Should I draft Matt McLain or Christian Walker?

See our analysis of the choice to draft Matt McLain 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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Matt McLain · Shoulder (Out)

Batting
2024 Preseason Projections
Draft Value	3.21	3.76
ADP	127.73	82.81
PROJ	326.00	380.00
AB	539	568
R	89	82
H	142	146
2B	33	32
3B	4	2
HR	23	29
RBI	78	92
SB	21	5
K	174	128
BB	60	60
AVG	.264	.257
OBP	.343	.330
SLG	.468	.474
OPS	.810	.804

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Batting
Season Statistics
PROJ	0.0	187.0
AB	0	309
R	0	48
H	0	76
2B	0	15
3B	0	0
HR	0	17
RBI	0	51
SB	0	2
K	0	88
BB	0	32
AVG	0.000	.246
OBP	0.000	.320
SLG	0.000	.460
OPS	0.000	.780

Recent News
	Matt McLain Hasn't Been Cleared To Swing Published June 24th, 2024 Matt McLain Close To Taking Swings Published June 24th, 2024 Reds News: Matt McLain 'close' to swinging, Conner Capel outrighted, Blake Dunn to IL Published June 24th, 2024 via Blog Red Machine Reds' Matt McLain: Progressing in recovery Published June 23rd, 2024 via CBS Sports Reds' Matt McLain: Progress in recovery Published June 23rd, 2024 via CBS Sports Cincinnati Reds Update: Matt McLain Injury Progress, Connor Phillips Struggles, Alex Blandino Transition Published June 20th, 2024 via BVM Sports Reds News: Matt McLain update, Connor Phillips' disastrous start, Alex Blandino Published June 20th, 2024 via Blog Red Machine Reds second baseman Matt McLain has shoulder surgery and will be sidelined for extended period Published June 6th, 2024 via MSN	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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