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Fantasy Baseball Player Notes

2025 Fantasy Baseball Draft Notes

Julio Rodriguez Note
Julio Rodriguez photo 14. 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.
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Logan Gilbert Note
Logan Gilbert photo 28. Logan Gilbert SP
Logan Gilbert led all of MLB in innings pitched with 208 2/3 in 2024. He struck out 220 batters on his way to a 3.23 ERA and a microscopic 0.89 WHIP. His xERA and xFIP suggest these numbers could have been even better. Gilbert simply doesn't walk people, evidenced by his 4.6% walk rate. He pitches in a pitcher-friendly ballpark and averaged over six innings per appearance last season, making him even more valuable in leagues that feature Quality Starts over wins. Gilbert should be one of the top five or six pitchers off the board in 2025 and is an excellent choice for a fantasy team's SP1.
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Bryce Miller Note
Bryce Miller photo 75. Bryce Miller SP
Bryce Miller took another leap forward in 2024, lowering his ERA an entire point and a half down to 2.94. He made 18 quality starts and developed an impressive splitter that kept left-handed batters off-balance for the entire season. While the 18 QS only led to 12 wins, his independent stats suggest that Miller could take another jump in 2025. He has great value in the seventh round or so of 12-team drafts.
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Luis Castillo Note
Luis Castillo photo 89. Luis Castillo SP
Luis Castillo is trending the wrong way. Now 32, the righty saw his ERA and WHIP climb for the third straight season, and his 24.3% strikeout rate was the lowest since his last full season in Cincinnati. Castillo stopped throwing his changeup with as much efficacy as he has throughout his career, and he suffered a 41.9% hard-hit percentage while giving up 25 home runs. Seattle's offense does not offer much in the way of run support, so the win equity also isn't there. Red flags abound for Castillo; plenty of pitchers being drafted around him are much safer options.
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Andres Munoz Note
Andres Munoz photo 90. Andres Munoz RP
Andres Munoz delivered a strong fantasy season in 2024, recording 22 saves, a 2.12 ERA, and 77 strikeouts over 59.1 innings. His impressive 0.96 WHIP and 33.2% strikeout rate underscore his dominance on the mound. Munoz's fastball velocity remained elite, averaging 98.6 mph, complemented by a slider that limited hitters to a .200 batting average. However, his 11.2% walk rate indicates some control issues that could impact his WHIP and ERA if not addressed. At 26, Munoz is entering his prime, and with the Mariners' bullpen roles solidifying, he is poised to maintain his closer role. Fantasy managers should consider him a second-tier reliever with the potential for 30+ saves in 2025, provided he continues to harness his control.​
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George Kirby Note
George Kirby photo 98. George Kirby SP
George Kirby has a fascinating fantasy player profile insofar as the good is REALLY good, but it's not necessarily the thing you want a player to be the best at. Kirby led the league in walk percentage again (3.0), giving up a paltry 23 free passes in 191 innings. This makes your WHIP happy in the vast majority of outings. However, Kirby's strikeout percentage sits in the 50th percentile at 23% and has not improved in his three years in the league. His ERA (3.53) was nothing special, but he did provide 20 quality starts. Essentially, Kirby's value depends on your league and if he's serving as your SP1 or SP2. He is a ratio protector, but you're going to need a strikeout artist elsewhere.
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Cal Raleigh Note
Cal Raleigh photo 110. 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.
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Randy Arozarena Note
Randy Arozarena photo 118. Randy Arozarena LF
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.
