MLB Grind Down: Monday, September 7th - Page Two
Toronto at Boston – 1:35 PM EST
| Toronto | Boston | ||||||||
 | Mark Buehrle |  | Rick Porcello | ||||||
| LEFT | RIGHT | ||||||||
| Vegas Moneyline | Vegas Over/Under | ||||||||
| TOR (-122) | 9.5 | ||||||||
| Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% | Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP vs. Left | 0.26 | 0.725 | 0.316 | 0.129 | SP vs. Left | 0.275 | 0.771 | 0.335 | 0.166 |
| SP vs. Right | 0.278 | 0.739 | 0.321 | 0.128 | SP vs. Right | 0.269 | 0.71 | 0.311 | 0.178 |
| Batter Splits | TOR BvP | TOR vs R | Batter Splits | BOS BvP | BOS vs L | ||||
| Batter Split Links Above Open In Pop-Up Window | |||||||||
Pitcher Grind Down
Mark Buehrle : FD: $8,000 — DK: $6,200
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 373.0 — SIERA: 4.44 — ERA: 3.45 — K%: 12.8% — BB%: 4.7% — HR/9: 0.8
Last 30 Days: IP: 30.0 — SIERA: 5.34 — ERA: 4.50 — K%: 8.1% — BB%: 4.9% — HR/9: 1.5
Boston Red Sox Offense (2015)
vs. LH Pitching: wOBA: 0.324 (Rank: 6) — Strikeout Rate: 19.7% (Rank: 9)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.317 (Rank: 20) — Strikeout Rate: 24.5% (Rank: 27)
Pitches per PA: 3.96 (Rank: 2)
Analysis: Buehrle has one of the lowest strikeout rates of any starting pitcher in baseball, which immediately takes him out of fantasy consideration. Over the last two seasons, he has only struck out 12.8% of the batters that he has faced. Throw in a difficult matchup against the Red Sox and there is absolutely no reason that he should be on your radar today.
Pitcher Rating: 37.3
Rick Porcello : FD: $8,000 — DK: $6,300
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 334.1 — SIERA: 3.87 — ERA: 4.12 — K%: 17.1% — BB%: 4.9% — HR/9: 1.1
Last 30 Days: IP: 15.0 — SIERA: 2.10 — ERA: 0.60 — K%: 32.1% — BB%: 1.8% — HR/9: 0.6
Toronto Blue Jays Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.333 (Rank: 2) — Strikeout Rate: 18.8% (Rank: 7)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.393 (Rank: 1) — Strikeout Rate: 16.4% (Rank: 4)
Pitches per PA: 3.84 (Rank: 11)
Analysis: Porcello has actually been very sharp since coming back from injury, posting a 2.10 SIERA with a strikeout rate of 32.1%. Granted, the sample size is small, but it’s at least promising if you are a Red Sox fan. The issue today is his matchup. The Blue Jays are ranked second in team wOBA against right-handed pitching and first in team wOBA over the last two weeks of play. Porcello also has to face them in the hitter-friendly Fenway Park.
Pitcher Rating: 51.0
Batter Grind Down
Toronto
Even though the Blue Jays are not playing at home, they still have one of the highest team totals on the board. They draw a mediocre matchup against Rick Porcello, who has given up a .311+ wOBA to both left and right-handed hitters over the last two seasons.
Elite Plays:
Jose Bautista : FD: $5,200 — DK: $5,400
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 974 — wOBA: 0.384 — ISO: 0.252 — wRC+: 146
Last 30 Days: PA: 111 — wOBA: 0.406 — ISO: 0.290 — wRC+: 161
Secondary Plays:
Edwin Encarnacion : FD: $4,800 — DK: $4,700
Position Eligibility: FD: 1B — DK: 1B
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 849 — wOBA: 0.387 — ISO: 0.288 — wRC+: 149
Last 30 Days: PA: 93 — wOBA: 0.530 — ISO: 0.519 — wRC+: 247
Troy Tulowitzki : FD: $3,400 — DK: $4,400
Position Eligibility: FD: SS — DK: SS
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 670 — wOBA: 0.355 — ISO: 0.174 — wRC+: 112
Last 30 Days: PA: 114 — wOBA: 0.273 — ISO: 0.099 — wRC+: 68
Ben Revere : FD: $2,600 — DK: $3,800
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 818 — wOBA: 0.306 — ISO: 0.061 — wRC+: 92
Last 30 Days: PA: 105 — wOBA: 0.340 — ISO: 0.031 — wRC+: 115
Boston
The Red Sox draw a favorable matchup against Mark Buehrle, who has one of the lowest strikeout rates in all of baseball. Since the start of the 2014 season, Buerhle has given up a .316+ wOBA to hitters from both sides of the plate.
