Should I draft Nick Madrigal or Isiah Kiner-Falefa?

See our analysis of the choice to draft Nick Madrigal or Isiah Kiner-Falefa.

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

Nick Madrigal

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Isiah Kiner-Falefa

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CHC · 2B,3B

TOR · CF,LF,SS,3B,2B

Batting
2024 Preseason Projections
Draft Value	-0.07	0.06
ADP	Undrafted	256.25
PROJ	100.00	127.00
AB	189	261
R	23	33
H	52	67
2B	9	11
3B	1	0
HR	1	3
RBI	17	26
SB	4	10
K	20	47
BB	10	18
AVG	.275	.257
OBP	.315	.309
SLG	.349	.333
OPS	.664	.642

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Batting
Season Statistics
PROJ	32.0	152.0
AB	86	257
R	5	32
H	19	75
2B	3	8
3B	0	2
HR	0	7
RBI	10	33
SB	1	3
K	10	37
BB	4	13
AVG	.221	.292
OBP	.280	.338
SLG	.256	.420
OPS	.535	.758

Recent News
	Chicago Cubs lineup vs. Nationals: Nick Madrigal to leadoff, Justin Steele to pitch Published June 24th, 2024 via CubsHQ Cubs INF Nick Madrigal breaks hand in first game after demotion Published June 7th, 2024 via Central Oregon Daily Cubs INF Nick Madrigal breaks hand in first game after demotion Published June 7th, 2024 via The Prescott Times Media Nick Madrigal fractures hand while with Cubs' Triple-A team Published June 7th, 2024 via ESPN Cubs INF Nick Madrigal breaks hand in first game after demotion Published June 7th, 2024 via The Albany Herald Cubs INF Nick Madrigal breaks hand in first game after demotion Published June 7th, 2024 via Norfolk Daily News Cubs' Nick Madrigal Fractures Hand from Pitch, Impact on Infield Depth Chart and Future Considerations Published June 6th, 2024 via BVM Sports Cubs' Nick Madrigal Injury Update: Hand Fracture and Depth Chart Implications Published June 6th, 2024 via BVM Sports	Isiah Kiner-Falefa Props: July 1, Blue Jays vs. Astros Published July 1st, 2024 via For The Win Isiah Kiner-Falefa Props: June 30, Blue Jays vs. Yankees Published June 30th, 2024 via For The Win Blue Jays' Isiah Kiner-Falefa: Extends hit streak to 13 games Published June 29th, 2024 via CBS Sports Isiah Kiner-Falefa, Blue Jays light up Yankees in 9-3 victory Published June 29th, 2024 via New York Daily News Isiah Kiner-Falefa Hits Seventh Home Run Friday Published June 29th, 2024 Isiah Kiner-Falefa Props: June 29, Blue Jays vs. Yankees Published June 29th, 2024 via For The Win Blue Jays' Isiah Kiner-Falefa: Hit streak at 12 games Published June 28th, 2024 via CBS Sports Instant Reaction: Isiah Kiner-Falefa's first multi-home run game wasn't enough as the Jays fell 6-3 to the Guardians Published June 28th, 2024 via MSN

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