MLB Grind Down: Saturday, July 18th Page Two
Baltimore at Detroit – 7:08 PM EST
| Baltimore | Detroit | ||||||||
 | Chris Tillman |  | David Price | ||||||
| RIGHT | LEFT | ||||||||
| Vegas Moneyline | Vegas Over/Under | ||||||||
| DET (-138) | 8.5 | ||||||||
| Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% | Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP vs. Left | 0.254 | 0.681 | 0.304 | 0.174 | SP vs. Left | 0.258 | 0.655 | 0.29 | 0.228 |
| SP vs. Right | 0.249 | 0.761 | 0.333 | 0.166 | SP vs. Right | 0.232 | 0.643 | 0.282 | 0.263 |
| Batter Splits | BAL BvP | BAL vs L | Batter Splits | DET BvP | DET vs R | ||||
| Batter Split Links Above Open In Pop-Up Window | |||||||||
Pitcher Grind Down
Chris Tillman : FD: $6,300 — DK: $5,500
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 297.1 — SIERA: 4.38 — K%: 17.1% — BB%: 8.2% — FB Rate: 39.0% — HR/FB: 8.6%
Last 30 Days: IP: 25.0 — SIERA: 3.82 — K%: 18.5% — BB%: 4.6% — FB Rate: 37.3% — HR/FB: 9.7%
Detroit Tigers Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.333 (Rank: 3) — Strikeout Rate: 19.0% (Rank: 9)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.372 (Rank: 1) — Strikeout Rate: 18.9% (Rank: 9)
Pitchers per PA: 3.83 (Rank: 11)
Analysis: Tillman has pitched better in recent weeks, but he is still a risky fantasy option, especially when he is facing a tough opponent like the Tigers. On the season, Detroit is ranked third in wOBA (.333) and ninth in strikeout rate (19.0%) against right-handed pitching. Tillman can safely be avoided in all league formats.
Pitcher Rating:34.8
David Price : FD: $11,300 — DK: $10,700
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 373.1 — SIERA: 2.94 — K%: 25.4% — BB%: 4.2% — FB Rate: 37.6% — HR/FB: 8.7%
Last 30 Days: IP: 32.2 — SIERA: 2.92 — K%: 24.6% — BB%: 3.7% — FB Rate: 29.3% — HR/FB: 11.1%
Baltimore Orioles Offense (2015)
vs. LH Pitching: wOBA: 0.310 (Rank: 14) — Strikeout Rate: 21.1% (Rank: 17)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.284 (Rank: 22) — Strikeout Rate: 23.2% (Rank: 28)
Pitchers per PA: 3.82 (Rank: 12)
Analysis: Price may not be as safe of a play as Clayton Kershaw (in the all-day slate), but he has just as much upside. Over the last month of play, he has a 2.92 SIERA with a strikeout rate of 24.6%. Price draws a favorable matchup against an strikeout-happy Orioles’ team. The only concern is that the Orioles also have some big right-handed hitters in their lineup. That said, he is still one of the top pitching options on the board.
Pitcher Rating:83.7
Batter Grind Down
Baltimore
The Orioles draw a difficult matchup against David Price, who has held left and right-handed hitters under a .295 wOBA over the last two seasons. I wouldn’t rule out Manny Machado or Matt Wieters, but both players are secondary options at their respective positions.
Elite Plays:
NONE
Secondary Plays:
Manny Machado : FD: $4,300 — DK: $3,900
Position Eligibility: FD: 3B — DK: 3B
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 187 — wOBA: 0.320 — ISO: 0.145 — wRC+: 103
Last 14 Days: PA: 55 — wOBA: 0.382 — ISO: 0.277 — wRC+: 146
Matt Wieters : FD: $2,800 — DK: $3,200
Position Eligibility: FD: C — DK: C
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 45 — wOBA: 0.297 — ISO: 0.250 — wRC+: 86
Last 14 Days: PA: 32 — wOBA: 0.239 — ISO: 0.065 — wRC+: 45
Detroit
The Tigers draw a favorable matchup against Chris Tillman, who gives up a lot of fly balls. The Tigers hit a lot of home runs as a team and are in a good spot to add to that total tonight. I slightly favor the right-handed hitters in this lineup, but the left-handed bats are also in play.
