Fantasy Baseball Player Notes

2024 Fantasy Baseball Draft Notes

Position

Team

Mookie Betts Note
	1. Mookie Betts LAD Mookie Betts, at 30, continues to be an elite asset in fantasy baseball with a .307/.408/.579 slash line, 39 homers, 126 runs, and 107 RBIs in 2023. Though his 14 stolen bases are modest, Betts compensates with power and a superb eye, boasting a 13.9% walk rate and an elite 15.4% strikeout rate. He continued to be durable, playing in 152 games with 693 plate appearances. As Betts ages, expect a trade-off of speed for power, yet with a sustained high average. The Dodgers' strong lineup bolsters him, and his multi-position eligibility makes him a dependable, Top-6 fantasy asset. 37 weeks ago

Ozzie Albies Note
	2. Ozzie Albies ATL After an injury-marred 2022 season, Ozzie Albies made a triumphant return in 2023, reasserting himself as one of the premier second basemen in the league. At just 26, Albies has already etched his name as a three-time All-Star and two-time Silver Slugger recipient. The 2023 season saw him play 148 games, boasting a robust 124 OPS+, and delivering a .280/.336/.513 slash line. Albies' power was on full display, with a career-high 33 home runs and 109 RBIs, part of his 68 extra-base hits. This marked improvement in power numbers was complemented by a more patient approach at the plate, evident in his on-base percentage. He also contributed 13 stolen bases. Albie's blend of power, speed, and defense makes him a top fantasy pick, especially at a position not typically known for such prolific power numbers. 37 weeks ago

Marcus Semien Note
	3. Marcus Semien TEX Marcus Semien excelled in the 2023 season with a .276 batting average across 670 at-bats. He demonstrated notable power, hitting 28 home runs and driving in 100 RBIs. Over his career, Semien has a .258 average with 215 home runs and 120 stolen bases. For the 2024 season, fantasy managers can look to Semien for consistent power and run production in a powerful lineup that should get even better as the young hitters come into their own. His ability to contribute in multiple categories and projections in the 25 HR and 100 RBI range, along with double-digit steals, should make him the top 2B off the board after Mookie Betts. 37 weeks ago

Jose Altuve Note
	4. Jose Altuve HOU Jose Altuve began the season dealing with an injury he sustained in the World Baseball Classic. Upon his return, he delivered a stellar .311 batting average and .915 OPS in the 2023 season over 360 at-bats. His 14 home runs and 51 RBIs showcased his power, while 14 stolen bases highlighted his agility on the basepaths. Altuve's career stats, with a .307 average, 209 home runs, and 293 stolen bases, emphasize his long-term consistency and multi-dimensional play. In the 2023 postseason, he maintained a solid .286 average, adding to his reputation for performing in high-pressure situations. Altuve remains a prime fantasy pick in 2024, offering reliability in batting average and diverse category contributions. 37 weeks ago

Gleyber Torres Note
	5. Gleyber Torres FA Gleyber Torres rewarded fantasy managers who took a chance on him in 2023. He hit 25 home runs, stole 13 bases, and scored 90 runs in an offense that lacked Aaron Judge for two-thirds of the season. Now that Juan Soto is in tow, Torres should creep to the century mark in runs, and he no longer comes with the baggage of a bad K%. He reduced his strikeout rate from 22.6 percent to 14.6, and he used that increased contact to raise his batting average to .273 (xBA .283) and his OBP to .347 without losing anything in his slugging. Torres is a Top 10 second baseman in 2024. 37 weeks ago

Nico Hoerner Note
	6. Nico Hoerner CHC Nico Hoerner impressed in 2023 with a .283 batting average and 43 stolen bases, highlighting his speed and versatility. Earning a Rawlings NL Gold Glove, he excelled defensively while being a consistent offensive contributor, scoring 98 runs and amassing 175 hits. His ability to consistently reach base reflected in 688 plate appearances, and his prowess on the basepaths make him a valuable fantasy asset. Going into 2024, Hoerner is poised to continue his multi-category contributions, with a particular emphasis on stolen bases and runs, making him a solid pick in fantasy baseball. 37 weeks ago

Ha-Seong Kim Note
	7. Ha-Seong Kim FA Entering the 2024 season, Ha-Seong Kim has established himself as a valuable asset for fantasy baseball managers. At 28 years old, Kim's versatility on the field is evident with his multi-positional eligibility. His performance in 2023 was impressive, as he racked up 84 runs, 140 hits, 17 home runs, and an exceptional 38 stolen bases, ranking fifth in the NL for steals. This was a significant increase from his 12 stolen bases in 2022. Kim had 626 plate appearances and 538 at-bats during the season, highlighting his consistent presence in the lineup. His advanced metrics indicate an increased comfort at the plate, reflected in his improved walk and strikeout rates and his on-base plus slugging (OPS) reaching .749. Kim's blend of speed, improving power, and position versatility make him a strong asset for fantasy teams. His growth at the plate and on the field suggests the potential for an even more impactful 2024 season. 37 weeks ago

