Fantasy Baseball Player Notes
2025 Fantasy Baseball Draft Notes
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32.
Rafael Devers
3B,DH
Rafael Devers offers a level of consistency that only one other third baseman on the board can give, but at a Round 3 cost. In 2024, he hit 28 homers, scored 87 runs, and drove in 83. He slashed .272/.354/.516 while playing in 138 games. Devers dealt with shoulder issues, which probably caused the career-high 24.5% K rate, but his 11.1% walk rate was also the highest of his career. If the rest of the Red Sox lineup can stay healthy, Devers's counting stats should return closer to the 30/100/100 area in 2025. He's worth the pick.
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68.
Logan Webb
SP
Logan Webb continued being MLB's Mr. GroundBall in 2024, boasting a 57.2% ground ball rate while throwing 204 2/3 innings. Webb's durability and compiled innings are his claim to fantasy relevancy, as his 20.5% strikeout rate requires volume to have a positive impact. Of note, his 3.41 ERA featured some luck with an xERA of 4.31, and his WHIP jumped to 1.23 from 1.07. He has double-digit wins in each of the last two years, which again is more of a product of his innings than anything else. Webb offers solid SP3 numbers, but it is prudent not to expect more than he has been since 2022.
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78.
Willy Adames
SS
Willy Adames made the most of his contract year in 2024. He appeared in 161 games and hit career highs in HR (32), RBIs (112), runs (93), and stolen bases (21). He parlayed that performance into a seven-year, $182 million contract with the San Francisco Giants. It also suggests a plethora of red flags heading into 2025. Moving from Milwaukee to San Francisco won't help a right-handed power hitter who strikes out at a fairly rapid clip. He does have a decent walk rate (10.8%), but his career OBP is still .322. Considering he had never stolen double-digit bases before last season, it would be a fool's errand to expect a repeat of that performance. Essentially, Adames is worth a starting shortstop spot on rosters but keep your projections closer to his 2023 than his 2024.
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106.
Ryan Walker
RP
Ryan Walker emerged as a pivotal asset for the San Francisco Giants in 2024, delivering an exceptional season from the bullpen. Over 76 appearances, he posted a stellar 1.91 ERA across 80 innings, complemented by a 10-4 record, 10 saves, and a remarkable 0.85 WHIP. His impressive 32.1% strikeout rate, coupled with a modest 5.8% walk rate, underscores his dominance and control on the mound. Walker's Statcast metrics further highlight his effectiveness, with an average exit velocity of 86.4 mph and a hard-hit rate of 30.2%, both reflecting his ability to limit quality contact. Looking ahead to 2025, Walker is anticipated to retain his role as the Giants' closer, especially given Camilo Doval's struggles with command. He can continue to be a dependable option for saves and strikeouts in fantasy leagues.
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117.
Matt Chapman
3B
Matt Chapman delivered a solid fantasy performance in 2024, hitting 27 home runs, driving in 78 runs, scoring 98 times, and adding 15 stolen bases. His .247/.328/.463 slash line aligns closely with his career .238 batting average. Chapman's power metrics are robust, evidenced by an average exit velocity of 93.2 mph and a 12.6% barrel rate, placing him in the 97th percentile for exit velocity. Notably, he reduced his strikeout rate to 24.4%, the lowest since his rookie season. At 31, Chapman's consistent power and defensive wizardry-highlighted by his fifth Gold Glove award in 2024-make him a valuable third baseman in fantasy leagues.
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139.
Robbie Ray
SP
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174.
Heliot Ramos
LF,CF
Heliot Ramos put together a solid rookie campaign for the Giants, posting 22 home runs, 72 RBIs, and a respectable .269/.322/.469 slash line. Encouragingly, his expected stats align well with these results, suggesting they're a fair benchmark for his 2025 outlook. As you round out your fantasy outfield later in drafts, Ramos offers a reliable floor heading into his second full MLB season.
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222.
Jung Hoo Lee
CF
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253.
Tyler Fitzgerald
SS,2B
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314.
Justin Verlander
SP
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327.
Patrick Bailey
C
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356.
Hayden Birdsong
SP,RP
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361.
Landen Roupp
RP,SP
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364.
Camilo Doval
RP
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450.
Mike Yastrzemski
RF
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552.
Erik Miller
SP,RP
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565.
Tyler Rogers
RP
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676.
Wade Meckler
CF
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709.
Wilmer Flores
1B,DH
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730.
Sam Huff
C
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736.
Grant McCray
CF
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753.
Jerar Encarnacion
RF
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805.
Tom Murphy
C
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842.
Casey Schmitt
2B,SS,1B,3B
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901.
Mason Black
SP
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912.
Luis Matos
CF,RF
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958.
Brett Wisely
2B,SS
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961.
Reggie Crawford
RP
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963.
Dominic Smith
1B
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995.
Bryce Eldridge
1B
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1012.
Sean Hjelle
RP
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1037.
Spencer Bivens
RP
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1042.
Tristan Beck
SP,RP
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1058.
Keaton Winn
SP
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1059.
Scott Alexander
RP
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1113.
Trevor McDonald
SP
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1116.
Randy Rodriguez
RP
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1156.
Carson Ragsdale
SP
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1179.
Carson Whisenhunt
SP
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1181.
Marco Luciano
2B,SS
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1194.
Carson Seymour
SP
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1274.
Ethan Small
RP
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1406.
Joey Lucchesi
SP,RP
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1443.
Joel Peguero
RP
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1540.
Max Stassi
C
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1599.
Osleivis Basabe
SS
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1648.
Cal Mitchell
LF,RF
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