Fantasy Baseball Player Notes
2024 Fantasy Baseball Draft Notes
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27.
Gunnar Henderson
3B,SS
Gunnar Henderson had an atrocious start to the 2023 season. He ended April with a .189 batting average and 29 strikeouts in 92 plate appearances, and May wasn't much better. In June, however, the stud prospect version appeared, and fantasy managers everywhere were rewarded for their patience. Henderson should continue his growth in his second full year in the majors, and a powerful Orioles lineup should keep his counting stats up. He is going to cost you, but the rewards could be league-winning.
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40.
Adley Rutschman
C
Adley Rutschman arrived in 2023 in a big way. He slashed .277/.374/.435 and hit 20 home runs, drove in 80, and scored 84 times. The upstart Orioles offense is loaded with weapons, and the 26-year-old should continue to bat at the top of it. He will never steal bases, but he will protect your ratios better than any other catcher on the board. Don't be surprised when he is the first backstop drafted in 2024.
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77.
Anthony Santander
1B,RF
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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81.
Cedric Mullins II
CF
In 2023, by April's end, Cedric Mullins kicked off the season with 11 stolen bases. However, persistent injuries hampered his performance, resulting in a modest .233/.305/.416 and only 19 steals. If healthy, Mullins has the potential for 30 steals in 2024, but his poor batting may relegate him lower in the lineup of the promising Orioles team. His position may not be as secure as it has been in the past because of the wealth of talent in the Baltimore pipeline.
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126.
Ryan Mountcastle
1B
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141.
Jackson Holliday
2B,SS
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166.
Austin Hays
LF,CF
Austin Hays, at 28, is a versatile yet unspectacular outfielder. He delivered 16 home runs, 67 RBIs, 76 runs, and five steals with a .275/.325/.444 batting line last season. Ideal as an OF5, Hays offers a reliable base for your roster without being a priority pick during the draft.
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187.
Jordan Westburg
2B,3B
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232.
Colton Cowser
LF,CF,RF
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235.
Ryan O'Hearn
1B,RF
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261.
Heston Kjerstad
OF
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281.
Jorge Mateo
2B,SS
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338.
Coby Mayo
3B
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369.
Ramon Urias
1B,2B,3B
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389.
Kyle Stowers
RF
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421.
James McCann
C
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426.
Connor Norby
2B
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535.
Nick Maton
2B,3B
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580.
Michael Perez
C
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633.
Samuel Basallo
C
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651.
Ryan McKenna
LF,CF,RF
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719.
Diego Castillo
2B,SS,OF
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720.
Peyton Burdick
RF
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721.
Livan Soto
SS
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722.
Terrin Vavra
2B,LF,RF
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