Joe Panik (2B, SF) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ team leagues.

OWNED IN: 53% of Fleaflicker leagues.

ANALYSIS: Joe Panik has already smacked three HR and stolen a base over the first 19 games of the season. He's also scored 13 times and driven in 11 RBI. Unfortunately I don't expect this power surge to continue as Panik's current ISO of .200 is 56 points higher than it was last season and roughly 90 points higher than the ZiPS and Steamer projections for him this season. While he's gotten off to a fast start Panik's average sits at a disappointing .257, but I expect it to rise in the near future as he's been very unlucky in the BABIP department. Thus far this season Panik's BABIP is .246 or roughly 50 points below the league average and over 80 points below the BABIP Joe managed last season. This means his AVG should be over .300 if his luck on batted balls turns around. If you need a 2B or MI Panik makes for a teriffic addition in every league of 12 or more teams.