MLB Grind Down: Friday, September 18th - Page Three
Oakland at Houston – 8:10 PM EST
| Oakland | Houston | ||||||||
 | Felix Doubront |  | Mike Fiers | ||||||
| LEFT | RIGHT | ||||||||
| Vegas Moneyline | Vegas Over/Under | ||||||||
| HOU (-190) | 8.5 | ||||||||
| Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% | Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP vs. Left | 0.314 | 0.803 | 0.356 | 0.186 | SP vs. Left | 0.213 | 0.608 | 0.268 | 0.241 |
| SP vs. Right | 0.274 | 0.817 | 0.355 | 0.14 | SP vs. Right | 0.228 | 0.715 | 0.309 | 0.258 |
| Batter Splits | OAK vs R | Batter Splits | HOU BvP | HOU vs L | |||||
| Batter Split Links Above Open In Pop-Up Window | |||||||||
Pitcher Grind Down
Felix Doubront : FD: $5,800 — DK: $4,300
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 137.1 — SIERA: 4.61 — ERA: 5.31 — K%: 15.2% — BB%: 8.4% — HR/9: 1.2
Last 30 Days: IP: 24.1 — SIERA: 4.45 — ERA: 5.55 — K%: 22.9% — BB%: 11.9% — HR/9: 1.5
Houston Astros Offense (2015)
vs. LH Pitching: wOBA: 0.321 (Rank: 9) — Strikeout Rate: 21.9% (Rank: 21)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.339 (Rank: 11) — Strikeout Rate: 20.9% (Rank: 17)
Pitches per PA: 3.88 (Rank: 7)
Analysis: Doubront has not been in good form recently, posting a 4.45 SIERA with a strikeout rate of 22.9% over the last month of play. He offers little fantasy appeal in favorable matchups and next to no fantasy appeal in difficult matchups. The Astros have to be angry after that series against the Rangers and I fully expect them to take it out on Doubront tonight.
Pitcher Rating: 37.0
Mike Fiers : FD: $8,700 — DK: $8,700
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 233.2 — SIERA: 3.57 — ERA: 3.20 — K%: 25.0% — BB%: 7.9% — HR/9: 1.0
Last 30 Days: IP: 32.1 — SIERA: 3.77 — ERA: 2.23 — K%: 25.8% — BB%: 9.4% — HR/9: 1.1
Oakland Athletics Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.305 (Rank: 24) — Strikeout Rate: 18.3% (Rank: 4)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.304 (Rank: 25) — Strikeout Rate: 20.6% (Rank: 14)
Pitches per PA: 3.85 (Rank: 9)
Analysis: After that series against the Rangers, everyone is already writing the Astros off. They obviously need to turn it around shortly, but I still like their chances to win the division. They should be get back on track in a series against the A’s at home. Fiers has pitched well recently and the A’s are ranked 24th in team wOBA against right-handed pitching this season. I won’t be using Fiers on single-pitcher sites, but he is a viable SP2 on multi-pitcher sites.
Pitcher Rating: 83.3
Batter Grind Down
Oakland
The A’s offense will have a big outing every now and then, but they have been disappointing as a whole in the second half of the season. They can safely be avoided tonight against Mike Fiers, who has really pitched well since joining the Astros.
Elite Plays:
NONE
Secondary Plays:
NONE
Houston
The Astros draw a terrific matchup against Felix Doubront, who has not fared well against left or right-handed hitters. As mentioned above, the Astros should be playing angry tonight and I fully expect them to unleash their wrath on poor Felix. Load up on Astros in both cash games and tournaments.
