Fantasy Baseball Player Notes
2025 Fantasy Baseball Draft Notes
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5.
Logan Gilbert
SP
Logan Gilbert led all of MLB in innings pitched with 208 2/3 in 2024. He struck out 220 batters on his way to a 3.23 ERA and a microscopic 0.89 WHIP. His xERA and xFIP suggest these numbers could have been even better. Gilbert simply doesn't walk people, evidenced by his 4.6% walk rate. He pitches in a pitcher-friendly ballpark and averaged over six innings per appearance last season, making him even more valuable in leagues that feature Quality Starts over wins. Gilbert should be one of the top five or six pitchers off the board in 2025 and is an excellent choice for a fantasy team's SP1.
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Bryce Miller
SP
Bryce Miller took another leap forward in 2024, lowering his ERA an entire point and a half down to 2.94. He made 18 quality starts and developed an impressive splitter that kept left-handed batters off-balance for the entire season. While the 18 QS only led to 12 wins, his independent stats suggest that Miller could take another jump in 2025. He has great value in the seventh round or so of 12-team drafts.
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32.
Luis Castillo
SP
Luis Castillo is trending the wrong way. Now 32, the righty saw his ERA and WHIP climb for the third straight season, and his 24.3% strikeout rate was the lowest since his last full season in Cincinnati. Castillo stopped throwing his changeup with as much efficacy as he has throughout his career, and he suffered a 41.9% hard-hit percentage while giving up 25 home runs. Seattle's offense does not offer much in the way of run support, so the win equity also isn't there. Red flags abound for Castillo; plenty of pitchers being drafted around him are much safer options.
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Andres Munoz
RP
Andres Munoz delivered a strong fantasy season in 2024, recording 22 saves, a 2.12 ERA, and 77 strikeouts over 59.1 innings. His impressive 0.96 WHIP and 33.2% strikeout rate underscore his dominance on the mound. Munoz's fastball velocity remained elite, averaging 98.6 mph, complemented by a slider that limited hitters to a .200 batting average. However, his 11.2% walk rate indicates some control issues that could impact his WHIP and ERA if not addressed. At 26, Munoz is entering his prime, and with the Mariners' bullpen roles solidifying, he is poised to maintain his closer role. Fantasy managers should consider him a second-tier reliever with the potential for 30+ saves in 2025, provided he continues to harness his control.
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George Kirby
SP
George Kirby has a fascinating fantasy player profile insofar as the good is REALLY good, but it's not necessarily the thing you want a player to be the best at. Kirby led the league in walk percentage again (3.0), giving up a paltry 23 free passes in 191 innings. This makes your WHIP happy in the vast majority of outings. However, Kirby's strikeout percentage sits in the 50th percentile at 23% and has not improved in his three years in the league. His ERA (3.53) was nothing special, but he did provide 20 quality starts. Essentially, Kirby's value depends on your league and if he's serving as your SP1 or SP2. He is a ratio protector, but you're going to need a strikeout artist elsewhere.
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Bryan Woo
SP
Bryan Woo emerged with the Mariners in 2024, posting a 9-3 record with a 2.89 ERA over 22 starts, totaling 121.1 innings pitched. His exceptional 0.90 WHIP and 2.6% walk rate underscored his remarkable control. Woo's Statcast metrics further highlighted his dominance, with an average exit velocity of 87.7 mph and a hard-hit rate of 34.4%, both improvements from his rookie season. Notably, his expected batting average (xBA) remained steady at .220, while his expected slugging percentage (xSLG) decreased to .317. Despite dealing with early-season injuries, Woo's ability to limit walks and hard contact positions him as a good SP3 in fantasy leagues for 2025. However, managers should monitor his health closely, as his injury history could impact his availability and performance.
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253.
Trent Thornton
RP
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270.
Emerson Hancock
SP
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282.
Matt Brash
RP
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291.
Gregory Santos
RP
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309.
Troy Taylor
RP
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385.
Jurrangelo Cijntje
SP
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391.
Tayler Saucedo
RP
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429.
Gabe Speier
RP
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449.
Eduard Bazardo
RP
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531.
Collin Snider
RP
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537.
Logan Evans
SP,RP
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638.
Brandyn Garcia
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666.
Trevor Gott
RP
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762.
Josh Fleming
RP
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801.
Blas Castano
SP
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802.
Jhonathan Diaz
SP
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812.
Casey Legumina
RP
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829.
Joe Jacques
RP
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835.
Casey Lawrence
SP,RP
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838.
Daniel Bard
RP
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889.
Jackson Kowar
RP
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926.
Bryan Shaw
RP
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978.
Jimmy Joyce
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