In fantasy baseball, prioritizing power-hitters early might lead to a scarcity in run projections, as these players often bat lower in the order. However, savvy managers can find late-round gems with high run-scoring potential. This article highlights six such players, emphasizing the importance of batting position and lineup strength in maximizing run opportunities.

Among the notable late-round targets are Jurickson Profar of the Atlanta Braves, who signed a lucrative contract that secures him a starting position and could see him scoring over 100 runs if he continues to hit leadoff. George Springer of the Toronto Blue Jays, despite a dip in batting average, is poised for a bounce-back with solid on-base skills. JJ Bleday of the Athletics showed considerable improvement last season and is expected to keep building on that success while batting in front of power hitters. Jonathan India, now with the Kansas City Royals, is also in a prime spot to score runs at the top of the lineup. Lastly, Michael Busch from the Cubs and Sean Murphy from the Braves, each with favorable positions in potent lineups, present excellent opportunities for run production. These players could provide valuable contributions to your run totals without requiring early-round picks.