Elite Plays:
Jose Altuve : FD: $3,500 — DK: $4,700
Position Eligibility: FD: 2B — DK: 2B
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 342 — wOBA: 0.424 — ISO: 0.147 — wRC+: 175
Last 30 Days: PA: 121 — wOBA: 0.379 — ISO: 0.204 — wRC+: 143
Evan Gattis : FD: $3,100 — DK: $3,800
Position Eligibility: FD: C — DK: 1B
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 259 — wOBA: 0.316 — ISO: 0.202 — wRC+: 99
Last 30 Days: PA: 107 — wOBA: 0.337 — ISO: 0.216 — wRC+: 114
Secondary Plays:
Carlos Correa : FD: $3,600 — DK: $5,000
Position Eligibility: FD: SS — DK: SS
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 111 — wOBA: 0.397 — ISO: 0.286 — wRC+: 155
Last 30 Days: PA: 99 — wOBA: 0.316 — ISO: 0.165 — wRC+: 99
George Springer : FD: $3,200 — DK: $4,400
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 226 — wOBA: 0.369 — ISO: 0.220 — wRC+: 136
Last 30 Days: PA: 55 — wOBA: 0.273 — ISO: 0.061 — wRC+: 69
LA Angels at Minnesota – 8:10 PM EST
| LA Angels | Minnesota | ||||||||
 | Andrew Heaney |  | Mike Pelfrey | ||||||
| LEFT | RIGHT | ||||||||
| Vegas Moneyline | Vegas Over/Under | ||||||||
| LAA (-108) | 8.5 | ||||||||
| Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% | Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP vs. Left | 0.240 | 0.592 | 0.262 | 0.237 | SP vs. Left | 0.274 | 0.786 | 0.347 | 0.119 |
| SP vs. Right | 0.263 | 0.77 | 0.335 | 0.149 | SP vs. Right | 0.312 | 0.777 | 0.341 | 0.106 |
| Batter Splits | LAA BvP | ANA vs R | Batter Splits | MIN BvP | MIN vs L | ||||
| Batter Split Links Above Open In Pop-Up Window | |||||||||
Pitcher Grind Down
Andrew Heaney : FD: $7,000 — DK: $7,400
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 118.2 — SIERA: 4.16 — ERA: 3.94 — K%: 17.3% — BB%: 5.2% — HR/9: 1.1
Last 30 Days: IP: 32.1 — SIERA: 4.45 — ERA: 4.73 — K%: 17.8% — BB%: 6.9% — HR/9: 0.8
Minnesota Twins Offense (2015)
vs. LH Pitching: wOBA: 0.316 (Rank: 12) — Strikeout Rate: 20.5% (Rank: 11)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.316 (Rank: 18) — Strikeout Rate: 21.7% (Rank: 23)
Pitches per PA: 3.83 (Rank: 13)
Analysis: Heaney has not been sharp recently, posting a 4.45 SIERA with a strikeout rate of 17.8% over the last month of play. He draws a tough matchup tonight against the Twins, who both play well at home and hit left-handed pitching well. There is more risk than potential reward tonight with Heaney.
Pitcher Rating: 53.6
Mike Pelfrey : FD: $5,900 — DK: $4,200
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 175.2 — SIERA: 4.91 — ERA: 4.61 — K%: 11.2% — BB%: 7.9% — HR/9: 0.8
Last 30 Days: IP: 23.0 — SIERA: 4.42 — ERA: 6.26 — K%: 14.2% — BB%: 4.7% — HR/9: 1.2
LA Angels of Anaheim Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.306 (Rank: 23) — Strikeout Rate: 19.5% (Rank: 12)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.296 (Rank: 28) — Strikeout Rate: 18.4% (Rank: 7)
Pitches per PA: 3.79 (Rank: 18)
Analysis: Pelfrey is one of my favorite targets for hitters. He has a low strikeout rate and he isn’t particularly effective against left or right-handed hitters. He is not on my radar tonight against the Angels.
Pitcher Rating: 41.3
Batter Grind Down
LA Angels
The Angels draw one of the best matchups on the board tonight. They get to face Mike Pelfrey, who has allowed a .341+ wOBA to both left and right-handed hitters over the last two seasons.
Elite Plays:
Mike Trout : FD: $3,800 — DK: $4,900
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 978 — wOBA: 0.406 — ISO: 0.283 — wRC+: 169
Last 30 Days: PA: 112 — wOBA: 0.422 — ISO: 0.281 — wRC+: 178
Secondary Plays:
Kole Calhoun : FD: $3,100 — DK: $3,900
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 839 — wOBA: 0.340 — ISO: 0.184 — wRC+: 123
Last 30 Days: PA: 117 — wOBA: 0.296 — ISO: 0.155 — wRC+: 91
Erick Aybar : FD: $2,300 — DK: $3,100
Position Eligibility: FD: SS — DK: SS
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 878 — wOBA: 0.303 — ISO: 0.086 — wRC+: 97
Last 30 Days: PA: 105 — wOBA: 0.259 — ISO: 0.069 — wRC+: 65
Minnesota
The Twins are one of my favorite offenses to target tonight. They have hit well at home all season and they draw a favorable matchup against Andrew Heaney, who has allowed a .335 wOBA to right-handed hitters over the last two seasons.
