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Fantasy Baseball Player Notes

2025 Fantasy Baseball Draft Notes

Pablo Lopez Note
Pablo Lopez photo 16. Pablo Lopez
For much of 2024, Pablo Lopez struggled while his underlying metrics all suggested he was getting snakebit left and right. He pitched 185 1/3 innings, striking out 198 batters on his way to a 4.08 ERA and 1.19 WHIP. His xERA, though, was 3.67. While this isn't an ace-like number, it is perfectly in line with the two years before. Fantasy managers can count on Lopez to take the ball every fifth day, as he's started exactly 32 games since 2022. He set a career-high in wins at 15, though that can't be counted on in 2025. Basically, Lopez is who you want as your SP2 or SP3, and you can wait to get him til the sixth round or so.
14 weeks ago
Joe Ryan Note
Joe Ryan photo 29. Joe Ryan
Joe Ryan delivered a decent fantasy season in 2024, posting a 7-7 record with a 3.60 ERA over 23 starts, striking out 147 batters in 135 innings, and maintaining an impressive 0.99 WHIP. Ryan's 5.1% walk rate reflects excellent control, contributing to his strong WHIP. However, his 1.3 HR/9 rate indicates a susceptibility to the long ball, which could impact his ERA if not addressed. Despite a shoulder strain that ended his 2024 season prematurely, Ryan is expected to be fully healthy for 2025. Given his strong strikeout potential and control, Ryan remains a valuable pitcher in fantasy leagues, though monitoring his home run rate and health will be crucial for the upcoming season.
14 weeks ago
Bailey Ober Note
Bailey Ober photo 30. Bailey Ober
Bailey Ober delivered a solid performance for the Twins in 2024, posting a 12-9 record with a 3.98 ERA over 178.2 innings pitched. He tallied 191 strikeouts against just 43 walks resulted in a 1.00 WHIP, which was a career best. Ober's advanced metrics further underscore his improvement; he maintained an average exit velocity of 87.5 mph and a hard-hit rate of 34.3%, both improvements over previous seasons. Notably, his expected weighted on-base average (xwOBA) stood at .279, indicating that his actual performance aligns closely with underlying metrics. While his 8.3% barrel rate suggests occasional susceptibility to hard contact, Ober's consistent ability to limit baserunners and generate strikeouts positions him as a solid SP3 in 2025.
14 weeks ago
David Festa Note
David Festa photo 101. David Festa
Zebby Matthews Note
Zebby Matthews photo 137. Zebby Matthews
Chris Paddack Note
Chris Paddack photo 148. Chris Paddack
Simeon Woods Richardson Note
Simeon Woods Richardson photo 153. Simeon Woods Richardson
Louis Varland Note
Louis Varland photo 202. Louis Varland
Andrew Morris Note
Andrew Morris photo 241. Andrew Morris
Huascar Ynoa Note
Huascar Ynoa photo 388. Huascar Ynoa
Cory Lewis Note
Cory Lewis photo 394. Cory Lewis
Randy Dobnak Note
Randy Dobnak photo 423. Randy Dobnak
Travis Adams Note
Travis Adams photo 433. Travis Adams
Darren McCaughan Note
Darren McCaughan photo 481. Darren McCaughan
Marco Raya Note
Marco Raya photo 492. Marco Raya
Matt Canterino Note
Matt Canterino photo 493. Matt Canterino