MLB Grind Down: Wednesday, September 16th
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Boston at Baltimore – 7:05 PM EST
| Boston | Baltimore | ||||||||
 | Henry Owens |  | Mike Wright | ||||||
| LEFT | RIGHT | ||||||||
| Vegas Moneyline | Vegas Over/Under | ||||||||
| BAL (-132) | 8.5 | ||||||||
| Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% | Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP vs. Left | 0.308 | 1.015 | 0.436 | 25.0% | SP vs. Left | 0.304 | 0.868 | 0.374 | 11.50% |
| SP vs. Right | 0.246 | 0.744 | 0.326 | 18.9% | SP vs. Right | 0.231 | 0.781 | 0.330 | 16.90% |
| Batter Splits | BOS BvP | BOS vs R | Batter Splits | BAL BvP | BAL vs L | ||||
| Batter Split Links Above Open In Pop-Up Window | |||||||||
Pitcher Grind Down
Henry Owens : FD: $5,400 — DK: $5,200
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 36.0 — SIERA: 4.77 — ERA: 5.25 — K%: 20.1% — BB%: 10.7% — HR/9: 1.5
Last 30 Days: IP: 26.0 — SIERA: 4.49 — ERA: 5.88 — K%: 21.4% — BB%: 10.3% — HR/9: 2.1
Baltimore Orioles Offense (2015)
vs. LH Pitching: wOBA: 0.300 (Rank: 23) — Strikeout Rate: 23.1% (Rank: 26)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.363 (Rank: 2) — Strikeout Rate: 23.0% (Rank: 25)
Pitches per PA: 3.82 (Rank: 16)
Analysis: Owens has not been sharp in his recent outings, posting a 4.49 SIERA over the last month of play. He draws a favorable matchup against the Orioles on paper, but they are a potent offense that can score at home. He can safely be avoided, as he is a sizable underdog tonight on the road.
Pitcher Rating: 50.2
Mike Wright : FD: $6,400 — DK: $4,000
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 39.2 — SIERA: 4.96 — ERA: 5.45 — K%: 14.2% — BB%: 8.0% — HR/9: 1.6
Last 30 Days: IP: 9.0 — SIERA: 5.25 — ERA: 7.00 — K%: 14.3% — BB%: 7.1% — HR/9: 3.0
Boston Red Sox Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.320 (Rank: 8) — Strikeout Rate: 17.4% (Rank: 2)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.353 (Rank: 4) — Strikeout Rate: 20.4% (Rank: 11)
Pitches per PA: 3.96 (Rank: 2)
Analysis: Wright has had a subpar rookie season, posting a 4.96 SIERA with a strikeout rate of only 14.2%. He draws one of the toughest matchups on the board tonight, as the Red Sox are ranked eighth in team wOBA and second in strikeout rate against right-handed pitching this season. Both pitchers should be avoided in what is expected to be a shootout.
Pitcher Rating: 36.3
Batter Grind Down
Boston
The Red Sox are one of the top offenses in baseball against right-handed pitching. They draw a favorable matchup tonight against Mike Wright, who has allowed a .330+ wOBA to hitters from both sides of the plate this season.
Elite Plays:
David Ortiz : FD: $4,800 — DK: $5,100
Position Eligibility: FD: 1B — DK: 1B
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 794 — wOBA: 0.388 — ISO: 0.282 — wRC+: 146
Last 30 Days: PA: 101 — wOBA: 0.456 — ISO: 0.424 — wRC+: 192
Secondary Plays:
Mookie Betts : FD: $3,900 — DK: $5,300
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 580 — wOBA: 0.349 — ISO: 0.180 — wRC+: 118
Last 30 Days: PA: 121 — wOBA: 0.412 — ISO: 0.232 — wRC+: 162
Travis Shaw : FD: $2,900 — DK: $3,400
Position Eligibility: FD: 3B — DK: 1B/3B
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 110 — wOBA: 0.327 — ISO: 0.182 — wRC+: 102
Last 30 Days: PA: 113 — wOBA: 0.358 — ISO: 0.243 — wRC+: 124
Baltimore
The Orioles have a high team total (4.62) tonight, as they square off against Henry Owens at home. Owens is a left-handed pitcher that has really struggled with hitters from both sides of the plate — .326+ wOBA allowed to both left and right-handed hitters.
