MLB Grind Down: September 16th - Page Three

Oakland at Chicago White Sox – 8:10 PM EST

Oakland Chicago White Sox
oaklandmlb Cody Martin whitesoxmlb Erik Johnson
RIGHT RIGHT
Vegas Moneyline Vegas Over/Under
CHW (-152) 8.5
Stats Avg OPS wOBA K% Stats Avg OPS wOBA K%
SP vs. Left 0.172 0.486 0.209 0.3 SP vs. Left 0.295 1.017 0.432 0.092
SP vs. Right 0.357 1.024 0.437 0.19 SP vs. Right 0.254 0.687 0.307 0.256
Batter Splits OAK vs R Batter Splits CHW BvP CWS vs R
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Pitcher Grind Down

Cody Martin : FD: $3,000 — DK: $4,000

Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 24.2 — SIERA: 3.59 — ERA: 6.57 — K%: 22.0% — BB%: 7.3% — HR/9: 1.5
Last 30 Days: IP: 3.0 — SIERA: 5.74 — ERA: 15.00 — K%: 0.0% — BB%: 5.9% — HR/9: 0.0

Chicago White Sox Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.307 (Rank: 22) — Strikeout Rate: 20.3% (Rank: 16)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.325 (Rank: 17) — Strikeout Rate: 20.8% (Rank: 16)
Pitches per PA: 3.79 (Rank: 20)

Analysis: Martin is still unproven at the major league level. While his salary is extremely cheap on both FanDuel and DraftKings, that’s really about the only thing that he has going for him tonight. He is a sizable underdog on the road in a game that features a total of 8.5 runs. He can safely be avoided in all league formats tonight.

Pitcher Rating: 42.5


Erik Johnson : FD: $6,000 — DK: $4,400

Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 34.2 — SIERA: 5.01 — ERA: 5.45 — K%: 17.5% — BB%: 13.0% — HR/9: 1.3
Last 30 Days: IP: 11.0 — SIERA: 4.96 — ERA: 3.27 — K%: 20.0% — BB%: 11.1% — HR/9: 3.3

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: Johnson has not been great in his short stint in the majors, posting a 5.01 SIERA with a strikeout rate of 17.5% over the last two seasons. While the A’s may not have the best numbers against right-handed pitching, we saw what they are capable of last night. Both of the pitchers in this game should be avoided in what is expected to be a high-scoring affair.

Pitcher Rating: 51.6

Batter Grind Down

Oakland

The A’s put up a whopping 17 runs on Jeff Samardzija and the White Sox last night. Knowing the A’s, they will likely back it up with a goose egg tonight, although their matchup against Erik Johnson is a favorable one. Johnson has given up a .432 wOBA to left-handed hitters over the last two seasons.

Elite Plays:

Josh Reddick : FD: $2,400 — DK: $4,300

Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 671 — wOBA: 0.361 — ISO: 0.208 — wRC+: 135
Last 30 Days: PA: 95 — wOBA: 0.334 — ISO: 0.173 — wRC+: 115

Secondary Plays:

Marcus Semien : FD: $2,800 — DK: $3,400

Position Eligibility: FD: SS — DK: 3B/SS
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 558 — wOBA: 0.283 — ISO: 0.131 — wRC+: 79
Last 30 Days: PA: 90 — wOBA: 0.263 — ISO: 0.096 — wRC+: 66


Chicago White Sox

The White Sox have a high team total (4.57) tonight, as they square off against Cody Martin at home. The sample size is still extremely small, but Martin has not fared well against right-handed hitters, allowing a .437 wOBA.

