Should I draft Harrison Bader or Jackson Merrill?

See our analysis of the choice to draft Harrison Bader or Jackson Merrill.

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

Harrison Bader

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Jackson Merrill

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NYM · CF

SD · SS,CF

Batting
2024 Preseason Projections
Draft Value	0.49	3.96
ADP	257.40	217.69
PROJ	183.00	183.00
AB	354	364
R	47	42
H	86	89
2B	14	18
3B	2	3
HR	9	6
RBI	44	39
SB	17	9
K	78	65
BB	22	27
AVG	.243	.245
OBP	.288	.297
SLG	.370	.360
OPS	.658	.657

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Batting
Season Statistics
PROJ	132.0	187.0
AB	233	292
R	33	39
H	62	85
2B	14	11
3B	0	1
HR	6	12
RBI	31	42
SB	13	9
K	52	51
BB	13	14
AVG	.266	.291
OBP	.312	.325
SLG	.403	.459
OPS	.716	.784

Recent News
	Harrison Bader Leaves Early With Head/Neck Injury Published July 2nd, 2024 Harrison Bader exits Mets' game vs. Nationals after collision Published July 2nd, 2024 via NorthJersey.com Nimmo returns from hotel room scare to drive in 2 runs as the Mets beat the Nationals 7-2 in 10 Published July 2nd, 2024 via The Associated Press Mets' Harrison Bader day to day with injury to neck and upper back area after crashing into wall Published July 2nd, 2024 via KSL.com Mets' Harrison Bader: Nursing head injury Published July 2nd, 2024 via CBS Sports Mets' Harrison Bader is day-to-day after crashing into fence in Tuesday's win Published July 2nd, 2024 via Yahoo Sports Mets' Bader day-to-day after crashing into OF wall Published July 2nd, 2024 via ESPN Mets' Harrison Bader leaves game at the Nationals after crashing into the outfield wall Published July 2nd, 2024 via Bennington Banner	Padres Notes: Jackson Merrill's Rise, Injury Updates on Fernando Tatis Jr., Jurickson Profar, Luis Campusano Published July 2nd, 2024 via MSN Jackson Merrill vs Paul Skenes - Rookie of the Year Race Published July 2nd, 2024 via BVM Sports Padres News: Rookie standout Jackson Merrill lights up Fenway Park with stellar performance Published July 1st, 2024 via Athlon Sports Padres' Jackson Merrill Reflects On Strong Performance at Fenway Park Published July 1st, 2024 via Sports Illustrated Family Bonds Shine as Jackson Merrill Hits Home Run to Mom in Big Weekend Published July 1st, 2024 via BVM Sports Jackson Merrill's home run caught by his mother Published July 1st, 2024 via MLB.com MLB Rookie Power Rankings: Paul Skenes, Jackson Merrill shake up NL ROY race Published July 1st, 2024 via FOX Sports Padres' Jackson Merrill: Wraps up huge June with three hits Published July 1st, 2024 via CBS Sports

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