Should I draft Christopher Morel or Taylor Ward?

See our analysis of the choice to draft Christopher Morel or Taylor Ward.

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

Christopher Morel

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CHC · DH,CF,3B

LAA · DH,LF

Batting
2024 Preseason Projections
Draft Value	2.80	1.85
ADP	170.45	161.52
PROJ	253.00	287.00
AB	467	463
R	71	72
H	113	118
2B	21	25
3B	4	0
HR	24	19
RBI	71	64
SB	11	5
K	160	107
BB	46	53
AVG	.242	.255
OBP	.311	.330
SLG	.458	.432
OPS	.770	.762

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Batting
Season Statistics
PROJ	163.0	173.0
AB	297	301
R	38	41
H	58	73
2B	5	16
3B	1	0
HR	15	14
RBI	45	43
SB	7	3
K	78	82
BB	41	37
AVG	.195	.243
OBP	.304	.327
SLG	.370	.435
OPS	.674	.762

Recent News
	Christopher Morel Props: July 2, Cubs vs. Phillies Published July 1st, 2024 via For The Win Christopher Morel Props: June 30, Cubs vs. Brewers Published June 30th, 2024 via For The Win A Cubs-Astros trade that would make Christopher Morel expendable Published June 29th, 2024 via MSN Christopher Morel Props: June 29, Cubs vs. Brewers Published June 29th, 2024 via For The Win Chicago Cubs lineup vs. Giants: PCA in CF, Christopher Morel at 3B, Justin Steele to pitch Published June 24th, 2024 via CubsHQ Cubs' Christopher Morel: Provides offense Sunday Published June 23rd, 2024 via CBS Sports Daily Dinger: Best MLB Home Run Picks Today (Bet Christopher Morel to Go Deep on Sunday Night Baseball) Published June 23rd, 2024 via Sports Illustrated Cubs' Christopher Morel: Homers, drives in two in win Published June 22nd, 2024 via CBS Sports	Taylor Ward Back In Angels Lineup Published July 2nd, 2024 Angels' Taylor Ward: Starting Tuesday Published July 2nd, 2024 via CBS Sports Taylor Ward Props: July 2, Angels vs. Athletics Published July 1st, 2024 via For The Win Taylor Ward's terrifying hit-by-pitch almost had serious repercussions for LA Angels Published July 1st, 2024 via Halo Hangout Angels' Taylor Ward: Exits after being hit in head Published June 30th, 2024 via CBS Sports Los Angeles Angels Contemplate Taylor Ward Trade for Prospect Haul Published June 30th, 2024 via BVM Sports Taylor Ward Trades For The Angels Published June 30th, 2024 via Last Word On Sports Angels OF Ward put on IL with hamstring strain Published June 29th, 2024 via BarDown

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