MLB Grind Down: Friday, September 11th

by Derek Farnsworth (Notorious) Last Updated 2015-09-12 17:39:04

The RotoGrinders MLB Grind Down article will give you an in-depth analysis into the MLB schedule. This article will break down the numbers for every single game and give you analysis on which trends you can exploit. While matchups are a major factor in daily fantasy baseball, there are plenty of other factors to consider such as injuries, weather, and salaries.

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Milwaukee at Pittsburgh – 7:05 PM EST

Stats	Avg	OPS	wOBA	K%	Stats	Avg	OPS	wOBA	K%
Milwaukee					Pittsburgh
			Jimmy Nelson					Charlie Morton
			RIGHT					RIGHT
			Vegas Moneyline					Vegas Over/Under
			PIT (-160)					7.5
SP vs. Left	0.287	0.853	0.368	18.3%	SP vs. Left	0.255	0.734	0.326	18.70%
SP vs. Right	0.226	0.618	0.277	20.8%	SP vs. Right	0.240	0.663	0.295	17.70%
Batter Splits	MIL BvP		MIL vs R		Batter Splits	PIT BvP		PIT vs R
Batter Split Links Above Open In Pop-Up Window

Pitcher Grind Down

Jimmy Nelson : FD: $7,700 — DK: $7,600

Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 239.2 — SIERA: 3.95 — ERA: 4.17 — K%: 19.7% — BB%: 7.9% — HR/9: 0.9
Last 30 Days: IP: 34.1 — SIERA: 4.09 — ERA: 4.98 — K%: 20.5% — BB%: 9.3% — HR/9: 1.3

Pittsburgh Pirates Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.313 (Rank: 16) — Strikeout Rate: 20.6% (Rank: 21)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.316 (Rank: 20) — Strikeout Rate: 19.6% (Rank: 17)
Pitches per PA: 3.79 (Rank: 18)

Analysis: Nelson has not been sharp recently and his numbers have taken a significant hit on the road this season. That does not bode well for this matchup tonight against the Pirates. Nelson is a sizable underdog on the road and with a full slate of games, he is an easy avoid in all league formats.

Pitcher Rating: 51.9

Charlie Morton : FD: $6,900 — DK: $6,900

Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 270.0 — SIERA: 3.77 — ERA: 3.87 — K%: 18.2% — BB%: 8.0% — HR/9: 0.6
Last 30 Days: IP: 35.1 — SIERA: 3.39 — ERA: 3.82 — K%: 22.7% — BB%: 7.1% — HR/9: 0.5

Milwaukee Brewers Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.312 (Rank: 17) — Strikeout Rate: 20.5% (Rank: 20)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.362 (Rank: 5) — Strikeout Rate: 21.0% (Rank: 23)
Pitches per PA: 3.74 (Rank: 26)

Analysis: Morton has really had a nice second half of the season. Over the last month of play, he owns a 3.39 SIERA with a strikeout rate of 22.7%. He draws a mediocre matchup tonight against the Brewers, who are ranked 17th in team wOBA and 20th in strikeout rate against right-handed pitching this season. Morton has decent strikeout potential and he could be a very cheap source for a win tonight.

Pitcher Rating: 69.4

Batter Grind Down

Milwaukee

The Brewers draw a difficult matchup tonight against Charlie Morton, who has been in great form recently. If you are targeted any hitters here, target the ones that hit from the left side of the plate. Adam Lind and Scooter Gennett are both secondary plays.

Elite Plays:

NONE

Secondary Plays:

Adam Lind : FD: $4,000 — DK: $4,100

Position Eligibility: FD: 1B — DK: 1B
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 677 — wOBA: 0.396 — ISO: 0.204 — wRC+: 152
Last 30 Days: PA: 88 — wOBA: 0.373 — ISO: 0.189 — wRC+: 133

Scooter Gennett : FD: $2,200 — DK: $2,900

Position Eligibility: FD: 2B — DK: 2B
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 713 — wOBA: 0.335 — ISO: 0.149 — wRC+: 108
Last 30 Days: PA: 70 — wOBA: 0.355 — ISO: 0.116 — wRC+: 121

Pittsburgh

The Pirates draw a decent matchup tonight against Jimmy Nelson, who has given up a .368 wOBA to left-handed hitters over the last two seasons. Gregory Polanco and Neil Walker have the splits in their favor, but Andrew McCutchen and Jung-Ho Kang are also worth a look.

