Should I draft Max Fried or Merrill Kelly?

See our analysis of the choice to draft Max Fried or Merrill Kelly.

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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Pitching
2024 Preseason Projections
Draft Value	5.15	2.57
ADP	63.42	167.60
PROJ	379.00	342.00
W	14	12
L	6	9
SV	0	0
IP	164.0	176.0
H	149	157
ER	60	74
K	155	163
BB	39	59
ERA	3.29	3.78
WHIP	1.15	1.23

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Pitching
Season Statistics
PROJ	223.0	70.0
W	7	2
L	3	0
SV	0	0
IP	96.0	24.2
H	75	17
ER	31	6
K	84	21
BB	30	6
ERA	2.91	2.23
WHIP	1.09	.95

Recent News
	Braves' Max Fried: Battles Skenes in no-decision Published June 29th, 2024 via CBS Sports Max Fried vs. Paul Skenes, and the Braves' extra-innings win in four parts Published June 29th, 2024 via The New York Times Max Fried strikes out four batters in six innings \| 06/29/2024 Published June 29th, 2024 via MLB.com Max Fried strikes out Andrew McCutchen \| 06/29/2024 \| Atlanta Braves Published June 29th, 2024 via MLB.com Pirates vs. Max Fried and the Braves: Batter vs. Pitcher Stats and How to Watch Info - June 29 Published June 29th, 2024 via Lineups Max Fried vs. Paul Skenes: Braves Aim to Clinch Series Victory Published June 29th, 2024 via BVM Sports Braves' Max Fried on dominant roll as he prepares to face Pirates phenom Paul Skenes Published June 28th, 2024 via The New York Times Three Braves takeaways: Max Fried's on a roll, Jarred Kelenic takes to leadoff and more Published June 24th, 2024 via The New York Times	Diamondbacks' Merrill Kelly: Throwing from 120 feet Published July 1st, 2024 via CBS Sports Merrill Kelly targets mid-August return amid Diamondbacks' playoff push Published June 26th, 2024 via MSN Diamondbacks' Merrill Kelly reveals target date for return Published June 25th, 2024 via MSN Merrill Kelly Hopes To Return In Mid-August Published June 24th, 2024 Diamondbacks' Merrill Kelly: Targeting mid-August return Published June 24th, 2024 via CBS Sports Merrill Kelly Aiming For Mid-August Return Published June 24th, 2024 via RealGM Merrill Kelly gives update on when he could return to the mound Published June 23rd, 2024 via 12news.com KPNX Merrill Kelly Targets Mid-August Comeback Amid Contract Extension Talks Published June 23rd, 2024 via BVM Sports

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