When you are on the clock and drafting, you want to make sure you have all the information you’ll need to be successful. Enter my 2023 Fantasy Disc Golf Power Rankings! It’s a comprehensive list of the best players in the sport, and will hopefully help you win your fantasy disc golf league. Let’s get into it!

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Note: You can now check out my FPO Fantasy Disc Golf Power Rankings!

WARNING: Unless you are married or extremely secure in your relationship, do NOT tell your significant other, or anyone that you are looking to impress, that you play Fantasy Disc Golf! Don’t say I didn’t warn you…

As a happily married man with a 4 year old and another on the way (Here we go again!), I feel secure enough to pull it off… I think…

But as someone who has always loved fantasy sports, and also has an incurable disc golf fever, the merger of the two worlds was just too tantalizing!

On second thought, I may need a lawyer…

Nevertheless, I forge on, and present to you my 2023 Fantasy Disc Golf Power Rankings for the MPO field! I have crunched numbers, watched endless rounds on Youtube, and visited innumerable websites and Instagram pages with the hopes that I can uncover hidden gems and get insight into who will take my (and your) team to the promised land!

It’s important to understand that my list is NOT a list of who I think are the best players in the world. This list is for who I think will give you the best chance of scoring high in your fantasy league! I’ll explain more below.

First let’s look at which fantasy platform I’ll be using and then get into how I weighed each factor to come up with my 2023 Fantasy Disc Golf Power Rankings! Let’s go!

What Disc Golf Fantasy Site Do I Use?

Last year was my first discovery of skipace.com for disc golf fantasy. Being new to the scene, I tried it out and really enjoyed playing the Event Matchups feature where you can change your 6 players each tournament. They also have a Survivor league that looks fun as well.

This year, and for the purposes of this post, I will be entering into a draft league or five. This is your classic fantasy format where you draft a team and use those players for the year. You can also get players off waivers. The video below does a good job of explaining how the draft format works on Skipace.

Where Do My Statistics Come From?

The large majority of my statistical information came from two places. For getting a general overview of how each player fared in 2022, I leaned heavily on statmando.com. That place is awesome!

And as you probably guessed from the name, it is completely dedicated to the sport of disc golf. You can pit players head to head, see their rankings or see how each player has done over the years.

There’s a lot of useful data (and some wonderful, time-sucking, “less important” data) to be had there. I definitely recommend you give it a look.

The other site I leaned on was this page on udisc. It’s there that I was able to see how each player compared to the field in 2022. So, when I see a player like Andrew Marwede ranking #1 by hitting 92% of his putts in C1X (11 – 33 ft) in 2022, I bump him up a bit. When I see him ranked #2 in Circle 2 putting, up he goes again!

You can see how these pages can become mighty useful.

Then, for age, I just did a lot of google searches and definitely got some imperfect results. If you see an incorrect age, don’t hesitate to let me know in the comments (especially if it’s way off)! It’s all part of the very imperfect science…

The Imperfect Science!

This section might read as a disclaimer for these 2023 Fantasy Disc Golf Power Rankings… But anyone who plays disc golf knows that it can be a game of inches. One putt can come up short, hit iron, and roll down hill and out of bounds, taking your birdie to a bogey or more.

Similarly, there are many factors that can also make a good season turn great, or vice versa. Injuries, sickness, disqualifications, finishing school, getting the yips, etc. can all derail a promising season.

I’m paraphrasing, but Simon Lizotte, after winning The MVP Open at Maple Hill, said something like:

“It’s so weird, I’m either, like, playing for the win, or in 30th place,”

“Round 1, I shot +2 and then round 2, I shot 8 under…but my throws weren’t that much better, I just got… kind of the better breaks here and there… and that’s part of the game.” He went on to explain how every inch matters as it can mean hitting or narrowly missing a tree or roots, etc.

And so it is with fantasy disc golf as well. Sometimes the tree kicks it your way, so to speak. And sometimes it definitely doesn’t!

But that doesn’t mean we can’t do a little preparation and put ourselves in a place to succeed! I’ve weighed a lot of factors, but tried to not go too far into the weeds either.

Let’s not overthink this too much here…

Here are the factors I considered when creating my 2023 Fantasy Disc Golf Power Rankings.

Factors for my Fantasy Disc Golf Power Rankings

There are, quite literally, infinite factors one could try and consider when making power rankings. But, I’ve narrowed mine down to 5 or 6 that I’ll lay out for you below. When combined, these helped me determine my fantasy disc golf power rankings.

But you may look at things differently. So, with each player, I’ll give you the some of the raw stats so you can also determine what’s best for you. As I’ve already stated, it’s an imperfect science!

Player Rating!

We all know the disc golf rating system is flawed. But by and large, it’s a pretty good barometer of how good a player is. This will definitely factor in as part (not all) of my 2023 fantasy disc golf power rankings.

