Justin Bour (1B, MIA) - Week 11 Waiver Wire Pickups

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ANALYSIS: Much was expected from Miami Marlins first baseman Justin Bour after he hit 25 HR in 2017. Some owners are let down because they are not getting the power they anticipated, as his ISO is down to .191, which is still better than league average. However, he has become an overall better hitter. Over the last week, Bour has a .304 batting average, three runs scored, and three RBI.

Bour has better control at the plate with a walk rate of 22.5% and a strikeout rate of 22%. Another reassuring item is that his line drive, ground ball, fly ball, and hard-hit rates are all in line with 2017 output.

The unfortunate part is that he is playing for a team that has very little consistent production as well as very little determination for near-term competitiveness. The best outcome for Bour would be a trade to an improved lineup.  Barring that, Bour will be a good source of batting average with the potential for power in the coming months.