Fantasy Baseball Player Notes

Brenton Doyle took a significant step forward in his second MLB season, showing noticeable improvements at the plate. He cut his strikeout rate from 35% to 25.4% while boosting his walk rate from 5.1% to 7.6%. He posted a solid .260 batting average, though his .317 on-base percentage left room for improvement. Doyle's primary fantasy appeal comes from his counting stats-he tallied 23 home runs and 30 stolen bases despite playing in a struggling Rockies lineup. With 82 runs scored and 72 RBIs, he delivered strong fantasy production. If he maintains similar numbers, Doyle profiles as a reliable OF3 with the upside to push into OF2 territory.

Nolan Jones entered 2024 with plenty of hype, making him a popular early-round draft pick. Unfortunately, that excitement didn't translate into results. Limited to just 79 games due to injury, he struggled to build on his impressive rookie campaign, managing only three home runs and five stolen bases after posting a 20/20 season in 2023. His slash line took a significant hit, falling from .297/.389/.542 to .227/.321/.320, and he contributed just 28 runs and 28 RBIs. Outside of Luis Robert, Jones was arguably the biggest fantasy disappointment of the year. Looking ahead, a reasonable expectation is production somewhere between his stellar rookie numbers and his 2024 struggles-perhaps a 15/15 season. However, drafting him based on his 2023 breakout could set you up for disappointment.