Joc Pederson (OF, LAD) - Week 14 Waiver Wire Pickups

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ANALYSIS: Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Joc Pederson has regained his status as an elite power streamer, hitting two home runs this week. Pederson is now up to 10 home runs for the month of June, posting a .304 batting average in 63 plate appearances. Even more impressive is that Pederson has also walked in 11.1% of appearances, bringing his OBP to .381 this month.

The one caveat to Pederson's power surge this month is that he only has 14 RBI and 15 runs in June, somewhat shocking considering that he has double-digit home runs. Pederson has primarily hit either directly at the top or the bottom of the Los Angeles lineup, obviously stunting his opportunity for run creation. He has a hard hit ball rate of 60.4% this month and his 64.6% fly ball rate has led to his power surge as well.

If the fly ball happy Pederson can continue to produce a solid hard hit ball rate, there is an opportunity for Pederson to be an impact power hitter going forward. He only has a 10.4% soft hit ball rate this month as well, making him a great addition in all formats.