Fantasy Baseball Player Notes

2024 Fantasy Baseball Draft Notes

Position

Team

Julio Rodriguez Note
	3. Julio Rodriguez CF,DH At the end of June 2023, no one would have said Julio Rodriguez should be a first-round pick in 2024 fantasy drafts. The 22-year-old had a slash line of .238/.302/.407 through the first three months of the season. Yet, his post-July performance was remarkable, hitting .312/.364/.561, contributing 32 HRs, 37 SBs, and over 100 runs and RBIs. Despite a 24.5% strikeout rate, his overall .279 average and balanced stats make him a strong OF1 for fantasy managers. 29 weeks ago

Luis Castillo Note
	30. Luis Castillo SP Luis Castillo had a successful first season in Seattle, which was to be expected when he got out of Great American Ball Park. Castillo struck out 219 batters in 197 innings and started 33 games for the Mariners, striking out 10.01 K/9 and a 27.3 K%. One negative on his report card was his xERA of 3.82 and xFIP of 3.81, suggesting his 3.34 ERA may have been a bit lucky. Also of note was his 1.28 HR/9, which was the highest it had been since 2018. There is a lot to like about Castillo, but he is one of the more volatile pitchers in Tier 2. 29 weeks ago

George Kirby Note
	34. George Kirby SP George Kirby has a lot of stats to love, but the one that jumps off the page is that he walked 19 batters in 190 2/3 innings. He struck out 172 batters and carried a 3.35 ERA with 1.04 WHIP. Both his xERA and xFIP were higher than his actual numbers, but he started 31 games, and there is nothing overtly alarming in his underlying metrics. Kirby will cost you a fourth or fifth-round pick in 2024, but there is no better anchor for your ratios. 29 weeks ago

Randy Arozarena Note
	38. Randy Arozarena LF Randy Arozarena stands out for his reliable performance, appearing in over 140 games for three consecutive seasons and achieving a 20/20 in each. While he has a solid walk rate of 12.2%, his batting average and strikeout rate rank in the 35th percentile. While these stats limit his reach as a comprehensive fantasy contributor, his power at the plate is undeniable. Arozarena is a dependable choice, and fantasy managers can bank on another 20/20 season in 2024. 29 weeks ago

Logan Gilbert Note
	64. Logan Gilbert SP Logan Gilbert pitched 190 2/3 innings, struck out 189 batters, and ended with a 3.73 ERA and 1.08 WHIP. The 26-year-old offered an elite BB% of 4.7, and his xERA and xFIP are in line with his actual numbers. Gilbert has started 32 games in each of the last two years, so the durability is there. He has an average K% and Whiff%, which keeps him out of an elite SP tier, but he is a solid SP3 with SP2 upside for those who want to take that risk. 29 weeks ago

Andres Munoz Note
	87. Andres Munoz RP Andres Munoz started 2023 in a "closer by duo" situation with Paul Sewald, but he should have the ninth inning to himself in 2024. He dealt with some injuries last season, which limited him to only 52 game appearances. Instead of the lights-out reliever we saw in 2022, fantasy managers dealt with a decrease in K% and massive increase in BB%. The good news is that he still has an elite Whiff% (39.4) and induces ground balls at a 59-percent rate. Munoz should rack up 25 saves with a K/9 around 12.0. He is a solid Tier 2 RP in 2024. 29 weeks ago

Cal Raleigh Note
	141. Cal Raleigh C,DH Cal Raleigh is the catcher you wait for if you don't care about batting average or on-base percentage. The 27-year-old led all catchers with 30 home runs while slashing .232/.306/.456. He strikes out a lot (27.8 K%), but he should drive in 80+ in 2024. Raleigh is the catcher that your league mates are most likely to forget. Grab him anytime after the 11th round as your C1. 29 weeks ago

Bryce Miller Note
	181. Bryce Miller SP

Jorge Polanco Note
	199. Jorge Polanco 2B

Mitch Garver Note
	206. Mitch Garver C,DH

Justin Turner Note
	226. Justin Turner 1B,DH

Bryan Woo Note
	227. Bryan Woo SP

J.P. Crawford Note
	234. J.P. Crawford SS

Mitch Haniger Note
	312. Mitch Haniger LF,RF,DH

Luke Raley Note
	313. Luke Raley 1B,RF,LF

Matt Brash Note
	396. Matt Brash RP

Yimi Garcia Note
	437. Yimi Garcia RP

Gregory Santos Note
	466. Gregory Santos RP

Dominic Canzone Note
	499. Dominic Canzone LF,RF

Josh Rojas Note
	528. Josh Rojas 2B,3B

Victor Robles Note
	541. Victor Robles CF,LF,RF

Gabe Speier Note
	591. Gabe Speier RP

Emerson Hancock Note
	636. Emerson Hancock SP

Chris Devenski Note
	742. Chris Devenski RP

Luis Urias Note
	761. Luis Urias 2B,3B

Eduard Bazardo Note
	817. Eduard Bazardo RP

Tayler Saucedo Note
	834. Tayler Saucedo RP

Dylan Moore Note
	874. Dylan Moore 2B,LF,SS,3B,1B

JT Chargois Note
	883. JT Chargois SP,RP

Trent Thornton Note
	920. Trent Thornton RP

Taylor Dollard Note
	998. Taylor Dollard SP

Harry Ford Note
	1021. Harry Ford

Ryan Bliss Note
	1049. Ryan Bliss 2B,SS

Reid VanScoter Note
	1056. Reid VanScoter

Samad Taylor Note
	1106. Samad Taylor 2B,LF

Austin Voth Note
	1167. Austin Voth RP

Heath Hembree Note
	1212. Heath Hembree RP

Jesse Hahn Note
	1222. Jesse Hahn RP

Cody Bolton Note
	1238. Cody Bolton RP

Jhonathan Diaz Note
	1243. Jhonathan Diaz SP,RP

Jackson Kowar Note
	1279. Jackson Kowar RP

Joey Krehbiel Note
	1291. Joey Krehbiel RP

Trevor Kelley Note
	1301. Trevor Kelley RP

Carlos Vargas Note
	1348. Carlos Vargas RP

Jonathan Hernandez Note
	1385. Jonathan Hernandez RP

Ty Buttrey Note
	1391. Ty Buttrey RP

Casey Lawrence Note
	1443. Casey Lawrence RP

Josh Fleming Note
	1491. Josh Fleming RP,SP

Collin Snider Note
	1493. Collin Snider RP

Seby Zavala Note
	1505. Seby Zavala C

Sam Haggerty Note
	1565. Sam Haggerty LF

Cade Marlowe Note
	1576. Cade Marlowe LF