Fantasy Baseball Player Notes

2025 Fantasy Baseball Draft Notes

Position

Team

Rafael Devers Note
	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. 15 weeks ago

Logan Webb Note
	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. 15 weeks ago

Willy Adames Note
	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. 15 weeks ago

Ryan Walker Note
	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. 15 weeks ago

Matt Chapman Note
	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. 15 weeks ago

Robbie Ray Note
	139. Robbie Ray SP

Heliot Ramos Note
	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. 15 weeks ago

Jung Hoo Lee Note
	222. Jung Hoo Lee CF

Tyler Fitzgerald Note
	253. Tyler Fitzgerald SS,2B

Justin Verlander Note
	314. Justin Verlander SP

Patrick Bailey Note
	327. Patrick Bailey C

Hayden Birdsong Note
	356. Hayden Birdsong SP,RP

Landen Roupp Note
	361. Landen Roupp RP,SP

Camilo Doval Note
	364. Camilo Doval RP

Mike Yastrzemski Note
	450. Mike Yastrzemski RF

Erik Miller Note
	552. Erik Miller SP,RP

Tyler Rogers Note
	565. Tyler Rogers RP

Wade Meckler Note
	676. Wade Meckler CF

Wilmer Flores Note
	709. Wilmer Flores 1B,DH

Sam Huff Note
	730. Sam Huff C

Grant McCray Note
	736. Grant McCray CF

Jerar Encarnacion Note
	753. Jerar Encarnacion RF

Tom Murphy Note
	805. Tom Murphy C

Casey Schmitt Note
	842. Casey Schmitt 2B,SS,1B,3B

Mason Black Note
	901. Mason Black SP

Luis Matos Note
	912. Luis Matos CF,RF

Brett Wisely Note
	958. Brett Wisely 2B,SS

Reggie Crawford Note
	961. Reggie Crawford RP

Dominic Smith Note
	963. Dominic Smith 1B

Bryce Eldridge Note
	995. Bryce Eldridge 1B

Sean Hjelle Note
	1012. Sean Hjelle RP

Spencer Bivens Note
	1037. Spencer Bivens RP

Tristan Beck Note
	1042. Tristan Beck SP,RP

Keaton Winn Note
	1058. Keaton Winn SP

Scott Alexander Note
	1059. Scott Alexander RP

Trevor McDonald Note
	1113. Trevor McDonald SP

Randy Rodriguez Note
	1116. Randy Rodriguez RP

Carson Ragsdale Note
	1156. Carson Ragsdale SP

Carson Whisenhunt Note
	1179. Carson Whisenhunt SP

Marco Luciano Note
	1181. Marco Luciano 2B,SS

Carson Seymour Note
	1194. Carson Seymour SP

Ethan Small Note
	1274. Ethan Small RP

Joey Lucchesi Note
	1406. Joey Lucchesi SP,RP

Joel Peguero Note
	1443. Joel Peguero RP

Max Stassi Note
	1540. Max Stassi C

Osleivis Basabe Note
	1599. Osleivis Basabe SS

Cal Mitchell Note
	1648. Cal Mitchell LF,RF