Elite Plays:

Jose Abreu : FD: $4,300 — DK: $4,800

Position Eligibility: FD: 1B — DK: 1B
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 918 — wOBA: 0.390 — ISO: 0.250 — wRC+: 151
Last 30 Days: PA: 128 — wOBA: 0.371 — ISO: 0.261 — wRC+: 137

Secondary Plays:

Adam Eaton : FD: $3,700 — DK: $4,500

Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 831 — wOBA: 0.352 — ISO: 0.152 — wRC+: 124
Last 30 Days: PA: 127 — wOBA: 0.340 — ISO: 0.123 — wRC+: 115


San Diego at Arizona – 9:40 PM EST

San Diego Arizona
sandiegomlb Andrew Cashner arizonamlb Robbie Ray
RIGHT LEFT
Vegas Moneyline Vegas Over/Under
ARI (-118) 8.5
Stats Avg OPS wOBA K% Stats Avg OPS wOBA K%
SP vs. Left 0.265 0.796 0.343 0.188 SP vs. Left 0.278 0.772 0.333 0.201
SP vs. Right 0.248 0.637 0.281 0.199 SP vs. Right 0.264 0.797 0.347 0.195
Batter Splits SDP BvP SD vs L Batter Splits ARI BvP ARI vs R
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Pitcher Grind Down

Andrew Cashner : FD: $7,100 — DK: $5,300

Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 290.0 — SIERA: 3.89 — ERA: 3.54 — K%: 19.4% — BB%: 7.0% — HR/9: 0.8
Last 30 Days: IP: 27.1 — SIERA: 3.94 — ERA: 4.61 — K%: 23.3% — BB%: 10.9% — HR/9: 0.7

Arizona Diamondbacks Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.317 (Rank: 12) — Strikeout Rate: 20.7% (Rank: 22)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.336 (Rank: 12) — Strikeout Rate: 19.5% (Rank: 8)
Pitches per PA: 3.72 (Rank: 28)

Analysis: Cashner has not been “money” on the road (it’s all I could come up with, the MLB/NFL/PGA overlap struggle is real people) in his career and given his matchup against the Diamondbacks in Chase Field, he is an easy pitcher to avoid tonight. The Diamondbacks’ offense has been good recently, as they are ranked 12th in team wOBA and eighth in strikeout rate over the last two weeks.

Pitcher Rating: 59.1


Robbie Ray : FD: $6,800 — DK: $7,000

Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 135.1 — SIERA: 4.28 — ERA: 4.52 — K%: 19.7% — BB%: 8.8% — HR/9: 0.8
Last 30 Days: IP: 24.2 — SIERA: 4.50 — ERA: 4.38 — K%: 23.0% — BB%: 14.2% — HR/9: 0.4

San Diego Padres Offense (2015)
vs. LH Pitching: wOBA: 0.295 (Rank: 25) — Strikeout Rate: 23.3% (Rank: 29)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.308 (Rank: 23) — Strikeout Rate: 21.5% (Rank: 21)
Pitches per PA: 3.83 (Rank: 12)

Analysis: Ray had a nice little stretch this summer, but he is back to being a mediocre left-handed pitcher. Over the last month of play, he has a 4.50 SIERA with a walk rate of 14.2%. Even in a favorable matchup against the Padres, I will not be using Ray in any type of league format tonight. I actually like both offenses in this game quite a bit.

Pitcher Rating: 59.4

Batter Grind Down

San Diego

The Padres may not have the best team numbers against left-handed pitching this season, but they have quite a few right-handed bats that feast on lefties. The Padres draw a favorable matchup against Robbie Ray and they also see a sizable ballpark boost playing in Chase Field.

Elite Plays:

Justin Upton : FD: $3,900 — DK: $4,500

Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 255 — wOBA: 0.343 — ISO: 0.218 — wRC+: 120
Last 30 Days: PA: 116 — wOBA: 0.354 — ISO: 0.248 — wRC+: 129

Derek Norris : FD: $2,800 — DK: $3,300

Position Eligibility: FD: C — DK: C
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 297 — wOBA: 0.356 — ISO: 0.151 — wRC+: 131
Last 30 Days: PA: 87 — wOBA: 0.273 — ISO: 0.089 — wRC+: 73

Secondary Plays:

Matt Kemp : FD: $4,400 — DK: $4,600

Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 294 — wOBA: 0.344 — ISO: 0.195 — wRC+: 122
Last 30 Days: PA: 112 — wOBA: 0.383 — ISO: 0.272 — wRC+: 148

Jedd Gyorko : FD: $2,900 — DK: $3,100

Position Eligibility: FD: 2B — DK: 2B/3B
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 219 — wOBA: 0.326 — ISO: 0.136 — wRC+: 110
Last 30 Days: PA: 106 — wOBA: 0.318 — ISO: 0.212 — wRC+: 104


Arizona

The Diamondbacks draw a favorable matchup tonight against Andrew Cashner at home. As mentioned above, Cashner has not fared well away from Petco Park and he has given up a .343 wOBA to left-handed hitters over the last two seasons.