Elite Plays:
Adam Jones : FD: $2,900 — DK: $4,300
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 299 — wOBA: 0.394 — ISO: 0.240 — wRC+: 153
Last 30 Days: PA: 108 — wOBA: 0.340 — ISO: 0.248 — wRC+: 114
Secondary Plays:
Chris Davis : FD: $4,900 — DK: $5,100
Position Eligibility: FD: 1B — DK: 1B/OF
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 338 — wOBA: 0.342 — ISO: 0.232 — wRC+: 117
Last 30 Days: PA: 120 — wOBA: 0.421 — ISO: 0.299 — wRC+: 170
Manny Machado : FD: $3,600 — DK: $4,700
Position Eligibility: FD: 3B — DK: 3B
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 252 — wOBA: 0.314 — ISO: 0.157 — wRC+: 97
Last 30 Days: PA: 128 — wOBA: 0.339 — ISO: 0.145 — wRC+: 114
Nolan Reimold : FD: $2,800 — DK: $2,600
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 104 — wOBA: 0.354 — ISO: 0.169 — wRC+: 124
Last 30 Days: PA: 43 — wOBA: 0.421 — ISO: 0.250 — wRC+: 170
Matt Wieters : FD: $2,400 — DK: $2,700
Position Eligibility: FD: C — DK: C
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 88 — wOBA: 0.336 — ISO: 0.214 — wRC+: 112
Last 30 Days: PA: 69 — wOBA: 0.264 — ISO: 0.081 — wRC+: 61
Chicago Cubs at Pittsburgh – 7:05 PM EST
| Chicago Cubs | Pittsburgh | ||||||||
 | Jake Arrieta |  | A.J. Burnett | ||||||
| RIGHT | RIGHT | ||||||||
| Vegas Moneyline | Vegas Over/Under | ||||||||
| PIT (-138) | 6.5 | ||||||||
| Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% | Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP vs. Left | 0.174 | 0.499 | 0.227 | 29.5% | SP vs. Left | 0.246 | 0.750 | 0.336 | 17.90% |
| SP vs. Right | 0.215 | 0.569 | 0.251 | 24.5% | SP vs. Right | 0.267 | 0.709 | 0.312 | 22.10% |
| Batter Splits | CHC BvP | CHC vs R | Batter Splits | PIT BvP | PIT vs R | ||||
| Batter Split Links Above Open In Pop-Up Window | |||||||||
Pitcher Grind Down
Jake Arrieta : FD: $12,000 — DK: $14,000
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 355.2 — SIERA: 2.88 — ERA: 2.23 — K%: 26.9% — BB%: 6.3% — HR/9: 0.4
Last 30 Days: IP: 37.0 — SIERA: 1.98 — ERA: 0.24 — K%: 30.4% — BB%: 3.7% — HR/9: 0.2
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: Arrieta is making a push for the National League Cy Young award. He has been terrific over the last month of play, posting a 1.98 SIERA with a strikeout rate of 30.4%. He draws a mediocre matchup tonight against the Pirates, who are ranked 17th in team wOBA and 19th in strikeout rate against right-handed pitching this season. He’s not the largest favorite on the board, but he should still be considered one of the top pitching options available tonight.
