Should I draft Manny Machado or Ian Happ?

See our analysis of the choice to draft Manny Machado or Ian Happ.

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	7.64	2.90
ADP	49.89	161.63
PROJ	395.00	338.00
AB	541	561
R	86	82
H	147	139
2B	26	32
3B	1	3
HR	28	20
RBI	98	78
SB	7	11
K	111	155
BB	56	85
AVG	.272	.248
OBP	.345	.348
SLG	.479	.423
OPS	.824	.770

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Batting
Season Statistics
PROJ	163.0	162.0
AB	309	283
R	38	43
H	81	63
2B	13	18
3B	0	1
HR	10	11
RBI	45	43
SB	5	7
K	72	92
BB	23	45
AVG	.262	.223
OBP	.312	.338
SLG	.401	.410
OPS	.714	.748

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	Michael Mercado strikes out Ian Happ \| 07/02/2024 \| Philadelphia Phillies Published July 2nd, 2024 via MLB.com Chicago Cubs All-Star Ian Happ makes guest appearance in South Bend Published July 2nd, 2024 via WNDU Chicago Cubs Consider Trading Ian Happ to Boost Roster in MLB Trade Deadline Published July 2nd, 2024 via BVM Sports Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ makes special appearance in South Bend Published July 2nd, 2024 via South Bend Tribune Ian Happ Props: July 2, Cubs vs. Phillies Published July 1st, 2024 via For The Win Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ visits SB Cubs for meet & greet, throws out first pitch Published July 1st, 2024 via WSBT-TV PHOTOS: Chicago Cubs All-Star Ian Happ visits South Bend Cubs Published July 1st, 2024 via South Bend Tribune Ian Happ misplays fly ball in Cubs' loss to Brewers Published July 1st, 2024 via MLB.com

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