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Who Should I Draft?

Hunter Pence or Justin Upton

Hunter Pence
Hunter Pence (RF)
San Francisco
Justin Upton
Justin Upton (LF/RF)
Atlanta
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ECR
109
18
Best Rank
60
6
Worst Rank
212
87
Composite ADP
121
19
127
25
121
17
157
26

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Average Auction Value
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AB
586
567
RUNS
82
96
HITS
160
158
1B
106
100
2B
29
31
3B
4
4
HRS
20
24
RBI
88
84
SB
7
19
CS
3
7
BB
51
67
SO
125
132
AVE
.272
.278
OBP
.332
.361
SLG
.439
.471
OPS
.770
.831
AB
617
554
RUNS
87
107
HITS
156
155
1B
102
110
2B
26
24
3B
4
4
HRS
24
17
RBI
104
67
SB
5
18
CS
2
8
BB
56
63
SO
145
121
AVE
.271
.280
OBP
.333
.353
SLG
.447
.430
OPS
.783
.785

“Pence playing in SF just about secures that 25 HR is the very most he will end up with in 2013. The Ball park does not suit his power hitting style, but the RBIs could be lined up batting in the middle of one of the best small ball teams in baseball today.”

“Justin had a fluke season in 2012 and should go right back to the 40 HR/110 RBI/20 SB player you know you can get. Do not be shy on taking an early pick on Justin despite the poor 2012 where he only hit 18 HRs. Players like J-UP do not grow on trees.”

 

“We are splitting hairs when trying to decide between talking Verlander or Kershaw in round 1 of fantasy baseball drafts as both pitchers are top options. Kershaw is still maturing at the age of 25 and pitches in a better pitcher?s park. When comparing both Verlander and Kershaw, although they have similar stats over the past 2 years, I feel that Verlander is the easier pitcher to project from a statistical standpoint. Which Kershaw will we see this season? ...”

 

“If Upton falls in your draft because of his so-so 2012, you best pounce. A healthy Upton joins his brother in a suddenly potent Atlanta lineup. He?s a five-category stud entering the prime of his career and could easily end up in the top 5 at the end of the season. ”

 

“DIdn't we learn enough with Alex Rios and Aaron Hill after atrocious 2011 seasons and they bounced-back to previous levels and then-some? All systems go for the younger Upton in 2013. DRAFT HIM”

 

“Even w/ injury issues, has established a .280, 20/20ish floor”

 

“JUp really benefited from playing his home games in Chase Field”

 
 
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