MLB Keep 3 Cut 5
- You get 8 similar players and one stat.
- They show up one at a time. Keep or cut each one without seeing their number. No take-backs.
- Use your 3 keeps or 5 cuts and the rest are decided for you.
- Then they’re ranked, and you score on where your 3 landed.
MLB · 2015 to 2026
About MLB Keep 3 Cut 5
Eight MLB names in one season’s stat. Keep the best three blind.
Example board
Keep the top 3 in runs, 2017
- Ranked by:
- 2017 runs
- Players:
- 8
- Keep:
- 3
| Card | Player | Team | 2017 runs |
|---|---|---|---|
| +3 earlier rows | |||
| 4 | Justin Upton | DET → LAA | 100 |
| 5 | Eric Hosmer | KC | 98 |
| 6 | Kris Bryant | CHC | 111 |
| 7 | Dee Strange-Gordon | MIA | 114 |
| 8 | Paul Goldschmidt | ARI | 117 |
Stats from ESPN as of Oct 10, 2026. This board is retired, so it never comes up in play.
About this game & data
Eight players come one at a time with their numbers hidden. Keep the 3 who rank highest. No take-backs.
The best 3 were Paul Goldschmidt, Dee Strange-Gordon and Kris Bryant. Keep exactly those and you score 100%.
They came up as cards 6, 7 and 8.
Example board 2
Keep the top 3 in runs, 2023
- Ranked by:
- 2023 runs
- Players:
- 8
- Keep:
- 3
| Card | Player | Team | 2023 runs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Max Muncy | LAD | 95 |
| 2 | Francisco Lindor | NYM | 108 |
| 3 | Kyle Tucker | HOU | 97 |
| 4 | Gunnar Henderson | BAL | 100 |
| 5 | Mookie Betts | LAD | 126 |
| 6 | Alex Bregman | HOU | 103 |
| 7 | Trea Turner | PHI | 102 |
| 8 | Austin Riley | ATL | 117 |
Example board 3
Keep the top 3 in home runs, 2022
- Ranked by:
- 2022 home runs
- Players:
- 8
- Keep:
- 3
| Card | Player | Team | 2022 home runs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kyle Schwarber | PHI | 46 |
| 2 | Giancarlo Stanton | NYY | 31 |
| 3 | C.J. Cron | COL | 29 |
| 4 | Anthony Rizzo | NYY | 32 |
| 5 | Austin Riley | ATL | 38 |
| 6 | Yordan Álvarez | HOU | 37 |
| 7 | Matt Olson | ATL | 34 |
| 8 | Paul Goldschmidt | STL | 35 |
What goes into MLB Keep 3 Cut 5 boards
The stat is always a counting stat: home runs, RBIs, runs, hits, stolen bases, strikeouts, wins or saves. Batting average and ERA never come up.
Cards come from that season’s top 32, and hitters and pitchers never share a board.
Save totals swing with the team. A closer on a winning club usually ranks high.
About the data
MLB seasons 2000 to 2026, from ESPN.
Stat terms
- HR / RBI / SB:
- home runs, runs batted in and stolen bases.
- Batting average:
- hits divided by at-bats.
- OPS:
- on-base percentage plus slugging percentage.
- ERA:
- earned runs a pitcher allows per nine innings. Lower is better.
- WHIP:
- walks plus hits a pitcher allows per inning. Lower is better.
- Save:
- finishing a close win as a relief pitcher.