Pitcher Rating: 97.4
A.J. Burnett : FD: $8,400 — DK: $7,900
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 354.0 — SIERA: 3.86 — ERA: 4.02 — K%: 20.1% — BB%: 8.8% — HR/9: 0.7
Last 30 Days: IP: 5.0 — SIERA: 4.03 — ERA: 5.40 — K%: 15.8% — BB%: 10.5% — HR/9: 1.8
Chicago Cubs Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.317 (Rank: 12) — Strikeout Rate: 24.0% (Rank: 29)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.353 (Rank: 4) — Strikeout Rate: 24.9% (Rank: 29)
Pitches per PA: 3.99 (Rank: 1)
Analysis: Burnett has pitched well at PNC Park in his career, but he is still trying to shake off the rust since coming back from injury. I’d like to see a quality start or two from him before I consider using him in daily fantasy. He draws a fairly difficult matchup tonight against the Cubs, who have the fourth-highest team wOBA over the last two weeks of play.
Pitcher Rating: 64.2
Batter Grind Down
Chicago Cubs
The Cubs are small favorites tonight, but this game features a low total of 6.5 runs, which limits the fantasy appeal of both offenses. A.J. Burnett has allowed a .336 wOBA to left-handed hitters over the last two seasons. The lefties in this Cubs’ lineup are secondary options tonight.
Elite Plays:
NONE
Secondary Plays:
Anthony Rizzo : FD: $4,400 — DK: $4,700
Position Eligibility: FD: 1B — DK: 1B
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 887 — wOBA: 0.388 — ISO: 0.260 — wRC+: 148
Last 30 Days: PA: 116 — wOBA: 0.316 — ISO: 0.228 — wRC+: 97
Dexter Fowler : FD: $3,200 — DK: $3,900
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 854 — wOBA: 0.332 — ISO: 0.153 — wRC+: 111
Last 30 Days: PA: 112 — wOBA: 0.403 — ISO: 0.247 — wRC+: 157
Pittsburgh
The Pirates draw an awful matchup against Jake Arrieta, who has held both left and right-handed hitters under a .255 wOBA over the last two seasons. The Pirates’ offense can safely be avoided in both cash games and tournaments.
Elite Plays:
NONE
Secondary Plays:
NONE
Washington at Philadelphia – 7:05 PM EST
| Washington | Philadelphia | ||||||||
 | Gio Gonzalez |  | Alec Asher | ||||||
| LEFT | RIGHT | ||||||||
| Vegas Moneyline | Vegas Over/Under | ||||||||
| WAS (-230) | 8.0 | ||||||||
| Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% | Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP vs. Left | 0.241 | 0.642 | 0.285 | 21.8% | SP vs. Left | 0.364 | 1.099 | 0.465 | 8.10% |
| SP vs. Right | 0.249 | 0.700 | 0.309 | 23.4% | SP vs. Right | 0.333 | 1.070 | 0.452 | 11.40% |
| Batter Splits | WAS vs R | Batter Splits | PHI BvP | PHI vs L | |||||
| Batter Split Links Above Open In Pop-Up Window | |||||||||
Pitcher Grind Down
Gio Gonzalez : FD: $9,200 — DK: $8,000
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 311.2 — SIERA: 3.68 — ERA: 3.73 — K%: 23.0% — BB%: 8.8% — HR/9: 0.5
Last 30 Days: IP: 27.0 — SIERA: 4.02 — ERA: 4.00 — K%: 24.6% — BB%: 11.0% — HR/9: 0.7
Philadelphia Phillies Offense (2015)
vs. LH Pitching: wOBA: 0.304 (Rank: 21) — Strikeout Rate: 21.3% (Rank: 16)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.296 (Rank: 28) — Strikeout Rate: 24.0% (Rank: 28)
Pitches per PA: 3.73 (Rank: 27)
Analysis: Gonzalez has not been in the best of form, but he always brings a high-strikeout rate to the table. Since the start of the 2014 season, he has struck out 23.0% of the batters that he has faced. He draws a favorable matchup tonight against the Phillies, who are ranked 28th in both team wOBA and strikeout rate over the last two weeks of play. Gonzalez is a viable SP2 on multi-pitcher sites and he is worth a look in tournaments as well.
