MLB Grind Down: Tuesday, June 30th - Page Three
Chicago White Sox at St. Louis – 8:10 PM EST
| Chicago White Sox | St. Louis | ||||||||
 | Chris Sale |  | Lance Lynn | ||||||
| LEFT | RIGHT | ||||||||
| Vegas Moneyline | Vegas Over/Under | ||||||||
| STL (-115) | 6.5 | ||||||||
| Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% | Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP vs. Left | 0.171 | 0.42 | 0.198 | 0.361 | SP vs. Left | 0.23 | 0.679 | 0.304 | 0.181 |
| SP vs. Right | 0.21 | 0.602 | 0.267 | 0.308 | SP vs. Right | 0.242 | 0.653 | 0.291 | 0.25 |
| Batter Splits | CHW BvP | CWS vs R | Batter Splits | STL BvP | STL vs L | ||||
| Batter Split Links Above Open In Pop-Up Window | |||||||||
Pitcher Grind Down
Chris Sale : FD: $11,300 — DK: $12,800
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 269.1 — SIERA: 2.45 — K%: 31.7% — BB%: 5.7% — FB Rate: 39.8% — HR/FB: 7.8%
Last 30 Days: IP: 36.1 — SIERA: 1.29 — K%: 45.3% — BB%: 5.0% — FB Rate: 35.3% — HR/FB: 4.2%
St. Louis Cardinals Offense (2015)
vs. LH Pitching: wOBA: 0.299 (Rank: 24) — Strikeout Rate: 24.0% (Rank: 27)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.343 (Rank: 6) — Strikeout Rate: 19.6% (Rank: 17)
Pitchers per PA: 3.76 (Rank: 20)
Analysis: Even though Sale has been absolutely dominate in his recent starts (1.29 SIERA with a 45.3% strikeout rate), something tells me that he is going to get overlooked a bit tonight. Pitchers are typically avoided against St. Louis and while that’s a viable strategy for right-handers, it doesn’t apply to southpaws. The Cardinals are actually ranked 24th in wOBA (.299) and 27th in strikeout rate (24.0%) against left-handed pitching this season. I’ll take a dominant Sale against a depleted Cardinals’ lineup any day of the week.
Pitcher Rating:93.3
Lance Lynn : FD: $9,100 — DK: $10,000
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 283.0 — SIERA: 3.74 — K%: 22.0% — BB%: 8.3% — FB Rate: 36.1% — HR/FB: 6.2%
Last 30 Days: IP: 18.2 — SIERA: 3.84 — K%: 21.6% — BB%: 8.1% — FB Rate: 37.5% — HR/FB: 0.0%
Chicago White Sox Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.296 (Rank: 25) — Strikeout Rate: 19.2% (Rank: 11)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.295 (Rank: 23) — Strikeout Rate: 17.5% (Rank: 7)
Pitchers per PA: 3.73 (Rank: 22)
Analysis: Lynn has pitched well since returning from injury, posting a 3.84 SIERA and a strikeout rate of 21.6%. He draws a favorable matchup tonight against the White Sox, although they have a much lower strikeout rate than most people think. Lynn makes sense as a tournament play here, but run support is a big issue with Chris Sale pitching opposite him.
Pitcher Rating:77.4
Batter Grind Down
Chicago White Sox / St. Louis
This is expected to be a pitcher’s duel. The total for the game is set at only 6.5 runs and both offenses struggle against the handedness of the pitcher that they are facing. All position players should be avoided in this one.
