In the world of fantasy baseball, we often talk about “pedigree,” but rarely is it as literal as it is right now.
Kyle Karros #12 of the Colorado Rockies during the fourth inning of the MLB exhibition game at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on March 04, 2026 in Scottsdale, Arizona.Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links.
Read ourLook no further than the early rounds of your draft: Bobby Witt Jr. has evolved into a five-tool monster, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. possesses a hit tool that mirrors his Hall of Fame father’s and Fernando Tatis Jr. remains one of the most electric talents in the game. And let’s not forget names like Cody Bellinger, son of Clay, Jackson Holliday, son of Matt These “nepo babies” didn’t just inherit elite hand-eye coordination, they grew up in big-league clubhouses, learning the professional routine before they could drive. If you want to find the next breakout star, following the bloodlines is a proven strategy. This season, there are two legacy names primed to reward fantasy managers who buy in early and both are flying under the radar in fantasy circles. If you remember the perfect storm that was Carl Crawford in his prime, you know exactly what his son Justin brings to the table. Much like his father — a four-time All-Star and stolen base king —Fantasy baseball 2026: Why Chase Burns, Roki Sasaki and others could break out with new pitches The younger Crawford has spent the past four seasons terrorizing minor league pitchers. Though his power is still developing, his ability to put the ball in play and create chaos on the basepaths is already elite. In fantasy terms, he is a category-winner in waiting. Unlike some raw speedsters who struggle to reach base, Justin has shown a refined approach, using his speed to turn routine grounders into infield singles. Across multiple levels, he wrapped up his time in the minors with a .322 average with a .385 OBP, and having broken camp with the Phillies, thanks toPhillies center fielder Justin Crawford hits a single during the fifth inning against the Texas Rangers at Citizens Bank Park.is bringing the thunder. The son of 1992 NL Rookie of the Year Eric Karros, Kyle is carved from the same cloth as his father: a sturdy, reliable corner infielder with a penchant for driving in runs. Nevertheless, Kyle has one massive advantage his father never had: Coors Field. As a member of the Rockies organization, Karros has developed in a system that rewards his fly-ball profile. He has shown an impressive ability to limit strikeouts — a trait often missing in young power hitters — and he possesses the defensive chops to stick at third base long-term. For fantasy managers, Karros is the ultimate “post-hype” sleeper. Since he isn’t as flashy as a Jackson Holliday, he often slipped in drafts. But now locked in at the hot corner in Colorado, he is likely available on your waiver wire. If he can tap into his father’s “clutch gene” while playing 81 games a year in the thin air of Denver, he could easily become a 25-home run, 90-RBI threat at the hot corner. Betting on DNA isn’t just a hunch, it’s a calculated investment in a player’s support system and developmental floor. Crawford and Karros might have “famous” names, but their tools are entirely self-made.@rotobuzzguy , catch him on the award-winning “Fantasy Alarm Radio Show” on SiriusXM Fantasy Sports Radio weekdays from 6-8 p.m. and dominate your leagues with the latest baseball news and advice fromFormer Tiger Woods employee blasts golf pro as 'terrible driver,' reveals why he likely refused urine sample after arrest Stream It Or Skip It: 'Jo Nesbø's Detective Hole' On Netflix, Where A Troubled Detective Tracks Down A Serial Killer Who Is Terrorizing Oslo
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