Elite Plays:
Mookie Betts : FD: $3,900 — DK: $4,800
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 191 — wOBA: 0.341 — ISO: 0.158 — wRC+: 113
Last 30 Days: PA: 101 — wOBA: 0.377 — ISO: 0.221 — wRC+: 138
Secondary Plays:
Xander Bogaerts : FD: $3,400 — DK: $3,800
Position Eligibility: FD: SS — DK: 3B/SS
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 316 — wOBA: 0.365 — ISO: 0.142 — wRC+: 130
Last 30 Days: PA: 115 — wOBA: 0.364 — ISO: 0.093 — wRC+: 129
Cleveland at Chicago White Sox – 2:10 PM EST
| Cleveland | Chicago White Sox | ||||||||
 | Trevor Bauer |  | Chris Sale | ||||||
| RIGHT | LEFT | ||||||||
| Vegas Moneyline | Vegas Over/Under | ||||||||
| CHW (-187) | 7.5 | ||||||||
| Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% | Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP vs. Left | 0.241 | 0.736 | 0.326 | 0.225 | SP vs. Left | 0.201 | 0.488 | 0.227 | 0.362 |
| SP vs. Right | 0.248 | 0.726 | 0.319 | 0.222 | SP vs. Right | 0.215 | 0.614 | 0.271 | 0.309 |
| Batter Splits | CLE BvP | CLE vs L | Batter Splits | CHW BvP | CWS vs R | ||||
| Batter Split Links Above Open In Pop-Up Window | |||||||||
Pitcher Grind Down
Trevor Bauer : FD: $7,700 — DK: $7,500
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 311.0 — SIERA: 4.03 — ERA: 4.37 — K%: 22.3% — BB%: 9.6% — HR/9: 1.1
Last 30 Days: IP: 27.0 — SIERA: 4.69 — ERA: 7.33 — K%: 21.0% — BB%: 12.9% — HR/9: 1.7
Chicago White Sox Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.307 (Rank: 20) — Strikeout Rate: 20.1% (Rank: 17)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.308 (Rank: 22) — Strikeout Rate: 15.8% (Rank: 2)
Pitches per PA: 3.78 (Rank: 21)
Analysis: Bauer’s strikeout rate has remained consistent throughout the season, but his overall form has been very and and down. At the moment, it’s in the downswing. Over the last month of play, he has a 4.69 SIERA (7.33 ERA) with a strikeout rate of 21.0% and a walk rate of 12.9%. He draw a mediocre matchup against the White Sox, but he’s not a pitcher that is on my radar. There are better options in his price range.
Pitcher Rating: 50.3
Chris Sale : FD: $12,800 — DK: $13,100
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 351.2 — SIERA: 2.48 — ERA: 2.74 — K%: 31.9% — BB%: 5.4% — HR/9: 0.7
Last 30 Days: IP: 34.2 — SIERA: 2.03 — ERA: 2.34 — K%: 38.4% — BB%: 5.8% — HR/9: 0.3
Cleveland Indians Offense (2015)
vs. LH Pitching: wOBA: 0.312 (Rank: 16) — Strikeout Rate: 18.7% (Rank: 5)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.342 (Rank: 12) — Strikeout Rate: 16.9% (Rank: 6)
Pitches per PA: 3.90 (Rank: 3)
Analysis: Sale is the top rated pitcher on the board tonight. He has been absolutely dominant over the last month of play, posting a 2.03 SIERA with an insane strikeout rate of 38.4%. While the Indians have one of the lowest strikeout rates in baseball, that’s usually not a concern for a pitcher like Sale. He can make even the best of hitters look foolish at the plate. Sale is the top pitching option on the board and he will be the chalk play in cash games.