Pitcher Rating: 78.4
Alec Asher : FD: $5,000 — DK: $4,200
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 14.1 — SIERA: 6.06 — ERA: 10.67 — K%: 9.7% — BB%: 8.3% — HR/9: 3.1
Washington Nationals Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.315 (Rank: 15) — Strikeout Rate: 21.8% (Rank: 26)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.353 (Rank: 4) — Strikeout Rate: 23.1% (Rank: 26)
Pitches per PA: 3.79 (Rank: 21)
Analysis: Asher has not gotten off to the best start, posting a 6.06 SIERA with a strikeout rate of only 9.7% in his first 14 innings of major league action. Throw in a matchup against the red-hot Nationals and Asher becomes an easy avoid in all league formats tonight.
Pitcher Rating: 19.1
Batter Grind Down
Washington
The Nationals are one of the top offenses to target tonight, as they square off against inexperienced Alec Asher in a home run-friendly ballpark. Bryce Harper deserves consideration in both cash games and tournaments, as he is in the midst of one of his epic hot streaks.
Elite Plays:
Bryce Harper : FD: $5,300 — DK: $5,900
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 691 — wOBA: 0.424 — ISO: 0.263 — wRC+: 172
Last 30 Days: PA: 117 — wOBA: 0.485 — ISO: 0.341 — wRC+: 213
Anthony Rendon : FD: $3,400 — DK: $4,000
Position Eligibility: FD: 2B — DK: 2B/3B
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 728 — wOBA: 0.353 — ISO: 0.176 — wRC+: 124
Last 30 Days: PA: 115 — wOBA: 0.400 — ISO: 0.157 — wRC+: 155
Secondary Plays:
Jayson Werth : FD: $3,700 — DK: $4,300
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 716 — wOBA: 0.343 — ISO: 0.144 — wRC+: 118
Last 30 Days: PA: 126 — wOBA: 0.400 — ISO: 0.264 — wRC+: 155
Ian Desmond : FD: $3,000 — DK: $3,400
Position Eligibility: FD: SS — DK: SS
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 932 — wOBA: 0.305 — ISO: 0.160 — wRC+: 91
Last 30 Days: PA: 112 — wOBA: 0.329 — ISO: 0.120 — wRC+: 107
Clint Robinson : FD: $2,500 — DK: $2,500
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: 1B/OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 260 — wOBA: 0.343 — ISO: 0.151 — wRC+: 116
Last 30 Days: PA: 44 — wOBA: 0.427 — ISO: 0.188 — wRC+: 174
Philadelphia
The Phillies’ offense is really struggling down the stretch of the season. They are not hitting the ball well and they are striking out at a high rate. Andres Blanco — who has a .404 wOBA against southpaws — is the only fantasy option of note tonight against Gio Gonzalez.
Elite Plays:
NONE
Secondary Plays:
Andres Blanco : FD: $3,300 — DK: $2,000
Position Eligibility: FD: 3B — DK: 3B/SS
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 103 — wOBA: 0.404 — ISO: 0.185 — wRC+: 157
Last 30 Days: PA: 86 — wOBA: 0.403 — ISO: 0.221 — wRC+: 157
Toronto at Atlanta – 7:10 PM EST
| Toronto | Atlanta | ||||||||
 | David Price |  | Shelby Miller | ||||||
| LEFT | RIGHT | ||||||||
| Vegas Moneyline | Vegas Over/Under | ||||||||
| TOR (-175) | 8.5 | ||||||||
| Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% | Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP vs. Left | 0.260 | 0.659 | 0.290 | 22.5% | SP vs. Left | 0.248 | 0.719 | 0.314 | 17.00% |
| SP vs. Right | 0.226 | 0.632 | 0.277 | 27.2% | SP vs. Right | 0.217 | 0.632 | 0.282 | 20.00% |
| Batter Splits | TOR BvP | TOR vs R | Batter Splits | ATL BvP | ATL vs L | ||||
| Batter Split Links Above Open In Pop-Up Window | |||||||||
Pitcher Grind Down
David Price : FD: $11,900 — DK: $12,500
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 449.2 — SIERA: 2.97 — ERA: 2.90 — K%: 26.0% — BB%: 4.4% — HR/9: 0.8
Last 30 Days: IP: 33.0 — SIERA: 2.64 — ERA: 2.73 — K%: 31.3% — BB%: 6.1% — HR/9: 0.6
Atlanta Braves Offense (2015)
vs. LH Pitching: wOBA: 0.287 (Rank: 27) — Strikeout Rate: 20.4% (Rank: 10)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.285 (Rank: 30) — Strikeout Rate: 18.2% (Rank: 6)
Pitches per PA: 3.77 (Rank: 23)
Analysis: Price has been a great addition to the Blue Jays’ pitching staff. When he takes the mound, you can pretty much pencil in a Blue Jays’ win with the way their offense has been playing. He draws a favorable matchup tonight against the Braves, who have the fourth-lowest team wOBA against left-handed pitching this season. Price also sees a boost playing in a National League ballpark. He is arguably the top pitching option on the board tonight.