Elite Plays:

Gregory Polanco : FD: $3,200 — DK: $3,800

Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 659 — wOBA: 0.324 — ISO: 0.127 — wRC+: 108
Last 30 Days: PA: 126 — wOBA: 0.333 — ISO: 0.125 — wRC+: 113

Secondary Plays:

Andrew McCutchen : FD: $4,800 — DK: $4,600

Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 981 — wOBA: 0.398 — ISO: 0.218 — wRC+: 159
Last 30 Days: PA: 121 — wOBA: 0.388 — ISO: 0.206 — wRC+: 151

Jung-Ho Kang : FD: $3,800 — DK: $3,700

Position Eligibility: FD: SS — DK: 3B/SS
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 334 — wOBA: 0.363 — ISO: 0.175 — wRC+: 134
Last 30 Days: PA: 105 — wOBA: 0.360 — ISO: 0.247 — wRC+: 132

Neil Walker : FD: $2,300 — DK: $3,700

Position Eligibility: FD: 2B — DK: 2B
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 873 — wOBA: 0.349 — ISO: 0.201 — wRC+: 126
Last 30 Days: PA: 103 — wOBA: 0.277 — ISO: 0.135 — wRC+: 75

Kansas City at Baltimore – 7:05 PM EST

Stats	Avg	OPS	wOBA	K%	Stats	Avg	OPS	wOBA	K%
Kansas City					Baltimore
			Danny Duffy					Mike Wright
			LEFT					RIGHT
			Vegas Moneyline					Vegas Over/Under
			KCR (-114)					8.5
SP vs. Left	0.179	0.478	0.221	18.8%	SP vs. Left	0.338	0.952	0.407	10.70%
SP vs. Right	0.249	0.731	0.322	16.6%	SP vs. Right	0.214	0.670	0.291	18.80%
Batter Splits	KCR BvP		KC vs R		Batter Splits	BAL BvP		BAL vs L
Batter Split Links Above Open In Pop-Up Window

Pitcher Grind Down

Danny Duffy : FD: $6,800 — DK: $5,600

Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 270.1 — SIERA: 4.57 — ERA: 3.26 — K%: 17.0% — BB%: 8.8% — HR/9: 0.8
Last 30 Days: IP: 32.0 — SIERA: 4.27 — ERA: 4.50 — K%: 17.7% — BB%: 6.4% — HR/9: 0.8

Baltimore Orioles Offense (2015)
vs. LH Pitching: wOBA: 0.295 (Rank: 24) — Strikeout Rate: 22.6% (Rank: 24)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.285 (Rank: 29) — Strikeout Rate: 25.6% (Rank: 28)
Pitches per PA: 3.81 (Rank: 17)

Analysis: Duffy’s ERA is finally starting to catch up to his SIERA. I’ve mentioned that regression would hit eventually and it appears that it finally has. He has a 4.27 SIERA with a strikeout rate of 17.7% over the last month of play. He should be avoided tonight on the road against the Orioles in the hitter-friendly Camden Yards.

Pitcher Rating: 49.5

Mike Wright : FD: $6,400 — DK: $4,000

Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 34.2 — SIERA: 4.79 — ERA: 5.19 — K%: 14.8% — BB%: 7.7% — HR/9: 1.3
Last 30 Days: IP: 4.0 — SIERA: 4.34 — ERA: 6.75 — K%: 19.1% — BB%: 4.8% — HR/9: 2.3

Kansas City Royals Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.323 (Rank: 3) — Strikeout Rate: 15.4% (Rank: 1)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.353 (Rank: 6) — Strikeout Rate: 14.4% (Rank: 1)
Pitches per PA: 3.70 (Rank: 30)

Analysis: Wright has not had the best season for the Orioles. In 34 innings of work, he owns a 4.79 SIERA with a strikeout rate of 14.8% over the last month of play. To make matters worse, he has to face a Royals’ offense that is ranked third in team wOBA and first in strikeout rate against right-handed pitching this season.

Pitcher Rating: 36.1

Batter Grind Down

Kansas City

The Royals see a sizable ballpark boost tonight, as they square off against Mike Wright in Camden Yards. Wright has really struggled against left-handed hitters this season, but Lorenzo Cain is also worth a look.

