Tommy Joseph (1B, PHI) - 2017 Fantasy Baseball Sleepers & Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target ~190

CURRENT ADP: 214

ANALYSIS: Tommy Joseph exploded onto the fantasy baseball scene during his rookie season in 2016 by smacking 21 HR with a monstrous .248 ISO, both ranking third among rookies. His PA:HR ratio (16.5:1) was actually better than that of Edwin Encarnacion, who led the position with 42 HR. The kid can rake. But unfortunately, that is all he has shown the ability to do thus far.

Joseph has never been known to hit for a high average consistently, and seems to despise drawing walks (6.3 BB%). The good news is we saw significant improvement from him down the stretch. After the All-Star break, Joseph increased his walk rate by five points, and decreased his strikeout rate by six points. The Phillies haven't had a player reach 100 RBI since 2011, but they are certainly on the rise with youngsters like Maikel Franco and Odubel Herrera, and Joseph could be capable of reaching that mark.