Should I draft Manny Machado or Christian Walker?

See our analysis of the choice to draft Manny Machado 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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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

Manny Machado

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SD · 3B,DH

ARI · 1B

Batting
2024 Preseason Projections
Draft Value	5.35	2.07
ADP	49.89	83.28
PROJ	395.00	380.00
AB	541	568
R	86	82
H	147	146
2B	26	32
3B	1	2
HR	28	29
RBI	98	92
SB	7	5
K	111	128
BB	56	60
AVG	.272	.257
OBP	.345	.330
SLG	.479	.474
OPS	.824	.804

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Batting
Season Statistics
PROJ	163.0	205.0
AB	309	321
R	38	50
H	81	83
2B	13	17
3B	0	0
HR	10	18
RBI	45	55
SB	5	2
K	72	89
BB	23	33
AVG	.262	.259
OBP	.312	.331
SLG	.401	.480
OPS	.714	.810

Recent News
	Padres notes: Xander Bogaerts 'ready' for rehab assignment; Manny Machado gets a break Published July 2nd, 2024 via The San Diego Union-Tribune Padres pregame: Manny Machado at DH to start Rangers series Published July 2nd, 2024 via The San Diego Union-Tribune Manny Machado Heating Up Before The All-Star Game Published July 2nd, 2024 via Last Word On Sports Padres News: Manny Machado leads the charge amidst key player absences Published June 30th, 2024 via Athlon Sports Manny Machado Reflects On Padres Current Hot Streak at Plate Published June 30th, 2024 via Sports Illustrated Why Manny Machado Thought Game Vs. Red Sox Was 'Kind Of Weird' Published June 30th, 2024 via NESN "It's kind of weird to see it in Boston" - Manny Machado taken aback by Padres support at Fenway Park after home run ... Published June 30th, 2024 via Sportskeeda MLB roundup: Manny Machado homers twice as Padres rip Red Sox Published June 30th, 2024 via Deadspin	Christian Walker Chalks Up 18th Homer Published July 3rd, 2024 Diamondbacks' Christian Walker: Goes yard in loss Published July 2nd, 2024 via CBS Sports Christian Walker Props: July 2, Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers Published July 1st, 2024 via For The Win Christian Walker is the engine that drives the Diamondbacks offense Published July 1st, 2024 via Burn City Sports Diamondbacks' Christian Walker: Three hits in win Published July 1st, 2024 via CBS Sports Christian Walker Props: June 30, Diamondbacks vs. Athletics Published June 30th, 2024 via For The Win 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

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