Fantasy Baseball Player Notes
2024 Fantasy Baseball Draft Notes
13.
Ha-Seong Kim
Entering the 2024 season, Ha-Seong Kim has established himself as a valuable asset for fantasy baseball managers. At 28 years old, Kim's versatility on the field is evident with his multi-positional eligibility. His performance in 2023 was impressive, as he racked up 84 runs, 140 hits, 17 home runs, and an exceptional 38 stolen bases, ranking fifth in the NL for steals. This was a significant increase from his 12 stolen bases in 2022. Kim had 626 plate appearances and 538 at-bats during the season, highlighting his consistent presence in the lineup. His advanced metrics indicate an increased comfort at the plate, reflected in his improved walk and strikeout rates and his on-base plus slugging (OPS) reaching .749. Kim's blend of speed, improving power, and position versatility make him a strong asset for fantasy teams. His growth at the plate and on the field suggests the potential for an even more impactful 2024 season.
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17.
Thairo Estrada
Thairo Estrada played in 120 games last season for the Giants, and he took a step back in many of the hitting metrics. His BB% went from 6.1 to 4.2, and his K% went from 16.5 to 22.6. He managed a .271 batting average, though an unsustainable .331 BABIP boosted this. His numbers will probably land in between these two seasons, but he doesn't offer much in the way of upside.
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18.
Willy Adames
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30.
Tim Anderson
The good news for Tim Anderson is that it almost assuredly cannot get worse. In his age-30 season, across 123 games, Anderson set career lows in home runs (1), RBI (25), and ISO (.051). He had the eighth-lowest oWAR (-0.4) among batters who played over 100 games. He could bounce back in 2024, but his underlying metrics do not suggest he belongs on rosters in traditional 5x5, 12-team leagues. Hard pass.
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36.
Amed Rosario
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43.
Jon Berti
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53.
Adalberto Mondesi
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56.
Gio Urshela
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57.
Paul DeJong
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58.
Kike Hernandez
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67.
Nick Ahmed
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71.
Nicky Lopez
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72.
Garrett Hampson
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77.
Brandon Crawford
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81.
Luis Garcia
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88.
Elvis Andrus
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89.
Aledmys Diaz
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90.
Joey Wendle
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93.
Ryan Walker
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94.
Rodolfo Castro
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99.
Ildemaro Vargas
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100.
Zack Short
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103.
Alan Trejo
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105.
Harold Castro
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113.
Yu Chang
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115.
Christian Arroyo
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116.
Andrew Velazquez
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118.
Jose Barrero
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120.
Jeter Downs
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124.
Diego Castillo
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131.
Jose Iglesias
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135.
Ehire Adrianza
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137.
Mason McCoy
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138.
Eddys Leonard
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141.
David Bote
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143.
Didi Gregorius
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144.
Erik Gonzalez
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145.
Phillip Evans
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146.
Chris Owings
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148.
Brett Pope
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