At this year’s League of Alternative Baseball Reality (LABR) drafts, held alongside the Society for American Baseball Research (SABR) Analytics Conference, bidders showed caution with spending, resulting in lower prices for top NL players. While Rafael Devers was the highest bid at $30 for first base, outfielders like Juan Soto ($39) led in spending. The auction faced challenges with pitching prices, as only a few elite starters commanded high bids, pushing up costs for less skilled pitchers. Excitement brewed over a strong crop of prospects, with several players garnering attention from LABR managers.