Ketel Marte Note
	8. Ketel Marte ARI Ketel Marte posted a .276 batting average, hit 25 home runs, and contributed 82 RBIs over 150 games. He also notched 94 runs, eight stolen bases, and an OPS of .843. While his power and hitting haven't always peaked simultaneously, his overall performance, including an OPS+ over 100 in the last five full MLB seasons, underscores his reliability. Marte's overall hitting profile lands in the 90th percentile on Statcast. He should continue batting near the top of an exciting Arizona lineup, and another 20/90/80 season should be on its way. 37 weeks ago

Andres Gimenez Note
	9. Andres Gimenez CLE

Bryson Stott Note
	10. Bryson Stott PHI Bryson Stott took quite the leap in 2023, richly rewarding fantasy managers who probably grabbed him on waivers. He played in 151 games, smacking 15 home runs and stealing 31 bases. He scored 78 runs, knocked in 62, and slashed .280/.329/.419. How much can this production be trusted going forward? The 15 HR and 25+ SB are sustainable, but fantasy managers should expect a drop in batting average, though not to an extreme degree. Second base looks a little shallow this season, leaving Stott as an acceptable 2B1 who you can get in the ninth round or later. 37 weeks ago

Zack Gelof Note
	11. Zack Gelof ATH Zack Gelof arrived on the scene in Oakland and appeared in 69 games, grabbing 300 plate appearances and demonstrating his future 20/20 ability. While it is difficult to have faith in any player in the Athletics organization, the advantage there is that it creates a discounted market for his services. Gelof is worth targeting in the 12th round or later, depending on how sharp your league is. 37 weeks ago

Luis Arraez Note
	12. Luis Arraez SD Last season was a landmark year for Luis Arraez. He became one of baseball's best hitters known for his exceptional contact skills, underlined by his .354 batting average, .393 on-base percentage, and .469 slugging percentage. He tallied 203 hits and 10 home runs over 617 plate appearances. Arraez's success is attributed to his elite strike-zone recognition and smart swing decisions. While chances are high that he won't hit .354 again, his xBA was still .325, and he is in the 100th percentile in K% and Whiff%. Arraez is THE stereotypical "empty batting average" player, but he is a nice offset to a power-only guy. 37 weeks ago

Thairo Estrada Note
	13. Thairo Estrada FA Thairo Estrada played in 120 games last season for the Giants, and he took a step back in many of the hitting metrics. His BB% went from 6.1 to 4.2, and his K% went from 16.5 to 22.6. He managed a .271 batting average, though an unsustainable .331 BABIP boosted this. His numbers will probably land in between these two seasons, but he doesn't offer much in the way of upside. 37 weeks ago

Spencer Steer Note
	14. Spencer Steer CIN Spencer Steer is expected to be eligible for 1B/3B/OF, and possibly even 2B in some formats. With a solid 2023 season of 156 games, 23 homers, and 15 steals for the Reds, Steer is a promising fantasy pick. Batting in the middle of an exciting lineup with huge potential, he's on track to surpass his 86 RBI from last year. While not standing out in advanced metrics, Steer's consistent performance offers value in Round 9 and beyond, and the fact he plays half his games at Great American Ballpark is a plus for fantasy managers. 37 weeks ago

Nolan Gorman Note
	15. Nolan Gorman STL Nolan Gorman offers the possibility of 30 home runs from the second base position, and you can have him past pick 180. The question is how many opportunities he will have, given that his K% is north of 30. Gorman feels like the type of fantasy player who hits most of his home runs while on your bench because you benched him after a week of 40 strikeouts. If your ratios are protected elsewhere, Gorman can provide pop in your MI slot. 37 weeks ago