Elite Plays:
NONE
Secondary Plays:
NONE
LA Dodgers at Arizona – 9:40 PM EST
| LA Dodgers | Arizona | ||||||||
 | Carlos Frias |  | Rubby De La Rosa | ||||||
| RIGHT | RIGHT | ||||||||
| Vegas Moneyline | Vegas Over/Under | ||||||||
| LAD (-114) | 9 | ||||||||
| Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% | Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP vs. Left | 0.346 | 0.887 | 0.389 | 0.118 | SP vs. Left | 0.297 | 0.867 | 0.376 | 0.15 |
| SP vs. Right | 0.23 | 0.616 | 0.271 | 0.201 | SP vs. Right | 0.241 | 0.681 | 0.3 | 0.237 |
| Batter Splits | LAD BvP | LA vs R | Batter Splits | ARI BvP | ARI vs R | ||||
| Batter Split Links Above Open In Pop-Up Window | |||||||||
Pitcher Grind Down
Carlos Frias : FD: $6,600 — DK: $4,400
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 97.0 — SIERA: 3.78 — K%: 16.2% — BB%: 6.7% — FB Rate: 25.2% — HR/FB: 11.4%
Last 30 Days: IP: 36.0 — SIERA: 4.42 — K%: 13.1% — BB%: 8.5% — FB Rate: 19.3% — HR/FB: 9.1%
Arizona Diamondbacks Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.311 (Rank: 16) — Strikeout Rate: 19.9% (Rank: 17)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.298 (Rank: 21) — Strikeout Rate: 21.7% (Rank: 22)
Pitchers per PA: 3.66 (Rank: 29)
Analysis: Frias is in a bad spot tonight. He is facing a potent Diamondbacks lineup in a hitter-friendly ballpark. He is also coming into tonight’s start in bad form, posting a 4.42 SIERA with a low strikeout rate of 13.1% over the last month.
Pitcher Rating:51.0
Rubby De La Rosa : FD: $6,800 — DK: $7,200
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 197.2 — SIERA: 3.84 — K%: 19.1% — BB%: 7.1% — FB Rate: 31.0% — HR/FB: 14.4%
Last 30 Days: IP: 37.0 — SIERA: 3.55 — K%: 19.8% — BB%: 6.8% — FB Rate: 25.0% — HR/FB: 24.1%
Los Angeles Dodgers Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.341 (Rank: 1) — Strikeout Rate: 19.5% (Rank: 14)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.319 (Rank: 17) — Strikeout Rate: 18.1% (Rank: 11)
Pitchers per PA: 3.87 (Rank: 7)
Analysis: De La Rosa is having a nice season, but he runs into the worst matchup on the board tonight. The Dodgers are ranked first in wOBA (.341) against right-handed pitching this season. De La Rosa has really struggled against left-handed hitters over the past two seasons and the Dodgers’ lineup is chock full of talented lefties.
Pitcher Rating:54.5
Batter Grind Down
LA Dodgers
Since the start of 2014, Rubby De La Rosa has given up a .373 wOBA to left-handed hitters. All of the Dodgers’ batters that can hit from the left side of the plate are in play tonight. In addition to the favorable matchup, they also see a favorable ballpark shift playing in the hitter-friendly Chase Field.
Elite Plays:
Joc Pederson : FD: $3,500 — DK: $4,300
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 281 — wOBA: 0.391 — ISO: 0.276 — wRC+: 154
Last 14 Days: PA: 55 — wOBA: 0.369 — ISO: 0.273 — wRC+: 139
Adrian Gonzalez : FD: $3,100 — DK: $4,900
Position Eligibility: FD: 1B — DK: 1B
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 727 — wOBA: 0.389 — ISO: 0.237 — wRC+: 153
Last 14 Days: PA: 57 — wOBA: 0.295 — ISO: 0.130 — wRC+: 89
Yasmani Grandal : FD: $2,700 — DK: $3,900
Position Eligibility: FD: C — DK: C
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 535 — wOBA: 0.360 — ISO: 0.220 — wRC+: 135
Last 14 Days: PA: 44 — wOBA: 0.365 — ISO: 0.243 — wRC+: 137
Secondary Plays:
Justin Turner : FD: $3,700 — DK: $4,400
Position Eligibility: FD: 3B — DK: 2B/3B
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 373 — wOBA: 0.429 — ISO: 0.214 — wRC+: 181
Last 14 Days: PA: 48 — wOBA: 0.527 — ISO: 0.524 — wRC+: 247
Andre Ethier : FD: $2,200 — DK: $3,600
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 536 — wOBA: 0.332 — ISO: 0.165 — wRC+: 114
Last 14 Days: PA: 37 — wOBA: 0.242 — ISO: 0.118 — wRC+: 53
Arizona
This looks like a game where if a player can hit from the left side of the plate, he should be considered. Like Rubby De La Rosa, Carlos Frias has also struggled with left-handed hitters. Since the start of 2014, he has given up a .389 wOBA to lefties. David Peralta and Jake Lamb are both elite options tonight.
