Who Should I Start?: Javier Baez or Nelson Cruz

Who Should I Start? Player Summaries
	Experts' Pick
	Nelson Cruz DH - MIN	Javier Baez SS - CHC
Expert Recommendation	64% Recommended by 7 of 11 experts	36% Recommended by 4 of 11 experts
Rankings

Rest of Season	# 38	# 39
VBR	# 51	# 328

Projections

Runs	76	77
Home Runs	33	29
RBI	90	88
Stolen Bases	1	14
Batting Average	.272	.257

Misc

Injury Alert	-	-

Expert Ranks

Chris Meaney FTN	# 37	# 39

Mick Ciallela Fantrax	# 34	# 37

Brendan Tuma FantasyPros	# 37	# 47

Carmen Maiorano FantasyPros	# 24	# 41

Jordan Eisen Field of Vision Sports	# 36	# 44

Chris Clegg Fantrax	# 34	# 44

Joe Pisapia FantasyPros	# 35	# 53

Brad Camara FantasyPros	# 47	# 25

Mike Maher FantasyPros	# 44	# 27

Dan Harris FantasyPros	# 42	# 34

Ryan Amore Pitcher List	# 48	# 40

Who Should I Start? Player Statistics
	Nelson Cruz DH - MIN	Javier Baez SS - CHC
2021 Stats


At Bats	27	33

Runs	9	4

Hits	12	8

Singles	7	5

Doubles	1	0

Triples	0	0

Home Runs	4	3

RBI	10	6

Stolen Bases	0	3

Caught Stealing	0	0

Walks	3	1

Strikeouts	6	15

Batting Average	.444	.242

On Base Pct	.469	.286

Slugging Pct	.926	.515

On-base Plus Slugging	1.395	.801

Who Should I Start? Player Projections
	Nelson Cruz DH - MIN	Javier Baez SS - CHC
2021 Projections


At Bats	470	569

Runs	76	77

Hits	128	146

Singles	73	86

Doubles	21	28

Triples	1	4

Home Runs	33	29

RBI	90	88

Stolen Bases	1	14

Caught Stealing	0	4

Walks	53	29

Strikeouts	138	170

Batting Average	.272	.257

On Base Pct	.360	.300

Slugging Pct	.532	.469

On-base Plus Slugging	.892	.768

Who Should I Start? Player Notes
	Nelson Cruz DH - MIN	Javier Baez SS - CHC
News
	Minnesota DH Nelson Cruz went 2-for-3 with a two-run homer and a walk in a 4-3 loss to the Mariners on Saturday. Matthew Terelle Sat, Apr 10th	Javier Baez connected with a second-inning homer to briefly give the Cubs a 1-0 lead Sunday versus the Pirates. The homer was his third of the season. Jamie Mellor Mon, Apr 12th
	Minnesota Twins DH Nelson Cruz went 3-for-5 with a solo homer in a 4-3 loss to the Tigers on Tuesday. Matthew Terelle Tue, Apr 6th	Javier Baez connected on a two-run homer versus the Pirates Thursday. It changed the score from Pittsburgh 2-1 to the Cubs 3-2. The Cubs would win 4-2. Baez also stole his third base of the season. Jamie Mellor Fri, Apr 9th
	Minnesota Twins DH Nelson Cruz had a big game in a 15-6 win over the Tigers on Monday. Cruz went 3-for-6 with a double, two homers, and five RBI in the win. Matthew Terelle Mon, Apr 5th	Javier Baez went 1-for-3 versus Milwaukee Monday. His lone hit was also his first homer of the season which was a solo blast. Baez got hit right above his knee but stayed in the game. Jamie Mellor Tue, Apr 6th
	Nelson Cruz is serving as the Twins' DH and hitting third on Monday against the Tigers. Brendan Tuma - Too Much Tuma Mon, Apr 5th	Javier Baez went 0-for-4 versus the Pirates Sunday. He did drive in the eventual winning run when the Pirates committed an error. Baez seems to be involved in more than his share of weird plays so after awhile, you might be tempted to refer to it as the Baez Effect. My father and I do. Jamie Mellor Mon, Apr 5th
	Twins DH Nelson Cruz is absent from Thursday's Opening Day lineup. Brendan Tuma - Too Much Tuma Thu, Apr 1st	Javier Baez went 2-for-4 with a run scored and one driven in. He also stole two bases on the same trip around the bases. Jamie Mellor Sun, Apr 4th
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Who Should I Start? Player Schedules
Date	Opp	Opp
	Nelson Cruz DH - MIN	Javier Baez SS - CHC
Tue, Apr 13th	vs BOS	@ MIL
Wed, Apr 14th	vs BOS	@ MIL
Fri, Apr 16th	@ LAA	vs ATL
Sat, Apr 17th	@ LAA	vs ATL
Sun, Apr 18th	@ LAA	vs ATL

Who Should I Start?

Javier Baez or Nelson Cruz

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