Fantasy Baseball Player Notes
2024 Fantasy Baseball Draft Notes
25.
Marcus Semien
2B
Marcus Semien excelled in the 2023 season with a .276 batting average across 670 at-bats. He demonstrated notable power, hitting 28 home runs and driving in 100 RBIs. Over his career, Semien has a .258 average with 215 home runs and 120 stolen bases. For the 2024 season, fantasy managers can look to Semien for consistent power and run production in a powerful lineup that should get even better as the young hitters come into their own. His ability to contribute in multiple categories and projections in the 25 HR and 100 RBI range, along with double-digit steals, should make him the top 2B off the board after Mookie Betts.
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26.
Corey Seager
SS
Corey Seager had an outstanding 2023. His rankings in the American League in batting categories were a batting average of .327 (2nd), OBP of .390 (3rd), SLG of .623 (2nd), and OPS of 1.103 (2nd). Seager's power was on full display, as he smashed 33 home runs, tying him for 5th in the AL, and he led the league in doubles with 42. Even with slight regression in store, the 29-year-old offers exceptional power numbers from a tough position and should be a Top 3 shortstop off the board.
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39.
Adolis Garcia
RF
In 2023, Adolis Garcia smashed 39 home runs, notched 107 RBIs, and scored 106 runs, contributing significantly to his team's World Series victory. Although his stolen bases dipped to nine, his impressive stats in xSLG, AvgEV, Barrel%, and Hard Hit% show no signs of decline. Fantasy managers should be cautious during drafts, as his excellent postseason performance could inflate his value. Now a robust three-category player, Garcia is a complex but potentially rewarding pick.
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98.
Evan Carter
LF
Evan Carter, at just 21, swiftly ascended through the Rangers' farm system, spending minimal time in Triple-A before his major league debut. In his brief 2023 stint with 75 plate appearances, he showed potential. Projected as the starting left fielder, Carter could hit around 15 homers and steal 20 bases, thanks to his solid on-base abilities. He's a promising pick in a strong lineup, but temper expectations as his impressive early stats may not sustain over a full season.
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105.
Josh Jung
3B
Josh Jung played 121 games for the World Series champs in 2023, and he arrived in fashion. The 25-year-old hit 23 home runs, scored 75 runs, knocked in 70, and slashed .266/.316/.467. Jung is in the 98th percentile in Sweet-Spot% at 41.9, but he struggled in typical rookie fashion with strikeouts (29.3 K%) and plate discipline (5.8 BB%). If he can get to that 150-game mark, he will land in the ballpark of 30 home runs and 100 RBIs. Not too shabby for a third baseman currently going ninth round of drafts.
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114.
Wyatt Langford
LF,DH
Emerging as a top contender for the 2024 AL Rookie of the Year, Wyatt Langford's rapid ascent through four minor league levels last year was impressive. He showcased his prowess in just 45 games and 200 at-bats with a .360/.480/.677 slash line, including 10 home runs, 36 runs, 30 RBIs, 12 steals, and 36 walks. Langford is poised to start as the designated hitter for the reigning World Series champions. Despite the expected adjustment to Major League pitching, Langford's offensive potential makes him a valuable asset for fantasy rosters this season.
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183.
Nathan Eovaldi
SP
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185.
Jonah Heim
C
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187.
Nathaniel Lowe
1B
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205.
Jose Leclerc
RP
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262.
Leody Taveras
CF
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287.
Max Scherzer
SP
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296.
Jon Gray
SP
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355.
David Robertson
RP
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373.
Ezequiel Duran
3B,SS,LF,DH
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385.
Andrew Heaney
SP
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398.
Dane Dunning
SP,RP
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455.
Jacob deGrom
SP
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500.
Michael Lorenzen
SP
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585.
Kirby Yates
RP
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589.
Josh Sborz
RP
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601.
Brock Burke
RP
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628.
Tyler Mahle
SP
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661.
Justin Foscue
2B,3B
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726.
Jared Walsh
1B
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772.
Jack Leiter
SP
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776.
Andrew Knizner
C
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835.
Cody Bradford
SP,RP
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917.
Josh H. Smith
3B,SS,LF
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944.
Austin Pruitt
SP,RP
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956.
Emiliano Teodo
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960.
Diego Castillo
RP
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980.
Marc Church
RP
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989.
Grant Anderson
RP
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1003.
Jacob Latz
SP,RP
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1013.
Sam Huff
C
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1073.
Travis Jankowski
LF
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1076.
Codi Heuer
RP
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1095.
Chase Lee
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1218.
Adrian Sampson
SP
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1227.
Yerry Rodriguez
RP
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1234.
Carson Coleman
RP
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1237.
Jonathan Holder
SP,RP
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1287.
Antoine Kelly
RP
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1306.
Chasen Shreve
RP
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1308.
Danny Duffy
RP
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1326.
Daniel Robert
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1329.
Jesus Tinoco
RP
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1362.
Blake Taylor
RP
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1385.
Jonathan Hernandez
RP
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1387.
Shane Greene
SP,RP
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1464.
Owen White
SP
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1484.
Cole Winn
SP,RP
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1486.
Jose Urena
SP,RP
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1558.
Andrew Knapp
C,1B
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1616.
Jose Barrero
SS,CF
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1660.
Derek Hill
CF
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1705.
Dustin Harris
1B,LF
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1707.
Jonathan Ornelas
SS
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