Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Frequently Asked Questions
What is FRV?
FRV (FanRankedValue) is our way of representing the relative value of players compared to one another. Players with higher FRV are considered more valuable, while players with lower FRV are considered less valuable.
FRV is dynamically adjusted with every vote, and the current FRV of the two players being voted on will determine how their values will change after the vote is cast. A player with a higher/lower FRV is expected to win/lose the vote, so they will see their ranking increase/decrease by a smaller amount if the user votes as the FRV ranking would suggest. The opposite is true, so if a player who is not expected to win/lose ends up winning/losing, the change in FRV will be more substantial.
FRV is represented on a scale of 20-80, similar to how prospects are traditionally ranked in the minor leagues. All players were assigned an initial value based on the average dynasty rankings of popular sources on September 30th, 2024 and have since been 100% user adjusted through the voting module.
Player Universe
FanRanked has a total player universe of approximately 500 players that consists only of players currently affiliated with a Major League Organization. Other players may be considered in the future, however FanRanked is focused solely on MLB affiliated players at this time.
Player Additions
With the exception of the FYPD, all newly added players will be assigned at an initial FRV of 35. FYPD will be assigned initial FRV's based on their draft position. These values are TBD.
Players will be considered for addition to the player pool based on user suggestions. To suggest a player for the player pool, please reach out to @fanranked on Twitter/X to let us know who you think should be included.
Player Deletions
Players who drop below 20 FRV will be considered for removal from FanRanked. This will be assessed on a case by case basis. Other potential reasons for removal from the rankings include retirement, signing an overseas contract, lifetime bans, etc.
Prospects
Prospects are highlighted in red text, and are considered prospects if they are still rookie eligible according to MLB's eligibility rules.
Privacy Policy
Data Collection and Usage
At FanRanked, we collect and process the following data to provide our fantasy baseball ranking service:
Account Information
- Username
- Email address
- Password (securely hashed)
- Account verification status
- Account creation and verification dates
Voting Activity
- Vote history (players selected)
- Voting timestamps
- Player rankings at time of votes
- Vote success metrics
League Management Data
- League names and settings
- Team names and rosters
- League member information
Search History
- Search queries
- Selected players from searches
- Search timestamps
Data Usage
We use this data to:
- Maintain and improve our player ranking system
- Calculate voting accuracy and statistics
- Provide personalized voting history and analytics
- Manage fantasy baseball leagues and rosters
- Improve search functionality and user experience
Data Protection
We protect your data through:
- Secure password hashing
- Database security measures
- Regular system updates and maintenance
- Encrypted data transmission
Cookies and Tracking
We use essential cookies to:
- Maintain your login session
- Remember your preferences
- Provide basic analytics about site usage
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- Google Analytics for website traffic analysis
- Google AdSense for advertisement delivery
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request data correction
- Request data deletion
- Export your voting history
- Opt-out of non-essential data collection
Changes to Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy occasionally. Users will be notified of any significant changes via email or site notification.
Data Retention
We retain your data for as long as your account remains active. You can request account deletion through your account settings, which will remove all associated personal data.
Contact
For privacy-related inquiries, please contact us at: fanranked@gmail.com
Get in Touch
You can find us @fanranked on Twitter/X or email us at fanranked@gmail.com.