MLB Daily Grind Down: Saturday, September 28th Part Three

by John Britt (jmbwngfn) Last Updated 2013-10-02 01:27:25

Detroit vs. Miami

7:10 PM	Detroit – ROAD					Miami – HOME
TEAM BATTING	AVG	OPS	K%	FPAB		AVG	OPS	K%	FPAB
SEASON	0.282	0.785	16.90%	0.65		0.231	0.623	19.80%	0.43
VS. LEFT/RIGHT	0.293	0.796	16.20%	0.53		0.230	0.613	19.70%	0.31
SP STATS	Sanchez – RHP					Eovaldi – RHP
	WHIP	ERA	K/9	FPPG		WHIP	ERA	K/9	FPPG
SEASON	1.18	2.64	9.86	13.39		1.37	3.79	6.64	8.33
LAST 14 DAYS	1.48	2.89	12.86	14.07		1.60	3.60	9.00	8.00
BATTER SPLITS	Note: Batter Splits Below Open in Pop Up Window
	DET vs R		DET BvP			MIA vs R		MIA BvP

Pitcher Grind Down

• Anibal Sanchez – Sanchez is always a solid fantasy option and a match up against the triple a Marlins just sweetens the deal. He is 7 and 2 since the all star break with a 2.33 ERA. Pitcher Rating – 8 out of 10

• Nathan Eovaldi – Eovaldi was brilliant in his last start but has struggled in Marlins Park and the match up versus Detroit is less than ideal. Pitcher Rating – 4 out of 10

Batter Grind Down

Placido Polanco is 9 for 21 with a double, triple, and 2 homeruns off of Anibal Sanchez.

Philadelphia vs. Atlanta

7:10 PM	Philadelphia – ROAD					Atlanta – HOME
TEAM BATTING	AVG	OPS	K%	FPAB		AVG	OPS	K%	FPAB
SEASON	0.248	0.694	19.90%	0.52		0.252	0.731	22.40%	0.59
VS. LEFT/RIGHT	0.235	0.680	20.60%	0.41		0.252	0.735	22.60%	0.48
SP STATS	Britt – RHP					Minor – LHP
	WHIP	ERA	K/9	FPPG		WHIP	ERA	K/9	FPPG
SEASON						1.08	3.19	7.96	11.47
LAST 14 DAYS						1.50	5.25	5.25	6.00
BATTER SPLITS	Note: Batter Splits Below Open in Pop Up Window
	PHI vs L		PHI BvP			ATL vs R		ATL BvP

Pitcher Grind Down

• Ethan Martin – Ethan Martin offers an exceptional strike out ability. But frankly, he just not a good pitcher yet. You can try to catch lightning in a bottle in GPP but otherwise, avoid. Pitcher Rating – 4 out of 10

• Mike Minor – Minor has pitched very well for the Braves this season, but it appears that he may be running out of gas. With that said, the Braves need a win in order to improve their play off positioning and Minor is more than capable of a solid performance. Pitcher Rating – 6 out of 10

Batter Grind Down

Lefties are hitting .282 off of Ethan Martin.
Freddie Freeman is 9 for his last 17 and is hitting .330 vs. right handed pitchers.

Chicago Cubs vs. St. Louis

7:15 PM	Chicago Cubs – ROAD					St. Louis – HOME
TEAM BATTING	AVG	OPS	K%	FPAB		AVG	OPS	K%	FPAB
SEASON	0.240	0.702	20.10%	0.54		0.272	0.743	17.90%	0.61
VS. LEFT/RIGHT	0.241	0.702	19.40%	0.43		0.277	0.747	17.70%	0.47
SP STATS	Jackson – RHP					Kelly – RHP
	WHIP	ERA	K/9	FPPG		WHIP	ERA	K/9	FPPG
SEASON	1.42	4.74	7.00	8.24		1.40	2.81	5.63	5.31
LAST 14 DAYS	1.29	3.18	6.88	9.33		1.29	3.18	3.18	7.00
BATTER SPLITS	Note: Batter Splits Below Open in Pop Up Window
	CHC vs R		CHC BvP			STL vs R		STL BvP

