Points leagues reward consistency, efficiency, and volume. The hitters who rise to the top in this format are the ones who generate scoring through multiple paths.
Power helps, but walks, extra-base contact, and everyday lineup roles often separate elite weekly producers from volatile options. These three players stand out as strong targets when building a fantasy baseball points league roster.
Top Fantasy Baseball Hitters to Target in 2026
Aaron Judge’s 2026 Fantasy Outlook
Aaron Judge continues to establish himself as the most dominant hitter in baseball. In 2025, he appeared in 152 games and produced 53 home runs, 114 RBIs, 137 runs, 12 stolen bases, and a 1.145 on-base plus slugging (OPS). He also led the league with a 204 weighted runs created plus (wRC+), marking the third time in his career that he has surpassed the 200 mark in that metric since 1950.
Part of the second half was spent in the designated hitter role because of a flexor strain, but the injury never slowed his offensive production and did not require surgery. Judge has also added another layer of value on the basepaths, recording double-digit steals in each of the past two seasons.
Durability was once viewed as the main concern in his profile, yet he has now played at least 148 games in four of the last five seasons. That combination of elite power, plate discipline, and improved availability makes him the premier offensive asset in points leagues entering 2026.
What to Expect from Bobby Witt Jr. in 2026
Bobby Witt Jr. finished second in the American League MVP race in 2024 and followed it with another excellent season in 2025. Across 157 games, he posted a .295/.351/.501 slash line while recording 23 home runs, 88 RBIs, and 99 runs scored. While those totals dipped slightly from the previous season, he increased his stolen base output to 38 and reduced the number of times he was caught stealing.
That overall production likely represents a realistic baseline moving forward rather than the extreme peak he reached during his MVP-caliber season. Entering his age-26 campaign, Witt still offers one of the best power-speed combinations in baseball and remains the clear centerpiece of the Kansas City lineup. When paired with his elite defense and everyday role, he has firmly established himself as the premier shortstop in the sport heading into 2026.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s Value in Toronto
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. began the 2025 season surrounded by contract speculation before ultimately signing a 14-year, $500 million extension with Toronto in early April. While his power numbers dipped compared to previous seasons, he still finished with 23 home runs and 84 RBIs across a full campaign.
His underlying batted-ball profile also declined slightly, including a 12.2% barrel rate and a 50.7% hard-hit rate that fell just below his career norms. Even with that regression, Guerrero maintained a 137 wRC+, ranking 13th in baseball and fourth among qualified first basemen. His plate discipline remained outstanding, supported by an 11.9% walk rate (BB%) and a 13.8% strikeout rate (K%).
Guerrero turned 27 years old on March 16, so he still sits squarely in the middle of his prime and should remain one of the first first basemen selected in 2026 fantasy drafts.
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