Should I draft Mike Trout or Bryce Harper?

See our analysis of the choice to draft Mike Trout or Bryce Harper.

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

Mike Trout

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LAA · CF

PHI · 1B,DH

Injury Alert

Mike Trout · Knee (Out)

Bryce Harper · Hamstring (Day To Day)

Batting
2024 Preseason Projections
Draft Value	2.39	6.66
ADP	84.87	18.54
PROJ	317.00	440.00
AB	469	550
R	82	98
H	125	156
2B	24	36
3B	1	1
HR	31	30
RBI	78	93
SB	3	14
K	156	142
BB	66	93
AVG	.267	.284
OBP	.357	.388
SLG	.520	.516
OPS	.877	.904

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Batting
Season Statistics
PROJ	85.0	255.0
AB	109	287
R	17	52
H	24	86
2B	1	20
3B	2	0
HR	10	20
RBI	14	58
SB	6	4
K	27	72
BB	16	47
AVG	.220	.300
OBP	.325	.396
SLG	.541	.578
OPS	.867	.974

Recent News
	Angels News: Mike Trout's All-Star Streak Comes to an End Published July 2nd, 2024 via Athlon Sports Comparing Mike Trout and Bryce Harper 12 years after their Rookie of the Year seasons Published July 2nd, 2024 via FanSided Mike Trout Targeting Late July Return From Surgery Published July 2nd, 2024 via RealGM Mike Trout's recovery timeline could throw wrench into LA Angels' trade deadline Published July 1st, 2024 via Halo Hangout Angels OF Mike Trout (knee) targeting return by late July Published June 30th, 2024 via Deadspin Angels News: Mike Trout reveals when he plans to return from knee surgery Published June 30th, 2024 via Athlon Sports Angels' Mike Trout makes injury return promise Published June 30th, 2024 via ClutchPoints MLB Injury Update: Dodgers' Max Muncy resumes hitting practice; Angels' Mike Trout plans July return and more - June ... Published June 30th, 2024 via Sportskeeda	Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber Hit In The Cages Tuesday Published July 2nd, 2024 Harper, Schwarber, Realmuto all progressing toward returns Published July 2nd, 2024 via NBC Sports Philadelphia Bryce Harper Works Out Sunday Published July 1st, 2024 Fantasy Baseball Injuries - Week 15: Blake Snell, Bryce Harper & More Published July 1st, 2024 via FantasyAlarm Will Bryce Harper's injury cost him the NL MVP this season? Published June 30th, 2024 via That Balls Outta Here Phillies' Trea Turner shares honest admission amid Bryce Harper absence Published June 29th, 2024 via ClutchPoints Phillies Injury News: Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber Headed to the IL Published June 29th, 2024 via Sports Talk Philly How the Phillies will attempt to power forward without Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber Published June 29th, 2024 via The New York Times

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