Fantasy Baseball Player Notes
2024 Fantasy Baseball Draft Notes
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Pete Alonso
In 2023, Alonso showcased his home run prowess, belting 46 to finish third in the majors. His batting average disintegrated to .217 from .271 in 2022, and his OBP cratered to .318 from .352. His run production remained high, with 92 runs scored and 118 RBIs over 658 plate appearances. Chances are good that Alonso's ratios will settle somewhere between his 2022 and 2023 numbers. If you're looking for monster counting stats from your first baseman, Alonso has you covered in three categories and most likely will be around in the third round.
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Paul Goldschmidt
Paul Goldschmidt continued to do what he does, albeit at a lesser pace than his torrid 2022. He hit 25 home runs, scored 89 runs, knocked in 80, and stole 11 bases. He continued to be a picture of stability, playing in over 150 games for the eighth year in a row (excluding 2020). His batting average tumbled from .317 to .268, and his slugging fell to .447 from .578. Essentially, the regression that we expected hit, yet he still had an overall productive season. Looking ahead, fantasy managers can probably expect numbers in line with 2023.
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Christian Walker
Will Christian Walker remain a sleeper first baseman for the third year in a row, or are people finally onto his production? The 32-year-old hit 33 home runs and drove in 103 while slashing .258/.333/.497 for an exciting Arizona lineup. Walker has an impressive K% (19.2) and xwOBACON (.380), and he has also remained healthy, playing 160 games in 2022 and 157 last year. While he is not a full sleeper in 2024, he is still the cheapest of the top 1B options, going in the fifth or sixth round in most drafts. Don't be afraid to wait - the return on investment will be worth it.
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Anthony Santander
In 2023, Anthony Santander's performance was a blend of pros and cons. While his home run tally dipped and strikeout rate rose, he improved his batting average to .257 and saw an uptick in key statistics. Heading into 2024, the 29-year-old faces more potential risks than gains. With Baltimore's wealth of emerging prospects, Santander's role could be at risk if he doesn't start strong.
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28.
Brandon Drury
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29.
Anthony Rizzo
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Justin Turner
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31.
Jose Abreu
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Josh Bell
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Ty France
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36.
Alex Kirilloff
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Mark Canha
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Carlos Santana
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Rowdy Tellez
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51.
Elehuris Montero
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J.D. Davis
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Joey Gallo
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C.J. Cron
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Cavan Biggio
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Patrick Wisdom
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63.
Gio Urshela
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65.
Brandon Belt
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69.
Connor Joe
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70.
Garrett Cooper
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71.
Kike Hernandez
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73.
Joey Votto
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75.
Gavin Sheets
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Jiman Choi
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78.
Miguel Sano
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80.
Jared Walsh
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82.
Mike Ford
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83.
Jake Bauers
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84.
Jerry Sands
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86.
Jordan Diaz
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87.
Trey Mancini
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88.
Matt Carpenter
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89.
Abraham Toro
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90.
Jake Cave
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91.
Bobby Dalbec
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93.
Wil Myers
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96.
Greg Bird
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99.
Donovan Solano
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100.
Aledmys Diaz
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103.
Mike Moustakas
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104.
Carlos Perez
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109.
Kole Calhoun
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111.
Keston Hiura
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112.
Yuli Gurriel
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115.
Harold Castro
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117.
Andrew Knapp
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120.
Michael Chavis
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122.
Jesus Aguilar
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125.
Luke Voit
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126.
Yu Chang
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127.
Hunter Dozier
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128.
Christian Arroyo
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131.
Franchy Cordero
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132.
Matt Duffy
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134.
Jake Lamb
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135.
Darin Ruf
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138.
Lewin Diaz
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140.
P.J. Higgins
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146.
Niko Goodrum
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152.
Matt Beaty
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