Should I draft Willson Contreras or Will Smith?

See our analysis of the choice to draft Willson Contreras or Will Smith.

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

Willson Contreras

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STL · C,DH

LAD · C

Batting
2024 Preseason Projections
Draft Value	1.32	3.92
ADP	185.66	70.00
PROJ	264.00	341.00
AB	455	458
R	64	75
H	111	120
2B	24	23
3B	0	1
HR	21	22
RBI	66	84
SB	4	2
K	118	91
BB	50	60
AVG	.244	.262
OBP	.320	.350
SLG	.435	.461
OPS	.755	.811

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Batting
Season Statistics
PROJ	81.0	188.0
AB	130	264
R	23	38
H	34	71
2B	11	17
3B	0	1
HR	6	11
RBI	13	50
SB	2	0
K	43	50
BB	23	27
AVG	.262	.269
OBP	.389	.339
SLG	.485	.466
OPS	.873	.805

Recent News
	Willson Contreras, Hunter Greene trade expletives over Reds-Cards HBP Published June 30th, 2024 via The Cincinnati Enquirer Cardinals' Willson Contreras suffers broken arm after being hit by swing Published June 28th, 2024 via MSN Cardinals avoid injury disaster with Willson Contreras return looming Published June 26th, 2024 via MSN Willson Contreras' return and a 4-3 win over the Braves bolster the Cardinals confidence Published June 25th, 2024 via Effingham Daily News Willson Contreras returns from injured list as Cardinals beat Braves Published June 25th, 2024 via MLB.com Willson Contreras, Cardinals chase another win over Braves Published June 25th, 2024 via Deadspin Willson Contreras, Cardinals chase another win over Braves Published June 25th, 2024 via Citizentribune Willson Contreras' return provides boost as Cardinals continue to surge Published June 24th, 2024 via The New York Times	Dodgers' Will Smith dishes on 7-run 11th inning in huge win over Giants Published June 30th, 2024 via ClutchPoints Dodgers' Will Smith: Getting rest Sunday Published June 30th, 2024 via CBS Sports Dodgers' Will Smith: Collects three hits, three RBI Published June 30th, 2024 via CBS Sports Will Smith starts Dodgers' 7-run rally in 11th inning vs. Giants Published June 30th, 2024 via MLB.com Will Smith on Dodgers' 14-7 win, big hit \| 06/29/2024 Published June 29th, 2024 via MLB.com MLB Roundup: Will Smith's double sparks seven-run 11th as Dodgers beat Giants Published June 29th, 2024 via Sportsnet.ca Will Smith's double ignites seven-run 11th inning as the Dodgers beat the Giants 14-7 Published June 29th, 2024 via FOX Sports Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Explains Why Will Smith Has Been Missing From Lineup Published June 28th, 2024 via Athlon Sports

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