Should I draft Taylor Ward or George Springer?

See our analysis of the choice to draft Taylor Ward or George Springer.

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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Taylor Ward · Head (Day To Day)

Batting
2024 Preseason Projections
Draft Value	1.85	1.77
ADP	159.31	117.35
PROJ	287.00	340.00
AB	463	526
R	72	85
H	118	137
2B	25	24
3B	0	1
HR	19	22
RBI	64	71
SB	5	13
K	107	111
BB	53	53
AVG	.255	.261
OBP	.330	.328
SLG	.432	.435
OPS	.762	.763

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Batting
Season Statistics
PROJ	174.0	141.0
AB	296	276
R	41	35
H	72	59
2B	16	11
3B	0	0
HR	14	8
RBI	43	25
SB	3	8
K	80	55
BB	37	34
AVG	.243	.214
OBP	.328	.303
SLG	.439	.341
OPS	.768	.643

Recent News
	Taylor Ward's terrifying hit-by-pitch almost had serious repercussions for LA Angels Published July 1st, 2024 via Halo Hangout Angels' Taylor Ward: Exits after being hit in head Published June 30th, 2024 via CBS Sports Los Angeles Angels Contemplate Taylor Ward Trade for Prospect Haul Published June 30th, 2024 via BVM Sports Taylor Ward Trades For The Angels Published June 30th, 2024 via Last Word On Sports Angels OF Ward put on IL with hamstring strain Published June 29th, 2024 via BarDown MLB Trade Deadline: Angels' Taylor Ward Ranked Among Most Likely Players To Be Dealt By Executives Published June 29th, 2024 via MSN Taylor Ward, Tyler Anderson lead list of Angels who may be on the move Published June 29th, 2024 via Pinstripe Alley Atlanta Braves Eyeing Taylor Ward as Outfield Addition in Trade Deal Published June 28th, 2024 via BVM Sports	George Springer Props: July 1, Blue Jays vs. Astros Published July 1st, 2024 via For The Win George Springer Back In The Lineup After Injury Scare Published June 29th, 2024 Toronto Blue Jays vs New York Yankees: George Springer Returns Strong After Hand Injury Published June 29th, 2024 via BVM Sports Toronto Blue Jays Slugger George Springer Back in Lineup Following Hand Injury Published June 29th, 2024 via Sports Illustrated Blue Jays' George Springer: In lineup Saturday after HBP Published June 29th, 2024 via CBS Sports George Springer Exits Early On Friday Published June 28th, 2024 George Springer leaves game with a hand contusion in Jays' 9-5 loss Published June 28th, 2024 via Toronto Sun Blue Jays' George Springer: Exits after HBP Published June 28th, 2024 via CBS Sports

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