ROTISSERIE REVISITED: The Over-30 Plan, warmed over

(This is one in a series of articles this spring at BaseballHQ.com to "Re-visit" a few unorthodox Rotisserie strategies, especially in light of the pitcher-heavy lean to the game. How do these decade-old strategies hold up? Read on. —Ed.)

As its name implies, the concept behind the Over-30 Plan is simple: If you draft only players age 30 or over, your roster will be more stable, more predictable and less risky.

While it may seem odd and counterproductive to pretend like such a significant chunk of the eligible draft pool simply does not exist (indeed, most analysts will tell you to draft value where you find it, without checking birth certificates), there is some intuitive appeal as well. One thing you will definitely avoid by following...

Almost!

You’re just a few clicks away from accessing this feature and hundreds more throughout the year that have a singular goal in mind: Winning your league. Subscribe to BaseballHQ.com here!

Already a subscriber? Sign in here

More From Rotisserie

We'll take a look at some exciting young pitchers who could anchor your rotations for years to come, many with the potential for significant impact as early as 2026.
Dec 18 2025 3:06am
It's never too early to start your prep! Here are default SGP's for various league types for 2026.
Dec 18 2025 3:00am
Kyle Manzardo heads our list of up-and-coming first basemen for dynasty managers looking to reload.
Dec 16 2025 3:05am
There are plenty of young and taltented catchers as we enter the 2026 season.
Dec 11 2025 3:05am
An attempt to identify the best and most MLB-ready of both marginal producers and legit prospects with upside at the SS position.
Dec 9 2025 3:02am

Tools