Elite Plays:
J.D. Martinez : FD: $4,400 — DK: $5,200
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 633 — wOBA: 0.386 — ISO: 0.243 — wRC+: 149
Last 14 Days: PA: 57 — wOBA: 0.521 — ISO: 0.392 — wRC+: 243
Secondary Plays:
Victor Martinez : FD: $3,600 — DK: $4,500
Position Eligibility: FD: C — DK: 1B
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 659 — wOBA: 0.356 — ISO: 0.177 — wRC+: 128
Last 14 Days: PA: 61 — wOBA: 0.422 — ISO: 0.259 — wRC+: 173
Ian Kinsler : FD: $3,300 — DK: $4,400
Position Eligibility: FD: 2B — DK: 2B
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 850 — wOBA: 0.319 — ISO: 0.130 — wRC+: 102
Last 14 Days: PA: 58 — wOBA: 0.380 — ISO: 0.179 — wRC+: 144
Texas at Houston – 7:10 PM EST
| Texas | Houston | ||||||||
 | Colby Lewis |  | Scott Feldman | ||||||
| RIGHT | RIGHT | ||||||||
| Vegas Moneyline | Vegas Over/Under | ||||||||
| HOU (-135) | 7.5 | ||||||||
| Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% | Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP vs. Left | 0.297 | 0.828 | 0.358 | 0.142 | SP vs. Left | 0.269 | 0.713 | 0.313 | 0.133 |
| SP vs. Right | 0.274 | 0.783 | 0.339 | 0.215 | SP vs. Right | 0.269 | 0.762 | 0.335 | 0.152 |
| Batter Splits | TEX BvP | TEX vs R | Batter Splits | HOU BvP | HOU vs R | ||||
| Batter Split Links Above Open In Pop-Up Window | |||||||||
Pitcher Grind Down
Colby Lewis : FD: $6,200 — DK: $5,900
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 281.2 — SIERA: 4.22 — K%: 17.3% — BB%: 5.8% — FB Rate: 45.0% — HR/FB: 9.2%
Last 30 Days: IP: 38.0 — SIERA: 4.35 — K%: 15.2% — BB%: 4.9% — FB Rate: 43.0% — HR/FB: 10.9%
Houston Astros Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.315 (Rank: 12) — Strikeout Rate: 25.5% (Rank: 30)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.295 (Rank: 19) — Strikeout Rate: 23.0% (Rank: 27)
Pitchers per PA: 3.85 (Rank: 9)
Analysis: Lewis is one of the easiest pitchers to avoid in tonight’s slate of games. He has a below-average SIERA to match his below-average strikeout rate. He draws a very tough matchup tonight against the Astros, who have hit more home runs than any team in baseball this season. That doesn’t bode well for Lewis, who is an extreme fly-ball pitcher.
Pitcher Rating:40.9
Scott Feldman : FD: $7,000 — DK: $5,900
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 240.1 — SIERA: 4.25 — K%: 14.2% — BB%: 6.3% — FB Rate: 28.9% — HR/FB: 10.2%
Texas Rangers Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.320 (Rank: 9) — Strikeout Rate: 20.0% (Rank: 19)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.310 (Rank: 15) — Strikeout Rate: 17.0% (Rank: 5)
Pitchers per PA: 3.80 (Rank: 13)
Analysis: Feldman is making his first start after injuring his knee nearly two months ago. This would usually be a good spot to avoid him since he is coming back from injury, but he can be avoided for other reasons as well. He draws a tough matchup tonight against the Rangers and he has to face them at home in the hitter-friendly Minute Maid Park.
Pitcher Rating:41.1
Batter Grind Down
Texas
The Rangers draw a favorable matchup against Scott Feldman, who has given up a .313+ wOBA to hitters from both sides of the plate this season. The Rangers also see a favorable ballpark boost playing in the hitter-friendly Minute Maid Park.
