Should I draft Cody Bellinger or Maikel Garcia?

See our analysis of the choice to draft Cody Bellinger or Maikel Garcia.

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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Cody Bellinger

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CHC · 1B,RF,CF

KC · 3B

Batting
2024 Preseason Projections
Draft Value	4.42	1.82
ADP	58.97	213.41
PROJ	336.00	246.00
AB	519	469
R	79	63
H	134	123
2B	26	25
3B	1	3
HR	21	6
RBI	82	47
SB	16	24
K	110	107
BB	44	47
AVG	.258	.262
OBP	.318	.331
SLG	.434	.367
OPS	.751	.698

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Batting
Season Statistics
PROJ	160.0	193.0
AB	281	345
R	34	51
H	75	79
2B	13	15
3B	1	4
HR	9	5
RBI	34	40
SB	4	21
K	53	62
BB	24	26
AVG	.267	.229
OBP	.327	.282
SLG	.416	.339
OPS	.743	.621

Recent News
	Chicago Cubs Trade Cody Bellinger to Phillies for Top Prospects: Shift in Strategy Explained Published June 30th, 2024 via BVM Sports Dodgers News: Cody Bellinger trade rumors continue to intensify Published June 30th, 2024 via Athlon Sports Philadelphia Phillies Urged to Pursue Trade for Cubs' Cody Bellinger Published June 30th, 2024 via Sports Illustrated Cody Bellinger Props: June 30, Cubs vs. Brewers Published June 30th, 2024 via For The Win Cody Bellinger 2024 Offensive Performance Review: Power Lapses & Impact on Chicago Cubs' Offense Published June 29th, 2024 via BVM Sports An honest evaluation of Cody Bellinger's 2024 offensive production Published June 29th, 2024 via Cubbies Crib Braves eye Cubs superstar Cody Bellinger to bolster outfield post Acuña injury Published June 29th, 2024 via BVM Sports Philadelphia Phillies Seek Cody Bellinger Trade to Bolster Lineup Published June 29th, 2024 via BVM Sports	Maikel Garcia Props: June 30, Royals vs. Guardians Published June 30th, 2024 via For The Win Maikel Garcia's diving grab \| 06/29/2024 \| Kansas City Royals Published June 29th, 2024 via MLB.com Maikel Garcia Props: June 29, Royals vs. Guardians Published June 29th, 2024 via For The Win Royals' Maikel Garcia: Two more steals in win Published June 28th, 2024 via CBS Sports Maikel Garcia's RBI triple \| 06/27/2024 Published June 27th, 2024 via MLB.com Royals' Maikel Garcia: Nabs two bags in loss Published June 25th, 2024 via CBS Sports Marlins throw out Maikel Garcia at home \| 06/25/2024 Published June 25th, 2024 via MLB.com KC Royals Trade Deadline Decisions: Pressure on Maikel Garcia & Players After Recent Struggles Published June 25th, 2024 via BVM Sports

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