Elite Plays:
Miguel Sano : FD: $4,300 — DK: $4,700
Position Eligibility: FD: 3B — DK: 3B
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 79 — wOBA: 0.396 — ISO: 0.243 — wRC+: 154
Last 30 Days: PA: 105 — wOBA: 0.405 — ISO: 0.307 — wRC+: 160
Brian Dozier : FD: $2,800 — DK: $4,200
Position Eligibility: FD: 2B — DK: 2B
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 396 — wOBA: 0.344 — ISO: 0.210 — wRC+: 119
Last 30 Days: PA: 127 — wOBA: 0.274 — ISO: 0.107 — wRC+: 69
Secondary Plays:
Aaron Hicks : FD: $3,000 — DK: $3,600
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 176 — wOBA: 0.388 — ISO: 0.170 — wRC+: 150
Last 30 Days: PA: 67 — wOBA: 0.322 — ISO: 0.172 — wRC+: 103
Trevor Plouffe : FD: $2,800 — DK: $4,000
Position Eligibility: FD: 3B — DK: 3B
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 342 — wOBA: 0.344 — ISO: 0.172 — wRC+: 119
Last 30 Days: PA: 109 — wOBA: 0.316 — ISO: 0.117 — wRC+: 98
Torii Hunter : FD: $2,300 — DK: $3,600
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 318 — wOBA: 0.330 — ISO: 0.166 — wRC+: 110
Last 30 Days: PA: 77 — wOBA: 0.333 — ISO: 0.141 — wRC+: 110
San Diego at Colorado – 8:40 PM EST
| San Diego | Colorado | ||||||||
 | Ian Kennedy |  | Chad Bettis | ||||||
| RIGHT | RIGHT | ||||||||
| Vegas Moneyline | Vegas Over/Under | ||||||||
| COL (-105) | 11 | ||||||||
| Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% | Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP vs. Left | 0.236 | 0.739 | 0.320 | 0.254 | SP vs. Left | 0.264 | 0.764 | 0.334 | 0.153 |
| SP vs. Right | 0.254 | 0.753 | 0.329 | 0.231 | SP vs. Right | 0.312 | 0.911 | 0.39 | 0.184 |
| Batter Splits | SDP BvP | SD vs R | Batter Splits | COL BvP | COL vs R | ||||
| Batter Split Links Above Open In Pop-Up Window | |||||||||
Pitcher Grind Down
Ian Kennedy : FD: $8,200 — DK: $6,500
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 352.1 — SIERA: 3.58 — ERA: 3.91 — K%: 24.2% — BB%: 8.0% — HR/9: 1.2
Last 30 Days: IP: 36.0 — SIERA: 3.01 — ERA: 4.00 — K%: 31.4% — BB%: 8.5% — HR/9: 1.0
Colorado Rockies Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.333 (Rank: 2) — Strikeout Rate: 20.4% (Rank: 17)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.311 (Rank: 21) — Strikeout Rate: 21.9% (Rank: 24)
Pitches per PA: 3.74 (Rank: 26)
Analysis: Kennedy is pitching in Coors Field tonight.
Pitcher Rating: 50.3
Chad Bettis : FD: $5,400 — DK: $5,800
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 122.2 — SIERA: 4.26 — ERA: 5.50 — K%: 16.8% — BB%: 8.3% — HR/9: 1.1
Last 30 Days: IP: 22.1 — SIERA: 4.03 — ERA: 3.63 — K%: 15.3% — BB%: 6.1% — HR/9: 0.8
San Diego Padres Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.299 (Rank: 27) — Strikeout Rate: 21.4% (Rank: 24)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.308 (Rank: 23) — Strikeout Rate: 21.5% (Rank: 21)
Pitches per PA: 3.83 (Rank: 12)
Analysis: Bettis is pitching in Coors Field tonight.
