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Ceddanne Rafaela 2025 Fantasy Baseball Outlook: Can The 2024 Rookie Improve In 2025?
There were plenty of exciting rookies in 2024, which caused the solid season from Boston Red Sox infielder/outfielder Ceddanne Rafaela to fly a bit under the radar. In 571 plate appearances, Rafaela slashed an unimpressive .246/.274/.390, but that came with 70 runs, 15 home runs, 75 RBI, and 19 steals. In fact, Rafaela was one of just 23 hitters to have at least 15 home runs, 15 steals, 70 RBI, and 70 runs scored last season. When rostering Rafaela, you have to weigh the pros and cons. The pros are the solid all-around production with eligibility at two or three positions, depending on your league settings. The cons are an aggressive approach, which led to a 2.6% walk rate and a 46.4% chase rate, along with below-average contact rates. While Rafaela should continue providing decent totals in runs, RBI, home runs, and steals, the average and OBP will likely remain on the lower end of each spectrum.
