MLB Grind Down: Tuesday, August 11th - Page Two
Milwaukee at Chicago Cubs – 8:05 PM EST
| Milwaukee | Chicago Cubs | ||||||||
 | Taylor Jungmann |  | Dan Haren | ||||||
| RIGHT | RIGHT | ||||||||
| Vegas Moneyline | Vegas Over/Under | ||||||||
| CHC (-140) | 7.5 | ||||||||
| Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% | Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP vs. Left | 0.182 | 0.53 | 0.24 | 0.214 | SP vs. Left | 0.246 | 0.712 | 0.308 | 0.153 |
| SP vs. Right | 0.185 | 0.575 | 0.258 | 0.191 | SP vs. Right | 0.26 | 0.776 | 0.334 | 0.189 |
| Batter Splits | MIL BvP | MIL vs R | Batter Splits | CHC BvP | CHC vs R | ||||
| Batter Split Links Above Open In Pop-Up Window | |||||||||
Pitcher Grind Down
Taylor Jungmann : FD: $8,400 — DK: $8,700
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 71.2 — SIERA: 3.62 — ERA: 2.26 — K%: 21.4% — BB%: 7.4% — HR/9: 0.3
Last 30 Days: IP: 34.2 — SIERA: 3.37 — ERA: 2.08 — K%: 25.4% — BB%: 8.2% — HR/9: 0.0
Chicago Cubs Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.302 (Rank: 23) — Strikeout Rate: 24.2% (Rank: 30)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.342 (Rank: 8) — Strikeout Rate: 22.2% (Rank: 23)
Pitchers per PA: 3.98 (Rank: 1)
Analysis: Jungmann has been sharp in his recent outings, posting a 3.37 SIERA with a strikeout rate of 25.4% over the last month of play. He draws a favorable matchup tonight against the Cubs, who are ranked 23rd in team wOBA and 30th in team strikeout rate against right-handed pitching this season. It also appears that there is a healthy wind blowing in from center field, which is always a plus for pitchers in Wrigley Field.
Pitcher Rating: 64.3
Dan Haren : FD: $6,800 — DK: $6,600
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 320.0 — SIERA: 4.00 — ERA: 3.80 — K%: 17.8% — BB%: 4.8% — HR/9: 1.4
Last 30 Days: IP: 29.0 — SIERA: 5.44 — ERA: 4.03 — K%: 11.7% — BB%: 6.3% — HR/9: 2.5
Milwaukee Brewers Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.308 (Rank: 17) — Strikeout Rate: 20.5% (Rank: 21)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.271 (Rank: 28) — Strikeout Rate: 21.3% (Rank: 19)
Pitchers per PA: 3.73 (Rank: 26)
Analysis: Haren is one of those pitchers that I can never roster. I just can’t bring myself to do it, regardless of the the circumstance. Over the last month of play, he has a 5.44 SIERA with a very low strikeout rate of 11.7%. He may be a favorite tonight against the Brewers, but he will not be in any of my lineups tonight.
Pitcher Rating: 65.1
Batter Grind Down
Milwaukee
Dan Haren is a fly-ball pitcher that has given up a lot of home runs in his career. The wind may be blowing in from center field, but this is still a home run-friendly matchup. Ryan Braun, Adam Lind, and Scooter Gennett are all in play for tournaments.
Elite Plays:
NONE
Secondary Plays:
Ryan Braun : FD: $3,900 — DK: $4,500
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2015 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 334 — wOBA: 0.346 — ISO: 0.209 — wRC+: 116
Last 30 Days: PA: 92 — wOBA: 0.365 — ISO: 0.225 — wRC+: 130
Adam Lind : FD: $3,400 — DK: $4,100
Position Eligibility: FD: 1B — DK: 1B
2015 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 332 — wOBA: 0.387 — ISO: 0.225 — wRC+: 145
Last 30 Days: PA: 84 — wOBA: 0.280 — ISO: 0.092 — wRC+: 71
Scooter Gennett : FD: $2,200 — DK: $2,800
Position Eligibility: FD: 2B — DK: 2B
2015 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 219 — wOBA: 0.298 — ISO: 0.140 — wRC+: 83
Last 30 Days: PA: 83 — wOBA: 0.298 — ISO: 0.103 — wRC+: 83
Chicago Cubs
The Cubs draw a fairly tough matchup against Taylor Jungmann, who has really pitched well in his rookie season. This game has one of the lower totals on the board and I will likely be looking elsewhere for my hitters. Anthony Rizzo and Kyle Schwarber are both decent tournament plays.
