BALLER MOVE: Target ~400
CURRENT ADP: 557
ANALYSIS: Colin Moran spent most of last season at Triple-A, where he slashed .308/.373/.543 with 18 HR in 338 PAs. His plate discipline marks were excellent (9.2% BB%, 16.3% K%), suggesting that he has an approach that will work well at the major league level if given an opportunity. His .323 BABIP might be a red flag, but he has sustained elevated marks at every stop in his minor league career.
None of the successes above have manifested in Moran's MLB career, where his 30% FB%, 37.5% chase rate, and 11.9% SwStr% fail to support his minor league resume. The 25-year old hasn't had a chance to get comfortable at the level yet, and he's old enough that it is time to start producing. He could hit .280 with 20 HR this coming season, likely generating a nice fantasy profit in the process.
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