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About Pierre Camus - RotoBaller
Managing editor, analyst and ranker for RotoBaller NFL and MLB. Playing fantasy sports since before the internet existed. Born and raised in Miami, currently living in San Antonio.
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Fantasy Bomb Pod - Preseason Risers and Draft Sleepers
Pierre Camus and Chris Mangano identify players who have seen their fantasy football stock rise based on early preseason NFL action. These players could be draft-day sleepers or hidden gems based on current ADP. Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and catch us on iTunes and... Read More
ADP Showdown - Marquez Valdes-Scantling vs James Washington
There are a handful of offenses that reliably produce elite fantasy performers year-in and year-out due to the presence of a franchise quarterback. Green Bay and Pittsburgh are among those teams. In 2019, both offenses find themselves in a bit of flux. For fantasy purposes, we should take notice that each team also has a... Read More
Fantasy Bomb Pod - Must-Have Players for 2019
Pierre Camus and Chris Mangano list their favorite draft targets, or must-have players, for 2019. Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and catch us on iTunes and BlogTalkRadio as well! Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - every weekday... Read More
Fantasy Bomb Pod - Preseason Injuries
Pierre Camus and Chris Mangano discuss recent injury news on Andrew Luck, Amari Cooper and Kenyan Drake to determine how fantasy football owners should value them and their teammates. Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and catch us on iTunes and BlogTalkRadio as well! Be sure... Read More
Rolling xwOBA Risers/Fallers - Statcast Hitter Analysis (Week 20)
Statcast just keeps getting better. Rather than having to manually run searches with advanced filtering, a new feature has been added to display a rolling xwOBA leaderboard for both pitchers and hitters. In this series, we'll naturally focus on the hitters to see who is rising and falling over their past 50 plate appearances. We... Read More
RotoBaller Expert Mock Recap (Half-PPR)
Popular sleepers casually dismissed. No-name rookies selected in the latter stages. Drew Brees available in the 14th round. This must be an expert mock! The good folks at Fleaflicker recently hosted an expert mock draft including 12 of our finest fantasy football analysts. I have done a couple of early drafts already but much has... Read More
Fantasy Bomb Pod - FFPC Best-Ball Draft Strategy
RotoBaller fantasy football lead editor/analyst Pierre Camus (@pfunk00) and NFL writer/ranker Chris Mangano (@ChrisMangano) review results from their FFPC Best-Ball draft. They analyze roster construction, ADP values, and Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and catch us on iTunes and BlogTalkRadio as well! Be sure to also... Read More
Fantasy Bomb Pod - Expert Mock Review
RotoBaller fantasy football lead editor/analyst Pierre Camus (@pfunk00) and NFL writer/ranker Chris Mangano (@ChrisMangano) review the rosters of our top analysts following the most recent expert mock draft (half-PPR scoring) on Fleaflicker. Who is being undervalued or overrated at this stage and which roster construction works best? Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube... Read More
Zac Gallen to Arizona: Don't Be Disappointed
Of all the players changing zip codes prior to the MLB Trade Deadline, Zac Gallen was not on anyone's list as a potential mover. As a promising young rookie off to a good start for a talent-starved team, it's befuddling why the Marlins chose to trade a young, controllable arm like him. There are adequate... Read More
How to Value 2019 QB/RB Rookies in Dynasty (Premium Content)
Dynasty franchises don't restart, they reload. Rookie drafts are meant to continually infuse youth to rosters and introduce the next generation of fantasy stars. Although this year wasn't rife with immediately impactful players at quarterback or running back, there is still value to be had if you know where to look. It's equally important for... Read More
How to Value 2019 WR/TE Rookies in Dynasty (Premium Content)
The dynasty world predictably revolves around youth. Often, draft picks are valued more than productive veteran players. For some, this is viewed as a practical way to build for the future. For others, it's just a matter of valuing talent and potential over all else. It's called Shiny New Toy syndrome. Regardless of the reason,... Read More
Fantasy Bomb Pod - Deep Draft Sleepers and Lotto Tickets
RotoBaller fantasy football lead editor/analyst Pierre Camus (@pfunk00) and NFL writer/ranker Chris Mangano (@ChrisMangano) list their deep sleepers to watch in fantasy football leagues. These players could be worth a last-round pick in early 2019 drafts. Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and catch us on iTunes and... Read More
Fantasy Bomb Pod - Big Names to Avoid
RotoBaller fantasy football lead editor/analyst Pierre Camus (@pfunk00) and NFL writer/ranker Chris Mangano (@ChrisMangano) list some big-name draft picks that fantasy owners should consider avoiding in the early rounds. Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and catch us on iTunes and BlogTalkRadio as well! Be sure to... Read More
xSLG Risers - Statcast Hitter Analysis (Week 18)
Two full weeks have now passed since the Midsummer Classic. It's not a big sample size but we can look at some early second-half trends to see who is turning it up a notch after the All-Star break. Expected stats don't tell the whole story of a player's success but they often are more revealing... Read More
Fantasy Bomb Pod - How to Handle RB Committees
RotoBaller fantasy football lead editor Pierre Camus (@pfunk00) and NFL writer/ranker Chris Mangano (@ChrisMangano) examine NFL backfields that could turn into running back committees in 2019. Which RBs should you fade or avoid in fantasy football drafts and which are safe to take a chance on? Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get... Read More