Elite Plays:

Eric Hosmer : FD: $3,000 — DK: $4,300

Position Eligibility: FD: 1B — DK: 1B
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 715 — wOBA: 0.353 — ISO: 0.161 — wRC+: 126
Last 30 Days: PA: 115 — wOBA: 0.327 — ISO: 0.136 — wRC+: 107

Mike Moustakas : FD: $2,700 — DK: $3,700

Position Eligibility: FD: 3B — DK: 3B
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 710 — wOBA: 0.322 — ISO: 0.162 — wRC+: 104
Last 30 Days: PA: 96 — wOBA: 0.438 — ISO: 0.321 — wRC+: 184

Secondary Plays:

Lorenzo Cain : FD: $4,000 — DK: $5,500

Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 694 — wOBA: 0.330 — ISO: 0.117 — wRC+: 109
Last 30 Days: PA: 110 — wOBA: 0.365 — ISO: 0.131 — wRC+: 133

Alex Gordon : FD: $2,800 — DK: $4,300

Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 660 — wOBA: 0.353 — ISO: 0.163 — wRC+: 126
Last 30 Days: PA: 26 — wOBA: 0.436 — ISO: 0.136 — wRC+: 182

Baltimore

The Orioles’ offense has been a major disappointment in recent weeks, but they draw a favorable matchup tonight against Danny Duffy at home. Since the start of last season, Duffy has allowed a .322 wOBA to right-handed hitters.

Elite Plays:

Manny Machado : FD: $3,500 — DK: $4,600

Position Eligibility: FD: 3B — DK: 3B
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 240 — wOBA: 0.307 — ISO: 0.137 — wRC+: 93
Last 30 Days: PA: 129 — wOBA: 0.310 — ISO: 0.138 — wRC+: 94

Secondary Plays:

Nolan Reimold : FD: $2,500 — DK: $2,100

Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 95 — wOBA: 0.347 — ISO: 0.181 — wRC+: 120
Last 30 Days: PA: 35 — wOBA: 0.309 — ISO: 0.100 — wRC+: 93

Matt Wieters : FD: $2,400 — DK: $2,800

Position Eligibility: FD: C — DK: C
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 87 — wOBA: 0.340 — ISO: 0.217 — wRC+: 115
Last 30 Days: PA: 62 — wOBA: 0.271 — ISO: 0.088 — wRC+: 67

Toronto at NY Yankees – 7:05 PM EST

Stats	Avg	OPS	wOBA	K%	Stats	Avg	OPS	wOBA	K%
Toronto					NY Yankees
			David Price					Luis Severino
			LEFT					RIGHT
			Vegas Moneyline					Vegas Over/Under
			TOR (-140)					7.5
SP vs. Left	0.260	0.662	0.291	22.9%	SP vs. Left	0.250	0.720	0.324	18.20%
SP vs. Right	0.225	0.631	0.276	27.0%	SP vs. Right	0.167	0.526	0.230	31.60%
Batter Splits			TOR vs R		Batter Splits	NYY BvP		NYY vs L
Batter Split Links Above Open In Pop-Up Window

Pitcher Grind Down

David Price : FD: $11,900 — DK: $11,800

Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 444.2 — SIERA: 2.97 — ERA: 2.89 — K%: 26.0% — BB%: 4.4% — HR/9: 0.8
Last 30 Days: IP: 42.1 — SIERA: 3.05 — ERA: 2.34 — K%: 27.8% — BB%: 5.9% — HR/9: 0.4

New York Yankees Offense (2015)
vs. LH Pitching: wOBA: 0.336 (Rank: 3) — Strikeout Rate: 18.9% (Rank: 7)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.345 (Rank: 9) — Strikeout Rate: 21.0% (Rank: 23)
Pitches per PA: 3.89 (Rank: 4)

Analysis: Price has been in terrific form over the last month of play, posting a 3.04 SIERA with a strikeout rate of 27.8%. He draws a difficult matchup tonight against the Yankees, but he makes a nice pivot off of Jake Arrieta in tournaments. The Yankees have had some success against Price a few times in his career, but he has gotten the better of these matchups more often than not.

