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Written by Cory Puffett
Published March 25, 2024
For the first time in league history, I'm going to try and post regular updates for our fantasy baseball league.
Welcome, firstly, to Stephen April and Rich Blorstad! We've expanded from eight teams to ten for the 2024 season, which makes drafting that much more challenging because 40 more players came off the board than in any of our first three seasons.
Fantasy baseball is much more challenging to draft for than fantasy football. There are players with eligibility at multiple positions, which is a pretty rare occurance on the gridiron: think Ty Montgomery and, briefly, Taysom Hill. There are also many more positions to roster than there are in fantasy football.
Congratulations to our newcomers on getting through their first draft. I'm tapping fantasy pros for the responsibility of grading our drafts. I don't know how good these grades are, but they seem better than any other site I've looked into. Still, take these with a grain of salt and in the spirit in which they're intended.
10. Andrew Perez (FP Draft Score: 3264)
10. Andrew Perez (FP Draft Score: 3264)
2023 Results
AOA West: 4th place
Record: 8-12
Hitting - 5th
Pitching - 4th
2024 Projected position Ranks:
Overall - 10th
Hitters - 1st
Pitchers - 10th
Starters - 10th
Bench - 10th
Top Players
Andrew drafted two players ranked in the top three at their positions - Bryce Harper (1B) & Marcus Semien (2B)
What If?
If Andrew had drafted Bobby Witt Jr. at 1.03 and drafted an OF later, his score would have been significantly higher.
Andrew selected Juan Soto at 1.03 while Bobby Witt Jr. was selected by Sean Kennedy with the 2.07 pick.
Steals
Josh Lowe in the 13th round, 2 rounds later than he's ranked
Josh Naylor in the 15th round, 3 rounds later than he's ranked
Josh Burger in the 19th round, 2 rounds later than he's ranked
Reaches
Matt McLain in the 7th round, 5 rounds earlier than he's ranked
Eury Perez in the 10th round, 7 rounds earlier than he's ranked
Max Muncy in the 11th round, 4 rounds earlier than he's ranked
9. Sean Kennedy (FP Draft Score: 3299)
9. Sean Kennedy (FP Draft Score: 3299)
2023 Results
AOA East: 1st place | AOA Runner-Up
Record: 12-8
Hitting - 7th
Pitching - 7th
2024 Projected position Ranks:
Overall - 9th
Hitters - 9th
Pitchers - 3rd
Starters - 9th
Bench - 9th
Top Players
Sean drafted three players ranked in the top three at their positions - Bobby Witt Jr. (SS), Julio Rodriguez (OF) & Jose Altuve (2B)
What If?
If Sean had drafted Rafael Devers at 3.04 and drafted a SS later, his score would have been significantly higher.
Sean selected Elly De La Cruz at 3.04 while Rafael Devers was selected by Eric Meyer with the 3.07 pick.
Note: De La Cruz was not selected as a SS for Sean, he was selected as a 3B after he took Bobby Witt Jr. in the second round
Steals
Christian Yelich in the 11th round, 4 rounds later than he's ranked
Sonny Gray in the 16th round, 4 rounds later than he's ranked
Esteury Ruiz in the 17th round, 2 rounds later than he's ranked
Reaches
Walker Buehler in the 12th round, 5 rounds earlier than he's ranked
Mitch Garver in the 13th round, 7 rounds earlier than he's ranked
Kyle Bradish in the 14th round, 12 rounds earlier than he's ranked
8. Eric Meyer (FP Draft Score: 3378)
8. Eric Meyer (FP Draft Score: 3378)
2023 Results
AOA West: 2nd place | Scully Cup III Champion
Record: 11-9
Hitting - 3rd
Pitching - 3rd
2024 Projected position Ranks:
Overall - 8th
Hitters - 3rd
Pitchers - 9th
Starters - 7th
Bench - 8th
Top Players
Eric drafted two players ranked in the top three at their positions - Rafael Devers (3B) & Will Smith (C)
What If?
If Eric had drafted Bobby Witt Jr. at 2.04 and drafted an OF later, his score would have been significantly higher.
Eric selected Fernando Tatis Jr. at 2.04 while Bobby Witt Jr. was selected by Sean Kennedy with the 2.07 pick.
