The top players who often went undrafted in fantasy drafts including Adam Wainwright

It was somewhat of a renaissance season for Posey after combining to hit just 12 home runs in the previous three years (five in 2018, seven in 2019, sat out 2020 due to Covid-19). He hit 18 in 2021 while batting over .300 (.304) for the sixth time in his career (first time since 2017).

Another former NL MVP (won in 2010), Votto rebounded nicely from a dismal 2020. The 38-year-old finished just one shy of tying his career-high of 37 home runs and just one RBI short of reaching 100 for the fourth time of his career.

The heavy favorite to win NL Rookie of the Year according to FanDuel, India was the fifth pick of the Reds in the 2018 MLB Draft. He finished just two runs shy of 100 on the year and connected on 21 long balls while swiping 12 bags.

With the Giants finishing with baseball’s best record, it wasn’t just Posey who had a late-career resurgence for San Francisco. The 34-year-old Crawford nearly hit .300 (.298) with 24 home runs, 90 RBIs, and 11 stolen bases.

After an ugly shortened 2020 season, Escobar was named an All-Star for the first time in 2021. His combined numbers with the Diamondbacks and Brewers included 28 homers and 90 RBIs.

Playing at essentially a replacement level during his first career 115 games, Mullins was a rare bright spot on an otherwise atrocious Baltimore team. He was the only player in 2021 to record a 30/30 season (at least 30 homers and 30 steals).

While O’Neill won a Gold Glove in 2020, he also batted just .173. His batting average jumped over 100 points this year (.286), and he also added extra fantasy value with his 34 home runs, 15 steals, 89 runs, and 80 RBIs.

Another outfielder who couldn’t get it together in the shortened 2020, Reynolds was the lone Pirates all-star in 2021. He hit .302, connected on 24 homers, scored 93 times, and drove in 90 runs.

The potential 2021 AL Cy Young, Ray walked 7.8 batters per nine innings in 2020 and wasn't on many fantasy radars. All he did in 2021 was lead the AL (among qualified pitchers) in ERA (2.84), WHIP (1.04), and strikeouts (248).

Rodon was non-tendered before the season but re-signed at the low rate of $3 million. While he didn't qualify for the leaders due to pitching 132.2 innings, what a year it was for the 28-year-old as he went 13-5 with a 2.37 ERA, 0.96 WHIP, and 183 strikeouts.

Only starting nine of his 54 appearances from 2019-20, Peralta became part of a dynamic triumvirate of starters for the Brewers in 2021 along with Corbin Burnes and Brandon Woodruff. He struck out 12.2 batters per nine innings (195 in 144.1 innings) to go along with an excellent 2.81 ERA and 0.97 WHIP.

An ace for many years, Wainwright posted a 4.58 ERA and 1.44 WHIP from 2016-19. After beginning to look more like his old self in 2020 (albeit in a shortened season), the 40-year-old should receive some down NL Cy Young votes this year after winning 17 games with a 3.05 ERA and 1.06 WHIP.

In his first two seasons (2019-20), Webb pitched to a 5.36 ERA and 1.52 WHIP in 21 outings (19 starts). He proved to be a reliable starter for the team with the best regular season record in 2021 as he finished with 11 wins, 158 strikeouts, a 3.03 ERA, and 1.11 WHIP in 148.1 innings.

With Drew Pomeranz being shelved for the year early in the season, Melancon took over the closer reins. He ended up leading the majors with 39 saves while sporting a 2.23 ERA.