Edouard Julien Note
	16. Edouard Julien MIN

Isaac Paredes Note
	17. Isaac Paredes CHC

Jonathan India Note
	18. Jonathan India KC

Jorge Polanco Note
	19. Jorge Polanco FA

Christopher Morel Note
	20. Christopher Morel TB

Brandon Drury Note
	21. Brandon Drury FA

Brandon Lowe Note
	22. Brandon Lowe TB

Ryan McMahon Note
	23. Ryan McMahon COL

Jackson Holliday Note
	24. Jackson Holliday BAL

Luis Rengifo Note
	25. Luis Rengifo LAA

Tommy Edman Note
	26. Tommy Edman LAD

Justin Turner Note
	27. Justin Turner FA

Brendan Donovan Note
	28. Brendan Donovan STL

Gavin Lux Note
	29. Gavin Lux LAD

Jeff McNeil Note
	30. Jeff McNeil NYM

Whit Merrifield Note
	31. Whit Merrifield FA

Matt McLain Note
	32. Matt McLain CIN

Jordan Westburg Note
	33. Jordan Westburg BAL

Jake Cronenworth Note
	34. Jake Cronenworth SD

Colt Keith Note
	35. Colt Keith DET

Amed Rosario Note
	36. Amed Rosario FA

Brendan Rodgers Note
	37. Brendan Rodgers FA

DJ LeMahieu Note
	38. DJ LeMahieu NYY

Willi Castro Note
	39. Willi Castro MIN

Brice Turang Note
	40. Brice Turang MIL

Luis Garcia Note
	41. Luis Garcia WSH

Davis Schneider Note
	42. Davis Schneider TOR

Michael Massey Note
	43. Michael Massey KC

Jon Berti Note
	44. Jon Berti FA

Zach McKinstry Note
	45. Zach McKinstry DET

Miguel Vargas Note
	46. Miguel Vargas CWS

Jose Caballero Note
	47. Jose Caballero TB

Geraldo Perdomo Note
	48. Geraldo Perdomo ARI

Joey Ortiz Note
	49. Joey Ortiz MIL

Cavan Biggio Note
	50. Cavan Biggio FA

Mauricio Dubon Note
	51. Mauricio Dubon HOU

Jared Triolo Note
	52. Jared Triolo PIT

Liover Peguero Note
	53. Liover Peguero PIT

Josh Rojas Note
	54. Josh Rojas FA

Tyler Black Note
	55. Tyler Black MIL

Oswald Peraza Note
	56. Oswald Peraza NYY

Xavier Edwards Note
	57. Xavier Edwards MIA

Luis Urias Note
	58. Luis Urias FA

Kike Hernandez Note
	59. Kike Hernandez FA

Kyle Farmer Note
	60. Kyle Farmer COL

Justin Foscue Note
	61. Justin Foscue TEX

Adam Frazier Note
	62. Adam Frazier KC

Darell Hernaiz Note
	63. Darell Hernaiz ATH

Nick Gordon Note
	64. Nick Gordon FA

Ronny Mauricio Note
	65. Ronny Mauricio NYM

Taylor Walls Note
	66. Taylor Walls TB

Nick Madrigal Note
	67. Nick Madrigal FA

Oswaldo Cabrera Note
	68. Oswaldo Cabrera NYY

Blaze Alexander Note
	69. Blaze Alexander ARI

Thomas Saggese Note
	70. Thomas Saggese STL

Tyler Freeman Note
	71. Tyler Freeman CLE

Orelvis Martinez Note
	72. Orelvis Martinez TOR

Nicky Lopez Note
	73. Nicky Lopez FA

Ji Hwan Bae Note
	74. Ji Hwan Bae PIT

Luisangel Acuna Note
	75. Luisangel Acuna NYM

Joey Loperfido Note
	76. Joey Loperfido TOR

Enmanuel Valdez Note
	77. Enmanuel Valdez BOS

Jordan Diaz Note
	78. Jordan Diaz FA

Andy Ibanez Note
	79. Andy Ibanez DET

Nick Gonzales Note
	80. Nick Gonzales PIT

Jace Jung Note
	81. Jace Jung DET

Matt Shaw Note
	82. Matt Shaw CHC

Ramon Urias Note
	83. Ramon Urias BAL

Garrett Hampson Note
	84. Garrett Hampson FA

Samad Taylor Note
	85. Samad Taylor SEA

Andruw Monasterio Note
	86. Andruw Monasterio MIL

Connor Norby Note
	87. Connor Norby MIA

Romy Gonzalez Note
	88. Romy Gonzalez BOS

Vidal Brujan Note
	89. Vidal Brujan MIA

Owen Miller Note
	90. Owen Miller COL

Kolten Wong Note
	91. Kolten Wong FA

Santiago Espinal Note
	92. Santiago Espinal CIN

Ernie Clement Note
	93. Ernie Clement TOR

Adael Amador Note
	94. Adael Amador COL

Nick Loftin Note
	95. Nick Loftin KC