Steals
Jhoan Duran in the 13th round, 2 rounds later than he's ranked
Wyatt Langford in the 15th round, 2 rounds later than he's ranked
Andres Gimenez in the 16th round, 4 rounds later than he's ranked
Reaches
Hunter Greene in the 12th round, 2 rounds earlier than he's ranked
7. Stephen April (FP Draft Score: 3390)
7. Stephen April (FP Draft Score: 3390)
2023 Results
Did not play
2024 Projected position Ranks:
Overall - 7th
Hitters - 7th
Pitchers - 4th
Starters - 8th
Bench - 7th
Top Players
Stephen drafted three players ranked in the top three at their positions - Spencer Strider (P), Jose Ramirez (3B) & Adley Rutschman (C)
What If?
If Stephen had drafted Bobby Witt Jr. at 2.06 and drafted a 3B later, his score would have been significantly higher.
Stephen selected Jose Ramirez at 2.06 while Bobby Witt Jr. was selected by Sean Kennedy with the 2.07 pick.
Steals
CJ Abrams in the 9th round, 4 rounds later than he's ranked
Jackson Chourio in the 16th round, 2 rounds later than he's ranked
Rhys Hoskins in the 19th round, 3 rounds later than he's ranked
Reaches
Ketel Marte in the 7th round, 2 rounds earlier than he's ranked
Gerrit Cole in the 11th round, 3 rounds earlier than he's ranked
Mitch Keller in the 13th round, 3 rounds earlier than he's ranked
6. Alex Mayo (FP Draft Score: 3402)
6. Alex Mayo (FP Draft Score: 3402)
2023 Results
AOA East: 3rd place
Record: 9-10-1
Hitting - 6th
Pitching - 6th
2024 Projected position Ranks:
Overall - 6th
Hitters - 2nd
Pitchers - 8th
Starters - 5th
Bench - 6th
Top Players
Alex drafted one player ranked in the top three at his position - Mookie Betts (OF)
What If?
If Alex had drafted Bobby Witt Jr. at 1.02 and drafted an OF later, his score would have been significantly higher.
Alex selected Mookie Betts at 1.02 while Bobby Witt Jr. was selected by Sean Kennedy with the 2.07 pick.
Steals
Jazz Chisholm Jr. in the 8th round, 2 rounds later than he's ranked
Emmanuel Clase in the 9th round, 2 rounds later than he's ranked
Christian Encarnacion-Strand in the 16th round, 3 rounds later than he's ranked
Reaches
None
5. Rich Blorstad (FP Draft Score: 3413)
5. Rich Blorstad (FP Draft Score: 3413)
2023 Results
Did not play
2024 Projected position Ranks:
Overall - 5th
Hitters - 6th
Pitchers - 7th
Starters - 4th
Bench - 5th
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Top Players
Rich drafted two players ranked in the top three at their positions - Freddie Freeman (1B) & Trea Turner (SS)
What If
If Rich had drafted Bobby Witt Jr. at 1.09 and drafted a 1B later, his score would have been significantly higher.
Stephen selected Freddie Freeman at 1.09 while Bobby Witt Jr. was selected by Sean Kennedy with the 2.07 pick.
Stack'em Up
Rich will be cheering for the Phillies with his Trea Turner, Kyle Schwarber, and Bryson Stott stack.
Steals
Michael Harris II in the 5th round, 2 rounds later than he's ranked
Jordan Romano in the 14th round, 3 rounds later than he's ranked
Anthony Volpe in the 15th round, 2 rounds later than he's ranked
Reaches
Kyle Schwarber in the 3th round, 4 rounds earlier than he's ranked
Jose Berrios in the 13th round, 3 rounds earlier than he's ranked
Nick Pivetta in the 16th round, 4 rounds earlier than he's ranked
4. Sam Martin (FP Draft Score: 3452)
4. Sam Martin (FP Draft Score: 3452)
2023 Results
AOA West: 3rd place
Record: 11-9
Hitting - 4th
Pitching - 5th
2024 Projected position Ranks:
Overall - 4th
Hitters - 8th
Pitchers - 2nd
Starters - 6th
Bench- 4th
Top Players
Sam drafted three players ranked in the top three at their positions - Matt Olson (1B), Francisco Lindor (SS) & Zack Wheeler (P)
What If?
If Sam had drafted Bobby Witt Jr. at 2.03 and drafted a 1B later, his score would have been significantly higher.
Sam selected Matt Olson at 2.03 while Bobby Witt Jr. was selected by Sean Kennedy with the 2.07 pick.