Elite Plays:
NONE
Secondary Plays:
Anthony Rizzo : FD: $4,200 — DK: $5,400
Position Eligibility: FD: 1B — DK: 1B
2015 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 342 — wOBA: 0.384 — ISO: 0.253 — wRC+: 147
Last 30 Days: PA: 107 — wOBA: 0.376 — ISO: 0.211 — wRC+: 142
Kyle Schwarber : FD: $4,000 — DK: $4,700
Position Eligibility: FD: C — DK: C
2015 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 72 — wOBA: 0.487 — ISO: 0.317 — wRC+: 218
Last 30 Days: PA: 78 — wOBA: 0.463 — ISO: 0.288 — wRC+: 202
LA Angels at Chicago White Sox – 8:10 PM EST
| LA Angels | Chicago White Sox | ||||||||
 | Hector Santiago |  | Carlos Rodon | ||||||
| LEFT | LEFT | ||||||||
| Vegas Moneyline | Vegas Over/Under | ||||||||
| LAA (-125) | 8.5 | ||||||||
| Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% | Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP vs. Left | 0.242 | 0.729 | 0.32 | 0.217 | SP vs. Left | 0.307 | 0.905 | 0.394 | 0.214 |
| SP vs. Right | 0.249 | 0.722 | 0.318 | 0.198 | SP vs. Right | 0.289 | 0.796 | 0.349 | 0.251 |
| Batter Splits | ANA vs L | Batter Splits | CHW BvP | CWS vs L | |||||
| Batter Split Links Above Open In Pop-Up Window | |||||||||
Pitcher Grind Down
Hector Santiago : FD: $8,400 — DK: $7,400
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 256.2 — SIERA: 4.15 — ERA: 3.26 — K%: 21.2% — BB%: 8.6% — HR/9: 1.2
Last 30 Days: IP: 28.0 — SIERA: 3.34 — ERA: 4.18 — K%: 24.6% — BB%: 4.8% — HR/9: 1.6
Chicago White Sox Offense (2015)
vs. LH Pitching: wOBA: 0.273 (Rank: 30) — Strikeout Rate: 22.0% (Rank: 21)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.366 (Rank: 2) — Strikeout Rate: 21.2% (Rank: 18)
Pitchers per PA: 3.78 (Rank: 19)
Analysis: Santiago comes into tonight’s start in the best form of the season. He has a 3.34 SIERA with a strikeout rate of 24.6% over the last month of play. He draws a favorable matchup tonight against the White Sox, who are ranked 30th in team wOBA and 21st in strikeout rate this season. The issue here is twofold: the White Sox offense has been red-hot recently and Santiago is a bit over-priced for what he brings to the table.
Pitcher Rating: 68.8
Carlos Rodon : FD: $6,200 — DK: $5,400
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 84.2 — SIERA: 4.23 — ERA: 5.00 — K%: 23.2% — BB%: 12.9% — HR/9: 0.7
Last 30 Days: IP: 24.1 — SIERA: 4.23 — ERA: 7.03 — K%: 24.6% — BB%: 13.2% — HR/9: 1.1
LA Angels of Anaheim Offense (2015)
vs. LH Pitching: wOBA: 0.299 (Rank: 22) — Strikeout Rate: 18.7% (Rank: 4)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.273 (Rank: 27) — Strikeout Rate: 18.9% (Rank: 10)
Pitchers per PA: 3.78 (Rank: 20)
Analysis: Rodon has been knocked around in his recent starts, posting a 7.03 ERA (4.23 SIERA) with a strikeout rate of 24.6% over the last month of play. The Angels may not hit left-handed pitching well, but they have a couple of hitters in Mike Trout and Albert Pujols that can ruin a pitcher’s day with a single swing of their bats. There are better pitching options for both cash games and tournaments.
Pitcher Rating: 54.0
Batter Grind Down
LA Angels
The Angels draw a nice matchup tonight against Carlos Rodon, who has given up a .349+ wOBA to both left and right-handed hitters this season. Mike Trout deserves consideration as an elite play, while Albert Pujols and Shane Victorino are better secondary options.