Elite Plays:

David Peralta : FD: $3,200 — DK: $3,300

Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 657 — wOBA: 0.378 — ISO: 0.209 — wRC+: 137
Last 30 Days: PA: 101 — wOBA: 0.346 — ISO: 0.147 — wRC+: 114

Secondary Plays:

Paul Goldschmidt : FD: $4,200 — DK: $5,200

Position Eligibility: FD: 1B — DK: 1B
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 878 — wOBA: 0.392 — ISO: 0.236 — wRC+: 147
Last 30 Days: PA: 118 — wOBA: 0.334 — ISO: 0.228 — wRC+: 106

Ender Inciarte : FD: $2,800 — DK: $3,400

Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 681 — wOBA: 0.327 — ISO: 0.105 — wRC+: 103
Last 30 Days: PA: 124 — wOBA: 0.320 — ISO: 0.083 — wRC+: 97


LA Angels at Seattle – 10:10 PM EST

LA Angels Seattle
laangelsmlb Jered Weaver seattlemlb Hisashi Iwakuma
RIGHT RIGHT
Vegas Moneyline Vegas Over/Under
SEA (-181) 7
Stats Avg OPS wOBA K% Stats Avg OPS wOBA K%
SP vs. Left 0.259 0.751 0.328 0.177 SP vs. Left 0.269 0.71 0.309 0.192
SP vs. Right 0.228 0.664 0.292 0.154 SP vs. Right 0.211 0.606 0.265 0.232
Batter Splits LAA BvP ANA vs R Batter Splits SEA BvP SEA vs R
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Pitcher Grind Down

Jered Weaver : FD: $7,400 — DK: $5,800

Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 351.0 — SIERA: 4.43 — ERA: 4.03 — K%: 16.7% — BB%: 6.3% — HR/9: 1.2
Last 30 Days: IP: 30.0 — SIERA: 5.14 — ERA: 5.10 — K%: 13.5% — BB%: 6.8% — HR/9: 0.9

Seattle Mariners Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.310 (Rank: 19) — Strikeout Rate: 21.9% (Rank: 27)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.355 (Rank: 3) — Strikeout Rate: 21.0% (Rank: 19)
Pitches per PA: 3.89 (Rank: 5)

Analysis: Weaver has one of the lowest strikeout rates of any starter in baseball, which immediately takes him out of fantasy consideration. It also doesn’t help that the Mariners have the third-highest team wOBA over the last two weeks of play. Continue to avoid Weaver in both cash games and tournaments.

Pitcher Rating: 44.9


Hisashi Iwakuma : FD: $9,400 — DK: $8,800

Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 281.1 — SIERA: 3.18 — ERA: 3.71 — K%: 21.1% — BB%: 3.7% — HR/9: 1.2
Last 30 Days: IP: 30.0 — SIERA: 3.96 — ERA: 4.50 — K%: 19.5% — BB%: 6.3% — 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: Iwakuma has struggled to maintain any type of form throughout the season. He has been very hit or miss, which is why I typically limit my exposure to him to tournaments. He draws a favorable matchup tonight against the Angels, who are ranked 23rd in team wOBA against right-handed pitching this season.

Pitcher Rating: 79.0

Batter Grind Down

LA Angels

The Angels draw a difficult matchup tonight against Hisashi Iwakuma, who has held both left and right-handed hitters under a .310 wOBA. Mike Trout is a decent tournament play, but he’s the only Angels’ hitter on my radar tonight.

Elite Plays:

NONE

Secondary Plays:

Mike Trout : FD: $3,900 — DK: $4,500

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: 109 — wOBA: 0.364 — ISO: 0.182 — wRC+: 138


Seattle

The Mariners draw a favorable matchup tonight against Jered Weaver. The left-handed hitters have the edge in this matchup, as Weaver has given up a .328 wOBA to hitters from that side of the plate over the last two seasons.