Casey Schmitt Note
	96. Casey Schmitt SF

Dylan Moore Note
	97. Dylan Moore SEA

Elvis Andrus Note
	98. Elvis Andrus FA

Richard Palacios Note
	99. Richard Palacios CLE

Rodolfo Castro Note
	100. Rodolfo Castro FA

Abraham Toro Note
	101. Abraham Toro FA

Donovan Solano Note
	102. Donovan Solano FA

Coco Montes Note
	103. Coco Montes COL

Jace Peterson Note
	104. Jace Peterson FA

Tony Kemp Note
	105. Tony Kemp FA

Termarr Johnson Note
	106. Termarr Johnson PIT

Jean Segura Note
	107. Jean Segura FA

Lenyn Sosa Note
	108. Lenyn Sosa CWS

Juan Brito Note
	109. Juan Brito CLE

Aledmys Diaz Note
	110. Aledmys Diaz FA

Braden Shewmake Note
	111. Braden Shewmake CWS

Zack Short Note
	112. Zack Short FA

Eduardo Escobar Note
	113. Eduardo Escobar FA

Ryan Bliss Note
	114. Ryan Bliss SEA

Jake Alu Note
	115. Jake Alu WSH

Miles Mastrobuoni Note
	116. Miles Mastrobuoni CHC

Jorbit Vivas Note
	117. Jorbit Vivas NYY

Austin Martin Note
	118. Austin Martin MIN

Ildemaro Vargas Note
	119. Ildemaro Vargas FA

Keston Hiura Note
	120. Keston Hiura FA

Michael Stefanic Note
	121. Michael Stefanic TOR

Oliver Dunn Note
	122. Oliver Dunn MIL

Nick Maton Note
	123. Nick Maton CWS

Alan Trejo Note
	124. Alan Trejo FA

Jonathan Schoop Note
	125. Jonathan Schoop FA

Harold Castro Note
	126. Harold Castro FA

James Triantos Note
	127. James Triantos CHC

Pablo Reyes Note
	128. Pablo Reyes NYY

David Fletcher Note
	129. David Fletcher ATL

Sam Haggerty Note
	130. Sam Haggerty FA

Rougned Odor Note
	131. Rougned Odor FA

Luis Guillorme Note
	132. Luis Guillorme FA

Michael Chavis Note
	133. Michael Chavis FA

Matthew Batten Note
	134. Matthew Batten SD

Nasim Nunez Note
	135. Nasim Nunez WSH

Yu Chang Note
	136. Yu Chang FA

Tucupita Marcano Note
	137. Tucupita Marcano SD

Josh Harrison Note
	138. Josh Harrison FA

Hanser Alberto Note
	139. Hanser Alberto FA

Christian Arroyo Note
	140. Christian Arroyo FA

Andrew Velazquez Note
	141. Andrew Velazquez FA

Leury Garcia Note
	142. Leury Garcia ATL

Kevin Newman Note
	143. Kevin Newman LAA

Matt Duffy Note
	144. Matt Duffy FA

Jeter Downs Note
	145. Jeter Downs FA

David Villar Note
	146. David Villar SF

Zach Remillard Note
	147. Zach Remillard FA

Luke Williams Note
	148. Luke Williams ATL

Diego Castillo Note
	149. Diego Castillo FA

Danny Mendick Note
	150. Danny Mendick FA

Jose Fermin Note
	151. Jose Fermin STL

Brett Wisely Note
	152. Brett Wisely SF

Mark Mathias Note
	153. Mark Mathias FA

Angel Martinez Note
	154. Angel Martinez CLE

Jonathan Arauz Note
	155. Jonathan Arauz FA

Otto Lopez Note
	156. Otto Lopez MIA

Hoy Park Note
	157. Hoy Park FA

Charles Leblanc Note
	158. Charles Leblanc ATL

David Hensley Note
	159. David Hensley FA

Aaron Schunk Note
	160. Aaron Schunk COL

Jahmai Jones Note
	161. Jahmai Jones DET

Livan Soto Note
	162. Livan Soto BAL

Yunior Severino Note
	163. Yunior Severino MIN

Wenceel Perez Note
	164. Wenceel Perez DET

Niko Goodrum Note
	165. Niko Goodrum FA

Irving Lopez Note
	166. Irving Lopez FA

Pedro Leon Note
	167. Pedro Leon HOU

Adam Kennedy Note
	168. Adam Kennedy FA

David Bote Note
	169. David Bote FA

Hunter Stovall Note
	170. Hunter Stovall FA

Alejo Lopez Note
	171. Alejo Lopez ATH

Yonny Hernandez Note
	172. Yonny Hernandez MIL

Chris Owings Note
	173. Chris Owings FA

Cole Tucker Note
	174. Cole Tucker FA

Logan Davidson Note
	175. Logan Davidson ATH