Pitcher Rating: 97.9
Batter Grind Down
Cleveland
The Indians draw the worst matchup on the board, as they square off against Chris Sale in his own backyard. Sale is dominant against hitters from both sides of the plate, making the Indians an easy team to avoid.
Elite Plays:
NONE
Secondary Plays:
NONE
Chicago White Sox
The White Sox draw a mediocre matchup against the struggling Trevor Bauer, who has given up a .319+ wOBA to both left and right-handed hitters over the last two seasons. Jose Abreu is a borderline elite play at first base, while Adam Eaton and Alexei Ramirez are both viable secondary options.
Elite Plays:
Jose Abreu : FD: $3,800 — DK: $4,700
Position Eligibility: FD: 1B — DK: 1B
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 887 — wOBA: 0.389 — ISO: 0.247 — wRC+: 151
Last 30 Days: PA: 121 — wOBA: 0.370 — ISO: 0.257 — wRC+: 136
Secondary Plays:
Adam Eaton : FD: $3,600 — DK: $4,000
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 801 — wOBA: 0.353 — ISO: 0.147 — wRC+: 125
Last 30 Days: PA: 119 — wOBA: 0.335 — ISO: 0.106 — wRC+: 112
Alexei Ramirez : FD: $3,300 — DK: $3,500
Position Eligibility: FD: SS — DK: SS
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 899 — wOBA: 0.292 — ISO: 0.116 — wRC+: 83
Last 30 Days: PA: 107 — wOBA: 0.322 — ISO: 0.070 — wRC+: 103
Chicago Cubs at St. Louis – 2:15 PM EST
| Chicago Cubs | St. Louis | ||||||||
 | Dan Haren |  | Lance Lynn | ||||||
| RIGHT | RIGHT | ||||||||
| Vegas Moneyline | Vegas Over/Under | ||||||||
| STL (-142) | 8.5 | ||||||||
| Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% | Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP vs. Left | 0.247 | 0.754 | 0.325 | 0.205 | SP vs. Left | 0.25 | 0.732 | 0.324 | 0.177 |
| SP vs. Right | 0.246 | 0.711 | 0.307 | 0.155 | SP vs. Right | 0.234 | 0.632 | 0.282 | 0.254 |
| Batter Splits | CHC BvP | CHC vs R | Batter Splits | STL BvP | STL vs R | ||||
| Batter Split Links Above Open In Pop-Up Window | |||||||||
Pitcher Grind Down
Dan Haren : FD: $6,300 — DK: $6,400
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 345.2 — SIERA: 4.04 — ERA: 3.96 — K%: 17.9% — BB%: 4.7% — HR/9: 1.5
Last 30 Days: IP: 25.2 — SIERA: 4.13 — ERA: 5.96 — K%: 19.1% — BB%: 4.6% — HR/9: 2.5
St. Louis Cardinals Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.317 (Rank: 12) — Strikeout Rate: 19.3% (Rank: 10)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.344 (Rank: 10) — Strikeout Rate: 20.7% (Rank: 18)
Pitches per PA: 3.81 (Rank: 15)
Analysis: Haren is always an easy pitcher for me to avoid. He has an average strikeout rate and he has given up as many home runs as anyone over the last few seasons. He draws a difficult matchup today against the Cardinals, who are ranked 12th in team wOBA and tenth in strikeout rate against right-handed pitching this season. Nothing to see here, moving on.
Pitcher Rating: 51.0
Lance Lynn : FD: $8,600 — DK: $9,500
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 351.1 — SIERA: 3.82 — ERA: 2.77 — K%: 22.0% — BB%: 8.4% — HR/9: 0.6
Last 30 Days: IP: 26.1 — SIERA: 4.86 — ERA: 2.39 — K%: 16.0% — BB%: 10.9% — HR/9: 0.7
Chicago Cubs Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.315 (Rank: 15) — Strikeout Rate: 24.0% (Rank: 29)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.343 (Rank: 11) — Strikeout Rate: 28.2% (Rank: 30)
Pitches per PA: 4.00 (Rank: 1)
Analysis: Lynn may have a 2.39 ERA over the last month of play, but his peripheral statistics tell another story. During that same stretch, he has a 4.86 SIERA with a strikeout rate of 16.0% and a walk rate of 10.9%. While the Cubs do strikeout at a high rate, they also have plenty of power in their lineup. The Cubs also average the most pitches per plate appearance, which could be an issue for Lynn, who tends to throw a lot of balls.