Elite Plays:

Robinson Cano : FD: $3,200 — DK: $3,900

Position Eligibility: FD: 2B — DK: 2B
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 798 — wOBA: 0.365 — ISO: 0.167 — wRC+: 139
Last 30 Days: PA: 123 — wOBA: 0.381 — ISO: 0.161 — wRC+: 148

Secondary Plays:

Kyle Seager : FD: $4,100 — DK: $4,100

Position Eligibility: FD: 3B — DK: 3B
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 812 — wOBA: 0.349 — ISO: 0.195 — wRC+: 127
Last 30 Days: PA: 125 — wOBA: 0.396 — ISO: 0.239 — wRC+: 159


Colorado at LA Dodgers – 10:10 PM EST

Colorado LA Dodgers
coloradomlb Jorge De La Rosa ladodgersmlb Alex Wood
LEFT LEFT
Vegas Moneyline Vegas Over/Under
LAD (-240) 7.5
Stats Avg OPS wOBA K% Stats Avg OPS wOBA K%
SP vs. Left 0.215 0.603 0.268 0.260 SP vs. Left 0.238 0.612 0.273 0.239
SP vs. Right 0.244 0.758 0.332 0.177 SP vs. Right 0.262 0.726 0.32 0.201
Batter Splits COL BvP COL vs L Batter Splits LAD BvP LA vs L
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Pitcher Grind Down

Jorge De La Rosa : FD: $6,900 — DK: $7,700

Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 325.1 — SIERA: 4.09 — ERA: 4.18 — K%: 19.5% — BB%: 9.6% — HR/9: 1.0
Last 30 Days: IP: 31.0 — SIERA: 4.15 — ERA: 2.61 — K%: 22.0% — BB%: 10.6% — HR/9: 0.9

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: De La Rosa has been in relatively good form recently, but he is one of the biggest underdogs on the board tonight. He draws a tough matchup tonight against the Dodgers, who are ranked fifth in team wOBA against left-handed pitching this season. There is more risk than potential reward tonight with De La Rosa.

Pitcher Rating: 50.9


Alex Wood : FD: $7,900 — DK: $6,600

Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 334.2 — SIERA: 3.72 — ERA: 3.28 — K%: 21.0% — BB%: 7.2% — HR/9: 0.8
Last 30 Days: IP: 26.0 — SIERA: 4.80 — ERA: 4.15 — K%: 14.9% — BB%: 10.5% — HR/9: 1.0

Colorado Rockies Offense (2015)
vs. LH Pitching: wOBA: 0.287 (Rank: 27) — Strikeout Rate: 23.2% (Rank: 28)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.311 (Rank: 21) — Strikeout Rate: 21.9% (Rank: 24)
Pitches per PA: 3.74 (Rank: 26)

Analysis: Wood has not been sharp recently, posting a 4.80 SIERA with a low strikeout rate of 14.9% over the last month of play. The good news is that he draws a favorable matchup against the Rockies, who are ranked 27th in team wOBA and 28th in strikeout rate against left-handed pitching this season. Wood is also one of the largest favorites tonight, making him an appealing SP2 on multi-pitcher sites.

Pitcher Rating: 78.7

Batter Grind Down

Colorado

The Rockies are one of the worst hitting teams against left-handed pitching this season. While they draw a decent matchup against Alex Wood, Nolan Arenado is really the only fantasy option of note here.

Elite Plays:

NONE

Secondary Plays:

Nolan Arenado : FD: $3,800 — DK: $4,600

Position Eligibility: FD: 3B — DK: 3B
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 255 — wOBA: 0.346 — ISO: 0.212 — wRC+: 102
Last 30 Days: PA: 120 — wOBA: 0.380 — ISO: 0.319 — wRC+: 125


LA Dodgers

The Dodgers are one of the biggest favorites on the board tonight. They draw a favorable matchup against Jorge De La Rosa, who has given up a .332 wOBA to right-handed hitters over the last two seasons.