Pitcher Rating: 81.0

Luis Severino : FD: $7,400 — DK: $9,100

Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 35.1 — SIERA: 3.89 — ERA: 2.04 — K%: 23.5% — BB%: 9.7% — HR/9: 1.0
Last 30 Days: IP: 30.1 — SIERA: 4.30 — ERA: 2.08 — K%: 21.3% — BB%: 11.0% — HR/9: 0.9

Toronto Blue Jays Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.335 (Rank: 2) — Strikeout Rate: 18.8% (Rank: 7)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.383 (Rank: 2) — Strikeout Rate: 17.7% (Rank: 9)
Pitches per PA: 3.83 (Rank: 10)

Analysis: Severino has pitched well in his rookie season, as he has a 3.89 SIERA with a strikeout rate of 23.5% in his first 35 innings of action. He has been a nice value play recently, but he should be avoided tonight against the Blue Jays, who are ranked second in team wOBA and seventh in strikeout rate against right-handed pitching this season.

Pitcher Rating: 53.0

Batter Grind Down

Toronto

The Blue Jays draw a mediocre matchup tonight against Luis Severino. This is an extremely tough spot for a rookie pitcher though, and I wouldn’t be surprised to see the Blue Jays jump on him early. None of their hitters stand out as elite plays, but they are all viable secondary options tonight.

Elite Plays:

NONE

Secondary Plays:

Jose Bautista : FD: $5,500 — DK: $5,600

Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 982 — wOBA: 0.388 — ISO: 0.260 — wRC+: 149
Last 30 Days: PA: 113 — wOBA: 0.414 — ISO: 0.301 — wRC+: 167

Troy Tulowitzki : FD: $3,800 — DK: $4,500

Position Eligibility: FD: SS — DK: SS
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 679 — wOBA: 0.355 — ISO: 0.176 — wRC+: 112
Last 30 Days: PA: 116 — wOBA: 0.270 — ISO: 0.096 — wRC+: 66

Ben Revere : FD: $2,800 — DK: $4,000

Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 827 — wOBA: 0.307 — ISO: 0.060 — wRC+: 93
Last 30 Days: PA: 109 — wOBA: 0.364 — ISO: 0.030 — wRC+: 132

NY Yankees

The Yankees draw a tough matchup tonight against David Price, who has held both left and right-handed hitters under a .295 wOBA over the last two seasons. The Yankees have one of the lowest team totals on the board and their offense should be avoided tonight.

Elite Plays:

NONE

Secondary Plays:

Alex Rodriguez : FD: $3,600 — DK: $4,200

Position Eligibility: FD: 3B — DK: 3B
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 156 — wOBA: 0.417 — ISO: 0.304 — wRC+: 169
Last 30 Days: PA: 99 — wOBA: 0.272 — ISO: 0.211 — wRC+: 68

Chris Young : FD: $3,000 — DK: $2,500

Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 237 — wOBA: 0.354 — ISO: 0.214 — wRC+: 128
Last 30 Days: PA: 47 — wOBA: 0.267 — ISO: 0.100 — wRC+: 65

Detroit at Cleveland – 7:10 PM EST

Stats	Avg	OPS	wOBA	K%	Stats	Avg	OPS	wOBA	K%
Detroit					Cleveland
			Justin Verlander					Cody Anderson
			RIGHT					RIGHT
			Vegas Moneyline					Vegas Over/Under
			CLE (-109)					8.0
SP vs. Left	0.227	0.666	0.294	19.2%	SP vs. Left	0.234	0.704	0.303	11.30%
SP vs. Right	0.296	0.793	0.347	17.4%	SP vs. Right	0.209	0.575	0.251	11.40%
Batter Splits			DET vs R		Batter Splits	CLE BvP		CLE vs R
Batter Split Links Above Open In Pop-Up Window

Pitcher Grind Down

Justin Verlander : FD: $8,800 — DK: $9,400

Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 305.2 — SIERA: 4.14 — ERA: 4.18 — K%: 18.4% — BB%: 6.8% — HR/9: 0.9
Last 30 Days: IP: 42.2 — SIERA: 3.67 — ERA: 1.27 — K%: 24.2% — BB%: 6.8% — HR/9: 0.2

Cleveland Indians Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.312 (Rank: 17) — Strikeout Rate: 18.7% (Rank: 6)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.323 (Rank: 15) — Strikeout Rate: 16.8% (Rank: 5)
Pitches per PA: 3.90 (Rank: 3)

Analysis: After a rough patch to open the season, it’s been smooth sailing for Verlander. Over the last month of play, he has a 3.67 SIERA (1.27 ERA) with a strikeout rate of 24.2%. He draws a difficult matchup tonight against the Indians, who have the sixth-lowest strikeout rate against right-handed pitching this season. He has some appeal in tournaments, but there are safer pitching options to target in cash games.

