Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball 2026 Outfield Preview, Part 1
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Jan 26, 2026 A deep dive into early ADP trends and who looks overvalued or undervalued among top outfielders. Short takes on elite stars, rising youngsters, and bounce-back veterans. Quick comparisons of power, speed and health risks across the Top 100 draftees.
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Jackson Merrill Offers A Safe Floor With Upside
- Jackson Merrill is a safe floor pick with hidden upside; injuries depressed counting stats but his contact profile and sprint speed support better 2026 output.
- Eno calls Merrill a must-have in many drafts, forecasting 12–15 steals and 22+ homers if healthy.
Riley Green Versus Brent Rooker Choose Your Risk
- Riley Greene and Brent Rooker are similar profiles; Greene is younger with upside but more K-risk, while Rooker is steadier and safer for BA.
- Derek and Eno debate taking Rooker if prioritizing batting average and safer floor.
Jarren Duran Is A Discounted Balanced Contributor
- Jarren Duran is undervalued as a balanced contributor who can offer 2020-type value with a modest power and speed mix at a discount.
- Hosts cite his 34-steal 2024 season and fit in lineups as reasons to be comfortable drafting him late.