Elite Plays:
David Peralta : FD: $3,600 — DK: $3,900
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 451 — wOBA: 0.360 — ISO: 0.188 — wRC+: 126
Last 14 Days: PA: 53 — wOBA: 0.373 — ISO: 0.167 — wRC+: 134
Jake Lamb : FD: $3,100 — DK: $3,800
Position Eligibility: FD: 3B — DK: 3B
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 197 — wOBA: 0.318 — ISO: 0.148 — wRC+: 97
Last 14 Days: PA: 42 — wOBA: 0.256 — ISO: 0.103 — wRC+: 54
Secondary Plays:
A.J. Pollock : FD: $3,800 — DK: $4,300
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 471 — wOBA: 0.352 — ISO: 0.163 — wRC+: 120
Last 14 Days: PA: 53 — wOBA: 0.226 — ISO: 0.102 — wRC+: 34
Colorado at Oakland – 10:05 PM EST
| Colorado | Oakland | ||||||||
 | Jorge De La Rosa |  | Sonny Gray | ||||||
| LEFT | RIGHT | ||||||||
| Vegas Moneyline | Vegas Over/Under | ||||||||
| OAK (-182) | 7 | ||||||||
| Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% | Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP vs. Left | 0.225 | 0.634 | 0.282 | 0.245 | SP vs. Left | 0.215 | 0.613 | 0.277 | 0.213 |
| SP vs. Right | 0.242 | 0.751 | 0.331 | 0.175 | SP vs. Right | 0.228 | 0.578 | 0.261 | 0.210 |
| Batter Splits | COL BvP | COL vs R | Batter Splits | OAK BvP | OAK vs L | ||||
| Batter Split Links Above Open In Pop-Up Window | |||||||||
Pitcher Grind Down
Jorge De La Rosa : FD: $6,300 — DK: $6,800
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 242.0 — SIERA: 4.08 — K%: 19.0% — BB%: 9.6% — FB Rate: 30.0% — HR/FB: 12.9%
Last 30 Days: IP: 30.0 — SIERA: 4.56 — K%: 19.5% — BB%: 12.5% — FB Rate: 32.1% — HR/FB: 14.8%
Oakland Athletics Offense (2015)
vs. LH Pitching: wOBA: 0.304 (Rank: 19) — Strikeout Rate: 17.6% (Rank: 4)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.343 (Rank: 6) — Strikeout Rate: 14.9% (Rank: 2)
Pitchers per PA: 3.88 (Rank: 4)
Analysis: De La Rosa has not been sharp in his recent starts, posting a 4.56 SIERA with a walk rate of 12.5% over the last month. The A’s were a team that we could pick on with left-handed pitchers earlier in the season, but that is no longer the case. They have the fourth-lowest strikeout rate (17.6%) against southpaws and they have the sixth-highest team wOBA (.343) over the last 14 days.
Pitcher Rating:42.8
Sonny Gray : FD: $10,100 — DK: $10,700
Editor’s Note: Sonny Gray has been scratched from his start tonight. Right-hander Chris Bassitt will start in his place.
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 326.2 — SIERA: 3.47 — K%: 21.2% — BB%: 7.6% — FB Rate: 27.6% — HR/FB: 7.9%
Last 30 Days: IP: 41.2 — SIERA: 3.05 — K%: 21.7% — BB%: 4.8% — FB Rate: 27.0% — HR/FB: 9.1%
Colorado Rockies Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.339 (Rank: 2) — Strikeout Rate: 19.2% (Rank: 11)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.353 (Rank: 3) — Strikeout Rate: 18.0% (Rank: 10)
Pitchers per PA: 3.75 (Rank: 21)
Editor’s Note: Sonny Gray has been scratched from his start tonight. Right-hander Chris Bassitt will start in his place.
