Fantasy Baseball Player Notes

2025 Fantasy Baseball Draft Notes

Position

Team

Mike Trout Note
	109. Mike Trout CF,RF Mike Trout has firmly landed in the "What if?" category for both fantasy and real-life baseball. He started the 2024 season looking like his old self, tearing through the first 29 games with 10 home runs and six stolen bases. Then, just like that, his season ended due to a knee injury, leaving fantasy managers who took a mid-round chance on him wondering what could have been. Now, he carries nearly every durability concern possible heading into 2025. Before drafting him, consider that he hasn't reached 500 plate appearances in a season since 2019. While his production when healthy remains elite, in head-to-head leagues, missing significant time can sink your chances. The move to RF should help him stay healthy, but that's a heavy dice to roll. There's still a point where he becomes worth the gamble, but for the first time in his career, that might not come until the double-digit rounds. 6 weeks ago

Logan O'Hoppe Note
	157. Logan O'Hoppe C Logan O'Hoppe delivered a solid fantasy season in 2024, hitting 20 home runs, driving in 56 runs, scoring 64 times, and adding two stolen bases, with a .244/.303/.409 slash line. O'Hoppe's power appears sustainable, supported by a 12% barrel rate and a 90.4 mph average exit velocity, both of which are above league average. However, his 29.7% strikeout rate is a concern. At 25 years old, there's room for improvement in plate discipline. If he can reduce his strikeouts, O'Hoppe has the potential to increase his batting average and become a more valuable fantasy player, but at the catching position, he is a Top 10 choice. 6 weeks ago

Yusei Kikuchi Note
	159. Yusei Kikuchi SP Yusei Kikuchi delivered a solid 2024 season, splitting time between the Blue Jays and the Astros. He posted a combined 9-10 record with a 4.05 ERA over 32 starts, accumulating a career-high 206 strikeouts across 175.2 innings. After being traded to Houston on July 29, Kikuchi excelled, recording a 5-1 record and a 2.70 ERA in 10 starts, with 76 strikeouts and only 14 walks over 60 innings. His four-seam fastball averaged 95.5 mph, the highest of his MLB career. However, Kikuchi has been prone to allowing home runs, surrendering 25 in 2024, consistent with his career trend. In November, he signed a three-year, $63 million contract with the Angels. While his strikeout potential is appealing for fantasy managers, caution is advised due to his susceptibility to the long ball. 6 weeks ago

Taylor Ward Note
	164. Taylor Ward LF Taylor Ward has the potential to hit 25 home runs in 2025 if he stays healthy, offering solid counting stats depending on how often he gets to bat alongside Mike Trout. The challenge with Ward is his streaky production-he'll go on a tear for a month (March/April: 7 HR, 19 R, 23 RBI, .273 BA-coincidentally, the same time Trout was healthy) before hitting a rough patch, only to rebound later. If you're willing to weather the ups and downs, he's a viable OF4 option. 6 weeks ago

Zach Neto Note
	175. Zach Neto SS Zach Neto emerged as a dynamic fantasy asset in 2024, showcasing a rare blend of power and speed. Over 155 games, he posted a .249/.318/.443 slash line, with 23 home runs, 77 RBIs, 70 runs scored, and an impressive 30 stolen bases. Notably, Neto became only the third player in Angels history to achieve at least 20 home runs, 30 doubles, and 30 stolen bases in a single season. While his .249 batting average aligns with his career mark of .241, his underlying metrics suggest room for growth. Neto's average exit velocity stood at 89.2 mph, and his barrel rate was 8.9%, both indicating solid contact quality. However, his 24.7% strikeout rate, coupled with a modest 5.1% walk rate, highlights areas for potential improvement in plate discipline. Fantasy managers should note that Neto underwent right shoulder surgery in early November 2024, following an injury sustained on September 26. As a result, he is expected to miss the start of the 2025 season, with a return anticipated between one week to a month after Opening Day. Once he returns to full health, Neto's combination of power and speed, along with his everyday role in the Angels' lineup, should make him a valuable contributor in fantasy formats. 6 weeks ago