Elite Plays:
Prince Fielder : FD: $3,400 — DK: $4,500
Position Eligibility: FD: 1B — DK: 1B
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 342 — wOBA: 0.388 — ISO: 0.147 — wRC+: 145
Last 14 Days: PA: 52 — wOBA: 0.314 — ISO: 0.146 — wRC+: 95
Secondary Plays:
Delino Deshields Jr. : FD: $2,900 — DK: $3,500
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 131 — wOBA: 0.327 — ISO: 0.110 — wRC+: 103
Last 14 Days: PA: 25 — wOBA: 0.360 — ISO: 0.200 — wRC+: 127
Adrian Beltre : FD: $2,600 — DK: $4,000
Position Eligibility: FD: 3B — DK: 3B
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 660 — wOBA: 0.341 — ISO: 0.148 — wRC+: 114
Last 14 Days: PA: 51 — wOBA: 0.344 — ISO: 0.167 — wRC+: 116
Houston
The Astros are one of the top offenses to target tonight. They draw a terrific matchup against Colby Lewis, who has given up a .358+ wOBA to left and right-handed hitters this season. Load up on Astros in both cash games and tournaments.
Elite Plays:
Jose Altuve : FD: $4,300 — DK: $4,400
Position Eligibility: FD: 2B — DK: 2B
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 792 — wOBA: 0.329 — ISO: 0.106 — wRC+: 111
Last 14 Days: PA: 58 — wOBA: 0.347 — ISO: 0.148 — wRC+: 123
Luis Valbuena : FD: $3,200 — DK: $3,600
Position Eligibility: FD: 3B — DK: 2B/3B
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 673 — wOBA: 0.345 — ISO: 0.222 — wRC+: 119
Last 14 Days: PA: 35 — wOBA: 0.316 — ISO: 0.069 — wRC+: 102
Secondary Plays:
Evan Gattis : FD: $3,300 — DK: $3,700
Position Eligibility: FD: C — DK: 1B
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 547 — wOBA: 0.331 — ISO: 0.224 — wRC+: 112
Last 14 Days: PA: 47 — wOBA: 0.320 — ISO: 0.191 — wRC+: 104
Carlos Correa : FD: $3,600 — DK: $4,100
Position Eligibility: FD: SS — DK: SS
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 88 — wOBA: 0.295 — ISO: 0.167 — wRC+: 87
Last 14 Days: PA: 52 — wOBA: 0.277 — ISO: 0.146 — wRC+: 74
Colby Rasmus : FD: $2,600 — DK: $3,300
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 456 — wOBA: 0.326 — ISO: 0.233 — wRC+: 107
Last 14 Days: PA: 31 — wOBA: 0.216 — ISO: 0.133 — wRC+: 32
Pittsburgh at Milwaukee – 7:10 PM EST
| Pittsburgh | Milwaukee | ||||||||
 | Francisco Liriano |  | Jimmy Nelson | ||||||
| LEFT | RIGHT | ||||||||
| Vegas Moneyline | Vegas Over/Under | ||||||||
| PIT (-124) | 8 | ||||||||
| Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% | Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP vs. Left | 0.245 | 0.673 | 0.303 | 0.28 | SP vs. Left | 0.287 | 0.849 | 0.367 | 0.163 |
| SP vs. Right | 0.195 | 0.59 | 0.269 | 0.259 | SP vs. Right | 0.247 | 0.672 | 0.3 | 0.212 |
| Batter Splits | PIT BvP | PIT vs R | Batter Splits | MIL BvP | MIL vs L | ||||
| Batter Split Links Above Open In Pop-Up Window | |||||||||
Pitcher Grind Down
Francisco Liriano : FD: $10,000 — DK: $9,500
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 277.0 — SIERA: 3.37 — K%: 26.2% — BB%: 10.5% — FB Rate: 26.5% — HR/FB: 12.4%
Last 30 Days: IP: 40.0 — SIERA: 3.26 — K%: 24.7% — BB%: 8.4% — FB Rate: 27.5% — HR/FB: 10.7%
Milwaukee Brewers Offense (2015)
vs. LH Pitching: wOBA: 0.289 (Rank: 27) — Strikeout Rate: 20.6% (Rank: 14)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.370 (Rank: 3) — Strikeout Rate: 16.2% (Rank: 2)
Pitchers per PA: 3.71 (Rank: 27)
Analysis: Liriano pitched well before the All-Star break, posting a 3.26 SIERA with a strikeout rate of 24.7% over the last month. He draws a favorable matchup against the Brewers, although he would be a much better play if this game was being played in PNC Park. Miller Park is a better park for offensive production. While I think Liriano will still pitch well tonight, I’m not sure I want to pay a premium for him against a surging Brewers’ offense.
