Fantasy Baseball Player Notes

2025 Fantasy Baseball Draft Notes

Position

Team

Ryan Helsley Note
	66. Ryan Helsley RP Ryan Helsley delivered an exceptional fantasy season in 2024, leading Major League Baseball with 49 saves in 53 opportunities-a 92.5% conversion rate. Over 65 appearances, he posted a 7-4 record with a 2.04 ERA and 79 strikeouts across 66.1 innings. His performance earned him the National League Reliever of the Year award and a spot on the All-MLB First Team. Helsley's dominance is supported by advanced metrics, including a .206 batting average against and a 29.7% strikeout rate, both improvements over his career averages. His 8.6% walk rate, however, suggests room for improvement in command. Notably, his 0.41 home runs per nine innings indicate effective suppression of long balls. While it's challenging to predict a repeat of his MLB-leading save total, Helsley's elite skills and role as the Cardinals' closer make him a solid choice for fantasy managers seeking reliability in the saves category. 2 days ago

Sonny Gray Note
	102. Sonny Gray SP Sonny Gray had a fantastic first season in St. Louis. His 30.3% strikeout percentage was the highest of his career in a full season. Gray started 28 games and struck out 203 batters in 166 1/3 innings, ending with a 3.84 ERA and 1.09 WHIP. The 35-year-old's FIP (3.12) and xFIP (2.82) suggest he was slightly unlucky. Gray's walk rate is a tiny 5.8%, and his cost for 2025 is quite reasonable as he's currently going in the 10th round. 2 days ago

Willson Contreras Note
	110. Willson Contreras C Willson Contreras had a truncated but productive 2024 season for the Cardinals, posting a .262 batting average with 15 home runs, 36 RBIs, and 48 runs scored over 84 games. His .380 on-base percentage and .468 slugging percentage contributed to an impressive .848 OPS. A fractured left forearm sustained on May 7 limited his playing time, but his .370 wOBA and .365 xwOBA continue to make him an excellent fantasy catcher. 2 days ago

Masyn Winn Note
	145. Masyn Winn SS Masyn Winn showcased his potential during the 2024 season. Over 150 games, he posted a .267 batting average, hitting 15 home runs, driving in 57 runs, scoring 85 times, and stealing 11 bases. His .267/.314/.416 slash line aligns closely with his minor league career averages. Winn's power metrics, including an average exit velocity of 87 mph and a 3.7% barrel rate, indicate room for growth in his power-hitting capabilities. Notably, his 17.1% strikeout rate reflects strong contact skills for a player in his early 20s. Defensively, Winn excelled at shortstop, contributing 14 defensive runs saved, which underscores his value to the Cardinals. Given his age and athleticism, there's potential for increased power and stolen bases in the upcoming seasons, making him a promising asset for fantasy rosters. 2 days ago

Nolan Arenado Note
	185. Nolan Arenado 3B Nolan Arenado experienced a decline in his offensive production during the 2024 season, hitting 16 home runs, driving in 71 runs, and scoring 70 times over 152 games. His .272/.325/.394 slash line marked a downturn from his career averages, with his slugging percentage notably dropping below .400 for the first time since his rookie year. Advanced metrics further highlighted this regression; his average exit velocity decreased to 86.3 mph, and his barrel rate plummeted to 3.2%, both career lows. Projections suggest a modest rebound, with anticipated improvements in home runs and RBIs. However, at 34 years old, Arenado's age and recent performance trends may temper expectations, making him a more cautious consideration for fantasy rosters. 2 days ago

Alec Burleson Note
	207. Alec Burleson 1B,LF,RF Alec Burleson fell just shy of 600 plate appearances and proved to be a solid waiver-wire pickup for fantasy managers, though his production dipped in September. He makes plenty of contact with a low 12.8% strikeout rate but rarely draws walks. His role in the Cardinals' crowded outfield remains uncertain, but if he sees consistent playing time, he has the potential to hit around 20 home runs in 2025. However, his overall upside is somewhat limited. 2 days ago

Jordan Walker Note
	242. Jordan Walker LF,RF

Lars Nootbaar Note
	247. Lars Nootbaar LF,CF,RF

Brendan Donovan Note
	257. Brendan Donovan 2B,3B,LF

Ivan Herrera Note
	260. Ivan Herrera C

Erick Fedde Note
	324. Erick Fedde SP

Nolan Gorman Note
	374. Nolan Gorman 2B

Quinn Mathews Note
	406. Quinn Mathews SP

Victor Scott Note
	425. Victor Scott CF

Miles Mikolas Note
	510. Miles Mikolas SP

Michael McGreevy Note
	519. Michael McGreevy SP

Andre Pallante Note
	565. Andre Pallante SP,RP

JoJo Romero Note
	575. JoJo Romero RP

Steven Matz Note
	609. Steven Matz SP,RP

Pedro Pages Note
	672. Pedro Pages C

Ryan Fernandez Note
	705. Ryan Fernandez RP

Michael Siani Note
	717. Michael Siani CF

Thomas Saggese Note
	727. Thomas Saggese 2B

Matthew Liberatore Note
	803. Matthew Liberatore SP,RP

John King Note
	806. John King RP

Tink Hence Note
	809. Tink Hence SP

JJ Wetherholt Note
	851. JJ Wetherholt SS

Nick Anderson Note
	896. Nick Anderson RP

Sem Robberse Note
	1049. Sem Robberse SP

Zack Thompson Note
	1101. Zack Thompson P

Riley O'Brien Note
	1108. Riley O'Brien RP

Max Rajcic Note
	1145. Max Rajcic SP

Drew Rom Note
	1184. Drew Rom SP

Alex Cornwell Note
	1210. Alex Cornwell

Chris Roycroft Note
	1211. Chris Roycroft RP

Kyle Leahy Note
	1235. Kyle Leahy RP

Tekoah Roby Note
	1244. Tekoah Roby SP

Ryan Loutos Note
	1256. Ryan Loutos RP

Gordon Graceffo Note
	1307. Gordon Graceffo SP

Bailey Horn Note
	1324. Bailey Horn RP

Roddery Munoz Note
	1418. Roddery Munoz SP

Jimmy Crooks III Note
	1474. Jimmy Crooks III C

Luken Baker Note
	1489. Luken Baker 1B

Jose Fermin Note
	1542. Jose Fermin 2B,3B

Michael Helman Note
	1545. Michael Helman OF

Matt Koperniak Note
	1585. Matt Koperniak LF

Ryan Vilade Note
	1620. Ryan Vilade LF,RF