Pitcher Rating: 98.2
Shelby Miller : FD: $7,500 — DK: $8,300
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 365.1 — SIERA: 4.32 — ERA: 3.30 — K%: 18.6% — BB%: 8.9% — HR/9: 0.8
Last 30 Days: IP: 37.1 — SIERA: 3.90 — ERA: 4.34 — K%: 23.6% — BB%: 9.3% — HR/9: 0.7
Toronto Blue Jays Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.336 (Rank: 1) — Strikeout Rate: 18.9% (Rank: 7)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.348 (Rank: 8) — Strikeout Rate: 19.8% (Rank: 9)
Pitches per PA: 3.85 (Rank: 10)
Analysis: Miller has improved his strikeout rate this season, but it’s always hard to take a pitcher that is favored to lose. Miller is a large underdog tonight at home against the Blue Jays, who are ranked first in team wOBA and seventh in strikeout rate against right-handed pitching this season. He is overpriced for his matchup against the best offense in baseball.
Pitcher Rating: 45.5
Batter Grind Down
Toronto
The Blue Jays’ offense continues to fire on all cylinders. The issue tonight is that they are playing under National League rules, they are facing a quality starter, and they are playing in a pitcher-friendly ballpark. The big bats in this lineup are a bit overpriced tonight, but Ben Revere and Justin Smoak are viable value plays.
Elite Plays:
NONE
Secondary Plays:
Ben Revere : FD: $3,000 — DK: $3,900
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 847 — wOBA: 0.310 — ISO: 0.063 — wRC+: 95
Last 30 Days: PA: 111 — wOBA: 0.392 — ISO: 0.059 — wRC+: 151
Justin Smoak : FD: $2,700 — DK: $2,500
Position Eligibility: FD: 1B — DK: 1B
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 410 — wOBA: 0.297 — ISO: 0.191 — wRC+: 88
Last 30 Days: PA: 63 — wOBA: 0.355 — ISO: 0.296 — wRC+: 125
Atlanta
The Braves are an easy offense to avoid tonight against David Price, who has held both left and right-handed hitters under a .290 wOBA over the last two seasons. Atlanta has one of the lowest team totals (2.83) on the board tonight for a reason.
