Should I draft Mike Trout or Xander Bogaerts?

See our analysis of the choice to draft Mike Trout or Xander Bogaerts.

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)

Xander Bogaerts · Shoulder (Out)

Batting
2024 Preseason Projections
Draft Value	3.82	4.38
ADP	84.87	95.36
PROJ	317.00	358.00
AB	469	576
R	82	83
H	125	164
2B	24	31
3B	1	1
HR	31	18
RBI	78	72
SB	3	11
K	156	117
BB	66	58
AVG	.267	.285
OBP	.357	.353
SLG	.520	.436
OPS	.877	.789

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Batting
Season Statistics
PROJ	85.0	72.0
AB	109	187
R	17	23
H	24	41
2B	1	6
3B	2	0
HR	10	4
RBI	14	14
SB	6	4
K	27	40
BB	16	12
AVG	.220	.219
OBP	.325	.265
SLG	.541	.316
OPS	.867	.581

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	Xander Bogaerts Ready To Begin Rehab Assignment This Week Published July 2nd, 2024 Padres notes: Xander Bogaerts 'ready' for rehab assignment; Manny Machado gets a break Published July 2nd, 2024 via The San Diego Union-Tribune Padres get a pair of promising injury updates on Xander Bogaerts and slugging catcher Published July 1st, 2024 via Friars on Base Xander Bogaerts' parting act in Fenway return will break Red Sox fans' hearts Published July 1st, 2024 via FanSided Xander Bogaerts Sees This Potential In Red Sox's Ceddanne Rafaela Published June 29th, 2024 via NESN How Xander Bogaerts Views Dynamic With Mookie Betts In Dodgers-Padres Era Published June 29th, 2024 via NESN Former Red Sox Xander Bogaerts gets standing ovation in return to Fenway Park Published June 29th, 2024 via Sporting News How Xander Bogaerts Guided Rafael Devers To Red Sox Stardom Published June 28th, 2024 via NESN

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