Steals
Luis Robert Jr. in the 5th round, 2 rounds later than he's ranked
Jarren Duran in the 18th round, 2 rounds later than he's ranked
Reaches
Merrill Kelly in the 9th round, 5 rounds earlier than he's ranked
Cal Raleigh in the 12th round, 3 rounds earlier than he's ranked
Hunter Brown in the 14th round, 3 rounds earlier than he's ranked
3. Cory Puffett (FP Draft Score: 3499)
3. Cory Puffett (FP Draft Score: 3499)
2023 Results
AOA East: 2nd place
Record: 12-8
Hitting - 2nd
Pitching - 2nd
2024 Projected position Ranks:
Overall - 3rd
Hitters - 5th
Pitchers - 6th
Starters - 3rd
Bench- 3rd
Top Players
Cory drafted three players ranked in the top three at their positions - Ronald Acuna Jr. (OF), Austin Riley (3B) & Ozzie Albies (2B)
What If?
If Cory had drafted Luis Robert Jr. at 5.01 and drafted a P later, his score would have been significantly higher.
Cory selected George Kirby at 5.01 while Luis Robert Jr. was selected by Sam Martin with the 5.08 pick.
Steals
Edwin Diaz in the 8th round, 2 rounds later than he's ranked
Raisel Iglesias in the 13th round, 4 rounds later than he's ranked
Carlos Rodon in the 18th round, 2 rounds later than he's ranked
Reaches
None
2. Evan Ash (FP Draft Score: 3544)
2. Evan Ash (FP Draft Score: 3544)
2023 Results
AOA West: 1st place
Record: 13-5-2
Hitting - 1st
Pitching - 1st
2024 Projected position Ranks:
Overall - 2nd
Hitters - 4th
Pitchers - 5th
Starters - 1st
Bench- 2nd
Top Players
Evan drafted two players ranked in the top three at their positions - Shohei Ohtani (DH/UTIL) & J.T. Realmuto (C)
What If?
If Evan had drafted Bobby Witt Jr. at 1.10 and drafted a DH/UTIL later, his score would have been significantly higher.
Evan selected Shohei Ohtani at 1.10 while Bobby Witt Jr. was selected by Sean Kennedy with the 2.07 pick.
Steals
J.T. Realmuto in the 10th round, 2 rounds later than he's ranked
Jordan Walker in the 13th round, 2 rounds later than he's ranked
David Bednar in the 14th round, 4 rounds later than he's ranked
Reaches
Luis Arraez in the 7th round, 6 rounds earlier than he's ranked
Dylan Cease in the 8th round, 2 rounds earlier than he's ranked
Carlos Correa in the 17th round, 3 rounds earlier than he's ranked
1. Cory Frontin (FP Draft Score: 3620)
1. Cory Frontin (FP Draft Score: 3620)
2023 Results
AOA West: 4th place
Record: 2-17-1
Hitting - 8th
Pitching - 8th
2024 Projected position Ranks:
Overall - 1st
Hitters - 10th
Pitchers - 1st
Starters - 2nd
Bench- 1st
Top Players
Cory drafted one player ranked in the top three at his position - Corbin Burnes (P)
What If?
If Cory had drafted Bobby Witt Jr. at 2.05 and drafted a P later, his score would have been significantly higher.
Cory selected Logan Webb at 2.05 while Bobby Witt Jr. was selected by Sean Kennedy with the 2.07 pick.
Steals
None
Reaches
Logan Webb in the 2nd round, 2 rounds earlier than he's ranked
Alex Bregman in the 5th round, 2 rounds earlier than he's ranked
Brandon Nimmo in the 6th round, 10 rounds earlier than he's ranked
As I mentioned, take some of the comments in here with a grain of salt. A lot of websites have difficulty accurately grading fantasy baseball drafts because of a wide range of scoring settings and league set-ups. These probably work better for a roto or categories league than a H2H points league like ours is.
In any case, we're just days away from opening day now and I hope everyone is excited to get under way.
I'll try to post something every week. For those in A Football Life, don't expect anywhere near the depth of analysis or statistical history as that league, but I'll hit the main points and post power rankings each week.
Finally, be sure to note a significant change to our scoring settings entering this season. If you have a pitcher with dual eligibility and you start him at SP, he will not be eligible to earn points for a save, hold, or inherited runner stranded. Only pitchers in an RP spot are eligible to get points for those. Of less consequence but still worth noting, players who are started in an RP spot will not be eligible to earn points for a quality start. This is to encourage people to use starting pitchers in SP spots and non-starters in RP spots.
If you notice that your opponent was able to go over the maximum 7 pitcher starts or 14 relief appearances, be sure to let me know before the next game begins so I can make the adjustment. It's on you to catch it.
Good luck this season!
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