Fantasy Baseball Player Notes

2025 Fantasy Baseball Draft Notes

Position

Team

Logan Webb Note
	68. Logan Webb SP Logan Webb continued being MLB's Mr. GroundBall in 2024, boasting a 57.2% ground ball rate while throwing 204 2/3 innings. Webb's durability and compiled innings are his claim to fantasy relevancy, as his 20.5% strikeout rate requires volume to have a positive impact. Of note, his 3.41 ERA featured some luck with an xERA of 4.31, and his WHIP jumped to 1.23 from 1.07. He has double-digit wins in each of the last two years, which again is more of a product of his innings than anything else. Webb offers solid SP3 numbers, but it is prudent not to expect more than he has been since 2022. 2 days ago

Willy Adames Note
	75. Willy Adames SS Willy Adames made the most of his contract year in 2024. He appeared in 161 games and hit career highs in HR (32), RBIs (112), runs (93), and stolen bases (21). He parlayed that performance into a seven-year, $182 million contract with the San Francisco Giants. It also suggests a plethora of red flags heading into 2025. Moving from Milwaukee to San Francisco won't help a right-handed power hitter who strikes out at a fairly rapid clip. He does have a decent walk rate (10.8%), but his career OBP is still .322. Considering he had never stolen double-digit bases before last season, it would be a fool's errand to expect a repeat of that performance. Essentially, Adames is worth a starting shortstop spot on rosters but keep your projections closer to his 2023 than his 2024. 2 days ago

Ryan Walker Note
	118. Ryan Walker RP Ryan Walker emerged as a pivotal asset for the San Francisco Giants in 2024, delivering an exceptional season from the bullpen. Over 76 appearances, he posted a stellar 1.91 ERA across 80 innings, complemented by a 10-4 record, 10 saves, and a remarkable 0.85 WHIP. His impressive 32.1% strikeout rate, coupled with a modest 5.8% walk rate, underscores his dominance and control on the mound. Walker's Statcast metrics further highlight his effectiveness, with an average exit velocity of 86.4 mph and a hard-hit rate of 30.2%, both reflecting his ability to limit quality contact. Looking ahead to 2025, Walker is anticipated to retain his role as the Giants' closer, especially given Camilo Doval's struggles with command. He can continue to be a dependable option for saves and strikeouts in fantasy leagues. 2 days ago

Matt Chapman Note
	120. Matt Chapman 3B Matt Chapman delivered a solid fantasy performance in 2024, hitting 27 home runs, driving in 78 runs, scoring 98 times, and adding 15 stolen bases. His .247/.328/.463 slash line aligns closely with his career .238 batting average. Chapman's power metrics are robust, evidenced by an average exit velocity of 93.2 mph and a 12.6% barrel rate, placing him in the 97th percentile for exit velocity. Notably, he reduced his strikeout rate to 24.4%, the lowest since his rookie season. At 31, Chapman's consistent power and defensive wizardry-highlighted by his fifth Gold Glove award in 2024-make him a valuable third baseman in fantasy leagues. 2 days ago

Heliot Ramos Note
	181. Heliot Ramos LF,CF,RF Heliot Ramos put together a solid rookie campaign for the Giants, posting 22 home runs, 72 RBIs, and a respectable .269/.322/.469 slash line. Encouragingly, his expected stats align well with these results, suggesting they're a fair benchmark for his 2025 outlook. As you round out your fantasy outfield later in drafts, Ramos offers a reliable floor heading into his second full MLB season. 2 days ago

Robbie Ray Note
	187. Robbie Ray SP

Jung Hoo Lee Note
	224. Jung Hoo Lee CF

Tyler Fitzgerald Note
	254. Tyler Fitzgerald SS,CF

Patrick Bailey Note
	338. Patrick Bailey C

Camilo Doval Note
	350. Camilo Doval RP

Justin Verlander Note
	363. Justin Verlander SP

Kyle Harrison Note
	373. Kyle Harrison SP

Hayden Birdsong Note
	394. Hayden Birdsong SP

LaMonte Wade Jr. Note
	396. LaMonte Wade Jr. 1B,RF

Jordan Hicks Note
	439. Jordan Hicks SP,RP

Mike Yastrzemski Note
	453. Mike Yastrzemski CF,RF

Wilmer Flores Note
	505. Wilmer Flores 1B

Marco Luciano Note
	518. Marco Luciano 2B,SS

Jerar Encarnacion Note
	525. Jerar Encarnacion RF

Landen Roupp Note
	592. Landen Roupp SP,RP

Tyler Rogers Note
	603. Tyler Rogers RP

Erik Miller Note
	614. Erik Miller SP,RP

Bryce Eldridge Note
	639. Bryce Eldridge 1B

Luis Matos Note
	738. Luis Matos CF,RF

Tristan Beck Note
	778. Tristan Beck RP

Sean Hjelle Note
	814. Sean Hjelle RP

Spencer Bivens Note
	857. Spencer Bivens RP

Keaton Winn Note
	870. Keaton Winn SP

Randy Rodriguez Note
	878. Randy Rodriguez RP

Grant McCray Note
	930. Grant McCray CF

Carson Whisenhunt Note
	938. Carson Whisenhunt SP

Trevor McDonald Note
	946. Trevor McDonald SP,RP

Carson Ragsdale Note
	961. Carson Ragsdale SP

Tom Murphy Note
	1021. Tom Murphy C

Carson Seymour Note
	1035. Carson Seymour SP

Ethan Small Note
	1042. Ethan Small RP

Casey Schmitt Note
	1087. Casey Schmitt 2B,3B,SS

Lou Trivino Note
	1090. Lou Trivino RP

Sam Huff Note
	1102. Sam Huff C

Miguel Diaz Note
	1152. Miguel Diaz RP

Cole Waites Note
	1201. Cole Waites RP

Trent Harris Note
	1227. Trent Harris RP

Joey Lucchesi Note
	1249. Joey Lucchesi SP

Mason Black Note
	1339. Mason Black SP

Kai-Wei Teng Note
	1432. Kai-Wei Teng SP

Max Stassi Note
	1460. Max Stassi C

Brett Wisely Note
	1480. Brett Wisely 2B,SS

Wade Meckler Note
	1554. Wade Meckler CF

David Villar Note
	1575. David Villar 1B

Osleivis Basabe Note
	1596. Osleivis Basabe 2B,3B,OF

Christian Koss Note
	1651. Christian Koss SS