Elite Plays:

Justin Turner : FD: $2,700 — DK: $3,500

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: 107 — wOBA: 0.248 — ISO: 0.078 — wRC+: 56

Secondary Plays:

Justin Ruggiano : FD: $3,700 — DK: $2,700

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: 21 — wOBA: 0.625 — ISO: 0.632 — wRC+: 312

Scott Van Slyke : FD: $2,300 — DK: $2,500

Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 231 — wOBA: 0.411 — ISO: 0.250 — wRC+: 167
Last 30 Days: PA: 61 — wOBA: 0.273 — ISO: 0.109 — wRC+: 72


Cincinnati at San Francisco – 10:15 PM EST

Cincinnati San Francisco
cincinnatimlb Michael Lorenzen sanfranciscomlb Jake Peavy
RIGHT RIGHT
Vegas Moneyline Vegas Over/Under
SFG (-158) 7.5
Stats Avg OPS wOBA K% Stats Avg OPS wOBA K%
SP vs. Left 0.335 1.037 0.439 0.160 SP vs. Left 0.238 0.748 0.325 0.178
SP vs. Right 0.254 0.764 0.329 0.16 SP vs. Right 0.259 0.716 0.315 0.184
Batter Splits CIN BvP CIN vs R Batter Splits SFG BvP SF vs R
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Pitcher Grind Down

Michael Lorenzen : FD: $4,800 — DK: $4,300

Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 105.2 — SIERA: 5.10 — ERA: 5.45 — K%: 16.0% — BB%: 11.6% — HR/9: 1.5
Last 30 Days: IP: 15.0 — SIERA: 3.81 — ERA: 5.40 — K%: 17.1% — BB%: 4.3% — HR/9: 1.2

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: Lorenzen has not had a ton of success in the major leagues. Over the last two seasons, he has a 5.10 SIERA with a strikeout rate of only 16.0%. He can safely be avoided tonight against the Giants, who are ranked fifth in both team wOBA and strikeout rate against right-handed pitching this season.

Pitcher Rating: 42.3


Jake Peavy : FD: $6,500 — DK: $6,900

Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 289.1 — SIERA: 4.20 — ERA: 3.86 — K%: 18.1% — BB%: 7.0% — HR/9: 1.1
Last 30 Days: IP: 30.2 — SIERA: 4.51 — ERA: 4.11 — K%: 15.7% — BB%: 4.1% — HR/9: 1.5

Cincinnati Reds Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.308 (Rank: 21) — Strikeout Rate: 19.2% (Rank: 9)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.314 (Rank: 19) — Strikeout Rate: 20.9% (Rank: 17)
Pitches per PA: 3.79 (Rank: 19)

Analysis: Peavy may be a sizable favorite tonight at home, but he lacks that upside that we are looking for in a starting pitcher. Over the last month of play, he has only struck out 15.7% of the batters that he has faced. There are better pitching options on the board tonight.

Pitcher Rating: 64.3

Batter Grind Down

Cincinnati

The Reds draw a mediocre matchup tonight against Jake Peavy. He has given up a .315+ wOBA to both left and right-handed hitters, but the Reds have to face him in the pitcher-friendly AT&T Park. Joey Votto is worth a look in tournaments, but there are better matchups to exploit tonight.

Elite Plays:

NONE

Secondary Plays:

Joey Votto : FD: $5,000 — DK: $4,400

Position Eligibility: FD: 1B — DK: 1B
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 640 — wOBA: 0.404 — ISO: 0.198 — wRC+: 156
Last 30 Days: PA: 123 — wOBA: 0.498 — ISO: 0.296 — wRC+: 220


San Francisco

The Giants draw a favorable matchup tonight against Michael Lorenzen, who has given up a .439 wOBA to left-handed hitters. All of the left-handed bats (plus Buster Posey) are in play tonight at home.

Elite Plays:

Brandon Belt : FD: $3,200 — DK: $4,300

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: 110 — wOBA: 0.349 — ISO: 0.116 — wRC+: 128

Secondary Plays:

Buster Posey : FD: $3,400 — DK: $4,300

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: 110 — wOBA: 0.350 — ISO: 0.095 — wRC+: 128

Angel Pagan : FD: $2,700 — DK: $3,500

Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 605 — wOBA: 0.299 — ISO: 0.078 — wRC+: 94
Last 30 Days: PA: 55 — wOBA: 0.379 — ISO: 0.157 — wRC+: 148


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