Analysis: If you are tired of getting burned by aces and want to take the safest route possible at pitcher tonight, let me introduce you to Mr. Gray. He is the largest favorite on the board (it’s not even close) and he comes into tonight’s game in great form. The Rockies may rank high in team wOBA on the season, but a lot of that is due to the fact that they play half of their games at Coors Field. They are actually ranked 19th in wOBA in road games.
Pitcher Rating:85.6
Batter Grind Down
Colorado
Sonny Gray is one of the top pitching options on the board tonight. He has held left and right-handed hitters under a .280 wOBA over the past two seasons. The Rockies’ offense should be avoided in all league formats.
Elite Plays:
NONE
Secondary Plays:
NONE
Oakland
As mentioned above, the A’s have been skyrocketing up the rankings of team wOBA against left-handed pitching. A healthy Ben Zobrist and Brett Lawrie certainly helps. They draw a favorable matchup against Jorge De La Rosa, who has given up a .331 wOBA to right-handed hitters over the last two seasons.
Elite Plays:
Ben Zobrist : FD: $3,300 — DK: $4,100
Position Eligibility: FD: 2B — DK: 2B/OF
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 224 — wOBA: 0.371 — ISO: 0.130 — wRC+: 145
Last 14 Days: PA: 53 — wOBA: 0.428 — ISO: 0.311 — wRC+: 182
Secondary Plays:
Brett Lawrie : FD: $3,100 — DK: $3,700
Position Eligibility: FD: 3B — DK: 3B
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 140 — wOBA: 0.323 — ISO: 0.223 — wRC+: 107
Last 14 Days: PA: 45 — wOBA: 0.402 — ISO: 0.244 — wRC+: 164
Billy Butler : FD: $2,200 — DK: $3,300
Position Eligibility: FD: 1B — DK: 1B
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 226 — wOBA: 0.351 — ISO: 0.138 — wRC+: 126
Last 14 Days: PA: 39 — wOBA: 0.415 — ISO: 0.242 — wRC+: 173
NY Yankees at LA Angels – 10:05 PM EST
| NY Yankees | LA Angels | ||||||||
 | Ivan Nova |  | Andrew Heaney | ||||||
| RIGHT | LEFT | ||||||||
| Vegas Moneyline | Vegas Over/Under | ||||||||
| LAA (-119) | 8 | ||||||||
| Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% | Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP vs. Left | 0.292 | 0.689 | 0.308 | 0.103 | SP vs. Left | 0.209 | 0.563 | 0.252 | 0.217 |
| SP vs. Right | 0.35 | 0 | 0.525 | 0.114 | SP vs. Right | 0.284 | 0 | 0.383 | 0.146 |
| Batter Splits | NYY BvP | NYY vs L | Batter Splits | LAA BvP | ANA vs R | ||||
| Batter Split Links Above Open In Pop-Up Window | |||||||||
Pitcher Grind Down
Ivan Nova : FD: $6,900 — DK: $7,300
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 27.1 — SIERA: 4.92 — K%: 10.7% — BB%: 6.6% — FB Rate: 37.8% — HR/FB: 16.2%
Last 30 Days: IP: 6.2 — SIERA: 6.92 — K%: 3.9% — BB%: 7.7% — FB Rate: 60.9% — HR/FB: 0.0%
LA Angels of Anaheim Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.298 (Rank: 22) — Strikeout Rate: 19.7% (Rank: 16)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.304 (Rank: 19) — Strikeout Rate: 18.9% (Rank: 16)
Pitchers per PA: 3.77 (Rank: 19)
Analysis: Nova pitched well in his first start of the season, pitching six scoreless innings against the Phillies. Even though he is off to a nice start, rust is still a concern after missing more than a year after having Tommy John surgery. We should take a wait and see approach with Nova and avoid him tonight against the Angels.