Fantasy Bomb Pod - NFL Training Camp Headlines
RotoBaller fantasy football lead editor Pierre Camus (@pfunk00) and NFL writer/ranker Chris Mangano (@ChrisMangano) discuss the major NFL headlines heading into 2019 training camps. What injuries, holdouts, cuts, or other news do you need to know ahead of fantasy football drafts? Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and catch... Read More
Barrel Risers & Fallers - Statcast Hitter Analysis (Week 17)
It's been a while since we looked at the Barrel leaderboard, so let's go back to this telling metric. For a detailed explanation of what makes a Barrel so valuable, click here to revisit my first article on the matter. Many of the leaders have maintained their status, such as Gary Sanchez, Mike Trout, Joey Gallo,... Read More
Fantasy Bomb Pod - Melvin Gordon vs Todd Gurley ADP Showdown
RotoBaller fantasy football lead editor Pierre Camus (@pfunk00) and NFL writer/ranker Chris Mangano (@ChrisMangano) debate who is the better draft value between running backs Melvin Gordon and Todd Gurley based on current ADP and risk factors. Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and catch us on iTunes and... Read More
Fantasy Bomb Pod - How to Value Melvin Gordon
RotoBaller fantasy football lead editor Pierre Camus (@pfunk00) and NFL writer/ranker Chris Mangano (@ChrisMangano) discuss Chargers running back Melvin Gordon and how to value him in fantasy football drafts based on his potential holdout for a new contract. Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and catch us on... Read More
Rest-of-Season Second Base Rankings (Midseason Update)
The second half of the fantasy baseball season is here and the playoff push is on. RotoBaller's expert staff has updated our fantasy baseball rankings for the remainder of the year in order to give you the most up-to-date advice. Rankers Nick Mariano, Pierre Camus, Bill Dubiel and Scott Engel want you to crush the competition... Read More
Statcast First-Half Overachievers (Hitters)
The second half of the 2019 fantasy baseball season is upon us. Before we get too deep into pennant races, let's take this opportunity to reflect on some first-half performances that could be telling of future fortune, or in this case, misfortune. Last week, we looked at Expected Statistic Underachievers to try to find buy-low candidates.... Read More
Rest-of-Season Starting Pitcher Rankings (Midseason Update)
The Midsummer Classic has come and gone, leaving us without baseball for what seems like the longest week of the calendar year. Before the second half of the 2019 MLB season gets underway, the RotoBaller staff has updated our fantasy baseball rankings for the remainder of the year. RotoBaller writers Nick Mariano, Pierre Camus, Bill Dubiel... Read More
Fantasy Bomb Pod - Amari Cooper vs TY Hilton ADP Showdown
RotoBaller fantasy football lead editor Pierre Camus (@pfunk00) and NFL writer/ranker Chris Mangano (@ChrisMangano) debate who is the better draft pick between wide receivers Amari Cooper and T.Y. Hilton. Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and catch us on iTunes and BlogTalkRadio as well! Be sure to also... Read More
Fantasy Bomb Pod - Le'Veon Bell vs Dalvin Cook ADP Showdown
RotoBaller fantasy football lead editor Pierre Camus (@pfunk00) and NFL writer/ranker Chris Mangano (@ChrisMangano) debate who is the better draft pick between running backs Le'Veon Bell and Dalvin Cook. Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and catch us on iTunes and BlogTalkRadio as well! Be sure to also... Read More
Statcast First-Half Underachievers (Hitters)
As the first half wraps up and we are left pondering who will flip the switch in the second half, it's only rational that we look at the players who have underachieved most. We've already seen examples of players who have started to turn their luck around (Danny Jansen anyone?), so there is definitely credence... Read More
Fantasy Bomb Pod - Guillotine League Strategy
RotoBaller fantasy football lead editor Pierre Camus (@pfunk00) and NFL writer/ranker Chris Mangano (@ChrisMangano) explain guillotine fantasy football leagues, how to approach them on draft day and how to manage your FAAB throughout the season in these unique formats. Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and catch us on... Read More
xBA vs Shift - Statcast Hitter Studs and Duds (Week 14)
We've looked plenty at expected stats already, so let's switch things up a bit in this iteration of Statcast studs and duds. This time, we will examine the xBA of hitters who repeatedly face shifts or strategic defensive alignments. Typically, power hitters are subjected to the shift because of their high pull tendencies. Teams also... Read More
Fantasy Bomb Pod - Best-Ball Value Picks
RotoBaller fantasy football lead editor Pierre Camus (@pfunk00) and NFL writer/ranker Chris Mangano (@ChrisMangano) discuss their favorite value picks for best-ball drafts in the 2019 season. These players aren't sleepers but undervalued players that can be found in the later rounds. Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and... Read More
Exit Velocity Risers/Fallers - Statcast Hitter Studs and Duds (Week 13)
There's no need to explain exit velocity here, as you are likely well aware of its function and description by now. Followers of this weekly column will remember the Week 7 iteration where we first examined exit velocity leaders. We know that hitters who make hard contact are more apt to collect extra-base hits and it... Read More
Fantasy Bomb Pod - Dynasty Buy or Sell (Carson Wentz)
RotoBaller fantasy football lead editor Pierre Camus (@pfunk00) and NFL writer/ranker Chris Mangano (@ChrisMangano) evaluate the dynasty football value of Philadelphia Eagles QB Carson Wentz heading into the 2019 NFL season. Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and catch us on iTunes and BlogTalkRadio as well! Be sure to... Read More