Pitcher Rating: 72.0
Batter Grind Down
Chicago Cubs
Even though I’m not high on Lance Lynn in this matchup, I’m not going to heavily target the Cubs’ offense either. This is a case where I will likely be avoiding both sides of the matchup. Anthony Rizzo and Miguel Montero are both in play, but they are secondary options at their respective positions.
Elite Plays:
NONE
Secondary Plays:
Anthony Rizzo : FD: $4,300 — DK: $4,600
Position Eligibility: FD: 1B — DK: 1B
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 858 — wOBA: 0.391 — ISO: 0.261 — wRC+: 150
Last 30 Days: PA: 113 — wOBA: 0.378 — ISO: 0.260 — wRC+: 140
Miguel Montero : FD: $2,500 — DK: $3,100
Position Eligibility: FD: C — DK: C
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 722 — wOBA: 0.325 — ISO: 0.153 — wRC+: 103
Last 30 Days: PA: 73 — wOBA: 0.369 — ISO: 0.266 — wRC+: 134
St. Louis
The Cardinals draw a favorable matchup against Dan Haren, who gives up a lot of home runs. The left-handed hitters have the edge in this matchup, but don’t count out the right-handed bats of Jhonny Peralta and Stephen Piscotty.
Elite Plays:
Matt Carpenter : FD: $3,500 — DK: $4,300
Position Eligibility: FD: 3B — DK: 3B
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 869 — wOBA: 0.356 — ISO: 0.155 — wRC+: 128
Last 30 Days: PA: 118 — wOBA: 0.342 — ISO: 0.218 — wRC+: 118
Jason Heyward : FD: $3,400 — DK: $3,900
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 843 — wOBA: 0.357 — ISO: 0.150 — wRC+: 128
Last 30 Days: PA: 101 — wOBA: 0.355 — ISO: 0.152 — wRC+: 126
Secondary Plays:
Stephen Piscotty : FD: $3,100 — DK: $4,200
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 116 — wOBA: 0.384 — ISO: 0.204 — wRC+: 146
Last 30 Days: PA: 110 — wOBA: 0.415 — ISO: 0.250 — wRC+: 168
Jhonny Peralta : FD: $2,200 — DK: $3,300
Position Eligibility: FD: SS — DK: SS
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 885 — wOBA: 0.330 — ISO: 0.147 — wRC+: 110
Last 30 Days: PA: 105 — wOBA: 0.267 — ISO: 0.032 — wRC+: 67
Houston at Oakland – 4:05 PM EST
| Houston | Oakland | ||||||||
 | Mike Fiers |  | Felix Doubront | ||||||
| RIGHT | LEFT | ||||||||
| Vegas Moneyline | Vegas Over/Under | ||||||||
| HOU (-135) | 7.5 | ||||||||
| Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% | Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP vs. Left | 0.216 | 0.621 | 0.273 | 0.242 | SP vs. Left | 0.306 | 0.773 | 0.344 | 0.185 |
| SP vs. Right | 0.223 | 0.684 | 0.297 | 0.256 | SP vs. Right | 0.271 | 0.795 | 0.348 | 0.138 |
| Batter Splits | HOU BvP | HOU vs L | Batter Splits | OAK vs R | |||||
| Batter Split Links Above Open In Pop-Up Window | |||||||||
Pitcher Grind Down
Mike Fiers : FD: $8,500 — DK: $10,000
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 221.2 — SIERA: 3.54 — ERA: 3.09 — K%: 25.0% — BB%: 7.9% — HR/9: 0.9
Last 30 Days: IP: 27.0 — SIERA: 3.67 — ERA: 0.67 — K%: 23.5% — BB%: 8.8% — HR/9: 0.3
Oakland Athletics Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.307 (Rank: 20) — Strikeout Rate: 18.1% (Rank: 4)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.350 (Rank: 8) — Strikeout Rate: 18.4% (Rank: 12)
Pitches per PA: 3.84 (Rank: 9)
Analysis: Fiers has been a terrific addition to the Astros’ pitching staff. He has been sharp over the last month of play, posting a 3.67 SIERA (0.67 ERA) with a strikeout rate of 23.5%. He draws a mediocre matchup against the A’s, who are ranked 20th in team wOBA and fourth in strikeout rate against right-handed pitching this season. The biggest issue that I have here is his price tag. He is a little too expensive for a pitcher that has struggled with consistency this season.
