Stephen Vogt (1B/OF/C, OAK) - Waiver Wire Pickups

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OWNED IN: ESPN: 5.6% owned, Yahoo: 41% owned, Fleaflicker: 21% owned

ANALYSIS: The difference in Stephen Vogt’s ownership numbers between ESPN, Yahoo and Fleaflicker leagues is likely due to the fact that he’s already catcher eligible in the latter two. Assuming continued health and playing time, he’ll quickly earn that status in all leagues, adding a nice boost to his value. Even as a pure first baseman though, he’s still an interesting ticket for waiver wire hunters.

He batted .358/.388/.532 through the first half of 2014 before an unfortunate foot injury knocked him off pace. Granted, no one expects him to approach that kind of production again this year. When paired with his white hot start to this season, it does make him difficult to pass by though. At worst, Vogt is a soon-to-be catcher eligible streak hitter living the good life right now. People have won fantasy leagues with much less.