Should I draft Kevin Kiermaier or Jackson Merrill?

See our analysis of the choice to draft Kevin Kiermaier 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

Kevin Kiermaier

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Jackson Merrill

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Batting
2024 Preseason Projections
Draft Value	0.22	3.96
ADP	Undrafted	217.69
PROJ	171.00	183.00
AB	347	364
R	51	42
H	86	89
2B	19	18
3B	4	3
HR	6	6
RBI	36	39
SB	10	9
K	84	65
BB	27	27
AVG	.248	.245
OBP	.304	.297
SLG	.378	.360
OPS	.681	.657

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Batting
Season Statistics
PROJ	30.0	187.0
AB	153	292
R	16	39
H	29	85
2B	5	11
3B	2	1
HR	2	12
RBI	13	42
SB	5	9
K	56	51
BB	8	14
AVG	.190	.291
OBP	.233	.325
SLG	.288	.459
OPS	.521	.784

Recent News
	Blue Jays' Kevin Kiermaier: Returns to bench role Published July 1st, 2024 via CBS Sports Blue Jays Rumors: Justin Turner, Kevin Kiermaier, Yusei Kikuchi, and more to hit the MLB 2024 trade deadline, per report Published June 30th, 2024 via Sportskeeda Blue Jays' Kevin Kiermaier: Filling in for Varsho again Published June 26th, 2024 via CBS Sports Blue Jays' Kevin Kiermaier: Three hits in Tuesday's win Published June 26th, 2024 via CBS Sports Kevin Kiermaier's game-tying RBI single \| 06/24/2024 Published June 24th, 2024 via MLB.com Blue Jays' Kevin Kiermaier: Filling in for banged-up Varsho Published June 24th, 2024 via CBS Sports Blue Jays veterans George Springer, Justin Turner, Kevin Kiermaier set to lead comeback Published June 19th, 2024 via BVM Sports Kevin Kiermaier Returns To Starting Lineup Published June 15th, 2024	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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