Should I draft Mike Trout or Julio Rodriguez?

See our analysis of the choice to draft Mike Trout or Julio Rodriguez.

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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Mike Trout · Knee (Out)

Batting
2024 Preseason Projections
Draft Value	3.82	11.27
ADP	84.87	15.11
PROJ	317.00	407.00
AB	469	590
R	82	98
H	125	162
2B	24	32
3B	1	2
HR	31	31
RBI	78	92
SB	3	31
K	156	155
BB	66	50
AVG	.267	.275
OBP	.357	.332
SLG	.520	.493
OPS	.877	.826

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Batting
Season Statistics
PROJ	85.0	117.0
AB	109	340
R	17	37
H	24	83
2B	1	6
3B	2	0
HR	10	7
RBI	14	29
SB	6	17
K	27	98
BB	16	22
AVG	.220	.244
OBP	.325	.294
SLG	.541	.324
OPS	.867	.618

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	Julio Rodriguez, offense fall flat again as Mariners blanked by Orioles Published July 2nd, 2024 via The Seattle Times Julio Rodriguez Dropped To Seventh In Batting Order Published July 2nd, 2024 Why Julio Rodriguez's personal hitting coach is 'confident' a breakthrough is coming Published July 2nd, 2024 via The Seattle Times Scott Servais moves Julio Rodriguez down in Seattle Mariners batting order Published July 2nd, 2024 via Sports Illustrated Mariners Take Massive Step with Julio Rodriguez in Tuesday's Game vs. Baltimore Orioles Published July 2nd, 2024 via Sports Illustrated A Mariners-White Sox trade to give Julio Rodriguez the outfield running mate he needs Published July 2nd, 2024 via FanSided This dream is a reality for the second time: Julio Rodriguez's soccer star girlfriend Jordyn Huitema pens rousing pre ... Published July 1st, 2024 via Sportskeeda Mariners' Julio Rodriguez: Records 17th steal Sunday Published July 1st, 2024 via CBS Sports

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