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BALLER MOVE: Draft target ~300
CURRENT ADP: ~349 overall
ANALYSIS: Between Aaron Judge's rib, Giancarlo Stanton's calf, and Aaron Hicks being Aaron Hicks, there are plenty of opportunities for a reserve Yankees outfielder to make an impact in 2020. Will it be Frazier, Mike Tauchman, Miguel Andujar or all of the above? While there may be room for all three on fantasy rosters, my money is on the only one who was once a top-20 prospect - that's Frazier.
You may recall that Red Thunder got off to a blazing start last season, batting .324 with six HR and 17 RBI in 68 April at-bats. He cooled down and then saw his playing time disappear starting in June once Judge returned. That shouldn't be a problem this season, unless Opening Day gets pushed back much farther than anticipated and either of the towering sluggers is back for good (although Judge's injury seems like it could be season-ending and Stanton has never been the picture of health). As has been a common thread with all these young outfielders, Frazier could thrive with regular playing time. He posted a respectable 6.9 Brls/PA% last year, but that rate should grow to match his 60 raw power rating. Frazier can play either corner outfield spot and should finally get a chance to make his mark in the Bronx this year. He's being drafted after both Andujar and Tauchman but could wind up outproducing both.
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