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I am a Data Analyst by trade and have been fortunate to apply those skills to my passion of baseball. As an east coast transplant, I always back my Birds (Orioles and Ravens) but have adopted California baseball. When I'm not diving into baseball stats I enjoy playing drums and trying out new restaurants and bars around Las Vegas.
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Alexander Wells Takes Another Loss Tuesday
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Alexander Wells struggled again in Tuesday's 7-2 loss to the Yankees. Wells pitched 4 innings, allowing five runs on seven hits (including three home runs) and a walk with three strikeouts. The 24-year-old has had pretty good minor-league numbers but has not seen that translate with the O's this season, going... Read More
Brandon Belt Hits 24th Homer Of Season Monday
San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt made his one hit count in Monday's 9-1 win over the Padres, going 1-for-4 with a two-run home run. Belt mashed a fourth-inning Yu Darvish fastball over the right-field wall for his 24th HR of the season. The veteran has been a key source of power for the... Read More
Evan Longoria Homers, Plates Four Monday
San Francisco Giants third baseman Evan Longoria had a big day at the plate in Monday's 9-1 win over the Padres, going 2-for-4 with a single, a three-run home run, and four RBI. Longo capped off the Giants' first inning with a three-run line drive into the left-field seats off of Yu Darvish. The veteran... Read More
Ryan Mountcastle Ties O's Rookie Home Run Record Sunday
Baltimore Orioles first baseman/outfielder Ryan Mountcastle joined some elite company in Sunday's 22-7 loss to the Blue Jays, going 2-for-5 with a single, a solo home run, and a strikeout. The third-inning bomb was Mountcastle's 28th HR of the season and tied Cal Ripken Jr.'s record for the most HR hit by an O's rookie.... Read More
Anthony Santander Homers Again Sunday
Baltimore Orioles outfielder Anthony Santander hit his third home run in the last four games in Sunday's 22-7 loss to the Blue Jays. Santander went 1-for-3 with a solo shot, a walk, and a strikeout. He has brought the power lately but his three HR, eight RBI, and .256/.273/.488 slash line in September still isn't... Read More
Austin Hays Doubles Sunday, Stays Hot
Baltimore Orioles outfielder Austin Hays continued to produce in Sunday's 22-7 loss to the Blue Jays, going 1-for-4 with a double and an RBI. The 26-year-old has done very well lately, slashing .298/.327/.660 with four home runs and 11 RBI in September. The O's schedule isn't the best this week against the Yankees and Red... Read More
Pitcher Advanced Metrics Studs and Duds - Pitch Run Values For Week 25
Welcome back to RotoBaller’s Statcast pitcher Studs and Duds article series! Each week I have selected an advanced stat, chosen two top performers and two under-performers, and analyzed what those stats could mean for future fantasy output. This week I will focus on a stat that describes how particular pitches have performed overall: run value. Run value... Read More
John Means Takes Tough Loss Thursday
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher John Means fell to 5-7 in Thursday's 6-0 loss to the Royals. Means pitched 7 strong innings, allowing two runs on five hits (including a solo home run) and two walks with five strikeouts. However, the O's weren't able to get their bats going to provide any support. The 28-year-old has... Read More
Evan Longoria Hits Pinch-Hit Double Wednesday
San Francisco Giants third baseman Evan Longoria made his one at-bat count in Wednesday's 7-4 win over the Rockies, going 1-for-1 with a two-run double to provide some late insurance runs. The veteran has battled injuries this season but has been effective at the plate when healthy, slashing .286/.389/.514 with 10 home runs and 34... Read More
LaMonte Wade Jr. Plates Two Wednesday
San Francisco Giants first baseman/outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr. had another nice day at the plate in Wednesday's 7-4 win over the Rockies. Wade Jr. went 2-for-4 with two singles, two RBI, and a walk. The 27-year-old has done a nice job for the Giants all season long and has gotten off to a hot September,... Read More
Brandon Crawford Hits Three-Run Homer Wednesday
San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run, a walk, and two strikeouts in Wednesday's 7-4 win over the Rockies. Crawford took a sixth-inning Jon Gray fastball just over the left-field wall to tie the game. The veteran now owns a .293/.364/.513 slash line with 20 HR, 80 RBI, and... Read More
Jake McGee Earns 30th Save Of Season Wednesday
San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Jake McGee picked up his 30th save of the season in Wednesday's 7-4 win over the Rockies. McGee entered the game in the ninth inning with a three-run lead and pitched a 1-2-3 inning with no strikeouts. The veteran has played a huge role for the Giants this season and... Read More
Tyler Rogers Earns Sixth Win Of Season Wednesday
San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Tyler Rogers improved to 6-1 in Wednesday's 7-4 win over the Rockies. The side-armer came in to pitch the eighth inning down by a run and logged a scoreless inning with no walks, no strikeouts, and a double allowed. The Giants then scored four runs in the top half of... Read More
Anthony DeSclafani Posts Short Outing Wednesday
San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Anthony DeSclafani did not factor in Wednesday's 7-4 win over the Rockies. DeSclafani pitched 4 1/3 innings, allowing three runs on seven hits and a walk with five strikeouts. The 31-year-old has been a solid addition to the Giants' rotation this season overall, going 11-6 with a 3.33 ERA over... Read More
Steven Duggar Hits Two Triples Tuesday
San Francisco Giants outfielder Steven Duggar continued to pick things up in Tuesday's 12-3 win over the Rockies, going 3-for-5 with a double, two triples, three RBI, and two strikeouts. The 27-year-old has started to come around and is now slashing .277/.345/.472 with seven home runs, 33 RBI, and six stolen bases in 255 plate... Read More
