Should I draft Christian Walker or Nico Hoerner?

See our analysis of the choice to draft Christian Walker or Nico Hoerner.

PLEASE NOTE this is a draft choice comparison analysis based upon Preseason Projections only. As the baseball season is already underway, you may instead prefer to view our breakdown of a trade for these players which is based upon several more factors including in-season performance.

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Please note dynasty rankings are based upon our 2024 Preseason Projections and do not consider in-season performance.

Last Updated: Mar 23, 2024

Strong Recommendation

Christian Walker

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ARI · 1B

CHC · 2B,SS

Batting
2024 Preseason Projections
Draft Value	2.07	5.55
ADP	82.56	66.36
PROJ	380.00	371.00
AB	568	592
R	82	81
H	146	163
2B	32	26
3B	2	4
HR	29	9
RBI	92	64
SB	5	32
K	128	77
BB	60	47
AVG	.257	.275
OBP	.330	.333
SLG	.474	.378
OPS	.804	.712

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Batting
Season Statistics
PROJ	198.0	165.0
AB	316	282
R	49	40
H	81	69
2B	17	14
3B	0	1
HR	17	4
RBI	53	21
SB	2	14
K	88	36
BB	33	29
AVG	.256	.245
OBP	.330	.331
SLG	.472	.344
OPS	.801	.675

Recent News
	Christian Walker Chalks Up 18th Homer Published July 3rd, 2024 Diamondbacks' Christian Walker: Goes yard in loss Published July 2nd, 2024 via CBS Sports Christian Walker Props: July 2, Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers Published July 1st, 2024 via For The Win Christian Walker is the engine that drives the Diamondbacks offense Published July 1st, 2024 via Burn City Sports Diamondbacks' Christian Walker: Three hits in win Published July 1st, 2024 via CBS Sports Christian Walker Props: June 30, Diamondbacks vs. Athletics Published June 30th, 2024 via For The Win Christian Walker Props: June 29, Diamondbacks vs. Athletics Published June 29th, 2024 via For The Win Arizona Diamondbacks First Baseman Christian Walker Shines For All-Star Game Selection Published June 28th, 2024 via BVM Sports	Nico Hoerner Props: July 3, Cubs vs. Phillies Published July 3rd, 2024 via For The Win Nico Hoerner: Struggling Cubs need to keep focus inward, block out external narratives Published July 2nd, 2024 via 670 The Score Boston Red Sox Eyeing Nico Hoerner to Boost Playoff Push with Stolen Base Arsenal Published July 2nd, 2024 via BVM Sports Nico Hoerner Props: July 2, Cubs vs. Phillies Published July 1st, 2024 via For The Win Are the Cubs Considering a Nico Hoerner Trade? Published July 1st, 2024 via On Tap Sports Net Chicago Cubs Possibly Trading Gold Glove Infielder Nico Hoerner to Seattle Mariners Published July 1st, 2024 via BVM Sports Cubs' Nico Hoerner: Provides offense Sunday Published June 30th, 2024 via CBS Sports Nico Hoerner's leadoff homer (4) \| 06/30/2024 Published June 30th, 2024 via MLB.com

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