Pitcher Rating: 70.4
Felix Doubront : FD: $5,800 — DK: $5,200
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 127.0 — SIERA: 4.59 — ERA: 4.96 — K%: 15.1% — BB%: 8.6% — HR/9: 1.0
Last 30 Days: IP: 20.1 — SIERA: 4.81 — ERA: 2.66 — K%: 19.8% — BB%: 12.8% — HR/9: 0.4
Houston Astros Offense (2015)
vs. LH Pitching: wOBA: 0.317 (Rank: 9) — Strikeout Rate: 22.6% (Rank: 25)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.334 (Rank: 14) — Strikeout Rate: 21.3% (Rank: 20)
Pitches per PA: 3.88 (Rank: 7)
Analysis: Doubront has been very hittable over the last two seasons with a 4.59 SIERA and a strikeout rate of only 15.1%. He draws a difficult matchup against the Astros, who are ranked ninth in team wOBA against left-handed pitching this season. While Doubront is cheap, you typically get what you pay for in life.
Pitcher Rating: 41.6
Batter Grind Down
Houston
The Astros may not be playing in the most hitter-friendly ballpark, but they draw a favorable matchup against Felix Doubront, who has given up a .344+ wOBA to both left and right-handed hitters over the last two seasons. Jed Lowrie has been red-hot over his last six games. He is a borderline elite play against his former team.
Elite Plays:
Jed Lowrie : FD: $2,900 — DK: $4,000
Position Eligibility: FD: 3B — DK: 3B/SS
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 210 — wOBA: 0.319 — ISO: 0.157 — wRC+: 105
Last 30 Days: PA: 86 — wOBA: 0.270 — ISO: 0.165 — wRC+: 67
Secondary Plays:
Jose Altuve : FD: $3,600 — DK: $4,500
Position Eligibility: FD: 2B — DK: 2B
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 328 — wOBA: 0.423 — ISO: 0.140 — wRC+: 175
Last 30 Days: PA: 117 — wOBA: 0.401 — ISO: 0.101 — wRC+: 159
Evan Gattis : FD: $3,000 — DK: $3,800
Position Eligibility: FD: C — DK: 1B
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 244 — wOBA: 0.329 — ISO: 0.216 — wRC+: 108
Last 30 Days: PA: 98 — wOBA: 0.319 — ISO: 0.247 — wRC+: 101
Oakland
The A’s draw a difficult matchup tonight against Mike Fiers, who has been in great form recently. Fiers has held both left and right-handed hitters under a .300 wOBA over the last two seasons. Stephen Vogt is the only fantasy option on my radar from Oakland.
Elite Plays:
NONE
Secondary Plays:
Stephen Vogt : FD: $2,500 — DK: $3,400
Position Eligibility: FD: C — DK: 1B/C
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 591 — wOBA: 0.355 — ISO: 0.197 — wRC+: 131
Last 30 Days: PA: 77 — wOBA: 0.424 — ISO: 0.284 — wRC+: 178
San Francisco at Arizona – 4:10 PM EST
| San Francisco | Arizona | ||||||||
 | Mike Leake |  | Patrick Corbin | ||||||
| RIGHT | LEFT | ||||||||
| Vegas Moneyline | Vegas Over/Under | ||||||||
| ARI (-115) | 8 | ||||||||
| Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% | Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP vs. Left | 0.271 | 0.757 | 0.331 | 0.149 | SP vs. Left | 0.184 | 0.599 | 0.259 | 0.245 |
| SP vs. Right | 0.226 | 0.646 | 0.283 | 0.2 | SP vs. Right | 0.282 | 0.831 | 0.357 | 0.238 |
| Batter Splits | SFG BvP | SF vs L | Batter Splits | ARI BvP | ARI vs R | ||||
| Batter Split Links Above Open In Pop-Up Window | |||||||||
Pitcher Grind Down
Mike Leake : FD: $6,800 — DK: $6,500
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 376.2 — SIERA: 3.69 — ERA: 3.61 — K%: 17.5% — BB%: 5.7% — HR/9: 1.0
Last 30 Days: IP: 19.1 — SIERA: 3.24 — ERA: 3.26 — K%: 18.6% — BB%: 2.9% — HR/9: 0.9
Arizona Diamondbacks Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.318 (Rank: 11) — Strikeout Rate: 20.5% (Rank: 20)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.327 (Rank: 16) — Strikeout Rate: 19.3% (Rank: 15)
Pitches per PA: 3.72 (Rank: 28)
Analysis: Leake has pitched well since coming to the Giants, posting a 3.24 SIERA with a strikeout rate of 18.6% over the last month of play. He draws a mediocre matchup against the Diamondbacks, but unfortunately, he has to face them in the hitter-friendly Chase Field. Leake is a small underdog on the road. While I do like the price point, there are better matchups to exploit.