Elite Plays:
Mike Trout : FD: $4,700 — DK: $5,300
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2015 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 102 — wOBA: 0.425 — ISO: 0.311 — wRC+: 182
Last 30 Days: PA: 92 — wOBA: 0.452 — ISO: 0.370 — wRC+: 200
Secondary Plays:
Albert Pujols : FD: $3,400 — DK: $4,400
Position Eligibility: FD: 1B — DK: 1B
2015 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 98 — wOBA: 0.282 — ISO: 0.209 — wRC+: 82
Last 30 Days: PA: 97 — wOBA: 0.297 — ISO: 0.149 — wRC+: 93
Shane Victorino : FD: $2,200 — DK: $2,700
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2015 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 49 — wOBA: 0.365 — ISO: 0.095 — wRC+: 132
Last 30 Days: PA: 38 — wOBA: 0.209 — ISO: 0.000 — wRC+: 25
Chicago White Sox
The White Sox are small underdogs tonight against the Angels, but the total is set at 8.5 runs, so there is room for both offenses to score some runs in this one. They draw a decent matchup against fly-ball pitcher, Hector Santiago, who has given up a .318+ wOBA to both left and right-handed hitters over the last two seasons.
Elite Plays:
Jose Abreu : FD: $4,300 — DK: $5,100
Position Eligibility: FD: 1B — DK: 1B
2015 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 90 — wOBA: 0.331 — ISO: 0.169 — wRC+: 109
Last 30 Days: PA: 104 — wOBA: 0.407 — ISO: 0.286 — wRC+: 163
Secondary Plays:
Melky Cabrera : FD: $4,000 — DK: $3,700
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2015 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 109 — wOBA: 0.271 — ISO: 0.118 — wRC+: 68
Last 30 Days: PA: 107 — wOBA: 0.409 — ISO: 0.242 — wRC+: 164
Detroit at Kansas City – 8:10 PM EST
| Detroit | Kansas City | ||||||||
 | Anibal Sanchez |  | Yordano Ventura | ||||||
| RIGHT | RIGHT | ||||||||
| Vegas Moneyline | Vegas Over/Under | ||||||||
| KCR (-145) | 8 | ||||||||
| Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% | Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP vs. Left | 0.259 | 0.766 | 0.332 | 0.189 | SP vs. Left | 0.254 | 0.713 | 0.317 | 0.209 |
| SP vs. Right | 0.267 | 0.744 | 0.325 | 0.205 | SP vs. Right | 0.25 | 0.721 | 0.32 | 0.185 |
| Batter Splits | DET BvP | DET vs R | Batter Splits | KCR BvP | KC vs R | ||||
| Batter Split Links Above Open In Pop-Up Window | |||||||||
Pitcher Grind Down
Anibal Sanchez : FD: $8,200 — DK: $7,500
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 275.1 — SIERA: 3.80 — ERA: 4.18 — K%: 20.5% — BB%: 6.8% — HR/9: 1.0
Last 30 Days: IP: 30.2 — SIERA: 4.22 — ERA: 5.58 — K%: 19.1% — BB%: 7.4% — HR/9: 1.8
Kansas City Royals Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.317 (Rank: 10) — Strikeout Rate: 15.9% (Rank: 1)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.285 (Rank: 26) — Strikeout Rate: 15.0% (Rank: 2)
Pitchers per PA: 3.65 (Rank: 30)
Analysis: Sanchez is a perfect example of how the Tigers’ season has gone. He has a ton of talent, but he just hasn’t been the same player that he has been in year’s past. He has a 4.22 SIERA with a strikeout rate of 19.1% over the last 30 days and he draws one of the worst matchups on the board, as the Royals have the lowest strikeout rate of any team this season.