Disc Golf World Ranking!

This is similar to the player ratings. It’s imperfect. On any given day, the 83rd ranked player in the world can beat the top player. Nevertheless, it’s definitely worth considering when creating my disc golf fantasy power rankings.

Availability!

There’s no ability like availability! Paul McBeth, for example, is scheduled to play a big chunk of his season in Europe. You can’t score many points from his stellar play, if he’s not entering the tournaments the fantasy league is using.

In a similar vein, Eagle McMahon was unavailable last year in large part to his throwing arm being injured. How many tournaments will he play this year? Hard to say with any degree of certainty right? When they are playing, these two names are arguably the top two in the world. So where exactly do you rank them if you are unclear how much they’ll play? It’s a tough call!

As such, I consider availability to be another important factor to weigh in my 2023 fantasy disc golf power rankings.

Some of it has to be a guessing game. As of yet, I have not seen a lot of 2023 tour schedules posted. But I tried to use the players 2022 stats as an indicator of how much they’d play in 2023. I also used this next related factor as well…

Player Age!

This is another tricky one. In general, the younger you are, the less likely you are to get injured. But if you are too young, you may still be at high school or college which can affect that valued availability.

And if you are older, you have probably learned how to take care of your body and pace yourself for the grueling season ahead. You’ll also have some tricks up your sleeve that only a cagey veteran will have…

Then, there is that magical balance of youth and experience when you are in your prime (25 – 29 years old?).

Age is just another factor to consider…

General Statistics!

These obviously factor into the rating so I won’t go overboard. But, if there is an amazing putter out there, then I want to know about that. And don’t forget the big throwers. There are certain wide-open tournaments where those players score better as well.

Should I mix and match these players? Probably.

Is that too much to consider which will likely lead to overthinking? Yup, that too!

If a player has a remarkable statistic or two, I plan to factor it in and let you know about it as well. This brings me to the last consideration…

Other!

Are they lefty? Are they forehand dominant? How volatile are they? Basically, is there anything else I should know, before making an informed decision on whether or not I should draft this player? If the answer is yes, and I could find it, I’ll be sure to include it!

2023 Fantasy Disc Golf Power Rankings!

It’s time! In this section I am going to list over 50 top players, broken into tiers, with some important stats and a blurb to outline my thinking for each.

Included, I will do some sections on potential sleepers, and other considerations, like who you might want to consider for your last pick in the draft.

But now, it’s time for the 2023 Fantasy Disc Golf Power Rankings! Let’s go!

Tier 1 – High Floor/High Ceiling Players

For any fantasy campaign to be successful, you will need a few tried-and-true players, that play a ton, to anchor your team. There are no guarantees, but I like the first 9 players to fit the high floor/high ceiling billing!

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Pick # 1 – Ricky Wysocki

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Pick # 2 – Gannon Buhr

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Pick # 3 – Calvin Heimburg

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Pick # 4 – Chris Dickerson

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Pick # 5 – Kyle Klein

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Pick # 6 – Joel Freeman

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Pick # 7 – Isaac Robinson

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Pick # 8 – Matt Orum

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Pick # 9 – Simon Lizotte

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Tier 2 – Elite Wildcards!

This is a two player tier!

And the only ability I question for these two players is their availability. Otherwise, as the tier-name suggests, these two players are elite. And unfortunately, (or fortunately, depending on how their seasons go) your season could already be won or lost depending on what you do with these picks!

Good luck!

Pick # 10 – Paul McBeth

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Pick # 11 – Eagle McMahon

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Tier 3 – Steady The Ship!

If you missed out on some of the elite talent you had your heart set on from above, now is NOT the time to panic and start reaching for sleepers and high-upside players.

Quite the opposite really!

Now, it’s time to steady the ship, bolster your lineup, and put yourself in position to grab that sleeper or high-upside guy when the timing is right.

With the exception of Anthony Barela, who can be a bit more volatile then some of the other players on this list (but whose talent is undeniable), these next five players should score well for you on a consistent basis.

And while that might not be enough to snatch victory, it can certainly stave off certain defeat!

Let’s look!

Pick # 12 – James Conrad

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Pick # 13 – Kevin Jones

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Pick # 14 – Anthony Barela

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Pick # 15 – Drew Gibson

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Pick # 16 – Chris Clemons

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Tier 4 – More Wildcards!

I’ve got two more wildcards for you! As you will plainly see, they are given this status for vastly different reasons.

How, if, and when you decide to draft these two fantasy wildcards, could have huge implications for your season!

Pick #17 Niklas Anttila

Pick # 18 – Nikko Locastro

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Tier 5 – How is THAT Team Winning?

Have you ever looked at an opponent’s fantasy lineup and wondered, “How the heck is that team winning?”

