Who Should I Draft?
Nelson Cruz or J.T. Realmuto (2021)
Experts' Pick | ||
| J.T. Realmuto C - PHI  | Nelson Cruz DH,Util - MIN  | |
Expert |
68% Recommended by 15 of 22 experts |
32% Recommended by 7 of 22 experts |
| Rankings | ||
| ECR | # 35 | # 43 |
| Best Rank | # 12 | # 23 |
| Worst Rank | # 99 | # 74 |
| ADP | ||
| Composite | # 44 | # 86 |
| Best Rank | # 35 | # 67 |
| Worst Rank | # 51 | # 98 |
| Projections | ||
| Runs | 77 | 77 |
| Home Runs | 24 | 34 |
| RBI | 79 | 90 |
| Stolen Bases | 8 | 1 |
| Batting Average | .270 | .270 |
| Misc | ||
| Injury Alert | - | - |
| Expert Ranks | ||
| Site Projections RotoChamp | # 19 | # 23 |
| Jeff Boggis Fantasy Football Empire | # 30 | # 61 |
| Dalton Del Don Yahoo! Sports | # 24 | # 70 |
| Jake Ciely The Athletic | # 42 | # 68 |
| Joe Bond Fantasy Six Pack | # 43 | # 55 |
| Chris Meaney FTN | # 36 | # 41 |
| Nick Pollack Pitcher List | # 35 | # 41 |
| Nick Mariano RotoBaller | # 38 | # 39 |
| Dan Harris FantasyPros | # 36 | # 46 |
| Pierre Camus RotoBaller | # 34 | # 48 |
| Ariel Cohen FanGraphs | # 21 | # 64 |
| Ryan Amore Pitcher List | # 12 | # 74 |
| Brendan Tuma FantasyPros | # 35 | # 39 |
| Nate Miller FantasyPros | # 38 | # 42 |
| Brad Camara FantasyPros | # 43 | # 46 |
| Carmen Maiorano FantasyPros | # 99 | # 24 |
| Mike Maher FantasyPros | # 35 | # 33 |
| Andrew Gould FantasyPros | # 46 | # 34 |
| Joe Pisapia FantasyPros | # 41 | # 35 |
| Scott Pianowski Yahoo! Sports | # 47 | # 35 |
| Heath Capps Fake Teams | # 41 | # 38 |
| Andy Behrens Yahoo! Sports | # 55 | # 42 |
| J.T. Realmuto C - PHI | Nelson Cruz DH,Util - MIN | |
| 2020 Stats | ||
| At Bats | 173 | 185 |
| Runs | 33 | 33 |
| Hits | 46 | 56 |
| Singles | 29 | 34 |
| Doubles | 6 | 6 |
| Triples | 0 | 0 |
| Home Runs | 11 | 16 |
| RBI | 32 | 33 |
| Stolen Bases | 4 | 0 |
| Caught Stealing | 1 | 0 |
| Walks | 16 | 25 |
| Strikeouts | 48 | 58 |
| Batting Average | .266 | .303 |
| On Base Pct | .349 | .397 |
| Slugging Pct | .491 | .595 |
| On-base Plus Slugging | .840 | .992 |
| J.T. Realmuto C - PHI | Nelson Cruz DH,Util - MIN | |
| 2021 Projections | ||
| At Bats | 497 | 496 |
| Runs | 77 | 77 |
| Hits | 133 | 132 |
| Singles | 80 | 76 |
| Doubles | 26 | 22 |
| Triples | 2 | 1 |
| Home Runs | 24 | 34 |
| RBI | 79 | 90 |
| Stolen Bases | 8 | 1 |
| Caught Stealing | 2 | 0 |
| Walks | 41 | 56 |
| Strikeouts | 122 | 143 |
| Batting Average | .270 | .270 |
| On Base Pct | .322 | .342 |
| Slugging Pct | .476 | .525 |
| On-base Plus Slugging | .798 | .867 |
| J.T. Realmuto C - PHI | Nelson Cruz DH,Util - MIN | |
| News | ||
| Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto (thumb) was able to catch a bullpen session on Saturday. Brendan Tuma - Too Much Tuma Sun, Feb 21st | Nelson Cruz has agreed to a one-year deal worth $13 million with the Twins. Dan Harris Tue, Feb 2nd | |
| J.T. Realmuto suffered a fractured thumb in is throwing hand and will be re-evaluated in two weeks. The team is hopeful that Realmuto will be ready for Opening Day. Dan Harris Thu, Feb 18th | Free agent DH Nelson Cruz and the Minnesota Twins have re-engaged in contract discussions, according to Twins beat writer Dan Hayes. Jon Mathisen Sun, Jan 31st | |
| The Phillies have re-signed C J.T. Realmuto to a five-year, $115.5 million contract Tuesday. Brad Camara Tue, Jan 26th | Free agent Nelson Cruz has "ongoing interest from multiple teams" in the AL and NL, according to Jon Morosi of MLB Network. Jon Mathisen Mon, Jan 18th | |
| MLB Insider Robert Murray reports the Braves are "circling" free agent catcher J.T. Realmuto. Brendan Tuma - Too Much Tuma Thu, Jan 21st | ||
| Jon Heyman of the MLB Network is reporting that the Phillies are offering free agent catcher J.T. Realmuto a contract worth up to $110 million. Brad Camara Thu, Jan 21st | ||
| Notes | ||
| Realmuto fractured the thumb on his throwing hand in mid-February, and is iffy for Opening Day. He is in a tier to himself among catchers when healthy, putting up consistently excellent numbers in what is the thinnest of positions. He had the highest barrel rate and hard hit percentage of his career in 2020, and also walked at a career-best pace. Realmuto is in his age-30 season, so that's getting near the point where catchers begin to decline. But given that he's shown no real slippage in his skills to this point, his numbers shouldn't fall off much in 2021, assuming he has no setbacks and returns on or around Opening Day. Back with Philadelphia now and for several years after signing a five-year contract, Realmuto is the only catcher worth drafting before the sixth or seventh round. Dan Harris - FantasyPros | If you ascribe to the "I'd rather jump off a year too early than too late" philosophy, then you probably haven't been drafting Cruz for the last several years. But if not, then you've not only drafted one of the most underrated fantasy bats in recent memory, but you're probably going to do so again this year. Cruz is back on a one-year deal with the Twins, and he's coming off another utterly dominant season. Fine, his strikeout rate rose again a bit, he didn't hit the ball quite as hard, and he's eligible at utility only. But other than the fact that he will be 41 years old this season, there's nothing in his profile that should cause you to expect significant decline. Prepare to be having the same debate next year, after Crus puts up another 35-homer season this year. Dan Harris - FantasyPros | |
