Fantasy Baseball Mock Draft: Mike Trout, Matt Olson, Teoscar Hernandez (2024)

Each type of fantasy baseball league has its own inherent characteristics. Ten-team drafts with players available from both leagues — as opposed to National League-only or American League-only — typically yield the same outcome:

Every team should have plenty of talent.

When a position run begins, we aren’t forced to chase because of the infamous and dreaded fear of missing out. Instead, we can draft with confidence that the smaller number of opponents means a quicker return to your next pick and a better chance to build a full roster. Let’s take a look at our latest fantasy baseball mock draft to help you prepare for your league. You can find the full mock draft here. Below we dive into a few notable picks.

Fantasy Baseball Mock Draft

2.6: Matt Olson (1B – ATL)

In the introduction of this article, I mentioned how each team will have enough talent to walk away pleased with any combination of players. The other element of a 10-team league is a potential glut of talent at the same position. Unless forced — and someone like Yordan Alvarez could have forced me — I’m inclined to move away from outfielders after selecting Carroll in the first round. Matt Olson somehow improved on a solid debut season with the Atlanta Braves by hitting a ridiculous 54 home runs in a full 162-game season. That last part isn’t a throwaway comment. Olson — and many members of the Braves — takes the field every game. Consistency and production? Sign me up.

Others Considered: Yordan Alvarez

5.5: Mike Trout (OF – LAA)

Oh my. In every draft of the past half-dozen years, I have made a mental note of where I think I could select Mike Trout. Last year, that approach was easier than it had been because he was routinely slipping into the second round. This year? I hadn’t bothered to look at him for the first three rounds and almost failed to do so again here. I understand the injury concerns but I am never going to move away from the player who can be the best in the sport if he can stay on the field. I would easily take Trout another 10 or so picks higher if I needed to.

Others Considered: Devin Williams, Josh Hader

13.5: Teoscar Hernandez (OF – LAD)

It’s time to think strategically for the next few picks as a bundle. Somewhere soon, I need to start filling up my bullpen. I also have one slot left for a starting hitter — excluding the catcher position. I’m going to prioritize that utility slot now with Teoscar Hernandez but only because I see value in him on my roster. By contrast, I wouldn’t select a hitter here just for the sake of rounding out my lineup. He’ll provide power and drive in runs and do so for a team that finished second in the league in runs scored last year.

Others Considered: Ryan Helsley, Evan Phillips

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