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Fantasy Baseball Player Notes

2025 Fantasy Baseball Draft Notes

Julio Rodriguez Note
Julio Rodriguez photo 15. Julio Rodriguez CF
Julio Rodriguez's performance across the months is a rollercoaster worth noting. From April through October, his batting averages fluctuated as follows: .256, .274, .206, .375, .234, and .328. J-Rod possesses undeniable five-category potential; however, his production in 2024 showed some decline compared to the previous year. His home runs dropped from 32 to 20, while his runs and RBIs dipped to 76 and 68, respectively. Fantasy managers were also let down by a reduction in stolen bases, going from 37 to 24. Rodriguez's approach at the plate left room for improvement, as evidenced by a 25.4% strikeout rate, a mere 6.2% walk rate, and an alarming 37.4% chase rate. On the bright side, his slash line-.273/.325/.409-was consistent with his 2023 numbers. While Rodriguez might spark debates on draft day, his immense upside keeps him firmly in OF1 territory. Just brace yourself for the potential highs and lows throughout the season.
7 weeks ago
Cal Raleigh Note
Cal Raleigh photo 61. Cal Raleigh C
Cal Raleigh holds down most of the power at the catcher position on his own. He hit 34 home runs last season and has 91 over the past three years, far and away the most among backstops. He is a batting average liability (.220), and his .312 OBP leaves much to be desired. However, he collected 100 RBI, scored 73 runs, and even stole six bases. If you can find a way to offset his ratios, Raleigh offers plenty of upside in 2025 at the most difficult position to fill.
16 hours ago
Randy Arozarena Note
Randy Arozarena photo 68. Randy Arozarena LF,CF
Randy Arozarena's 20/20 season last year was far from inspiring. His strikeout rate, already high at 23.9%, climbed to 26.1%, while his walk rate dipped from 11.3%. On top of that, his Barrel % fell significantly from 12.3% to 8.3%, contributing to a disappointing .219/.332/.388 slash line. His overall production suffered as well, with just 77 runs scored and 60 RBIs. To make matters worse for fantasy managers, Arozarena now plays in Seattle-a team with one of the league's weakest lineups and a notoriously pitcher-friendly ballpark. Don't let his name recognition push you into drafting him too early; he profiles more realistically as a low-end OF3 or even an OF4.
3 weeks ago
Victor Robles Note
Victor Robles photo 132. Victor Robles LF,CF,RF
Luke Raley Note
Luke Raley photo 179. Luke Raley 1B,LF,CF,RF
Dylan Moore Note
Dylan Moore photo 223. Dylan Moore 1B,2B,3B,SS,LF
Jorge Polanco Note
Jorge Polanco photo 230. Jorge Polanco 2B
J.P. Crawford Note
J.P. Crawford photo 254. J.P. Crawford SS
Mitch Garver Note
Mitch Garver photo 261. Mitch Garver C,DH
Ryan Bliss Note
Ryan Bliss photo 335. Ryan Bliss 2B
Mitch Haniger Note
Mitch Haniger photo 376. Mitch Haniger RF,DH
Donovan Solano Note
Donovan Solano photo 388. Donovan Solano 1B,3B,DH
Tyler Locklear Note
Tyler Locklear photo 461. Tyler Locklear 1B
Cole Young Note
Cole Young photo 471. Cole Young 2B,SS
Harry Ford Note
Harry Ford photo 487. Harry Ford 1B
Blake Hunt Note
Blake Hunt photo 542. Blake Hunt C
Dominic Canzone Note
Dominic Canzone photo 568. Dominic Canzone LF,RF
Lazaro Montes Note
Lazaro Montes photo 581. Lazaro Montes RF
Austin Shenton Note
Austin Shenton photo 606. Austin Shenton 1B
Miles Mastrobuoni Note
Miles Mastrobuoni photo 634. Miles Mastrobuoni 2B,3B,SS
Cade Marlowe Note
Cade Marlowe photo 686. Cade Marlowe LF,CF,RF