Pitcher Rating: 42.9
Batter Grind Down
San Diego
The Padres have one of the highest team totals on the board tonight, as they square off against Chad Bettis in Coors Field. Bettis has given up a .334+ wOBA to both left and right-handed hitters over the last two seasons. Load up on the Padres tonight in both cash games and tournaments.
Elite Plays:
Matt Kemp : FD: $4,900 — DK: $5,200
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 904 — wOBA: 0.349 — ISO: 0.198 — wRC+: 126
Last 30 Days: PA: 108 — wOBA: 0.358 — ISO: 0.277 — wRC+: 131
Jedd Gyorko : FD: $2,700 — DK: $3,400
Position Eligibility: FD: 2B — DK: 2B/3B
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 612 — wOBA: 0.274 — ISO: 0.139 — wRC+: 75
Last 30 Days: PA: 106 — wOBA: 0.326 — ISO: 0.212 — wRC+: 109
Secondary Plays:
Wil Myers : FD: $4,400 — DK: $5,600
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 405 — wOBA: 0.308 — ISO: 0.148 — wRC+: 98
Last 30 Days: PA: 51 — wOBA: 0.338 — ISO: 0.190 — wRC+: 117
Yangervis Solarte : FD: $3,800 — DK: $4,000
Position Eligibility: FD: 3B — DK: 1B/3B
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 749 — wOBA: 0.323 — ISO: 0.132 — wRC+: 107
Last 30 Days: PA: 116 — wOBA: 0.362 — ISO: 0.189 — wRC+: 134
Brett Wallace : FD: $2,300 — DK: $2,200
Position Eligibility: FD: 1B — DK: 1B/3B
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 53 — wOBA: 0.458 — ISO: 0.313 — wRC+: 199
Last 30 Days: PA: 34 — wOBA: 0.471 — ISO: 0.303 — wRC+: 208
Colorado
The Rockies may not have the best matchup on paper, but they get to play at home and we all know what happens in Coors Field. The Rockies have one of the highest team totals on the board tonight for a reason. Left and right-handed hitters are in play here.
Elite Plays:
Nolan Arenado : FD: $4,800 — DK: $4,800
Position Eligibility: FD: 3B — DK: 3B
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 801 — wOBA: 0.370 — ISO: 0.268 — wRC+: 119
Last 30 Days: PA: 121 — wOBA: 0.380 — ISO: 0.325 — wRC+: 125
Charlie Blackmon : FD: $4,400 — DK: $4,500
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 952 — wOBA: 0.355 — ISO: 0.166 — wRC+: 109
Last 30 Days: PA: 118 — wOBA: 0.311 — ISO: 0.126 — wRC+: 78
Secondary Plays:
Jose Reyes : FD: $4,000 — DK: $4,200
Position Eligibility: FD: SS — DK: SS
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 811 — wOBA: 0.319 — ISO: 0.111 — wRC+: 99
Last 30 Days: PA: 92 — wOBA: 0.308 — ISO: 0.153 — wRC+: 76
Wilin Rosario : FD: $4,000 — DK: $2,400
Position Eligibility: FD: 1B — DK: 1B/C
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 441 — wOBA: 0.289 — ISO: 0.127 — wRC+: 64
Last 30 Days: PA: 30 — wOBA: 0.171 — ISO: 0.074 — wRC+: -17
Ben Paulsen : FD: $3,000 — DK: $3,100
Position Eligibility: FD: 1B — DK: 1B/OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 355 — wOBA: 0.348 — ISO: 0.191 — wRC+: 103
Last 30 Days: PA: 80 — wOBA: 0.266 — ISO: 0.145 — wRC+: 47
