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Fantasy Baseball Player Notes

2025 Fantasy Baseball Draft Notes

Ryan Helsley Note
Ryan Helsley photo 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.
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Sonny Gray Note
Sonny Gray photo 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.
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Willson Contreras Note
Willson Contreras photo 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.
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Masyn Winn Note
Masyn Winn photo 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.
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Nolan Arenado Note
Nolan Arenado photo 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
Alec Burleson photo 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.
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Lars Nootbaar Note
Lars Nootbaar photo 234. Lars Nootbaar LF,CF,RF
Ivan Herrera Note
Ivan Herrera photo 240. Ivan Herrera C,DH
Jordan Walker Note
Jordan Walker photo 254. Jordan Walker RF
Brendan Donovan Note
Brendan Donovan photo 263. Brendan Donovan 2B,LF
Victor Scott Note
Victor Scott photo 311. Victor Scott CF
Erick Fedde Note
Erick Fedde photo 320. Erick Fedde SP
Nolan Gorman Note
Nolan Gorman photo 371. Nolan Gorman 2B,3B,DH
Quinn Mathews Note
Quinn Mathews photo 474. Quinn Mathews SP
Michael McGreevy Note
Michael McGreevy photo 475. Michael McGreevy SP
JoJo Romero Note
JoJo Romero photo 492. JoJo Romero RP
Miles Mikolas Note
Miles Mikolas photo 557. Miles Mikolas SP
Matthew Liberatore Note
Matthew Liberatore photo 564. Matthew Liberatore SP,RP
Andre Pallante Note
Andre Pallante photo 579. Andre Pallante SP,RP
Garrett Hampson Note
Garrett Hampson photo 667. Garrett Hampson 2B,LF,CF
Steven Matz Note
Steven Matz photo 741. Steven Matz SP,RP
Jose Fermin Note
Jose Fermin photo 755. Jose Fermin 3B
Matt Koperniak Note
Matt Koperniak photo 840. Matt Koperniak LF,CF,RF
Luken Baker Note
Luken Baker photo 863. Luken Baker DH
Pedro Pages Note
Pedro Pages photo 893. Pedro Pages C
Ryan Fernandez Note
Ryan Fernandez photo 920. Ryan Fernandez RP
Phil Maton Note
Phil Maton photo 921. Phil Maton RP
JJ Wetherholt Note
JJ Wetherholt photo 947. JJ Wetherholt SS
John King Note
John King photo 985. John King RP
Thomas Saggese Note
Thomas Saggese photo 1034. Thomas Saggese 2B
Michael Siani Note
Michael Siani photo 1101. Michael Siani CF
Tink Hence Note
Tink Hence photo 1131. Tink Hence SP
Sem Robberse Note
Sem Robberse photo 1199. Sem Robberse SP
Riley O'Brien Note
Riley O'Brien photo 1208. Riley O'Brien RP
Kyle Leahy Note
Kyle Leahy photo 1251. Kyle Leahy RP
Gordon Graceffo Note
Gordon Graceffo photo 1257. Gordon Graceffo SP,RP
Zack Thompson Note
Zack Thompson photo 1262. Zack Thompson SP
Max Rajcic Note
Max Rajcic photo 1275. Max Rajcic
Chris Roycroft Note
Chris Roycroft photo 1324. Chris Roycroft RP
Alex Cornwell Note
Alex Cornwell photo 1330. Alex Cornwell
Drew Rom Note
Drew Rom photo 1400. Drew Rom SP
Tekoah Roby Note
Tekoah Roby photo 1428. Tekoah Roby SP
Matt Svanson Note
Matt Svanson photo 1431. Matt Svanson RP
Tyler Matzek Note
Tyler Matzek photo 1485. Tyler Matzek RP
Roddery Munoz Note
Roddery Munoz photo 1514. Roddery Munoz SP,RP
Jimmy Crooks III Note
Jimmy Crooks III photo 1547. Jimmy Crooks III C