Fantasy Baseball Player Notes

2025 Fantasy Baseball Draft Notes

Position

Team

Ryan Helsley Note
	65. Ryan Helsley RP Ryan Helsley delivered an exceptional fantasy season in 2024, leading Major League Baseball with 49 saves in 53 opportunities-a 92.5% conversion rate. Over 65 appearances, he posted a 7-4 record with a 2.04 ERA and 79 strikeouts across 66.1 innings. His performance earned him the National League Reliever of the Year award and a spot on the All-MLB First Team. Helsley's dominance is supported by advanced metrics, including a .206 batting average against and a 29.7% strikeout rate, both improvements over his career averages. His 8.6% walk rate, however, suggests room for improvement in command. Notably, his 0.41 home runs per nine innings indicate effective suppression of long balls. While it's challenging to predict a repeat of his MLB-leading save total, Helsley's elite skills and role as the Cardinals' closer make him a solid choice for fantasy managers seeking reliability in the saves category. 16 weeks ago

Sonny Gray Note
	107. Sonny Gray SP Sonny Gray had a fantastic first season in St. Louis. His 30.3% strikeout percentage was the highest of his career in a full season. Gray started 28 games and struck out 203 batters in 166 1/3 innings, ending with a 3.84 ERA and 1.09 WHIP. The 35-year-old's FIP (3.12) and xFIP (2.82) suggest he was slightly unlucky. Gray's walk rate is a tiny 5.8%, and his cost for 2025 is quite reasonable as he's currently going in the 10th round. 16 weeks ago

Willson Contreras Note
	111. Willson Contreras C,DH,1B Willson Contreras had a truncated but productive 2024 season for the Cardinals, posting a .262 batting average with 15 home runs, 36 RBIs, and 48 runs scored over 84 games. His .380 on-base percentage and .468 slugging percentage contributed to an impressive .848 OPS. A fractured left forearm sustained on May 7 limited his playing time, but his .370 wOBA and .365 xwOBA continue to make him an excellent fantasy catcher. 16 weeks ago

Masyn Winn Note
	158. Masyn Winn SS Masyn Winn showcased his potential during the 2024 season. Over 150 games, he posted a .267 batting average, hitting 15 home runs, driving in 57 runs, scoring 85 times, and stealing 11 bases. His .267/.314/.416 slash line aligns closely with his minor league career averages. Winn's power metrics, including an average exit velocity of 87 mph and a 3.7% barrel rate, indicate room for growth in his power-hitting capabilities. Notably, his 17.1% strikeout rate reflects strong contact skills for a player in his early 20s. Defensively, Winn excelled at shortstop, contributing 14 defensive runs saved, which underscores his value to the Cardinals. Given his age and athleticism, there's potential for increased power and stolen bases in the upcoming seasons, making him a promising asset for fantasy rosters. 16 weeks ago

Nolan Arenado Note
	188. Nolan Arenado 3B Nolan Arenado experienced a decline in his offensive production during the 2024 season, hitting 16 home runs, driving in 71 runs, and scoring 70 times over 152 games. His .272/.325/.394 slash line marked a downturn from his career averages, with his slugging percentage notably dropping below .400 for the first time since his rookie year. Advanced metrics further highlighted this regression; his average exit velocity decreased to 86.3 mph, and his barrel rate plummeted to 3.2%, both career lows. Projections suggest a modest rebound, with anticipated improvements in home runs and RBIs. However, at 34 years old, Arenado's age and recent performance trends may temper expectations, making him a more cautious consideration for fantasy rosters. 16 weeks ago

Alec Burleson Note
	219. Alec Burleson LF,RF,DH,1B Alec Burleson fell just shy of 600 plate appearances and proved to be a solid waiver-wire pickup for fantasy managers, though his production dipped in September. He makes plenty of contact with a low 12.8% strikeout rate but rarely draws walks. His role in the Cardinals' crowded outfield remains uncertain, but if he sees consistent playing time, he has the potential to hit around 20 home runs in 2025. However, his overall upside is somewhat limited. 16 weeks ago

Lars Nootbaar Note
	234. Lars Nootbaar LF,CF,RF

Ivan Herrera Note
	240. Ivan Herrera C,DH

Jordan Walker Note
	254. Jordan Walker RF

Brendan Donovan Note
	263. Brendan Donovan 2B,LF

Victor Scott Note
	311. Victor Scott CF

Erick Fedde Note
	320. Erick Fedde SP

Nolan Gorman Note
	371. Nolan Gorman 2B,3B,DH

Quinn Mathews Note
	474. Quinn Mathews SP

Michael McGreevy Note
	475. Michael McGreevy SP

JoJo Romero Note
	492. JoJo Romero RP

Miles Mikolas Note
	557. Miles Mikolas SP

Matthew Liberatore Note
	564. Matthew Liberatore SP,RP

Andre Pallante Note
	579. Andre Pallante SP,RP

Garrett Hampson Note
	667. Garrett Hampson 2B,LF,CF

Steven Matz Note
	741. Steven Matz SP,RP

Jose Fermin Note
	755. Jose Fermin 3B

Matt Koperniak Note
	840. Matt Koperniak LF,CF,RF

Luken Baker Note
	863. Luken Baker DH

Pedro Pages Note
	893. Pedro Pages C

Ryan Fernandez Note
	920. Ryan Fernandez RP

Phil Maton Note
	921. Phil Maton RP

JJ Wetherholt Note
	947. JJ Wetherholt SS

John King Note
	985. John King RP

Thomas Saggese Note
	1034. Thomas Saggese 2B

Michael Siani Note
	1101. Michael Siani CF

Tink Hence Note
	1131. Tink Hence SP

Sem Robberse Note
	1199. Sem Robberse SP

Riley O'Brien Note
	1208. Riley O'Brien RP

Kyle Leahy Note
	1251. Kyle Leahy RP

Gordon Graceffo Note
	1257. Gordon Graceffo SP,RP

Zack Thompson Note
	1262. Zack Thompson SP

Max Rajcic Note
	1275. Max Rajcic

Chris Roycroft Note
	1324. Chris Roycroft RP

Alex Cornwell Note
	1330. Alex Cornwell

Drew Rom Note
	1400. Drew Rom SP

Tekoah Roby Note
	1428. Tekoah Roby SP

Matt Svanson Note
	1431. Matt Svanson RP

Tyler Matzek Note
	1485. Tyler Matzek RP

Roddery Munoz Note
	1514. Roddery Munoz SP,RP

Jimmy Crooks III Note
	1547. Jimmy Crooks III C