Should I draft Nick Madrigal or Michael Busch?

See our analysis of the choice to draft Nick Madrigal or Michael Busch.

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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Batting
2024 Preseason Projections
Draft Value	-0.08	0.45
ADP	Undrafted	235.20
PROJ	100.00	173.00
AB	189	338
R	23	45
H	52	78
2B	9	16
3B	1	1
HR	1	13
RBI	17	45
SB	4	2
K	20	97
BB	10	43
AVG	.275	.231
OBP	.315	.322
SLG	.349	.399
OPS	.664	.722

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Batting
Season Statistics
PROJ	32.0	116.0
AB	86	240
R	5	35
H	19	62
2B	3	13
3B	0	1
HR	0	10
RBI	10	30
SB	1	1
K	10	93
BB	4	36
AVG	.221	.258
OBP	.280	.356
SLG	.256	.446
OPS	.535	.802

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	Cubs' Michael Busch: Homers in victory Saturday Published June 29th, 2024 via CBS Sports Michael Busch opens up scoring for the Cubs Published June 29th, 2024 via ESPN Cubs' Michael Busch Dominates Brewers with 10th Season Homer and Record-Breaking First-Pitch Hits Published June 29th, 2024 via BVM Sports Watch: Michael Busch Pounds Second Pitch of Game For Two-run Homer Published June 29th, 2024 via Cubs Insider Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire 2024: James Wood, Noelvi Marte & Michael Busch Top Week 14 Waiver Wire Published June 29th, 2024 via FantasyAlarm Is it Time to Drop Michael Busch From Your Fantasy Team? Published June 29th, 2024 via MSN Michael Busch: Chicago Cubs rookie improving on offense, defense Published June 24th, 2024 via Chicago Tribune Michael Busch Retreats To The Bench Friday Published June 21st, 2024

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