Should I draft Dansby Swanson or Christian Walker?

See our analysis of the choice to draft Dansby Swanson or Christian Walker.

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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Batting
2024 Preseason Projections
Draft Value	3.21	3.74
ADP	122.86	82.44
PROJ	331.00	380.00
AB	584	568
R	84	82
H	146	146
2B	27	32
3B	2	2
HR	24	29
RBI	85	92
SB	11	5
K	157	128
BB	59	60
AVG	.250	.257
OBP	.321	.330
SLG	.426	.474
OPS	.747	.804

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Batting
Season Statistics
PROJ	58.0	142.0
AB	165	206
R	23	37
H	34	54
2B	5	8
3B	1	0
HR	4	11
RBI	13	34
SB	4	2
K	51	57
BB	16	31
AVG	.206	.262
OBP	.279	.359
SLG	.321	.461
OPS	.600	.820

Recent News
	Is Dansby Swanson the Worst Shortstop in the NL Central? Published May 31st, 2024 via Yardbarker 'I'll trust you': What Craig Counsell and Dansby Swanson's dynamic says about the Cubs' manager Published May 27th, 2024 via Chicago Sun-Times Dansby Swanson reverses course in the best way against his former team Published May 23rd, 2024 via FanSided Cubs SS Dansby Swanson Relied on Faith as He 'Battled' Anxiety Published May 22nd, 2024 via Movieguide Can Nico Hoerner, Dansby Swanson help wake up the Cubs' offense? Published May 22nd, 2024 via CHGO Sports Cubs: Nico Hoerner, Dansby Swanson boost extra-innings win Published May 21st, 2024 via Chicago Tribune Cubs activate Dansby Swanson from the injured list, recall Luis Vázquez from Triple-A Iowa Published May 21st, 2024 via The Associated Press Hoerner hits game-ending single in 10th inning as the Cubs beat the Braves 4-3 Published May 21st, 2024 via The Associated Press	Diamondbacks' Christian Walker: Homers in loss Published June 1st, 2024 via CBS Sports Christian Walker on Diamondbacks ability to bounce back after a tough loss Published May 26th, 2024 via Burn City Sports L.A. continues to provide 2nd home for Diamondbacks' Christian Walker Published May 24th, 2024 via The Arizona Republic Diamondbacks' Christian Walker One Of Dave Roberts 'Favorite Players To Watch' Published May 23rd, 2024 via DodgerBlue.com Diamondbacks' Christian Walker One Of Dave Roberts 'Favorite Players To Watch' Published May 23rd, 2024 via Yardbarker Diamondbacks' Christian Walker Continues Historic Slugging at Dodger Stadium Published May 23rd, 2024 via Sports Illustrated Walker Powers D-Backs Past Dodgers, 6-0 Published May 23rd, 2024 via FantasyPros Ketel Marte, Christian Walker power D-backs past Dodgers Published May 22nd, 2024 via Yardbarker

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