Fantasy Baseball Player Notes
2022 Fantasy Baseball Draft Notes
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45.
Sandy Alcantara
SP
For three straight years, this talented youngster has cut down on his walk rate and increased his strikeout rate. Those are the kinds of year-over-year rate improvements fantasy managers want to see from their SP2 or SP3. There's no reason to believe Alcantra can't be even better this year, building on his 3.19 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 201 Ks in 205 IP from last season. At 26, he's coming into his prime. If Alcantrara continues to improve, he could easily finish as a top-10 starter.
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87.
Trevor Rogers
SP
The 24-year-old is flying up dynasty draft boards, as his numbers project continued growth from a starter who paid off big as a 2021 sleeper selection. But if you're not in a dynasty league, don't overpay. Rogers is unlikely to match his 2.65 ERA from last season, and it's safe to expect some WHIP regression. His impressive strikeout rate is for real and there's a huge runway in front of him. If you think he's bound for a sustained breakout and have faith he can replicate or beat last season, jump on him about 75 to 80 picks in. If he's still there as you close in on pick 100, snatch him up.
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92.
Jazz Chisholm Jr.
2B,SS
Let me introduce you to my second base draft target. Just 24 years old, Chisholm offers a tantalizing combination of power and speed. If he makes the necessary offseason adjustments to hit breaking pitches better, Chisholm will deliver an all-star season. He'll max out as a four category guy until he gets his average up, but for a guy ranked outside of the top 10 in nearly every set of 2B rankings, Chisholm looks like a potential draft steal. A 20/20 season is all but a lock.
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116.
Pablo Lopez
SP
Lopez was limited to 102.2 innings last year as he (again) dealt with a shoulder injury. But when he did pitch, he was excellent. A 3.07 ERA, a 1.12 WHIP and a 27.5% strikeout rate all added plus value to fantasy rosters. Lopez primarily relies on a fastball/changeup combination, and he'll probably need to take the next step with either his curveball or cutter to take the next step. But his current production is plenty good enough, and he's an ideal third starter for your fantasy team.
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134.
Avisail Garcia
RF
Garcia had an outstanding year with Milwaukee, hitting 29 home runs and driving in 86 in just 135 games. As usual, he showed elite maximum exit velocity, continuing his run of ranking in the top seven percent of MLB in that category since it began being tracked. He signed a four-year deal with Miami and, given the park dimensions and lack of lineup protection, that's obviously not the best place for him to end up. But the bottom line is that a 25-10 season is very much in reach, and he's a fine later-round selection who can fill in as a fourth outfielder.
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152.
Jorge Soler
LF,RF
Soler's 48-homer season isn't ever going to repeat itself, but he doesn't need it to in order to provide fantasy value. He popped 27 homers last year and although his batting average has been in the .220s each of the last two years, his expected batting average has been closer to the high .240s. Now with the Marlins, he'll need every bit of hard contact he can get, but he should benefit from the NL adopting the DH. Soler isn't and won't be a star, but he's a useful fourth outfielder in mixed leagues.
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220.
Jesus Aguilar
1B
Aguilar probably would have gotten to 100 RBI last year had he not dealt with knee inflammation at the end of last season. But other than that category, it just feels like he leaves a lot on the table. Despite prodigious power, last year was only the second in his career where he topped 20 home runs. He'll benefit from the addition of the DH this year, but the bottom line is that between the Marlins' lackluster lineup and Aguilar's lack of speed, he's going to offer little in many categories, including runs scored and stolen bases. He's a fine filler if you need RBI, but don't expect all that much production elsewhere given his home park and surrounding cast.
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249.
Jesus Sanchez
LF,CF,RF
Sanchez hits the ball hard and does so consistently, so he has a ton of power upside. He won't maintain the almost 40-homer pace he was on last year, and he needs to improve on his 31.1% strikeout rate if he's going to take a jump in value. But think Adolis Garcia without the speed - someone who will at times look unstoppable and go on major runs, but other times will frustrate you with his lack of consistency. He has the upside for 30-homer, 90-RBI season, so as a late-round pick, he's a great option.
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283.
Jesus Luzardo
SP,RP
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284.
Dylan Floro
RP
Floro is slated to be the Marlins' closer but he is battling an arm injury right now that could threaten his availability for Opening Day. When healthy, he's an above-average reliever, though not one with a classic closer's outlook. He doesn't throw that hard or have elite command, but he limits hard contact at an elite rate, and that's really the key to his success. Assuming he's ready for the beginning of the season or shortly thereafter, he should be good for at least 15 saves. Anything more is gravy.
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336.
Anthony Bender
RP
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340.
Elieser Hernandez
SP
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354.
Miguel Rojas
SS
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357.
Joey Wendle
2B,3B,SS
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362.
Cole Sulser
RP
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380.
Garrett Cooper
1B,RF
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391.
Brian Anderson
3B,LF,RF
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438.
Jacob Stallings
C
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474.
Edward Cabrera
SP
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494.
Sixto Sanchez
SP
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508.
Richard Bleier
RP
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542.
Bryan De La Cruz
LF,CF,RF
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561.
Steven Okert
RP
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597.
Tanner Scott
RP
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629.
Anthony Bass
RP
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673.
Louis Head
RP
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678.
Max Meyer
SP
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728.
Lewin Diaz
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876.
Daniel Castano
SP
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894.
Braxton Garrett
SP
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903.
Zach Pop
RP
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906.
Cody Poteet
SP,RP
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987.
Jon Berti
2B,3B
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1035.
Nick Fortes
C
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1042.
Sean Guenther
RP
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1183.
Nick Neidert
SP
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1188.
Payton Henry
C
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1273.
Tommy Nance
RP
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1335.
Paul Campbell
RP
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1389.
Jimmy Yacabonis
RP
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1485.
Jose Devers
2B
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1498.
JJ Bleday
RF
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1509.
Peyton Burdick
LF
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1549.
Jordan Holloway
SP,RP
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1552.
Willians Astudillo
C,1B,3B
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1569.
Erik Gonzalez
1B,3B,SS
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1658.
Brian Miller
Util
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