Kenley Jansen Note
	179. Kenley Jansen RP

Jorge Soler Note
	186. Jorge Soler RF,DH Jorge Soler signed a three-year deal with the Angels in the offseason where he will continue doing what he does: Hitting between 20-30 home runs and going 75/75 in the other counting stats. 6 weeks ago

Luis Rengifo Note
	203. Luis Rengifo 2B,3B

Nolan Schanuel Note
	273. Nolan Schanuel 1B Nolan Schanuel maintained a .250 batting average, hitting 13 home runs, driving in 54 runs, scoring 62 times, and adding 10 stolen bases. His .343 on-base percentage and .362 slugging percentage resulted in a .705 OPS, aligning closely with his expected metrics, as indicated by a .321 xwOBA. Schanuel's disciplined approach at the plate was evident with an 17.0% strikeout rate and a 11.2% walk rate. However, his power numbers were modest, reflected by a 3.5% barrel rate and an average exit velocity of 86.1 mph. As he enters his age-23 season, Schanuel's consistent contact skills and plate discipline suggest room for growth, particularly in developing his power, making him a player to watch in 2025. 6 weeks ago

Ben Joyce Note
	286. Ben Joyce RP

Jo Adell Note
	295. Jo Adell CF,RF

Jose Soriano Note
	312. Jose Soriano SP

Reid Detmers Note
	377. Reid Detmers SP,RP

Travis d'Arnaud Note
	440. Travis d'Arnaud C

Tyler Anderson Note
	493. Tyler Anderson SP

Christian Moore Note
	515. Christian Moore 2B

Hector Neris Note
	523. Hector Neris RP

Tim Anderson Note
	550. Tim Anderson SS

Ryan Johnson Note
	575. Ryan Johnson SP,RP

Ryan Noda Note
	654. Ryan Noda 1B

Sam Aldegheri Note
	681. Sam Aldegheri SP

Matthew Lugo Note
	701. Matthew Lugo LF

Jack Kochanowicz Note
	726. Jack Kochanowicz SP

Yoan Moncada Note
	759. Yoan Moncada 3B

Ian Anderson Note
	793. Ian Anderson SP

Kyle Hendricks Note
	845. Kyle Hendricks SP,RP

George Klassen Note
	847. George Klassen SP

Brock Burke Note
	894. Brock Burke RP

Kevin Newman Note
	930. Kevin Newman 1B,2B,SS

Kyren Paris Note
	953. Kyren Paris 2B

Ryan Zeferjahn Note
	959. Ryan Zeferjahn RP

Robert Stephenson Note
	1007. Robert Stephenson RP

Jose Quijada Note
	1026. Jose Quijada RP

Caden Dana Note
	1083. Caden Dana SP

Dakota Hudson Note
	1121. Dakota Hudson SP

Chase Silseth Note
	1160. Chase Silseth SP

Nicky Lopez Note
	1215. Nicky Lopez 2B,SS

Michael Darrell-Hicks Note
	1307. Michael Darrell-Hicks RP

Victor Gonzalez Note
	1341. Victor Gonzalez RP

Kelvin Caceres Note
	1401. Kelvin Caceres RP

Camden Minacci Note
	1403. Camden Minacci RP

Connor Brogdon Note
	1430. Connor Brogdon RP

Shaun Anderson Note
	1435. Shaun Anderson SP,RP

Jake Eder Note
	1446. Jake Eder SP,RP

Garrett McDaniels Note
	1449. Garrett McDaniels RP

Sam Bachman Note
	1455. Sam Bachman SP,RP

Victor Mederos Note
	1510. Victor Mederos SP,RP

Chuckie Robinson Note
	1550. Chuckie Robinson C

J.D. Davis Note
	1566. J.D. Davis 1B,3B

Scott Kingery Note
	1582. Scott Kingery 2B,SS

Anthony Rendon Note
	1598. Anthony Rendon 3B

Gustavo Campero Note
	1636. Gustavo Campero RF

Niko Kavadas Note
	1641. Niko Kavadas 1B,DH