Should I draft Jackson Merrill or Anthony Rizzo?

See our analysis of the choice to draft Jackson Merrill or Anthony Rizzo.

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

Jackson Merrill

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Anthony Rizzo

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SD · SS,CF

NYY · 1B

Injury Alert

Anthony Rizzo · Forearm (Out)

Batting
2024 Preseason Projections
Draft Value	3.96	0.53
ADP	217.69	Undrafted
PROJ	183.00	250.00
AB	364	428
R	42	63
H	89	104
2B	18	18
3B	3	0
HR	6	20
RBI	39	60
SB	9	3
K	65	106
BB	27	48
AVG	.245	.243
OBP	.297	.321
SLG	.360	.425
OPS	.657	.746

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Batting
Season Statistics
PROJ	187.0	121.0
AB	292	264
R	39	32
H	85	59
2B	11	7
3B	1	0
HR	12	8
RBI	42	28
SB	9	0
K	51	48
BB	14	19
AVG	.291	.224
OBP	.325	.289
SLG	.459	.341
OPS	.784	.630

Recent News
	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	Yankees Urged to Pursue Trade for $30 Million Anthony Rizzo Replacement Published June 27th, 2024 via MSN 'Patient Hitter' Named Yankees Trade Target After Anthony Rizzo's Injury Published June 26th, 2024 via MSN Anthony Rizzo's Difficult Season Continues After Broken Arm Diagnosis Published June 25th, 2024 via uSports.org Yankees trade with A's boosts lineup amidst Giancarlo Stanton, Anthony Rizzo injuries Published June 23rd, 2024 via BVM Sports Yankees make trade with A's to address Giancarlo Stanton, Anthony Rizzo injuries Published June 23rd, 2024 via Yanks Go Yard Yankees Could Land White Sox Slugger This Summer To Replace Anthony Rizzo Published June 23rd, 2024 via Sports Illustrated Yankees promoting prospect Ben Rice to replace injured Anthony Rizzo Published June 22nd, 2024 via Yahoo New Zealand News Yankees Showing Interest In Former All-Star To Replace Anthony Rizzo Published June 22nd, 2024 via Sports Illustrated

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