Pitcher Rating: 55.9
Yordano Ventura : FD: $8,000 — DK: $6,400
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 278.1 — SIERA: 3.90 — ERA: 3.91 — K%: 19.8% — BB%: 8.4% — HR/9: 0.8
Last 30 Days: IP: 23.0 — SIERA: 4.09 — ERA: 7.04 — K%: 16.4% — BB%: 5.8% — HR/9: 1.6
Detroit Tigers Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.328 (Rank: 4) — Strikeout Rate: 19.5% (Rank: 13)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.316 (Rank: 18) — Strikeout Rate: 21.4% (Rank: 20)
Pitchers per PA: 3.86 (Rank: 11)
Analysis: Ventura has been a major disappointment this season, but he still has a couple of months to turn it around before the playoffs. He has all the tools to be an above-average pitcher, he just needs to cut down on his walks and attack the strike zone a bit more. He draws an average matchup tonight against the Tigers, who seem to have given up on their season. I’m not willing to take a chance on Ventura yet, but he should have a decent outing tonight.
Pitcher Rating: 63.7
Batter Grind Down
Detroit
The Tigers draw an average matchup against Yordano Ventura in the pitcher-friendly Kaufmann Stadium. Ventura has given up a .318+ wOBA to left and right-handed hitters, but the Tigers are secondary fantasy options at best tonight.
Elite Plays:
NONE
Secondary Plays:
Victor Martinez : FD: $3,300 — DK: $3,400
Position Eligibility: FD: C — DK: 1B
2015 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 247 — wOBA: 0.268 — ISO: 0.129 — wRC+: 65
Last 30 Days: PA: 105 — wOBA: 0.291 — ISO: 0.204 — wRC+: 81
Anthony Gose : FD: $2,200 — DK: $3,000
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2015 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 296 — wOBA: 0.313 — ISO: 0.112 — wRC+: 96
Last 30 Days: PA: 72 — wOBA: 0.230 — ISO: 0.078 — wRC+: 39
Kansas City
The Royals draw a nice matchup against the struggling Anibal Sanchez, who has given up a .325+ wOBA to both left and right-handed hitters over the last two seasons. Expect the Royals to put up another nice offensive outing tonight.
Elite Plays:
Eric Hosmer : FD: $3,600 — DK: $4,200
Position Eligibility: FD: 1B — DK: 1B
2015 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 271 — wOBA: 0.397 — ISO: 0.189 — wRC+: 157
Last 30 Days: PA: 106 — wOBA: 0.457 — ISO: 0.184 — wRC+: 198
Secondary Plays:
Lorenzo Cain : FD: $3,700 — DK: $4,500
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2015 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 269 — wOBA: 0.331 — ISO: 0.158 — wRC+: 111
Last 30 Days: PA: 100 — wOBA: 0.361 — ISO: 0.215 — wRC+: 131
Ben Zobrist : FD: $3,700 — DK: $3,900
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: 2B/OF
2015 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 207 — wOBA: 0.330 — ISO: 0.208 — wRC+: 113
Last 30 Days: PA: 83 — wOBA: 0.405 — ISO: 0.260 — wRC+: 164
Alcides Escobar : FD: $2,300 — DK: $3,400
Position Eligibility: FD: SS — DK: SS
2015 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 313 — wOBA: 0.286 — ISO: 0.072 — wRC+: 79
Last 30 Days: PA: 117 — wOBA: 0.240 — ISO: 0.018 — wRC+: 47
Texas at Minnesota – 8:10 PM EST
| Texas | Minnesota | ||||||||
 | Yovani Gallardo |  | Kyle Gibson | ||||||
| RIGHT | RIGHT | ||||||||
| Vegas Moneyline | Vegas Over/Under | ||||||||
| MIN (-112) | 8.5 | ||||||||
| Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% | Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP vs. Left | 0.267 | 0.706 | 0.313 | 0.169 | SP vs. Left | 0.257 | 0.701 | 0.309 | 0.187 |
| SP vs. Right | 0.249 | 0.651 | 0.29 | 0.167 | SP vs. Right | 0.249 | 0.7 | 0.31 | 0.154 |
| Batter Splits | TEX BvP | TEX vs R | Batter Splits | MIN BvP | MIN vs R | ||||
| Batter Split Links Above Open In Pop-Up Window | |||||||||
Pitcher Grind Down
Yovani Gallardo : FD: $7,500 — DK: $5,900
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 324.2 — SIERA: 4.08 — ERA: 3.49 — K%: 16.9% — BB%: 7.5% — HR/9: 0.9
Last 30 Days: IP: 24.2 — SIERA: 5.83 — ERA: 6.93 — K%: 9.0% — BB%: 11.5% — HR/9: 1.5
Minnesota Twins Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.302 (Rank: 23) — Strikeout Rate: 20.9% (Rank: 22)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.297 (Rank: 24) — Strikeout Rate: 22.5% (Rank: 24)
Pitchers per PA: 3.79 (Rank: 18)
Analysis: After that great stretch where he didn’t give up any runs, Gallardo is giving them up in bunches now. Over the last month of play, he has a 5.83 SIERA with a walk rate (11.5%) that is higher than his strikeout rate (9.0%). I want no part of a pitcher in bad form and that applies to everyone, even you Mr. Gallardo.