Pitcher Rating: 60.8
Patrick Corbin : FD: $6,600 — DK: $8,000
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 56.1 — SIERA: 3.25 — ERA: 3.67 — K%: 23.9% — BB%: 5.6% — HR/9: 1.4
Last 30 Days: IP: 27.0 — SIERA: 3.24 — ERA: 3.33 — K%: 23.6% — BB%: 5.5% — HR/9: 1.0
San Francisco Giants Offense (2015)
vs. LH Pitching: wOBA: 0.307 (Rank: 19) — Strikeout Rate: 19.1% (Rank: 7)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.269 (Rank: 30) — Strikeout Rate: 20.9% (Rank: 19)
Pitches per PA: 3.75 (Rank: 24)
Analysis: Corbin has pitched well over the last month of play, posting a 3.24 SIERA with a strikeout rate of 23.6% over the last month. The issue with Corbin isn’t form, it’s his matchup. The Giants are one of the toughest teams to strikeout in all of baseball and Corbin has to face them at home in the pitcher-friendly Chase Field. I prefer Corbin over Mike Leake, but neither pitcher is on my radar in this full slate of games.
Pitcher Rating: 71.3
Batter Grind Down
San Francisco
The Giants draw a mediocre matchup against Patrick Corbin, but they do see a favorable ballpark boost playing in Chase Field. The right-handed hitters have the edge in this matchup, as Corbin has allowed a .357 wOBA to hitters from that side of the plate.
Elite Plays:
Buster Posey : FD: $3,200 — DK: $4,300
Position Eligibility: FD: C — DK: 1B/C
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 305 — wOBA: 0.369 — ISO: 0.187 — wRC+: 143
Last 30 Days: PA: 109 — wOBA: 0.304 — ISO: 0.059 — wRC+: 97
Secondary Plays:
Marlon Byrd : FD: $3,900 — DK: $3,800
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 287 — wOBA: 0.338 — ISO: 0.220 — wRC+: 114
Last 30 Days: PA: 110 — wOBA: 0.272 — ISO: 0.194 — wRC+: 72
Angel Pagan : FD: $2,900 — DK: $3,100
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 279 — wOBA: 0.291 — ISO: 0.065 — wRC+: 89
Last 30 Days: PA: 32 — wOBA: 0.214 — ISO: 0.000 — wRC+: 36
Arizona
The Diamondbacks are small favorites today at home against Mike Leake. While he has been effective against hitters from the right side of the plate, he has given up a .331 wOBA to left-handed hitters over the last two seasons. David Peralta and Ender Inciarte are both in play.
Elite Plays:
David Peralta : FD: $3,300 — DK: $3,300
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 631 — wOBA: 0.380 — ISO: 0.216 — wRC+: 139
Last 30 Days: PA: 105 — wOBA: 0.417 — ISO: 0.196 — wRC+: 163
Secondary Plays:
Ender Inciarte : FD: $3,200 — DK: $3,700
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 650 — wOBA: 0.327 — ISO: 0.107 — wRC+: 103
Last 30 Days: PA: 126 — wOBA: 0.331 — ISO: 0.082 — wRC+: 105