Should I draft Ian Happ or Christian Walker?

See our analysis of the choice to draft Ian Happ or Christian Walker.

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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Batting
2024 Preseason Projections
Draft Value	2.89	3.76
ADP	161.48	82.81
PROJ	338.00	380.00
AB	561	568
R	82	82
H	139	146
2B	32	32
3B	3	2
HR	20	29
RBI	78	92
SB	11	5
K	155	128
BB	85	60
AVG	.248	.257
OBP	.348	.330
SLG	.423	.474
OPS	.770	.804

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Batting
Season Statistics
PROJ	156.0	187.0
AB	275	309
R	41	48
H	62	76
2B	18	15
3B	1	0
HR	10	17
RBI	41	51
SB	7	2
K	88	88
BB	43	32
AVG	.226	.246
OBP	.338	.320
SLG	.407	.460
OPS	.745	.780

Recent News
	Cubs Win Dramatic Game 82 Thanks to Ian Happ's Heroics and Strong Bullpen Performance Published June 28th, 2024 via BVM Sports Ian Happ's HR in 10th helps Cubs avoid sweep vs. Giants Published June 27th, 2024 via Deadspin Ian Happ Socks Go-Ahead Homer Against Giants Published June 27th, 2024 Ian Happ's HR helps Cubs avoid sweep vs. Giants Published June 27th, 2024 via Deadspin Cubs' Ian Happ: Delivers big home run in win Published June 27th, 2024 via CBS Sports Ian Happ's 10th-inning homer leads Cubs past Giants 5-3 Published June 27th, 2024 via McCovey Chronicles Ian Happ homers in 10th, Cubs snap 4-game skid with 5-3 win over Giants Published June 27th, 2024 via Torrington Register Citizen Ian Happ and the Chicago Cubs Salvage a Game in San Francisco \| CHGO Cubs Postgame Podcast Published June 27th, 2024 via BVM Sports	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 Diamondbacks' Christian Walker Has Case for All-Star Game Appearance Published June 28th, 2024 via Sports Illustrated Bryce Harper injury opens path for Christian Walker to make 2024 All-Star team Published June 28th, 2024 via Burn City Sports Christian Walker Props: June 28, Diamondbacks vs. Athletics Published June 28th, 2024 via For The Win Making the All-Star Case for Diamondbacks Christian Walker Published June 25th, 2024 via MSN New York Yankees Potentially Acquire Two-Time Gold Glove Winner Christian Walker Before Trade Deadline Published June 24th, 2024 via BVM Sports 2024 MLB: Christian Walker Shining Amidst D-backs' Challenges Published June 22nd, 2024 via BVM Sports

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