Should I draft Nico Hoerner or Rafael Devers?

See our analysis of the choice to draft Nico Hoerner or Rafael Devers.

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

Nico Hoerner

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CHC · 2B,SS

BOS · 3B

Batting
2024 Preseason Projections
Draft Value	5.55	11.52
ADP	66.99	22.49
PROJ	371.00	429.00
AB	592	585
R	81	91
H	163	163
2B	26	36
3B	4	1
HR	9	34
RBI	64	99
SB	32	3
K	77	127
BB	47	60
AVG	.275	.279
OBP	.333	.343
SLG	.378	.518
OPS	.712	.861

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Batting
Season Statistics
PROJ	165.0	215.0
AB	286	271
R	41	50
H	69	78
2B	14	16
3B	1	3
HR	4	18
RBI	21	47
SB	14	1
K	37	72
BB	29	35
AVG	.241	.288
OBP	.327	.369
SLG	.339	.568
OPS	.666	.937

Recent News
	Nico Hoerner Props: July 3, Cubs vs. Phillies Published July 3rd, 2024 via For The Win Nico Hoerner: Struggling Cubs need to keep focus inward, block out external narratives Published July 2nd, 2024 via 670 The Score Boston Red Sox Eyeing Nico Hoerner to Boost Playoff Push with Stolen Base Arsenal Published July 2nd, 2024 via BVM Sports Nico Hoerner Props: July 2, Cubs vs. Phillies Published July 1st, 2024 via For The Win Are the Cubs Considering a Nico Hoerner Trade? Published July 1st, 2024 via On Tap Sports Net Chicago Cubs Possibly Trading Gold Glove Infielder Nico Hoerner to Seattle Mariners Published July 1st, 2024 via BVM Sports Cubs' Nico Hoerner: Provides offense Sunday Published June 30th, 2024 via CBS Sports Nico Hoerner's leadoff homer (4) \| 06/30/2024 Published June 30th, 2024 via MLB.com	Rafael Devers' two-run single \| 07/02/2024 \| Boston Red Sox Published July 2nd, 2024 via MLB.com Slipping starters, Rafael Devers need to provide Red Sox more in the second half Published July 1st, 2024 via The Boston Globe Rafael Devers' Josh Winckowski endorsement feels like shot at Red Sox front office Published July 1st, 2024 via BoSox Injection Rafael Devers Was Confused By This Red Sox Roster Move Published July 1st, 2024 via NESN Locked-in potential All-Star Rafael Devers provides powerful leadership example for Red Sox Published June 30th, 2024 via The Boston Globe Rafael Devers Slugs 18th Homer Sunday Published June 30th, 2024 Rafael Devers hits homer, Red Sox end Padres' winning streak Published June 30th, 2024 via The Daily News of Newburyport Rafael Devers helps Red Sox salvage series finale vs. Padres Published June 30th, 2024 via Mesabi Tribune

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