Pitcher Rating:76.0
Jimmy Nelson : FD: $6,900 — DK: $6,700
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 178.1 — SIERA: 3.87 — K%: 19.0% — BB%: 7.4% — FB Rate: 31.1% — HR/FB: 11.2%
Last 30 Days: IP: 35.2 — SIERA: 4.34 — K%: 14.1% — BB%: 6.4% — FB Rate: 30.8% — HR/FB: 13.5%
Pittsburgh Pirates Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.305 (Rank: 21) — Strikeout Rate: 19.9% (Rank: 17)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.326 (Rank: 6) — Strikeout Rate: 19.7% (Rank: 13)
Pitchers per PA: 3.79 (Rank: 17)
Analysis: Nelson has struggled over the last month of play, posting a 4.34 SIERA with a low strikeout rate of 14.1%. His limited strikeout upside hurts his appeal tonight against a surging Pirates’ offense that is ranked sixth in wOBA (.326) over the last 14 days. Nelson may not see much run support either, as Francisco Liriano is on the bump for the Pirates.
Pitcher Rating:49.0
Batter Grind Down
Pittsburgh
The Pirates draw a nice matchup against Jimmy Nelson in the hitter-friendly Miller Park. Nelson gives up a much higher wOBA to left-handed hitters, but Andrew McCutchen is also in play in the outfield.
Elite Plays:
Neil Walker : FD: $3,200 — DK: $4,300
Position Eligibility: FD: 2B — DK: 2B
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 737 — wOBA: 0.356 — ISO: 0.194 — wRC+: 130
Last 14 Days: PA: 64 — wOBA: 0.421 — ISO: 0.200 — wRC+: 175
Gregory Polanco : FD: $2,300 — DK: $3,700
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 506 — wOBA: 0.315 — ISO: 0.121 — wRC+: 102
Last 14 Days: PA: 59 — wOBA: 0.327 — ISO: 0.085 — wRC+: 111
Secondary Plays:
Andrew McCutchen : FD: $4,900 — DK: $5,300
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 834 — wOBA: 0.404 — ISO: 0.222 — wRC+: 163
Last 14 Days: PA: 61 — wOBA: 0.429 — ISO: 0.277 — wRC+: 181
Pedro Alvarez : FD: $2,600 — DK: $3,800
Position Eligibility: FD: 1B — DK: 1B/3B
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 616 — wOBA: 0.331 — ISO: 0.203 — wRC+: 113
Last 14 Days: PA: 42 — wOBA: 0.268 — ISO: 0.205 — wRC+: 70
Milwaukee
The Brewers have been one of the hottest offenses in baseball recently, but they will have their hands full with Francisco Liriano, who has held right-handed hitters to a .269 wOBA over the last two seasons. Carlos Gomez and Jonathan Lucroy are both secondary options.