The obvious implication is that they have no one name that blows you away.

What they probably do have, are a lot of highly consistent, slightly overachieving players that collectively bolster the entire squad.

The next 11 players on the list fit that profile in my mind. No single name will make you shake with fear, but if you can quietly grab 2 or 3 of those names, you might be putting yourself in position to be the “How is that team winning?” team for this season!

Pick # 19 – Corey Ellis

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Pick # 20 – Adam Hammes

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Pick # 21 – Aaron Gossage

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Pick # 22 – Ezra Aderhold

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Pick # 23 – Garrett Gurthie

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Pick # 24 – Bradley Williams

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Pick # 25 – Alden Harris

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Pick # 26 – Andrew Marwede

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Pick # 27 – Mason Ford

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Pick # 28 – Linus Carlsson

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Tier 6 – Buckle up Buttercup!

This next tier is dedicated to players that could score big for you on any given event! The only problem is, you don’t necessarily know which events they will be!

Nevertheless, if you pick right, you could turbo charge your fantasy run up the standings!

Buckle up though! For various reasons I’ll discuss, it could be a bumpy ride!

Pick # 29 – Väinö Mäkelä

Pick # 30 – Albert Tamm

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Pick # 31 – Emerson Keith

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Pick # 32 – Jason (Jake) Hebenheimer

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Pick # 33 – Andrew Presnell

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Pick # 34 – Thomas Gilbert

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Pick # 35 – Gregg Barsby

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Pick # 36 – Brodie Smith

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Pick #37 – James Proctor

Cagey Vets/Spot Starters

I originally planned to just rank every player. But how do you quantify a 1015-rated player that played 25 events in 2022 versus a 1030-rated player that played 8 events?

Unless you absolutely crush your draft, there is a great chance that you will be picking up free agents as the season progresses.

Here are some names of players that you can grab if they are available, or if you are looking for players to fill that final spot.

Spot Starter #1 – Nate Sexton

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Spot Starter # 2 – Jeremy Koling

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Spot Starter # 3 – Cale Leiviska

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Spot Starter # 4 – Paul Ulibarri

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Spot Starter # 5 – Benjamin Callaway

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Spot Starter # 6 – Gavin Babcock

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Rising Stars/Sleepers

Now it’s time for your favorite section and mine! I’ve watched a fair amount of drafts from last year, and do you know who didn’t get drafted in any of them? Isaac Robinson.

I’m guessing, whoever picked him off waivers made a serious run at winning their league. That was a top-10 producer sitting in the free agent pile!

So who is this year’s Isaac Robinson? Will there even be one? Well, if I knew for certain, I’d tell you. But I’ve got a few options that I’ll be watching with a keen eye. Let’s be honest, I’ll probably draft a few of these players as well. Everyone loves a rising star…

And if you have any names that I did not include that you think I should have, I absolutely want to hear about it in the comments. Let’s look at what I have so far…

Rising Star/Sleeper #1 – Cole Redalen

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Rising Star/Sleeper #2 – Luke Samson

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Rising Star/Sleeper # 3 – Lauri Lehtinen

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Rising Star/Sleeper # 4 – Evan Smith

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Rising Star/Sleeper # 5 – Ezra Robinson

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Rising Star/Sleeper # 6 – Casey White

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Rising Star/Sleeper # 7 – Jake Monn

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Player Options for your Last Pick

This section is dedicated to players that you might consider picking up with your last pick. These players got off to good starts last season and could potentially give you a boost at the start of your season. They will also, most likely, still be available.

This is obviously only applicable if you are in a deeper league (most likely 6 players or more)

Like I said before, it’s unrealistic that you’ll keep the same team in any fantasy league throughout the year. Consider these players for the start of the season and you can swap them out if their numbers start to fall off.

Last Pick Option #1 – Luke Humphries

Last year, from Vegas through his first 5 starts, Humphries finished 4, 2, 24, 45, and 6 respectively. That’s a pretty hot start that could get you off to a really nice start in your league…

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Last Pick Option #2 – Alex Russell

In 3 of his first 5 events last season, Russell had 10th, 15th and 3rd place finishes. Not too shabby! He could be a really nice option so your team can get off to a good start.

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Last Pick Option #3 – Cale Leiviska

Already featured in the Cagey Vets/Spot Starters section, but as it turns out, Leiviska played a lot of fantasy events early last season. As a 1031 player in the last round, this could provide early value! 5 of the 8 events he played last year were Feb. – April

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Last Pick Option #4 – Scott Withers

Finished 7th in Vegas last season! There wasn’t much else in terms of consistent fantasy production, but if you aren’t sure what to do with your last pick, this one could buy you time!

Honorable Mentions!

Here are some players that I strongly considered for my 2023 Disc Golf Power Rankings.

