Fantasy Baseball Player Notes
2024 Fantasy Baseball Draft Notes
43.
Tarik Skubal
SP
Tarik Skubal arrived in 2023 and quickly became the Detroit ace. He started 15 games for the Tigers, throwing 80 1/3 innings and striking out 102 batters. More impressively, he ended with a 2.80 ERA and 0.90 WHIP. On top of that, his xERA was 2.30, and his xFIP was 2.56, which suggests that his production was not an aberration. Looking ahead to 2024, Skubal slots in as an SP2 with an SP1 ceiling that is hard to ignore. He is worth targeting in the fourth or fifth rounds of drafts.
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97.
Spencer Torkelson
1B
Spencer Torkelson hit 31 home runs and drove in 94, and his ISO went from .117 to .213 in 2023. He ranked in the 94th percentile in hard-hit percentage at 50.9, and he should be in line for another 30/90 season in 2024. Torkelson can hopefully continue to improve his patience while reducing his strikeouts, and he may end up being a steal at his current 10th-round ADP.
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125.
Riley Greene
LF,CF,DH
In 2023, Riley Greene showcased significant improvement, increasing his batting performance to .288/.349/.447 in just a few more games than the previous season. Statcast highlights his prowess with numerous red indicators. Expected to hit around 17 home runs this year, Greene is poised to become the key figure in the Tigers' youthful lineup. A reduction in strikeouts could further enhance his batting average and on-base percentage, potentially elevating him from a reliable OF3 to a promising OF2 in fantasy rankings.
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192.
Kerry Carpenter
RF,DH
Heading into 2024, Kerry Carpenter is a viable OF5 option, known for his power-hitting capabilities, evidenced by his 20 home runs. With a stronger lineup supporting him, expect an improvement in his previous tally of 57 runs and 64 RBIs. While his plate discipline could be better, given his low walk rate and considerable strikeouts, his draft value remains accessible, not requiring a high pick.
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214.
Alex Lange
RP
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241.
Kenta Maeda
SP,RP
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271.
Parker Meadows
CF
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283.
Reese Olson
SP
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290.
Colt Keith
2B,3B,DH
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375.
Javier Baez
SS
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387.
Casey Mize
SP
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436.
Jake Rogers
C,DH
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456.
Sawyer Gipson-Long
SP
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484.
Matt Manning
SP
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535.
Jackson Jobe
SP
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550.
Jason Foley
RP
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575.
Matt Vierling
3B,LF,CF,RF,DH
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611.
Tyler Holton
SP,RP
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623.
Zach McKinstry
2B,3B,SS,LF,RF
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634.
Ty Madden
SP
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665.
Will Vest
RP
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714.
Akil Baddoo
LF,CF
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764.
Justyn-Henry Malloy
3B,LF,DH
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779.
Alex Faedo
SP,RP
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792.
Jace Jung
2B,3B
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802.
Beau Brieske
SP,RP
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804.
Andy Ibanez
1B,2B,3B,SS,LF,DH
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809.
Wilmer Flores
SP
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946.
Brendan White
RP
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987.
Keider Montero
SP
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1051.
Justice Bigbie
LF
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1095.
Chase Lee
RP
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1129.
Max Clark
CF
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1192.
Andrew Vasquez
RP
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1201.
Devin Sweet
RP
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1217.
Blair Calvo
RP
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1255.
Ricky Vanasco
SP
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1269.
Austin Schulfer
RP
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1402.
Mason Englert
RP
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1419.
Garrett Hill
RP
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1478.
Drew Anderson
RP
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1544.
Dillon Dingler
C
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1553.
Donny Sands
C
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1560.
Anthony Bemboom
C
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1627.
Oscar Mercado
RF
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1673.
Ryan Kreidler
3B,SS
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1682.
TJ Hopkins
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1690.
Bligh Madris
1B
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1709.
Wenceel Perez
2B,CF,RF
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1719.
Eddys Leonard
SS
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