Should I draft Ryan Helsley or A.J. Puk?

See our analysis of the choice to draft Ryan Helsley or A.J. Puk.

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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Pitching
2024 Preseason Projections
Draft Value	3.02	0.69
ADP	106.87	Undrafted
PROJ	272.00	212.00
W	1	3
L	3	8
SV	27	4
IP	57.0	100.0
H	40	87
ER	21	45
K	84	125
BB	26	31
ERA	3.32	4.05
WHIP	1.16	1.18

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Pitching
Season Statistics
PROJ	228.0	-1.0
W	2	2
L	3	8
SV	29	1
IP	37.0	33.1
H	29	34
ER	11	21
K	44	28
BB	16	20
ERA	2.68	5.71
WHIP	1.22	1.63

Recent News
	Ten Hochman: Cardinals' closer Ryan Helsley nearing a Lee Smith team record Published June 28th, 2024 via St. Louis Post-Dispatch Ryan Helsley pitching less but gaining more saves Published June 27th, 2024 via MLB.com Cardinals' Ryan Helsley: Grabs 28th save Published June 26th, 2024 via CBS Sports Cardinals' Ryan Helsley: Stumbles but secures save Published June 25th, 2024 via CBS Sports Cardinals' Ryan Helsley: Perfect for 26th save Published June 23rd, 2024 via CBS Sports Ryan Helsley Trade Rumors Amid Cardinals' Success: Will Teams Still Show Interest? Published June 21st, 2024 via BVM Sports Will teams still be interested in Ryan Helsley if the Cardinals keep winning? Published June 21st, 2024 via Red Bird Rants Ryan Helsley Breaks Cardinals Record with 25 Straight Saves: All-Star Status Clear Published June 21st, 2024 via BVM Sports	A.J. Puk K's Michael Massey \| 06/25/2024 \| Miami Marlins Published June 25th, 2024 via MLB.com Marlins' A.J. Puk: Finally nabs first win Published June 24th, 2024 via CBS Sports Marlins' A.J. Puk: Stuck with another loss Published June 18th, 2024 via CBS Sports A.J. Puk Ball to CJ Abrams \| 06/16/2024 \| Miami Marlins Published June 16th, 2024 via MLB.com Marlins Trade Fallout: A.J. Puk Falters, JJ Bleday Thrives with Oakland Published June 14th, 2024 via BVM Sports Marlins' A.J. Puk: Hit with loss in relief Published June 10th, 2024 via CBS Sports Marlins' A.J. Puk: Tagged with loss Monday Published May 28th, 2024 via CBS Sports A.J. Puk's Transition to Bullpen; Marlin's Disappointment and Trade History with Oakland Athletics Published May 16th, 2024 via BVM Sports

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