Should I draft Paul Goldschmidt or Ian Happ?

See our analysis of the choice to draft Paul Goldschmidt or Ian Happ.

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

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Batting
2024 Preseason Projections
Draft Value	2.12	2.25
ADP	71.56	161.63
PROJ	382.00	338.00
AB	587	561
R	92	82
H	157	139
2B	32	32
3B	0	3
HR	27	20
RBI	86	78
SB	9	11
K	156	155
BB	81	85
AVG	.268	.248
OBP	.356	.348
SLG	.460	.423
OPS	.816	.770

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Batting
Season Statistics
PROJ	123.0	162.0
AB	321	283
R	40	43
H	73	63
2B	12	18
3B	0	1
HR	11	11
RBI	33	43
SB	4	7
K	101	92
BB	29	45
AVG	.227	.223
OBP	.296	.338
SLG	.368	.410
OPS	.663	.748

Recent News
	Mariners the betting favorites to trade for Paul Goldschmidt Published July 2nd, 2024 via ClutchPoints Cardinals' Paul Goldschmidt: Launches homer in loss Published June 29th, 2024 via CBS Sports Cardinals' Paul Goldschmidt: Picks up fourth steal Published June 26th, 2024 via CBS Sports Paul Goldschmidt Getting An Off Day Monday Published June 24th, 2024 Cardinals' Paul Goldschmidt: Rare day off Monday Published June 24th, 2024 via CBS Sports 3 landing spots for Paul Goldschmidt if the Cardinals trade him Published June 23rd, 2024 via MSN St. Louis Cardinals' Success Propels Paul Goldschmidt to Potential New York Yankees Trade Rumors Published June 23rd, 2024 via BVM Sports Paul Goldschmidt thinks MLB's UK return could resemble a Premier League derby Published June 23rd, 2024 via Yahoo Lifestyle UK	Michael Mercado strikes out Ian Happ \| 07/02/2024 \| Philadelphia Phillies Published July 2nd, 2024 via MLB.com Chicago Cubs All-Star Ian Happ makes guest appearance in South Bend Published July 2nd, 2024 via WNDU Chicago Cubs Consider Trading Ian Happ to Boost Roster in MLB Trade Deadline Published July 2nd, 2024 via BVM Sports Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ makes special appearance in South Bend Published July 2nd, 2024 via South Bend Tribune Ian Happ Props: July 2, Cubs vs. Phillies Published July 1st, 2024 via For The Win Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ visits SB Cubs for meet & greet, throws out first pitch Published July 1st, 2024 via WSBT-TV PHOTOS: Chicago Cubs All-Star Ian Happ visits South Bend Cubs Published July 1st, 2024 via South Bend Tribune Ian Happ misplays fly ball in Cubs' loss to Brewers Published July 1st, 2024 via MLB.com

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