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Who Should I Draft?

Adrian Beltre or Paul Konerko

Adrian Beltre
Adrian Beltre (3B/DH)
Texas
Paul Konerko
Paul Konerko (1B/DH)
Chicago
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No experts recommend Paul Konerko over Adrian Beltre

ECR
17
94
Best Rank
13
24
Worst Rank
36
226
Composite ADP
20
107
18
107
19
114
29
145

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Average Auction Value
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AB
535
506
RUNS
82
70
HITS
160
144
1B
97
95
2B
33
22
3B
1
0
HRS
29
26
RBI
94
84
SB
2
0
CS
1
0
BB
32
59
SO
73
86
AVE
.302
.289
OBP
.339
.363
SLG
.530
.488
OPS
.873
.855
AB
604
533
RUNS
95
66
HITS
194
159
1B
123
111
2B
33
22
3B
2
0
HRS
36
26
RBI
102
75
SB
1
0
CS
0
0
BB
36
56
SO
82
83
AVE
.321
.298
OBP
.359
.365
SLG
.561
.486
OPS
.920
.857

“He just keeps getting better with age”

 

“34 yrs old and has history of injuries, but when healthy he is a stud”

“26 or more HR in each of the lst four seasons and has hit around .300 the last three seasons”

“When will he start to fade? If not this year when? Extreme consistency makes me willing to gamble every year until that sharp decline eventually happens. Don't fret. He's a beast”

 

“Averaging .314/32/103/87 in 3 seasons since exiting Seattle”

 

“Beltre continues to get better, even at 33 years old. It doesn't hurt that he plays in that ballpark with those teammates, either.”

 

“There are not many 3B options as good as Adrian Beltre. Being the center piece of the Rangers, he could likely thrive to a new level of success. He hit .321 with 36 HRs and 102 RBIs. He is rock solid every year with Texas, and you should draft him with confidence that he will be a rock.”

“Konerko started out the season on fire playing like a top 5 1B option. But then age and decline started to hit Paulie who is now delegated to being a 37 Year Old 1B on the decline who already brought up the potential of retiring. The HR potential for 30 looks to be in the past, and at 25 he is not worth taking high in any draft.”

“If you?re looking for Cabrera-like production at a lower price but with a bit more risk, then Beltre is your man. ”

 
 

“One more season left in the tank.”

 
Adrian Beltre puts end to HR drought

CBS Sports | May 22nd, 10:23pm
Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre homered for the first time in eight games and for the fifth time...

Adrian Beltre returns to form in May

CBS Sports | May 20th, 3:16pm
Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre had a season-high four hits for the third time in May Sunday against...

Paul Konerko acting his age

CBS Sports | May 24th, 11:23pm
Over the last couple years, we've been on the lookout for Paul Konerko's demise, but even into his late-30s,...

Paul Konerko ends long HR drought

CBS Sports | May 23rd, 6:14pm
White Sox first baseman Paul Konerko ended his home run drought at 17 games as he teed off for a solo...

Paul Konerko thinks he's close

CBS Sports | May 21st, 5:56am
White Sox first baseman Paul Konerko went 0 for 3 with a walk and a run scored Monday against Boston....

Paul Konerko getting swing 'where he wants it'

CBS Sports | May 20th, 5:10pm
White Sox DH Paul Konerko had a season-high three hits Saturday against the Angels, which prompted manager...