won on spreadsheets alone, projected production can still spark some healthy debate about where each HumBabe roster stands heading into the year. Below are the preseason power rankings based on total projected fantasy points from each team’s top 15 players:

1. PAB — 9,117.5 projected points

Tier: Championship Favorite

PAB enters the season as the clear №1 on paper, anchored by the most dominant single projection in the league: Aaron Judge (941). Surrounding him is an elite blend of prime-age stars and high-end arms — Julio Rodríguez, Yordan Álvarez, Willy Adames, and William Contreras form a devastating offensive core, while Gilbert, Valdez, Gausman, Kirby, and a returning Brandon Woodruff give PAB fantastic rotation depth. Add in upside plays like Roman Anthony and Eury Pérez, and this roster checks every box for a title run.

2. SPLT — 8,828.5

Tier: Elite Contender

SPLT boasts arguably the deepest lineup in the league, led by Juan Soto, Kyle Schwarber, Corbin Carroll, and Elly De La Cruz. The offense alone keeps SPLT competitive every week, and the pitching staff — highlighted by Spencer Strider and a strong supporting cast — keeps them from being too hitter-heavy. The floor is high, the ceiling is massive, and the roster still skews young enough to remain dangerous long-term.

3. LBJ — 8,761.75

Tier: Win-Now Juggernaut

This roster screams “championship window.” José Ramírez and Kyle Tucker remain elite fantasy engines, while Cal Raleigh provides a significant edge at catcher. The pitching staff leans veteran-heavy (Snell, Castillo, Luzardo, Alcantara), but it’s deep and reliable. While some age-related decline risk exists, LBJ is built to dominate now — and projections agree.

4. JKL — 8,628.5

Tier: Star-Driven Powerhouse

JKL is propelled by the league’s unicorn: Shohei Ohtani. Pairing Ohtani with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Gunnar Henderson gives JKL elite offensive upside, while a solid but unspectacular pitching group keeps the roster balanced. This team’s success hinges on its stars, but when your stars are this good, that’s not a bad thing.

5. MASH — 7,852.75

Tier: Strong Contender

MASH brings a sturdy, well-rounded roster headlined by Rafael Devers, Ketel Marte, and Randy Arozarena. The pitching staff has upside (Hunter Brown, Freddy Peralta) but also volatility, and the back end of the top 15 drops off faster than the teams above. Still, MASH has enough talent to challenge the elite if things break right.

6. SHK — 7,747.25

Tier: High-Variance Challenger

Few teams can match SHK’s top-end ceiling. Tarik Skubal and Ronald Acuña Jr. headline a roster that blends superstars with intriguing young pieces like Jackson Chourio and Matt McLain. Depth is thinner than the top five, but if health cooperates, SHK can absolutely make noise this season.

7. STRO — 7,667

Tier: Balanced and Dangerous

STRO doesn’t rely on a single megastar, but instead rolls out steady production across the board. Francisco Lindor and Garrett Crochet lead a roster full of solid 500–600 point contributors. This is a team that may not dominate projections headlines, but it’s built to grind out wins all season.

8. LSD — 7,520.25

Tier: Rising Contender

LSD blends established bats (Pete Alonso, Bryan Reynolds) with exciting youth (Zach Neto, Dylan Crews, Chase Burns). The pitching staff has upside but remains somewhat unproven. This feels like a roster on the cusp — dangerous now, potentially elite in a year.

9. BKN — 7,476.75

Tier: Veteran Star Core

With Mookie Betts and Trea Turner at the top, BKN’s offense has name-brand appeal. Solid depth pieces keep them competitive, though the roster lacks the elite young anchors seen in higher tiers. A strong but not overwhelming contender.

10. PER — 7,417

Tier: Youth-Forward Wildcard

PER is fascinating. Pete Crow-Armstrong and Christian Yelich lead a roster packed with younger bats and developing arms. The projections are solid, but the real appeal here is growth — PER could climb these rankings quickly if a few prospects pop.

The Rest of the Field (11–16)

• 11. GCG (7,296.5) — Star power at the top (Tatis, Holliday) but thinner depth.
• 12. ESB (7,160.5) — Strong offensive core, bullpen-heavy profile.
• 13. LON (7,155.5) — Elite names, significant health risk baked in.
• 14. NSH (7,131) — Consistent across the board, limited upside.
• 15. CRU (6,870.75) — Prospect-driven roster led by Paul Skenes.
• 16. SQZ (6,735.75) — Bobby Witt Jr. carries a rebuilding-but-promising group.

Final Thoughts

At the top, this is Pablo’s league to lose, but the next four teams are close enough that injuries, breakouts, or deadline trades could swing everything. Dynasty leagues reward foresight as much as firepower — and while projections set the stage, the season will write the story.

-Your HumBabe Chronicler