Pitcher Rating: 60.9

Cody Anderson : FD: $6,300 — DK: $5,900

Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 65.1 — SIERA: 4.73 — ERA: 3.72 — K%: 11.3% — BB%: 5.5% — HR/9: 1.0
Last 30 Days: IP: 17.1 — SIERA: 4.76 — ERA: 2.08 — K%: 14.3% — BB%: 9.5% — HR/9: 0.5

Detroit Tigers Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.319 (Rank: 8) — Strikeout Rate: 19.9% (Rank: 14)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.291 (Rank: 28) — Strikeout Rate: 17.6% (Rank: 8)
Pitches per PA: 3.84 (Rank: 9)

Analysis: Anderson has one of the lowest strikeout rates of any qualified starter this season. While he may own a respectable 3.72 ERA, he has little to no fantasy appeal with a strikeout rate of only 11.3%. He should be avoided tonight against the Tigers, who are ranked above the major league average in both team wOBA and strikeout rate against right-handed pitching this season.

Pitcher Rating: 39.4

Batter Grind Down

Detroit

The Tigers may be small underdogs tonight, but they draw a favorable matchup against Cody Anderson, who has a very low strikeout rate. Miguel Cabrera, J.D. Martinez, and Rajai Davis (if he’s batting leadoff) are all in play here.

Elite Plays:

Miguel Cabrera : FD: $4,300 — DK: $4,800

Position Eligibility: FD: 1B — DK: 1B/3B
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 844 — wOBA: 0.400 — ISO: 0.205 — wRC+: 159
Last 30 Days: PA: 107 — wOBA: 0.417 — ISO: 0.183 — wRC+: 169

Secondary Plays:

J.D. Martinez : FD: $3,500 — DK: $4,500

Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 781 — wOBA: 0.381 — ISO: 0.242 — wRC+: 145
Last 30 Days: PA: 109 — wOBA: 0.343 — ISO: 0.245 — wRC+: 117

Rajai Davis : FD: $2,900 — DK: $3,300

Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 510 — wOBA: 0.284 — ISO: 0.102 — wRC+: 78
Last 30 Days: PA: 57 — wOBA: 0.319 — ISO: 0.302 — wRC+: 101

Cleveland

The Indians have a respectable team total tonight, but I’m not a huge fan of their matchup against Justin Verlander. He has been tough on both left and right-handed hitters over the last month of play. Michael Brantley and Jason Kipnis are secondary options tonight at home.

Elite Plays:

NONE

Secondary Plays:

Michael Brantley : FD: $4,000 — DK: $4,500

Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 772 — wOBA: 0.396 — ISO: 0.188 — wRC+: 158
Last 30 Days: PA: 106 — wOBA: 0.412 — ISO: 0.258 — wRC+: 168

Jason Kipnis : FD: $3,000 — DK: $4,200

Position Eligibility: FD: 2B — DK: 2B
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 723 — wOBA: 0.357 — ISO: 0.134 — wRC+: 130
Last 30 Days: PA: 88 — wOBA: 0.265 — ISO: 0.122 — wRC+: 66

Chicago Cubs at Philadelphia – 8:05 PM EST

Stats	Avg	OPS	wOBA	K%	Stats	Avg	OPS	wOBA	K%
Chicago Cubs					Philadelphia
			Kyle Hendricks					Alec Asher
			RIGHT					RIGHT
			Vegas Moneyline					Vegas Over/Under
			CHC (-200)					9.0
SP vs. Left	0.257	0.719	0.313	17.7%	SP vs. Left	0.286	0.699	0.306	13.60%
SP vs. Right	0.240	0.632	0.281	19.5%	SP vs. Right	0.435	1.318	0.554	8.00%
Batter Splits			CHC vs R		Batter Splits	PHI BvP		PHI vs R
Batter Split Links Above Open In Pop-Up Window

Pitcher Grind Down

Kyle Hendricks : FD: $7,700 — DK: $7,200

Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 232.2 — SIERA: 3.74 — ERA: 3.52 — K%: 18.7% — BB%: 5.6% — HR/9: 0.7
Last 30 Days: IP: 29.2 — SIERA: 3.88 — ERA: 5.76 — K%: 21.3% — BB%: 10.3% — HR/9: 0.9

