Stephen Drew (2B / SS, NYY) - Waiver Wire Analysis

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ANALYSIS: Stephen Drew is a decent candidate for a bounce back second half. Drew currently has a horrific BA of .182 and a below average OPS of .630. However Drew also is second among 2B in HR with a solid 12 hit so far. Why are many of Drew’s numbers so atrocious? Drew currently has one of the worst BABIP in MLB at .171. This figure is particularly unlucky considering that Drew has increased his LD% to 25% and has increased his GO/FO ratio to 0.72. These numbers tell a story: Drew has been unluckier than most, as he is hitting a lot of fly balls, with a 25% LD%, and they aren’t becoming hits. Since last season Drew has also made improvements in his HR% (1.9% to 4.3%), SO% (23.2% to 16.2%), XBH% (7.1% to 8.3%), and BB% (8.4% to 9.4%). Drew’s double eligibility in the infield is a definite bonus, and most of Drew’s numbers indicate he will see improvements in his hitting as the season progresses and his luck improves. Throw in the fact that Drew is one of the best power hitting second basemen in baseball with an isolated power of .190 (tied with Jose Abreu), and fantasy baseball managers have a solid AL roster add in deep leagues.