Pitcher Grind Down

• Edwin Jackson – If you are considering starting Edwin Jackson in St. Louis versus his former team, stop! Pitcher Rating – 4 out of 10

• Adam Wainright – Wainright will look to lock up the NL Central for the Cardinals and coach Mike Matheny will not want anyone else on the mound. He is there ace and will pitch like one today. Pitcher Rating – 8 out of 10

Batter Grind Down

Yadier Molina absolutely crushes Edwin Jackson; is 10 for 21 with 3 homeruns.
Matt Carpenter is 5 for 12 off of Jackson and owns a 1.021 OPS this month.

Washington vs. Arizona

8:10 PM	Washington – ROAD					Arizona – HOME
TEAM BATTING	AVG	OPS	K%	FPAB		AVG	OPS	K%	FPAB
SEASON	0.247	0.700	20.20%	0.54		0.259	0.717	18.30%	0.56
VS. LEFT/RIGHT	0.258	0.734	19.90%	0.46		0.258	0.717	18.50%	0.45
SP STATS	Haren – RHP					McCarthy – RHP
	WHIP	ERA	K/9	FPPG		WHIP	ERA	K/9	FPPG
SEASON	1.26	4.87	8.10	8.54		1.37	4.57	5.39	7.65
LAST 14 DAYS	0.89	2.00	8.50	11.67		1.75	3.75	3.75	8.00
BATTER SPLITS	Note: Batter Splits Below Open in Pop Up Window
	WSN vs R		WSN BvP			ARI vs R		ARI BvP

Pitcher Grind Down

• Dan Haren – Haren enters today’s game on the heels of 3 consecutive quality starts. He has pitched better on the road and has been quietly rather impressive since the all star break. Pitcher Rating – 5 out 10

• Brandon McCarthy – McCarthy is a solid pitcher but has a limited fantasy upside. Unfortunately his strike out rate is not up to par. Pitcher Rating – 4 out of 10

Batter Grind Down

Right handed batters are hitting .320 off of McCarthy.
Rookie 3rd baseman, Matt Davidson, has homered twice and has driven in 8 for the last week.

Colorado vs. LA Dodgers

9:10 PM	Colorado – ROAD					LA Dodgers – HOME
TEAM BATTING	AVG	OPS	K%	FPAB		AVG	OPS	K%	FPAB
SEASON	0.264	0.735	19.80%	0.60		0.266	0.723	18.40%	0.56
VS. LEFT/RIGHT	0.268	0.748	19.70%	0.48		0.270	0.730	18.30%	0.44
SP STATS	Nicasio – RHP					Greinke – RHP
	WHIP	ERA	K/9	FPPG		WHIP	ERA	K/9	FPPG
SEASON	1.50	5.32	6.63	6.87		1.13	2.67	7.41	11.90
LAST 14 DAYS	2.90	14.40	3.60	-0.67		0.94	1.59	6.88	10.33
BATTER SPLITS	Note: Batter Splits Below Open in Pop Up Window
	COL vs R		COL BvP			LAD vs R		LAD BvP

Pitcher Grind Down

• Juan Nicasio – Nicasio has given up 15 earned runs over his last 5 innings pitched. Stay the “F” away! Pitcher Rating – 2 out of 10

• Zack Greinke – Greinke has been dominant at home this season for the Dodgers. He sports a 8 and 1 record with a 2.16 ERA. The last time Colorado came to visit LA, Greinke tossed a 2 hit, 9K shut out. Pitcher Rating – 9 out of 10

Batter Grind Down

Righties are hitting .305 off of Nicasio.
Both Andre Ethier and Hanley Ramirez have very favorable BvP splits in their favor.