Pitcher Rating: 48.5
Kyle Gibson : FD: $6,400 — DK: $6,300
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 315.0 — SIERA: 4.12 — ERA: 4.17 — K%: 15.3% — BB%: 7.5% — HR/9: 0.7
Last 30 Days: IP: 29.0 — SIERA: 3.86 — ERA: 6.52 — K%: 18.8% — BB%: 7.0% — HR/9: 0.9
Texas Rangers Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.324 (Rank: 7) — Strikeout Rate: 19.4% (Rank: 11)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.344 (Rank: 6) — Strikeout Rate: 18.8% (Rank: 9)
Pitchers per PA: 3.80 (Rank: 15)
Analysis: Gibson been a serviceable starter for the Twins over the last two seasons, but he is an easy pitcher to avoid in daily fantasy. He has a low strikeout rate with an above-average walk rate. He also draws a difficult matchup tonight against the Rangers, who are ranked seventh in team wOBA and 11th in strikeout rate against right-handed pitching this season.
Pitcher Rating: 52.5
Batter Grind Down
Texas
The Rangers hit right-handed pitching well as a team, but Kyle Gibson has held left and right-handed hitters under a .310 wOBA over the last two seasons. Prince Fielder and Adrian Beltre are both in play, but they are both secondary options at their respective positions.
Elite Plays:
NONE
Secondary Plays:
Prince Fielder : FD: $3,900 — DK: $4,700
Position Eligibility: FD: 1B — DK: 1B
2015 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 282 — wOBA: 0.404 — ISO: 0.165 — wRC+: 156
Last 30 Days: PA: 104 — wOBA: 0.315 — ISO: 0.174 — wRC+: 94
Adrian Beltre : FD: $3,400 — DK: $3,900
Position Eligibility: FD: 3B — DK: 3B
2015 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 256 — wOBA: 0.299 — ISO: 0.133 — wRC+: 83
Last 30 Days: PA: 105 — wOBA: 0.367 — ISO: 0.181 — wRC+: 130
Minnesota
The Twins haven’t been great against right-handed pitching this season, but they have a good opportunity to score some runs tonight against Yovani Gallardo, who has been awful in his last few starts. They have a nice team total tonight, as they are small favorites in a game that features a total of 8.5 runs.
Elite Plays:
Miguel Sano : FD: $2,800 — DK: $4,000
Position Eligibility: FD: 3B — DK: 3B
2015 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 81 — wOBA: 0.463 — ISO: 0.338 — wRC+: 202
Last 30 Days: PA: 93 — wOBA: 0.362 — ISO: 0.247 — wRC+: 131
Secondary Plays:
Brian Dozier : FD: $3,200 — DK: $4,300
Position Eligibility: FD: 2B — DK: 2B
2015 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 330 — wOBA: 0.342 — ISO: 0.254 — wRC+: 118
Last 30 Days: PA: 103 — wOBA: 0.315 — ISO: 0.223 — wRC+: 99
Eddie Rosario : FD: $2,600 — DK: $3,400
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2015 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 199 — wOBA: 0.326 — ISO: 0.182 — wRC+: 107
Last 30 Days: PA: 90 — wOBA: 0.377 — ISO: 0.273 — wRC+: 142
Pittsburgh at St. Louis – 8:15 PM EST
| Pittsburgh | St. Louis | ||||||||
 | Jeff Locke |  | Carlos Martinez | ||||||
| LEFT | RIGHT | ||||||||
| Vegas Moneyline | Vegas Over/Under | ||||||||
| STL (-155) | 7.5 | ||||||||
| Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% | Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP vs. Left | 0.265 | 0.734 | 0.324 | 0.189 | SP vs. Left | 0.235 | 0.613 | 0.274 | 0.279 |
| SP vs. Right | 0.284 | 0.814 | 0.356 | 0.179 | SP vs. Right | 0.243 | 0.68 | 0.301 | 0.237 |
| Batter Splits | PIT BvP | PIT vs R | Batter Splits | STL BvP | STL vs L | ||||
| Batter Split Links Above Open In Pop-Up Window | |||||||||
Pitcher Grind Down