Pittsburgh at LA Dodgers – 10:10 PM EST
| Pittsburgh | LA Dodgers | ||||||||
 | Jeff Locke |  | Zack Greinke | ||||||
| LEFT | RIGHT | ||||||||
| Vegas Moneyline | Vegas Over/Under | ||||||||
| LAD (-190) | 6.5 | ||||||||
| Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% | Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP vs. Left | 0.247 | 0.681 | 0.302 | 0.110 | SP vs. Left | 0.223 | 0.588 | 0.261 | 0.225 |
| SP vs. Right | 0.262 | 0.736 | 0.322 | 0.187 | SP vs. Right | 0.213 | 0.584 | 0.257 | 0.264 |
| Batter Splits | PIT BvP | PIT vs R | Batter Splits | LAD BvP | LA vs L | ||||
| Batter Split Links Above Open In Pop-Up Window | |||||||||
Pitcher Grind Down
Jeff Locke : FD: $6,000 — DK: $6,200
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 287.2 — SIERA: 4.13 — ERA: 4.19 — K%: 17.0% — BB%: 7.8% — HR/9: 0.9
Last 30 Days: IP: 32.1 — SIERA: 3.82 — ERA: 4.45 — K%: 17.5% — BB%: 5.6% — HR/9: 1.1
Los Angeles Dodgers Offense (2015)
vs. LH Pitching: wOBA: 0.329 (Rank: 5) — Strikeout Rate: 21.2% (Rank: 14)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.340 (Rank: 10) — Strikeout Rate: 23.3% (Rank: 27)
Pitches per PA: 3.88 (Rank: 6)
Analysis: Locke has been in decent form recently, but he draws an awful matchup against the Dodgers, who are ranked fifth in team wOBA against left-handed pitching this season. Locke is a large underdog on the road that can safely be avoided in all league formats tonight.
Pitcher Rating: 50.6
Zack Greinke : FD: $12,200 — DK: $12,300
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 403.0 — SIERA: 3.05 — ERA: 2.17 — K%: 24.6% — BB%: 4.9% — HR/9: 0.7
Last 30 Days: IP: 42.1 — SIERA: 3.12 — ERA: 1.70 — K%: 25.2% — BB%: 3.8% — HR/9: 0.9
Pittsburgh Pirates Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.314 (Rank: 17) — Strikeout Rate: 20.5% (Rank: 19)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.331 (Rank: 15) — Strikeout Rate: 20.1% (Rank: 10)
Pitches per PA: 3.79 (Rank: 22)
Analysis: Greinke has been one of the best pitchers in baseball this season. He comes into tonight’s start in great form, posting a 3.12 SIERA with a strikeout rate of 25.2% over the last month of play. He draws a favorable matchup against the Pirates and he gets to face them at home in the pitcher-friendly Dodgers Stadium. Greinke is one of the top pitching options on the board tonight.
Pitcher Rating: 94.6
Batter Grind Down
Pittsburgh
The Pirates draw an awful matchup against Zack Greinke, who has held both left and right-handed hitters under a .265 wOBA over the last two seasons. Avoid all Pirates tonight in Los Angeles.
Elite Plays:
NONE
Secondary Plays:
NONE
LA Dodgers
The Dodgers draw a favorable matchup against Jeff Locke, who has given up a .322 wOBA to right-handed hitters. Justin Ruggiano and Justin Turner are both borderline elite plays at their respective positions.
