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Post-Hype Pitchers Set to Breakout
Post-hype pitchers are former top prospects who have struggled to find success in the Major Leagues. These are players who were once viewed as intriguing fantasy assets, but now have discounted prices due to the slow starts to their respective careers. The three pitchers in this list have gained value either due to improved team […]
Frank Ammirante 5 years agoAlex Verdugo (OF, BOS) - Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleeper
BALLER MOVE: Draft target ~180 CURRENT ADP: ~230 overall ANALYSIS: Verdugo primarily spent the 2018 season in the minor leagues, so we’ll only look at his 2019 numbers. This is a terrific contact hitter who has the ability to contend for the BA title, as evidenced by his low 13.0 K% and high 91.2 Z-Contact%. […]
Frank Ammirante 5 years agoDavid Dahl (OF, COL) - Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleeper
BALLER MOVE: Draft target ~120 CURRENT ADP: ~147 overall ANALYSIS: Dahl hit the ball harder in 2019, with a 1% increase in Brl% and .023 improvement in xwOBAcon. Dahl was also able to find his sweet spot more often, with a 6% increase. If Dahl could maintain these improvements, it bodes well for his chances […]
Frank Ammirante 5 years agoByron Buxton (OF, MIN) - Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleeper
BALLER MOVE: Draft target ~130 CURRENT ADP: ~157 overall ANALYSIS: Since Buxton only had 94 plate appearances in 2018, we’ll compare his 2017 and 2019 seasons. As you can see in the chart, Buxton began to hit the ball much harder, with a 2.7% increase in Brl%. He also began to hit the ball in […]
Frank Ammirante 5 years agoPost-Hype Hitters Set to Breakout in 2020
Post-hype hitters are former top prospects who have struggled to find success in the major leagues. These are players who were once viewed as intriguing fantasy assets but now have discounted prices due to the slow starts in their respective careers. The three outfielders in this list have gained value because of the delayed start […]
Frank Ammirante 5 years agoBreakout Relievers Who Will Keep Improving in 2020
The closer role is one of the most volatile positions in fantasy baseball. They can lose their fantasy value with a couple of blow-up performances. Teams are also electing to utilize a committee approach, often using their best reliever in high-leverage situations rather than cementing them to the ninth inning. This makes it imperative to […]
Frank Ammirante 5 years agoBreakouts Relievers Due for Regression in 2020
The closer role is one of the most volatile positions in fantasy baseball. They can lose their fantasy value with a couple of blow-up performances. Teams are also electing to utilize a committee approach, often using their best reliever in high-leverage situations rather than cementing them to the ninth inning. This makes it imperative to […]
Frank Ammirante 5 years agoADP Showdown: Anthony Rendon vs. Rafael Devers
The first two rounds in your fantasy draft can be challenging because each available player is tremendously skilled with significant upside. Every pick looks desirable, so it’s important to try to determine which player has a greater likelihood of producing superior fantasy production. This can be accomplished by examining overall production and team context. This […]
Frank Ammirante 5 years ago2020 Fantasy Baseball Sleepers – Jo Adell
The most coveted type of player in fantasy baseball is the batter who can hit home runs, steal bases and hit for contact. Stolen bases are harder to find, as more big-league teams are opting to take a cautious approach to baserunning. Additionally, batting average has declined because hitters are striking out more often, as […]
Frank Ammirante 5 years agoADP Cost Analysis: Trey Mancini vs. Christian Walker
One of the most important skills in a fantasy draft is the ability to identify a player with similar value at a lower ADP. When you're able to find similar production at a lower cost, this allows you to use an earlier pick to fill out other areas of your roster, resulting in a stronger […]
Frank Ammirante 5 years agoBiggest Fallers: K-BB%, Part 2
K-BB% is a valuable metric because it shows which pitchers can combine strikeout ability with pinpoint control. Pitchers with high K-BB% possess high floors and ceilings because even when they’re not accumulating strikeouts, they are still usually able to pound the strike zone. Name K-BB% '18 K-BB% '19 K-BB%-Diff ADP (NFBC) Patrick Corbin 24.80% 20.10% […]
Frank Ammirante 5 years agoBiggest Fallers: K-BB%, Part 1
K-BB% is a valuable metric because it shows which pitchers can combine strikeout ability with pinpoint control. Pitchers with high K-BB% possess high floors and ceilings because even when they’re not accumulating strikeouts, they are still usually able to pound the strike zone. The list below shows pitchers with the highest drop-off in this rate […]
Frank Ammirante 5 years agoMiguel Sano - 2019 Year in Review
Heading into the 2019 season, Miguel Sano’s career was defined by injuries and disappointment mixed with glimpses of potential. What was once one of the top prospects in baseball (Fangraphs ranked him #15 in their 2015 Top-200 list), had become an after-thought in fantasy drafts. He finished the 2018 season slashing .199/.281/.398, with just 13 […]
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