Philadelphia Phillies Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.298 (Rank: 28) — Strikeout Rate: 20.2% (Rank: 18)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.306 (Rank: 24) — Strikeout Rate: 25.5% (Rank: 27)
Pitches per PA: 3.73 (Rank: 27)

Analysis: Hendricks has quietly pitched well for the Cubs over the last two seasons, posting a 3.74 SIERA with a strikeout rate of 18.7%. He always seems to fly under the radar, which will hopefully be the case again tonight. He draws a terrific matchup against the Phillies, who are ranked 28th in team wOBA and 18th in strikeout rate against right-handed pitching this season. Hendricks is a viable SP2 on multi-pitcher sites.

Pitcher Rating: 79.4

Alec Asher : FD: $5,000 — DK: $4,600

Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 9.1 — SIERA: 5.43 — ERA: 10.61 — K%: 10.6% — BB%: 6.4% — HR/9: 1.9
Last 30 Days: IP: 9.1 — SIERA: 5.43 — ERA: 10.61 — K%: 10.6% — BB%: 6.4% — HR/9: 1.9

Chicago Cubs Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.314 (Rank: 15) — Strikeout Rate: 24.0% (Rank: 29)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.319 (Rank: 16) — Strikeout Rate: 29.6% (Rank: 30)
Pitches per PA: 4.00 (Rank: 1)

Analysis: Asher has not fared well in his first nine major league innings. He doesn’t posses an elite strikeout rate and he is one of the largest underdogs on the board tonight. He can safely be avoided in all league formats tonight against the Cubs.

Pitcher Rating: 17.9

Batter Grind Down

Chicago Cubs

The Cubs draw a favorable matchup tonight against Alec Asher, who has not pitched well in his short stint at the major league level. Both left and right-handed hitters are in play against the young right-hander. Don’t be afraid to load up on Cubs’ hitters in both cash games and tournaments.

Elite Plays:

Dexter Fowler : FD: $3,200 — DK: $4,500

Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 829 — wOBA: 0.331 — ISO: 0.151 — wRC+: 110
Last 30 Days: PA: 116 — wOBA: 0.443 — ISO: 0.320 — wRC+: 184

Miguel Montero : FD: $2,700 — DK: $3,400

Position Eligibility: FD: C — DK: C
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 725 — wOBA: 0.326 — ISO: 0.152 — wRC+: 104
Last 30 Days: PA: 78 — wOBA: 0.374 — ISO: 0.286 — wRC+: 137

Secondary Plays:

Anthony Rizzo : FD: $4,400 — DK: $5,400

Position Eligibility: FD: 1B — DK: 1B
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 863 — wOBA: 0.390 — ISO: 0.260 — wRC+: 149
Last 30 Days: PA: 119 — wOBA: 0.380 — ISO: 0.294 — wRC+: 141

Kris Bryant : FD: $4,000 — DK: $5,000

Position Eligibility: FD: 3B — DK: 3B
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 414 — wOBA: 0.376 — ISO: 0.221 — wRC+: 139
Last 30 Days: PA: 114 — wOBA: 0.422 — ISO: 0.298 — wRC+: 170

Chris Coghlan : FD: $3,000 — DK: $3,400

Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: 2B/OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 714 — wOBA: 0.357 — ISO: 0.198 — wRC+: 126
Last 30 Days: PA: 87 — wOBA: 0.363 — ISO: 0.250 — wRC+: 130

Philadelphia

The Phillies draw a difficult matchup tonight against Kyle Hendricks, who has held both left and right-handed hitters under a .315 wOBA over the last two seasons. Odubel Herrera and Cesar Hernandez have been viable value options recently, but they are both secondary options in this matchup.

Elite Plays:

NONE

Secondary Plays:

Odubel Herrera : FD: $3,300 — DK: $3,400

Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: 2B/OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 338 — wOBA: 0.336 — ISO: 0.135 — wRC+: 112
Last 30 Days: PA: 107 — wOBA: 0.370 — ISO: 0.104 — wRC+: 135

Cesar Hernandez : FD: $2,600 — DK: $3,100

Position Eligibility: FD: 2B — DK: 2B/SS
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 392 — wOBA: 0.282 — ISO: 0.069 — wRC+: 75
Last 30 Days: PA: 116 — wOBA: 0.253 — ISO: 0.047 — wRC+: 55