Underdog Daily Best Ball is a 6-round draft with a simple roster: 1 Pitcher, 2 Infielders, 2 Outfielders, and 1 Utility.

Because you need five hitters but only one pitcher, hitting is much more valuable in this format. The best hitters usually go quickly.

Core Approach: Focus on the highest Scarcity Score available, with a strong preference for hitters early in the draft. Only take a pitcher early if they have an elite Scarcity Score (85+).

Stacking Tip: Stacking hitters from the same team is a smart strategy here. Correlated lineups can create big scoring upside when one team has a strong game. Look for opportunities to pair strong hitters with favorable matchups.

Use the Scarcity Score as your main guide, especially early in the draft. ADP is useful for timing, but Scarcity Score shows real value.

This table ranks players for Underdog 6-round Daily Best Ball using two main metrics:

• Total Pts: Raw projected fantasy points based on my model.

• Scarcity Score (0–100): This is the most important number. It shows how valuable a player is compared to others at the same position.

Because you only draft 5 hitters and 1 pitcher, hitters are generally more scarce and valuable. A Scarcity Score of 85 means the player is significantly better than the average player at their position.

How to read the table:

• Sort by Scarcity Score to see the true draft order I recommend.

• Higher Scarcity Score = bigger edge in this short-draft format.

• Use ADP as a reference for when players are typically being taken, but trust Scarcity Score when there’s a clear difference.

The Scarcity Score automatically gives extra weight to top hitters while keeping elite pitchers in check unless they are truly dominant.