Elite Plays:
NONE
Secondary Plays:
Carlos Gomez : FD: $4,600 — DK: $5,200
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 201 — wOBA: 0.352 — ISO: 0.199 — wRC+: 122
Last 14 Days: PA: 54 — wOBA: 0.362 — ISO: 0.250 — wRC+: 129
Jonathan Lucroy : FD: $3,200 — DK: $4,000
Position Eligibility: FD: C — DK: C
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 200 — wOBA: 0.331 — ISO: 0.152 — wRC+: 107
Last 14 Days: PA: 55 — wOBA: 0.384 — ISO: 0.128 — wRC+: 144
Chicago Cubs at Atlanta – 7:10 PM EST
| Chicago Cubs | Atlanta | ||||||||
 | Jon Lester |  | Manny Banuelos | ||||||
| LEFT | LEFT | ||||||||
| Vegas Moneyline | Vegas Over/Under | ||||||||
| CHC (-141) | 7.5 | ||||||||
| Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% | Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP vs. Left | 0.264 | 0.716 | 0.316 | 0.25 | SP vs. Left | ||||
| SP vs. Right | 0.232 | 0.646 | 0.286 | 0.241 | SP vs. Right | ||||
| Batter Splits | CHC BvP | CHC vs L | Batter Splits | ATL BvP | ATL vs L | ||||
| Batter Split Links Above Open In Pop-Up Window | |||||||||
Pitcher Grind Down
Jon Lester : FD: $8,900 — DK: $9,400
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 330.0 — SIERA: 3.17 — K%: 24.4% — BB%: 5.8% — FB Rate: 34.4% — HR/FB: 8.3%
Last 30 Days: IP: 38.1 — SIERA: 3.10 — K%: 26.2% — BB%: 6.7% — FB Rate: 34.0% — HR/FB: 3.0%
Atlanta Braves Offense (2015)
vs. LH Pitching: wOBA: 0.286 (Rank: 29) — Strikeout Rate: 22.0% (Rank: 18)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.306 (Rank: 17) — Strikeout Rate: 19.5% (Rank: 11)
Pitchers per PA: 3.77 (Rank: 20)
Analysis: Lester has pitched well recently, posting a 3.10 SIERA with a strikeout rate of 26.2%. He draws a favorable matchup tonight against the Braves, who have struggled to hit left-handed pitching all season. Atlanta is currently ranked 29th in wOBA (.286) and 18th in strikeout rate (22.0%) against southpaws. His ownership level will likely be lower than it should be, making him a nice contrarian play in both cash games and tournaments.
Pitcher Rating:79.7
Manuel Banuelos : FD: $5,600 — DK: $4,000
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 12.0 — SIERA: 4.11 — K%: 19.2% — BB%: 8.5% — FB Rate: 34.4% — HR/FB: 9.1%
Last 30 Days: IP: 12.0 — SIERA: 4.11 — K%: 19.2% — BB%: 8.5% — FB Rate: 34.4% — HR/FB: 9.1%
Chicago Cubs Offense (2015)
vs. LH Pitching: wOBA: 0.317 (Rank: 7) — Strikeout Rate: 22.7% (Rank: 22)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.265 (Rank: 28) — Strikeout Rate: 22.1% (Rank: 22)
Pitchers per PA: 3.98 (Rank: 1)
Analysis: Banuelos has had mixed results in his first two major league starts. His price is appealing, but he is still unproven at the major league level. He draws a tough matchup tonight against the Cubs, who are ranked seventh in wOBA (.317) against left-handed pitching. The Cubs also average the most pitches per plate appearance of any team on the season.
Pitcher Rating:44.7
Batter Grind Down
Chicago Cubs
The Cubs draw a decent matchup against Manny Banuelos, who is still a question mark in the Braves’ starting rotation. Banuelos is a left-handed pitcher, so if you are targeting any hitters here, target the ones that can hit from the right side of the plate.
Elite Plays:
Kris Bryant : FD: $3,400 — DK: $4,400
Position Eligibility: FD: 3B — DK: 3B
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 66 — wOBA: 0.393 — ISO: 0.304 — wRC+: 151
Last 14 Days: PA: 50 — wOBA: 0.386 — ISO: 0.268 — wRC+: 146
Secondary Plays:
Dexter Fowler : FD: $2,600 — DK: $3,700
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 200 — wOBA: 0.371 — ISO: 0.115 — wRC+: 139
Last 14 Days: PA: 50 — wOBA: 0.243 — ISO: 0.044 — wRC+: 48
Atlanta
The Braves’ offense can’t hit left-handed pitching well as a whole and their offense is struggling to score runs without Freddie Freeman. They can safely be avoided tonight against Jon Lester.
