Should I draft Yordan Alvarez or Ian Happ?

See our analysis of the choice to draft Yordan Alvarez or Ian Happ.

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

Yordan Alvarez

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CHC · LF

Batting
2024 Preseason Projections
Draft Value	9.40	2.25
ADP	20.45	161.63
PROJ	437.00	338.00
AB	502	561
R	91	82
H	145	139
2B	29	32
3B	1	3
HR	36	20
RBI	105	78
SB	0	11
K	117	155
BB	74	85
AVG	.289	.248
OBP	.383	.348
SLG	.566	.423
OPS	.949	.770

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Batting
Season Statistics
PROJ	251.0	162.0
AB	313	283
R	51	43
H	93	63
2B	19	18
3B	1	1
HR	18	11
RBI	46	43
SB	4	7
K	53	92
BB	35	45
AVG	.297	.223
OBP	.374	.338
SLG	.537	.410
OPS	.910	.748

Recent News
	Yordan Alvarez Goes Yard For Second Straight Game Published July 3rd, 2024 Astros' Yordan Alvarez: Goes yard again Published July 2nd, 2024 via CBS Sports Yordan Alvarez heats up at plate in Astros' loss to Blue Jays Published July 2nd, 2024 via MLB.com A deep dive into Yordan Alvarez's home run \| 07/02/2024 Published July 2nd, 2024 via MLB.com Yordan Alvarez's three-run home run (18) \| 07/02/2024 Published July 2nd, 2024 via MLB.com Yordan Alvarez's Blunt Home Run Derby Admission Triggers Online Buzz Published July 2nd, 2024 via Athlon Sports Yordan Alvarez Props: July 2, Astros vs. Blue Jays Published July 2nd, 2024 via For The Win Yordan Alvarez Hits 17th Homer Of Season Monday Published July 2nd, 2024	Michael Mercado strikes out Ian Happ \| 07/02/2024 \| Philadelphia Phillies Published July 2nd, 2024 via MLB.com Chicago Cubs All-Star Ian Happ makes guest appearance in South Bend Published July 2nd, 2024 via WNDU Chicago Cubs Consider Trading Ian Happ to Boost Roster in MLB Trade Deadline Published July 2nd, 2024 via BVM Sports Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ makes special appearance in South Bend Published July 2nd, 2024 via South Bend Tribune Ian Happ Props: July 2, Cubs vs. Phillies Published July 1st, 2024 via For The Win Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ visits SB Cubs for meet & greet, throws out first pitch Published July 1st, 2024 via WSBT-TV PHOTOS: Chicago Cubs All-Star Ian Happ visits South Bend Cubs Published July 1st, 2024 via South Bend Tribune Ian Happ misplays fly ball in Cubs' loss to Brewers Published July 1st, 2024 via MLB.com

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