Elite Plays:
NONE
Secondary Plays:
NONE
Kansas City at Cleveland – 7:10 PM EST
| Kansas City | Cleveland | ||||||||
 | Danny Duffy |  | Danny Salazar | ||||||
| LEFT | RIGHT | ||||||||
| Vegas Moneyline | Vegas Over/Under | ||||||||
| CLE (-130) | 8.0 | ||||||||
| Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% | Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP vs. Left | 0.182 | 0.487 | 0.225 | 19.0% | SP vs. Left | 0.236 | 0.711 | 0.309 | 27.50% |
| SP vs. Right | 0.246 | 0.728 | 0.321 | 17.0% | SP vs. Right | 0.248 | 0.707 | 0.310 | 25.00% |
| Batter Splits | KCR BvP | KC vs R | Batter Splits | CLE BvP | CLE vs L | ||||
| Batter Split Links Above Open In Pop-Up Window | |||||||||
Pitcher Grind Down
Danny Duffy : FD: $6,800 — DK: $6,200
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 275.1 — SIERA: 4.55 — ERA: 3.27 — K%: 17.4% — BB%: 8.9% — HR/9: 0.9
Last 30 Days: IP: 27.2 — SIERA: 3.81 — ERA: 4.55 — K%: 24.0% — BB%: 9.1% — HR/9: 1.3
Cleveland Indians Offense (2015)
vs. LH Pitching: wOBA: 0.315 (Rank: 13) — Strikeout Rate: 19.0% (Rank: 6)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.333 (Rank: 13) — Strikeout Rate: 17.0% (Rank: 4)
Pitches per PA: 3.90 (Rank: 4)
Analysis: Duffy has actually pitched a little better than his recent ERA would suggest. Over the last month of play, he has a 3.81 SIERA with a strikeout rate of 24.0%. The issue here is his matchup against the Indians. On the season, Cleveland is ranked 13th in team wOBA and sixth in strikeout rate against left-handed pitching. The price point is appealing, but Duffy is a deep tournament play at best tonight.
Pitcher Rating: 49.9
Danny Salazar : FD: $9,100 — DK: $9,500
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 271.1 — SIERA: 3.30 — ERA: 3.85 — K%: 26.1% — BB%: 7.2% — HR/9: 1.2
Last 30 Days: IP: 28.2 — SIERA: 3.68 — ERA: 5.02 — K%: 20.7% — BB%: 5.0% — HR/9: 1.6
Kansas City Royals Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.322 (Rank: 5) — Strikeout Rate: 15.5% (Rank: 1)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.345 (Rank: 9) — Strikeout Rate: 15.3% (Rank: 1)
Pitches per PA: 3.70 (Rank: 30)
Analysis: Salazar has not been in great form recently, posting a 3.68 SIERA with a strikeout rate of 20.7% over the last month of play. While most starters would take those numbers in a heartbeat, we typically don’t like to target pitchers that are in bad form, especially when they are dealing with a tough matchup like the Royals. On the season, Kansas City is ranked fifth in team wOBA and first in strikeout rate against right-handed pitching.
Pitcher Rating: 80.3
Batter Grind Down
Kansas City
Even though I won’t be targeting Danny Salazar against the Royals, I’m not going to target the Royals against Salazar either. Since the start of last season, Salazar has held both left and right-handed hitters under a .310 wOBA.
Elite Plays:
NONE
Secondary Plays:
Mike Moustakas : FD: $2,600 — DK: $3,400
Position Eligibility: FD: 3B — DK: 3B
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 728 — wOBA: 0.321 — ISO: 0.162 — wRC+: 103
Last 30 Days: PA: 92 — wOBA: 0.410 — ISO: 0.318 — wRC+: 164
Cleveland
The Indians draw a mediocre matchup tonight against Danny Duffy. While they do get to face him at home, Duffy doesn’t have exploitable splits. He has given up a .321 wOBA to right-handed hitters over the last two seasons, but I still see the Indians as secondary plays tonight.
Elite Plays:
NONE
Secondary Plays:
Carlos Santana : FD: $3,000 — DK: $3,700
Position Eligibility: FD: 1B — DK: 1B
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 417 — wOBA: 0.344 — ISO: 0.127 — wRC+: 121
Last 30 Days: PA: 117 — wOBA: 0.339 — ISO: 0.131 — wRC+: 116
Ryan Raburn : FD: $2,900 — DK: $2,400
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 296 — wOBA: 0.343 — ISO: 0.206 — wRC+: 120
Last 30 Days: PA: 25 — wOBA: 0.533 — ISO: 0.429 — wRC+: 251