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Who Should I Draft?

Adrian Gonzalez or Ryan Ludwick

Adrian Gonzalez
Adrian Gonzalez (1B/RF)
Los Angeles
Ryan Ludwick
Ryan Ludwick (LF/RF)
Cincinnati
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No experts recommend Ryan Ludwick over Adrian Gonzalez

ECR
33
254
Best Rank
16
89
Worst Rank
68
327
Composite ADP
33
235
43
252
36
222
34
250

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Average Auction Value
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AB
596
443
RUNS
86
59
HITS
176
115
1B
114
70
2B
37
24
3B
1
1
HRS
24
20
RBI
101
75
SB
1
1
CS
0
1
BB
63
43
SO
111
105
AVE
.297
.260
OBP
.365
.330
SLG
.487
.453
OPS
.853
.783
AB
629
422
RUNS
75
53
HITS
188
116
1B
122
61
2B
47
28
3B
1
1
HRS
18
26
RBI
108
80
SB
2
0
CS
0
1
BB
42
42
SO
110
97
AVE
.300
.275
OBP
.342
.341
SLG
.469
.531
OPS
.812
.877

“Gonzalez's power and BB% drops are a bit worrisome, but it hasn't affected his AVG, so he should be fine in roto leagues.”

 

“A-Gonz came into 2012 with a bad shoulder, he switched teams towards the end of the season and still managed to hit around .300 with over 100 RBIs. He will be comfortable again in the NL West and is locked and loaded in a stacked Dodgers lineup this season.”

“There was not a better right handed bat against lefties than Ryan Ludwick was last season. With the OF space completely cleared, Ryan will build on his 26 HRs in 112 game in 2012. Do not sleep on Ludwick who can easily be a player that hits 35 HRs. I will be targeting him on draft day.”

“He could make a lot of owners look very smart this season. Expect a return to form in his return to the West Coast. ”

 

“Career low HR/FB rate in '12 looks unlucky given batted ball profile”

 

“avg and RBI opportunties should be plenty”

 
 
Still lots to like about Adrian Gonzalez

CBS Sports | May 20th, 9:12pm
A month and a half into the season, Adrian Gonzalez remains in a power funk, and his lack of clout has...