Who Should I Draft?
Mookie Betts or Fernando Tatis Jr. (2021)
Experts' Pick | ||
| Mookie Betts CF,RF - LAD  | Fernando Tatis Jr. SS - SD  | |
Expert |
83% Recommended by 5 of 6 experts |
17% Recommended by 1 of 6 experts |
| Rankings | ||
| ECR | # 1 | # 4 |
| Best Rank | # 1 | # 1 |
| Worst Rank | # 3 | # 5 |
| ADP | ||
| Composite | # 2 | # 3 |
| Best Rank | # 2 | # 2 |
| Worst Rank | # 3 | # 4 |
| Projections | ||
| Runs | 120 | 109 |
| Home Runs | 34 | 36 |
| RBI | 92 | 98 |
| Stolen Bases | 22 | 25 |
| Batting Average | .294 | .290 |
| Misc | ||
| Injury Alert | - | - |
| Expert Ranks | ||
| Mike Maher FantasyPros | # 1 | # 4 |
| Dan Harris FantasyPros | # 1 | # 2 |
| Pierre Camus RotoBaller | # 2 | # 3 |
| Brendan Tuma BettingPros | # 2 | # 5 |
| Brad Camara FantasyPros | # 2 | # 4 |
| Site Projections RotoChamp | # 3 | # 1 |
| Mookie Betts CF,RF - LAD | Fernando Tatis Jr. SS - SD | |
| 2020 Stats | ||
| At Bats | 219 | 224 |
| Runs | 47 | 50 |
| Hits | 64 | 62 |
| Singles | 38 | 32 |
| Doubles | 9 | 11 |
| Triples | 1 | 2 |
| Home Runs | 16 | 17 |
| RBI | 39 | 45 |
| Stolen Bases | 10 | 11 |
| Caught Stealing | 2 | 3 |
| Walks | 24 | 27 |
| Strikeouts | 38 | 61 |
| Batting Average | .292 | .277 |
| On Base Pct | .366 | .366 |
| Slugging Pct | .562 | .571 |
| On-base Plus Slugging | .928 | .937 |
| Mookie Betts CF,RF - LAD | Fernando Tatis Jr. SS - SD | |
| 2021 Projections | ||
| At Bats | 575 | 556 |
| Runs | 120 | 109 |
| Hits | 169 | 161 |
| Singles | 96 | 90 |
| Doubles | 35 | 27 |
| Triples | 3 | 6 |
| Home Runs | 34 | 36 |
| RBI | 92 | 98 |
| Stolen Bases | 22 | 25 |
| Caught Stealing | 5 | 8 |
| Walks | 81 | 61 |
| Strikeouts | 104 | 165 |
| Batting Average | .294 | .290 |
| On Base Pct | .381 | .360 |
| Slugging Pct | .533 | .549 |
| On-base Plus Slugging | .914 | .909 |
| Mookie Betts CF,RF - LAD | Fernando Tatis Jr. SS - SD | |
| News | ||
| The Padres are working on a contract extension with star shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. According to Jon Heyman and Jessica Kleinschmidt, Tatis' contract extension could be 11 years and $320 million. Corbin Young Sun, Jan 10th | ||
| Notes | ||
| Betts's first year with the Dodgers was basically exactly what fantasy managers expected - that is to say it was pretty much in line with what he did with the Red Sox. If you want to quibble, his walk rate dropped a few percentage points and he struck out at a career-worst 15.4% clip. But at this point, there are few safer players than Betts - you know he'll give you strong production in all five categories and he bats atop one of the best lineups in all of baseball. Betts should be a top-three pick and there's every reason to consider him number one overall. The downside is borderline non-existent. Dan Harris - FantasyPros | Tatis Jr. had an outstanding rookie year, but because he had outperformed his statcast data so significantly, many fantasy managers were worried that his numbers would regress in 2020. Although his batting average did come down (to a still respectable .277), he not only staved off regression, but he improved significantly in most areas. He cut his strikeout rate by 6%, upped his walk rate by 2.5%, and led the league in average exit velocity, hard-hit rate, and barrel percentage. The fact that he's likely to throw in 25-30 steals over the course of a full season is just the cherry on top of elite fantasy production. He's a top-five overall pick with little or no downside and massive upside even off his incredible 2020 numbers. Dan Harris - FantasyPros | |
| Unlike Trout, Mookie Betts is still running. The two-time World Series champ converted 10-of-12 stolen base attempts last year. Betts hasn't technically been as consistent as Trout on a year to year basis, but their peak fantasy campaign are similar. Betts is one of a handful of options worthy of consideration at No. 1 overall. Brendan Tuma - BettingPros | Tatis Jr. set the world on fire during July and August. September wasn't as pretty, however, as the electrifying shortstop hit just 208/.311/.403 in 90 plate appearances. This still generated a 96 wRC+, which means that even at his worst Tatis was only 4% worse than league average. He still hit four homers and stole four bases. Also, it was only one month. Tatis doesn't have a track record long enough for us to feel confident in him as a slump-proof bat, but only Ronald Acuña rivals his 40/40 upside. Brendan Tuma - BettingPros | |