Mike Yastrzemski Homers, Plates Three Tuesday
San Francisco Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski had a nice day at the plate in Tuesday's 12-3 win over the Rockies, going 2-for-4 with a single, a two-run home run, three RBI, and a walk. The seventh-innings blast was Yaz's 22nd HR of the season. The 31-year-old has had a disappointing season overall, slashing .223/.305/.458 with... Read More
Logan Webb Earns Ninth Win Of Season Tuesday
San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Logan Webb continued his strong performance in Tuesday's 12-3 win over the Rockies. Webb pitched 7 innings, allowing three runs on nine hits and no walks with six strikeouts. The 24-year-old has been a huge success this season, compiling a 2.64 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, and 26.6% strikeout rate over 21... Read More
Austin Hays Hits Two-Run Home Run Tuesday, Stays Hot
Baltimore Orioles outfielder Austin Hays went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run, three RBI, and a walk in Tuesday's 7-3 win over the Royals. Hays destroyed a third-inning Jackson Kowar breaking pitch, putting it deep into the left-field seats for his 16th HR of the season. The 26-year-old has started September off hot, batting .320... Read More
Cedric Mullins Homers In Third Straight Game Tuesday
Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins continued to mash in Tuesday's 7-3 win over the Royals. Mullins went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk, and a strikeout. He also made a throwing error. The seventh-inning blast was his 27th of the season and his third in the last three games. The 26-year-old now has... Read More
Buster Posey Hits 17th Homer Of Season Monday
San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey went 2-for-5 with a double, a solo home run, and two strikeouts in Monday's 10-5 win over the Rockies. Posey's first-inning opposite-field shot was his 17th of the season. The veteran has had a fantastic season, slashing .306/.395/.512 with 44 RBI. He has been a fantasy steal this season... Read More
Thairo Estrada Homers Twice Monday
San Francisco Giants middle infielder Thairo Estrada had a huge game in Monday's 10-5 win over the Rockies, going 3-for-5 with a single, a solo home run, and a two-run HR. Estrada took Kyle Freeland deep in both the fourth and fifth innings to help fuel the Giants' win. The 25-year-old has proven to be... Read More
Darin Ruf Hits Leadoff Homer, Plates Three Monday
San Francisco Giants first baseman/outfielder Darin Ruf had a huge game at the plate in Monday's 10-5 win over the Rockies, going 2-for-4 with a triple, a leadoff home run, three RBI, and a walk. The veteran hasn't seen consistent playing time but does have a solid .280/.403/.547 slash line with 15 HR and 40... Read More
Kevin Gausman Earns 13th Win Of Season Monday
San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Kevin Gausman improved to 13-5 in Monday's 10-5 win over the Rockies. Gausman pitched 7 innings, allowing three runs on five hits (including two home runs) and a walk with nine strikeouts. The 30-year-old has been fantastic all season and now owns a 2.58 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, and 29.2% strikeout... Read More
Anthony Santander Hitting Woes Continue Monday
Baltimore Orioles outfielder Anthony Santander had another hitless game with a strikeout in Monday's 3-2 loss to the Royals. The 26-year-old has struggled to produce all season long but has just two hits so far in the month of September. He had been a useful fantasy option over the past several seasons, so 2021 has... Read More
Cedric Mullins Hits Another Home Run Monday
Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins continued to produce at the plate in Monday's 3-2 loss to the Royals, going 2-for-4 with a double and a solo home run. Mullins jumped on a fifth-inning Kris Bubic off-speed pitch, putting into the right-center seats for his 26th HR of the season and his second in the last... Read More
Zac Lowther Pitches Well, Takes No-Decision Monday
Baltimore Orioles pitcher Zac Lowther looked sharp in his return to the big-league team in Monday's 3-2 loss to the Royals. Lowther pitched 6 innings, allowing one run on three hits (including a solo home run) and two walks with two strikeouts. It was the 25-year-old's first appearance with the O's since the beginning of... Read More
Pitcher Advanced Metrics Studs and Duds - wOBA For Week 24
Welcome back to RotoBaller’s Statcast pitcher Studs and Duds article series! To those of you who have advanced to the fantasy playoffs or have locked up a spot, congratulations! Each week I have selected an advanced stat, chosen two top performers and two under-performers, and analyzed what those stats could mean for future fantasy output. This... Read More
Brandon Belt Hits 21st Homer Of Season Sunday
San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt got things going for the Giants in Sunday's 6-4 win over the Dodgers, going 1-for-4 with a solo home run. Belt jumped on a Walker Buehler first-inning fastball, driving it over the right-center wall to puts the Giants on the board. The veteran has brought the power this... Read More
Jake McGee Allows Two Runs Sunday
San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Jake McGee allowed two runs (one earned) in Sunday's 6-4 win over the Dodgers. McGee entered the game to pitch the ninth inning up by four. Austin Barnes reached on a Kris Bryant throwing error, and McGee then gave up a two-run home run to Albert Pujols. He was able... Read More
Austin Hays Hits 15th Homer Of Season Sunday
Baltimore Orioles outfielder Austin Hays went 2-for-5 with a single, a solo home run, and a strikeout in Sunday's 8-7 win over the Yankees. Hays put a second-inning Corey Kluber fastball just over the left-field wall for his 15th HR of the season. The 26-year-old has started September well, slashing .333/.368/.556. He has been a... Read More