Elite Plays:
Justin Ruggiano : FD: $3,600 — DK: $2,600
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 150 — wOBA: 0.388 — ISO: 0.250 — wRC+: 151
Last 30 Days: PA: 32 — wOBA: 0.499 — ISO: 0.500 — wRC+: 227
Justin Turner : FD: $2,800 — DK: $3,600
Position Eligibility: FD: 3B — DK: 2B/3B
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 212 — wOBA: 0.348 — ISO: 0.177 — wRC+: 124
Last 30 Days: PA: 105 — wOBA: 0.285 — ISO: 0.080 — wRC+: 81
Secondary Plays:
Corey Seager : FD: $3,100 — DK: $3,400
Position Eligibility: FD: SS — DK: SS
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 15 — wOBA: 0.410 — ISO: 0.077 — wRC+: 166
Last 30 Days: PA: 57 — wOBA: 0.490 — ISO: 0.191 — wRC+: 221
Adrian Gonzalez : FD: $2,800 — DK: $4,300
Position Eligibility: FD: 1B — DK: 1B
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 327 — wOBA: 0.304 — ISO: 0.142 — wRC+: 94
Last 30 Days: PA: 109 — wOBA: 0.293 — ISO: 0.135 — wRC+: 86
Arizona at San Francisco – 10:15 PM EST
| Arizona | San Francisco | ||||||||
 | Rubby De La Rosa |  | Madison Bumgarner | ||||||
| RIGHT | LEFT | ||||||||
| Vegas Moneyline | Vegas Over/Under | ||||||||
| SFG (-200) | 6.5 | ||||||||
| Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% | Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP vs. Left | 0.310 | 0.911 | 0.392 | 0.148 | SP vs. Left | 0.221 | 0.562 | 0.248 | 0.318 |
| SP vs. Right | 0.232 | 0.675 | 0.296 | 0.215 | SP vs. Right | 0.233 | 0.65 | 0.285 | 0.246 |
| Batter Splits | ARI BvP | ARI vs L | Batter Splits | SFG BvP | SF vs R | ||||
| Batter Split Links Above Open In Pop-Up Window | |||||||||
Pitcher Grind Down
Rubby De La Rosa : FD: $6,400 — DK: $6,800
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 276.0 — SIERA: 4.12 — ERA: 4.63 — K%: 18.0% — BB%: 7.4% — HR/9: 1.4
Last 30 Days: IP: 32.0 — SIERA: 4.63 — ERA: 5.63 — K%: 16.0% — BB%: 7.6% — HR/9: 1.7
San Francisco Giants Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.322 (Rank: 5) — Strikeout Rate: 18.4% (Rank: 5)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.326 (Rank: 16) — Strikeout Rate: 17.9% (Rank: 5)
Pitches per PA: 3.76 (Rank: 24)
Analysis: De La Rosa has not been sharp recently, posting a 4.63 SIERA with a low strikeout rate of 16.0% over the last month of play. He should be avoided tonight on the road against the Giants, who are ranked fifth in team wOBA and fifth in strikeout rate against right-handed pitching this season.
Pitcher Rating: 48.9
Madison Bumgarner : FD: $12,800 — DK: $11,500
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 415.0 — SIERA: 2.97 — ERA: 2.95 — K%: 26.0% — BB%: 4.5% — HR/9: 0.8
Last 30 Days: IP: 43.1 — SIERA: 2.42 — ERA: 2.08 — K%: 31.5% — BB%: 3.6% — HR/9: 0.2
Arizona Diamondbacks Offense (2015)
vs. LH Pitching: wOBA: 0.322 (Rank: 8) — Strikeout Rate: 21.3% (Rank: 16)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.336 (Rank: 12) — Strikeout Rate: 19.5% (Rank: 8)
Pitches per PA: 3.72 (Rank: 28)
Analysis: Bumgarner has been terrific over the last month of play, posting a 2.42 SIERA with a strikeout rate of 31.5%. He draws a mediocre matchup against the Diamondbacks, but he gets to face them at home in the pitcher-friendly AT&T Park. Bumgarner will likely get overlooked tonight with all of the other aces on the board, but he should be considered one of the top plays on the board.
Pitcher Rating: 97.0
Batter Grind Down
Arizona
The Diamondbacks draw a tough matchup tonight against Madison Bumgarner, who has held both left and right-handed hitters under a .290 wOBA over the last two seasons. They have one of the lowest team totals on the board for a reason.
Elite Plays:
NONE
Secondary Plays:
NONE
San Francisco
The Giants draw a favorable matchup against Rubby De La Rosa, who has not pitched well recently. The left-handed hitters have the edge in this matchup, but don’t count out Buster Posey, who has been red-hot over the last month of play.
Elite Plays:
Brandon Belt : FD: $3,200 — DK: $4,000
Position Eligibility: FD: 1B — DK: 1B
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 569 — wOBA: 0.357 — ISO: 0.213 — wRC+: 133
Last 30 Days: PA: 106 — wOBA: 0.361 — ISO: 0.129 — wRC+: 136
Secondary Plays:
Buster Posey : FD: $3,600 — DK: $4,500
Position Eligibility: FD: C — DK: 1B/C
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 850 — wOBA: 0.369 — ISO: 0.155 — wRC+: 142
Last 30 Days: PA: 109 — wOBA: 0.390 — ISO: 0.128 — wRC+: 155