Elite Plays:
NONE
Secondary Plays:
NONE
Cleveland at Cincinnati – 7:10 PM EST
| Cleveland | Cincinnati | ||||||||
 | Corey Kluber |  | Anthony Desclafani | ||||||
| RIGHT | RIGHT | ||||||||
| Vegas Moneyline | Vegas Over/Under | ||||||||
| CLE (-154) | 7.5 | ||||||||
| Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% | Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP vs. Left | 0.256 | 0.71 | 0.314 | 0.274 | SP vs. Left | 0.251 | 0.762 | 0.332 | 0.168 |
| SP vs. Right | 0.215 | 0.552 | 0.244 | 0.3 | SP vs. Right | 0.265 | 0.7 | 0.304 | 0.177 |
| Batter Splits | CLE BvP | CLE vs R | Batter Splits | CIN BvP | CIN vs R | ||||
| Batter Split Links Above Open In Pop-Up Window | |||||||||
Pitcher Grind Down
Corey Kluber : FD: $11,000 — DK: $11,300
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 369.0 — SIERA: 2.63 — K%: 28.5% — BB%: 5.3% — FB Rate: 31.1% — HR/FB: 8.1%
Last 30 Days: IP: 41.2 — SIERA: 3.00 — K%: 28.0% — BB%: 6.8% — FB Rate: 37.9% — HR/FB: 10.3%
Cincinnati Reds Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.309 (Rank: 16) — Strikeout Rate: 18.4% (Rank: 6)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.295 (Rank: 19) — Strikeout Rate: 16.7% (Rank: 3)
Pitchers per PA: 3.73 (Rank: 24)
Analysis: After a few less than stellar starts in June, Kluber has bounced back nicely over the last month, posting a 3.00 SIERA with a strikeout rate of 28.0%. He is the top pitching option in the evening slate of games, as he takes on the Reds in Cincinnati. The Reds don’t strikeout at a high clip, but they are an average team against right-handed pitching in terms of wOBA. It also helps that he should see plenty of run support with Anthony Desclafani pitching opposite him.
Pitcher Rating:87.6
Anthony Desclafani : FD: $7,100 — DK: $6,400
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 134.0 — SIERA: 4.29 — K%: 17.2% — BB%: 7.9% — FB Rate: 36.0% — HR/FB: 7.4%
Last 30 Days: IP: 29.2 — SIERA: 4.03 — K%: 19.4% — BB%: 9.7% — FB Rate: 27.2% — HR/FB: 12.0%
Cleveland Indians Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.303 (Rank: 22) — Strikeout Rate: 18.9% (Rank: 7)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.289 (Rank: 21) — Strikeout Rate: 20.8% (Rank: 16)
Pitchers per PA: 3.93 (Rank: 3)
Analysis: Desclafani has been a serviceable starter for the Reds this season, but he’s an easy pitcher to avoid tonight. He struggles against left-handed hitters and the Indians’ lineup is full of lefties that can swing the bat well. Desclafani will also struggle to get run support, as Corey Kluber will be on the mound for the tribe.
Pitcher Rating:41.3
Batter Grind Down
Cleveland
As mentioned above, Anthony Desclafani struggles with left-handed hitters. He has given up a .332 wOBA to lefties since the start of the 2014 season. Michael Brantley is still underpriced on both FanDuel and DraftKings, while Jason Kipnis and David Murphy are also in play.
Elite Plays:
Michael Brantley : FD: $3,200 — DK: $4,100
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 642 — wOBA: 0.383 — ISO: 0.178 — wRC+: 151
Last 14 Days: PA: 60 — wOBA: 0.316 — ISO: 0.094 — wRC+: 104
Secondary Plays:
Jason Kipnis : FD: $4,000 — DK: $4,200
Position Eligibility: FD: 2B — DK: 2B
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 618 — wOBA: 0.359 — ISO: 0.145 — wRC+: 135
Last 14 Days: PA: 64 — wOBA: 0.306 — ISO: 0.182 — wRC+: 97
David Murphy : FD: $2,200 — DK: $2,800
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 568 — wOBA: 0.334 — ISO: 0.138 — wRC+: 117
Last 14 Days: PA: 42 — wOBA: 0.321 — ISO: 0.182 — wRC+: 108
Cincinnati
The Reds draw a tough matchup against Corey Kluber, who has held left and right-handed hitters under a .315 wOBA over the last two seasons. The Reds will likely have more strikeouts than hits, which usually isn’t very promising.
Elite Plays:
NONE
Secondary Plays:
NONE