Jeff Locke : FD: $6,500 — DK: $6,200
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 250.1 — SIERA: 4.10 — ERA: 4.10 — K%: 17.1% — BB%: 8.0% — HR/9: 0.9
Last 30 Days: IP: 23.0 — SIERA: 4.36 — ERA: 5.48 — K%: 17.9% — BB%: 9.5% — HR/9: 1.2
St. Louis Cardinals Offense (2015)
vs. LH Pitching: wOBA: 0.296 (Rank: 24) — Strikeout Rate: 23.4% (Rank: 27)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.299 (Rank: 21) — Strikeout Rate: 19.2% (Rank: 12)
Pitchers per PA: 3.79 (Rank: 17)
Analysis: Locke has been a serviceable starter for the Pirates, but he is usually an easy pitcher to avoid unless the matchup is just right. While he does draw a favorable matchup against the Cardinals, he has to face them in St. Louis. He is a sizable underdog on the road and someone that I will be avoiding in all league formats tonight.
Pitcher Rating: 47.6
Carlos Martinez : FD: $9,700 — DK: $9,300
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 218.2 — SIERA: 3.47 — ERA: 3.17 — K%: 23.2% — BB%: 9.4% — HR/9: 0.6
Last 30 Days: IP: 22.0 — SIERA: 4.03 — ERA: 2.86 — K%: 18.0% — BB%: 8.0% — HR/9: 0.4
Pittsburgh Pirates Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.307 (Rank: 19) — Strikeout Rate: 20.4% (Rank: 19)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.327 (Rank: 14) — Strikeout Rate: 18.9% (Rank: 10)
Pitchers per PA: 3.79 (Rank: 16)
Analysis: Martinez has been very good over the last two seasons, posting a 3.47 SIERA with a strikeout rate of 23.2%. A matchup against the Pirates may seem less than attractive, but they are actually ranked below the major league average in both team wOBA and team strikeout rate against right-handed pitching. Martinez is a large favorite here and he will likely have a very low ownership level tonight. Use him as a high-upside tournament play tonight at home.
Pitcher Rating: 79.4
Batter Grind Down
Pittsburgh
The Pirates draw a difficult matchup against Carlos Martinez, who is one of the best young pitchers in the National League. He has struggled with left-handed hitters throughout his career, but given the Pirates low team total, they are secondary plays tonight.
Elite Plays:
NONE
Secondary Plays:
Neil Walker : FD: $3,000 — DK: $3,300
Position Eligibility: FD: 2B — DK: 2B
2015 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 347 — wOBA: 0.333 — ISO: 0.165 — wRC+: 116
Last 30 Days: PA: 95 — wOBA: 0.335 — ISO: 0.222 — wRC+: 117
Gregory Polanco : FD: $3,000 — DK: $3,400
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2015 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 348 — wOBA: 0.309 — ISO: 0.135 — wRC+: 99
Last 30 Days: PA: 104 — wOBA: 0.362 — ISO: 0.183 — wRC+: 136
St. Louis
The Cardinals draw a favorable matchup against Jeff Locke, who has given up a .356 wOBA to right-handed hitters over the last two seasons. Jhonny Peralta is an elite play at shortstop (especially on FanDuel), while Randal Grichuk is more of a contrarian pick for tournaments.
Elite Plays:
Jhonny Peralta : FD: $2,600 — DK: $3,700
Position Eligibility: FD: SS — DK: SS
2015 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 126 — wOBA: 0.346 — ISO: 0.267 — wRC+: 123
Last 30 Days: PA: 99 — wOBA: 0.314 — ISO: 0.174 — wRC+: 100
Secondary Plays:
Randal Grichuk : FD: $3,700 — DK: $4,200
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2015 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 92 — wOBA: 0.376 — ISO: 0.261 — wRC+: 143
Last 30 Days: PA: 96 — wOBA: 0.454 — ISO: 0.341 — wRC+: 197