Partly I’m just trying to cover my bases so I can say I did have them in my post in case they go off this season!

No, truthfully, there are just so many talented players in the MPO field that we can’t reasonably include them all.

Here were some (not all) of my considerations. And if you have a supremely deep fantasy league, here are some names you may even consider on draft day!

Chandler Fry – This guy can score big! He can also do just the opposite and it’s really hard to pin down when he’ll do what. Personally, I can’t stand having the high point getter on my bench that does nothing when he’s in my lineup. But if you need a boost, Fry might be your play!

Tristan Tanner – Let me know if you think he should move to the sleepers section (he’s only 23). Tanner had two huge events (Vegas and Worlds) and a lot less than stellar outings (only cashed 41% of fantasy events last year). For me, he’s another home run swing if you need to make a charge!

Gavin Rathbun – Admittedly, I don’t know much about Rathbun. I hear he’s very talented but his 2022 results/availability (he played 9 fantasy events) didn’t quite bump him into the rankings. If he plays more this season, he’ll absolutely be there next year! Rathbun is the player on this list I feel least certain about!

Chandler Kramer – Forehand dominant with the ability to go big. If there’s a course or two that lends itself well to RHFH then he’s worth a pick up! He had four top-10s and a podium last year in 24 fantasy events. Maybe he’s worth a draft!

Austin Hannum – Three top-10’s in twenty events. But he also had an average finish of 46. He’s another player whose volatility just scares me. If you’re okay with the swings, Hannum could definitely help your team!

Alright, I could go on listing veterans like Matt Bell, Eric Oakley, or G.T. Hancock. I could also list off some supremely talented up and comers like A.J. Carey, Robert Burridge, Kevin Kiefer III, or Hunter Thompson.

You could make arguments for them all and others not listed. I truly wish them all successful seasons.

But at a certain point, you’ve got to pick your squad and live with the results. And for now, that’s what I’ve done.

Now it’s time to put a bow on this one!

2023 Disc Golf Fantasy Power Rankings – In Summary

There you have it folks! Those are my 2023 Fantasy Disc Golf Power Rankings for the MPO!

You can check out my FPO Fantasy Disc Golf Power Rankings as well in case you are drafting both!

It is now time to close down the thousands of tabs I have open, click “publish” and begin to immediately second-guess every one of my rankings! Sigh, such is the nature of this sort of venture… But there is no denying I had a blast doing it.

And honestly, I hope it helps you organize your thoughts and create your own draft board.

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That sounds like a win-win to me!

Here at the newly formed Disc Golf Around I’m working to build a community. I welcome you to come along for a twisty-turny, disc golf adventure from building a course in my own back yard, to disc golf’n around the world and back! Thank you sincerely for considering!

Let’s Hear From You in the Comments!

Normally, I don’t dedicate a whole section to comments. But these are the 2023 Disc Golf Power Rankings, and people are going to have thoughts and opinions about them.

I know I would!

Like every rankings list ever created, there will probably be some rankings that I got right, and there will definitely be some where I smacked the first available tree! Like I said, it’s part of the process…

And as long as you keep it civil, I am absolutely planning to publish any and all comments. Even if you adamantly disagree with everything I’ve done.

In the name of having opinions of my rankings, you’ve got to check out Klinton Pippert’s breakdown of my power rankings on his Youtube Channel. He was very fair and provides some good insight on why he agrees or disagrees with a given slot for a player. Give it a look and be sure to subscribe to his channel. He has a ton of knowledge to offer!

So, with that in mind, what do you like and where do you think I missed?

I like this concept, because, when it’s all said and done, we get to revisit the comments and see how we did. And if you disagree, tell me why. There’s a decent chance you change my thinking!.

Okay let’s hear it. Who do you rank where and why? What’s your top-10 in order? Are there any players that I presented that you hadn’t considered? Are there any players that moved up or down your list based on these rankings? What about sleepers? Any that you think I missed?

How about insight into availability? If a player released their schedule that doesn’t match up with my availability projection, let us all know in the comments so I can update and we can all have the latest info at our fingertips!

In the end, these 2023 Fantasy Disc Golf Power Rankings are an indicator that the official disc golf season is finally fast-approaching. I, for one, couldn’t be more excited.

I sincerely hope that you all crush your respective drafts and finish first in your leagues! Above all, I hope you have a blast drafting and following your players’ progress throughout the season.

After you do draft, come back and tell us who you got where as well! How many players were in your league? What was your draft position? Who did you get in what round? Who are you, like Miles Finch in the movie Elf, “especially psyched out of your mind about?” Do you like your chances of winning?

When the season’s done, come back and tell us how you did as well…

I want 100 comments!

Here’s to a great fantasy season and a wonderful disc golf season for all of us! Enjoy!

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