Should I draft Shohei Ohtani or Nico Hoerner?

See our analysis of the choice to draft Shohei Ohtani or Nico Hoerner.

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

Shohei Ohtani

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Nico Hoerner

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LAD · DH

CHC · 2B,SS

Batting
2024 Preseason Projections
Draft Value	8.82	5.55
ADP	10.97	66.99
PROJ	470.00	371.00
AB	546	592
R	105	81
H	153	163
2B	28	26
3B	5	4
HR	41	9
RBI	105	64
SB	19	32
K	157	77
BB	84	47
AVG	.280	.275
OBP	.378	.333
SLG	.575	.378
OPS	.953	.712

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Batting
Season Statistics
PROJ	328.0	165.0
AB	328	286
R	69	41
H	106	69
2B	22	14
3B	2	1
HR	27	4
RBI	64	21
SB	15	14
K	78	37
BB	45	29
AVG	.323	.241
OBP	.405	.327
SLG	.649	.339
OPS	1.054	.666

Recent News
	Shohei Ohtani Continues Incredible Season Published July 3rd, 2024 Shohei Ohtani's home run through bat tracking data Published July 3rd, 2024 via MLB.com Baseball: Shohei Ohtani hits 27th home run as Dodgers walk off over D-backs Published July 3rd, 2024 via Kyodo News Plus Shohei Ohtani's go-ahead two-run home run (27) Published July 3rd, 2024 via MLB.com Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani not planning to take part in Home Run Derby Published July 2nd, 2024 via True Blue LA Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani likely skipping Home Run Derby - The Athletic Published July 2nd, 2024 via The New York Times Dodgers News: Shohei Ohtani Likely Skipping Home Run Derby Published July 2nd, 2024 via DodgerBlue.com Ohtani won't participate in HR Derby, cites rehab Published July 2nd, 2024 via ESPN	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

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