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Bryan Woo Note
Bryan Woo photo 122. Bryan Woo SP
Bryan Woo emerged with the Mariners in 2024, posting a 9-3 record with a 2.89 ERA over 22 starts, totaling 121.1 innings pitched. His exceptional 0.90 WHIP and 2.6% walk rate underscored his remarkable control. Woo's Statcast metrics further highlighted his dominance, with an average exit velocity of 87.7 mph and a hard-hit rate of 34.4%, both improvements from his rookie season. Notably, his expected batting average (xBA) remained steady at .220, while his expected slugging percentage (xSLG) decreased to .317. Despite dealing with early-season injuries, Woo's ability to limit walks and hard contact positions him as a good SP3 in fantasy leagues for 2025. However, managers should monitor his health closely, as his injury history could impact his availability and performance.​
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Victor Robles Note
Victor Robles photo 189. Victor Robles LF,CF,RF
Luke Raley Note
Luke Raley photo 294. Luke Raley 1B,LF,RF
Jorge Polanco Note
Jorge Polanco photo 379. Jorge Polanco 2B,DH
Dylan Moore Note
Dylan Moore photo 407. Dylan Moore 2B,3B,SS,LF
Leody Taveras Note
Leody Taveras photo 416. Leody Taveras CF
J.P. Crawford Note
J.P. Crawford photo 441. J.P. Crawford SS
Mitch Garver Note
Mitch Garver photo 468. Mitch Garver C,DH
Trent Thornton Note
Trent Thornton photo 495. Trent Thornton RP
Ryan Bliss Note
Ryan Bliss photo 538. Ryan Bliss 2B
Gregory Santos Note
Gregory Santos photo 544. Gregory Santos RP
Matt Brash Note
Matt Brash photo 600. Matt Brash RP
Troy Taylor Note
Troy Taylor photo 611. Troy Taylor RP
Emerson Hancock Note
Emerson Hancock photo 655. Emerson Hancock SP
Gabe Speier Note
Gabe Speier photo 717. Gabe Speier RP
Donovan Solano Note
Donovan Solano photo 761. Donovan Solano 1B,3B,DH
Jurrangelo Cijntje Note
Jurrangelo Cijntje photo 763. Jurrangelo Cijntje SP
Tayler Saucedo Note
Tayler Saucedo photo 772. Tayler Saucedo RP
Austin Shenton Note
Austin Shenton photo 829. Austin Shenton 1B
Eduard Bazardo Note
Eduard Bazardo photo 927. Eduard Bazardo RP
Rowdy Tellez Note
Rowdy Tellez photo 931. Rowdy Tellez 1B
Harry Ford Note
Harry Ford photo 944. Harry Ford
Collin Snider Note
Collin Snider photo 987. Collin Snider RP
Tyler Locklear Note
Tyler Locklear photo 1118. Tyler Locklear 1B
Brandyn Garcia Note
Brandyn Garcia photo 1153. Brandyn Garcia
Miles Mastrobuoni Note
Miles Mastrobuoni photo 1173. Miles Mastrobuoni 3B
Trevor Gott Note
Trevor Gott photo 1196. Trevor Gott RP
Cole Young Note
Cole Young photo 1220. Cole Young 2B,SS
Logan Evans Note
Logan Evans photo 1254. Logan Evans SP,RP
Josh Fleming Note
Josh Fleming photo 1319. Josh Fleming RP
Shintaro Fujinami Note
Shintaro Fujinami photo 1343. Shintaro Fujinami RP
Blas Castano Note
Blas Castano photo 1358. Blas Castano
Jhonathan Diaz Note
Jhonathan Diaz photo 1359. Jhonathan Diaz SP
Casey Legumina Note
Casey Legumina photo 1369. Casey Legumina RP
Casey Lawrence Note
Casey Lawrence photo 1393. Casey Lawrence SP,RP
Jackson Kowar Note
Jackson Kowar photo 1452. Jackson Kowar RP
Will Klein Note
Will Klein photo 1472. Will Klein RP
Bryan Shaw Note
Bryan Shaw photo 1493. Bryan Shaw RP
Blake Hunt Note
Blake Hunt photo 1552. Blake Hunt C
Dominic Canzone Note
Dominic Canzone photo 1575. Dominic Canzone LF,RF
Jack Lopez Note
Jack Lopez photo 1625. Jack Lopez 2B,SS
Samad Taylor Note
Samad Taylor photo 1633. Samad Taylor 2B,SS,LF,CF,RF
Cade Marlowe Note
Cade Marlowe photo 1669. Cade Marlowe CF,RF