Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleepers: Chas McCormick, Lars Nootbaar, Kerry Carpenter (2024)

When preparing for your fantasy baseball drafts, knowing which players to target and others to avoid is important. The amount of information available can be overwhelming, so a great way to condense the data and determine players to draft and others to leave for your leaguemates is to use our expert consensus fantasy baseball rankings compared to average draft position (ADP). In this way, you can identify players the experts are willing to reach for at ADP and others they are not drafting until much later than average. Let’s dive into a few notable players below.

2024 Fantasy Baseball Draft Advice

Rank	Player	Team	Positions	Best	Worst	Avg	Std Dev	ADP	vs. ADP
150	Chas McCormick	HOU	LF,CF,RF	100	203	157.8	23.8	172	22
155	Rhys Hoskins	MIL	1B	104	231	161.2	26.1	186	31
168	Nathaniel Lowe	TEX	1B	100	227	169.3	26.6	191	23
169	Willy Adames	MIL	SS	117	235	171.5	18.5	190	21
173	Jarren Duran	BOS	LF,CF	110	288	175.4	35.5	198	25
180	Lars Nootbaar	STL	LF,CF,RF	87	260	183	30.9	206	26
182	Edouard Julien	MIN	2B,DH	102	301	183.9	36.6	220	38
186	Trevor Story	BOS	SS	125	282	188.3	36	216	30
190	Kerry Carpenter	DET	RF,DH	121	246	196	23	213	23
197	J.D. Martinez		DH	120	353	201.8	26.9	226	29
198	Jarred Kelenic	ATL	LF,RF	171	259	202.3	18.4	234	36
199	Bo Naylor	CLE	C	149	316	203.6	28	222	23

Chas McCormick (HOU)

In his early career, Chas McCormick has shown notable progress in key offensive areas. Last season, he achieved 22 home runs, 19 steals, 70 RBIs, and scored 59 runs. At 28, he’s reduced his strikeout rate to 25.6% and enhanced his ability to get on base. Despite a likely dip in batting average (expected BA .248), McCormick presents a dual threat of power and speed, eyeing a 20/15 season. His ongoing development suggests potential as a valuable third outfielder in fantasy lineups.

Lars Nootbaar (STL)

Lars Nootbaar’s 2023 season was hindered by injuries, including issues with his thumb, back, and a painful foul ball incident to his groin. Despite these setbacks, his potential remains high for 2024. With his proven on-base prowess and solid contact skills, Nootbaar is a promising pick for fantasy teams. If he stays injury-free, expect around 20 homers and a chance for 10 steals. His role as the leadoff hitter against right-handers in the Cardinals’ uncertain lineup secures his playing time. Nootbaar is a valuable late-round draft choice for fantasy managers, especially if he maintains good health.

Kerry Carpenter (DET)

Heading into 2024, Kerry Carpenter is a viable OF5 option, known for his power-hitting capabilities, evidenced by his 20 home runs. With a stronger lineup supporting him, expect an improvement in his previous tally of 57 runs and 64 RBIs. While his plate discipline could be better, given his low walk rate and considerable strikeouts, his draft value remains accessible, not requiring a high pick.