Max Muncy (1B/3B/OF, LAD) - Week 9 Waiver Wire Pickups

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ANALYSIS: Los Angeles Dodgers utility player Max Muncy is hitless in three of his last four games, but still has a .393 OBP this month and has gotten on base in three of his last four games. Muncy also has a .521 slugging percentage this month, including three home runs, and has 11 RBI. Playing all over the infield and the outfield for the Dodgers, Muncy has even batted first and second for the Dodgers last week.

The 27-year-old Muncy had two home runs last week and has three multi-RBI games since May 16. This power surge is substantiated by his batted ball profile, as he has a 47.2% hard hit ball rate this month and has also hit 55.6% fly balls.  Of players with at least 50 plate appearances over the last 30 days, Muncy's hard hit ball rate is 20th in baseball and his 11.9% soft hit ball rate is also 40th in baseball.

Muncy has made the most of injuries for the Dodgers, as he garnered playing time from Logan Forsythe, Justin Turner, and Corey Seager's injuries. With his ability to hit the ball harder, look for Muncy to serve as a utility player in deeper formats.