Should I draft Taylor Ward or J.D. Martinez?

See our analysis of the choice to draft Taylor Ward or J.D. Martinez.

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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Taylor Ward · Head (Day To Day)

Batting
2024 Preseason Projections
Draft Value	2.18	0.74
ADP	159.31	223.27
PROJ	287.00	266.00
AB	463	459
R	72	64
H	118	120
2B	25	29
3B	0	1
HR	19	23
RBI	64	81
SB	5	0
K	107	139
BB	53	40
AVG	.255	.261
OBP	.330	.321
SLG	.432	.479
OPS	.762	.801

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Batting
Season Statistics
PROJ	174.0	114.0
AB	296	206
R	41	21
H	72	56
2B	16	13
3B	0	1
HR	14	9
RBI	43	34
SB	3	0
K	80	61
BB	37	22
AVG	.243	.272
OBP	.328	.351
SLG	.439	.476
OPS	.768	.826

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	Tayler Scott strikes out J.D. Martinez \| 06/30/2024 \| Houston Astros Published June 30th, 2024 via MLB.com Mets' J.D. Martinez breaks up Braves' no-hit bid with home run with two outs in ninth Published June 29th, 2024 via MSN Pete Alonso, J.D. Martinez get trade update rumors as Mets struggle Published June 29th, 2024 via MSN J.D. Martinez's long-awaited Mets debut expected Friday vs. Cardinals Published June 28th, 2024 via MSN How J.D. Martinez has become the hitting guru Mets' offense needed Published June 28th, 2024 via New York Post Mets pivoting from J.D. Davis to J.D. Martinez ended up saving season Published June 26th, 2024 via New York Post Mets Star J.D. Martinez Shares Surprising Opinion About Subway Series Published June 26th, 2024 via MSN J.D. Martinez and the Mets bats have brought the team back \| The Mets Pod \| SNY Published June 26th, 2024 via BVM Sports

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