Pitcher Rating:48.0
Andrew Heaney : FD: $7,000 — DK: $6,900
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 35.1 — SIERA: 3.96 — K%: 16.8% — BB%: 5.4% — FB Rate: 36.4% — HR/FB: 15.0%
Last 30 Days: IP: 6.0 — SIERA: 3.53 — K%: 21.7% — BB%: 4.4% — FB Rate: 41.2% — HR/FB: 0.0%
New York Yankees Offense (2015)
vs. LH Pitching: wOBA: 0.328 (Rank: 4) — Strikeout Rate: 18.7% (Rank: 6)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.372 (Rank: 1) — Strikeout Rate: 15.1% (Rank: 3)
Pitchers per PA: 3.88 (Rank: 5)
Analysis: Heaney also pitched well in his first start of the season, holding the Astros to one run over five innings of work. He is one of the Angels top prospects and if he pitches well, he could stick around in the rotation. He’s a pitcher to keep your eye on moving forward, but he should be avoided tonight against the Yankees who are ranked fourth in wOBA (.328) against left-handed pitching and first in wOBA (.372) over the last 14 days.
Pitcher Rating:53.8
Batter Grind Down
NY Yankees
The Yankees are the hottest offense in baseball right now. Tonight they square off against young Andrew Heaney, who only has 41 major league innings under his belt. The Yankees may not have the highest team total, but they are in a decent spot tonight. The right-handed bats of Mark Teixeira, Chris Young, Alex Rodriguez, and Chase Headley are in play.
Elite Plays:
Mark Teixeira : FD: $3,200 — DK: $3,900
Position Eligibility: FD: 1B — DK: 1B
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 232 — wOBA: 0.323 — ISO: 0.161 — wRC+: 104
Last 14 Days: PA: 45 — wOBA: 0.247 — ISO: 0.051 — wRC+: 50
Chris Young : FD: $3,200 — DK: $3,400
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 169 — wOBA: 0.366 — ISO: 0.227 — wRC+: 138
Last 14 Days: PA: 3 — wOBA: 0.589 — ISO: 0.000 — wRC+: 291
Secondary Plays:
Alex Rodriguez : FD: $3,900 — DK: $4,100
Position Eligibility: FD: 3B — DK: 3B
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 80 — wOBA: 0.392 — ISO: 0.230 — wRC+: 151
Last 14 Days: PA: 54 — wOBA: 0.460 — ISO: 0.238 — wRC+: 199
Chase Headley : FD: $2,700 — DK: $3,700
Position Eligibility: FD: 3B — DK: 3B
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 230 — wOBA: 0.304 — ISO: 0.148 — wRC+: 92
Last 14 Days: PA: 61 — wOBA: 0.302 — ISO: 0.127 — wRC+: 89
LA Angels
It’s tough to predict how well Ivan Nova will pitch in his second start in over a year, but if he only manages to strike out one batter (like he did in his first start), he could find himself in some trouble tonight against the Angels. Mike Trout should be considered the top hitter on the board, while Kole Calhoun is also in play if you need some value in the outfield.
Elite Plays:
Mike Trout : FD: $4,900 — DK: $4,900
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 780 — wOBA: 0.406 — ISO: 0.287 — wRC+: 169
Last 14 Days: PA: 55 — wOBA: 0.433 — ISO: 0.295 — wRC+: 188
Secondary Plays:
Kole Calhoun : FD: $2,500 — DK: $3,700
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 641 — wOBA: 0.331 — ISO: 0.167 — wRC+: 117
Last 14 Days: PA: 57 — wOBA: 0.265 — ISO: 0.096 — wRC+: 71
Seattle at San Diego – 10:10 PM EST
| Seattle | San Diego | ||||||||
 | Mike Montgomery |  | Ian Kennedy | ||||||
| LEFT | RIGHT | ||||||||
| Vegas Moneyline | Vegas Over/Under | ||||||||
| SDP (-113) | 7 | ||||||||
| Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% | Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP vs. Left | 0.250 | 0.708 | 0.315 | 0.167 | SP vs. Left | 0.242 | 0.735 | 0.321 | 0.242 |
| SP vs. Right | 0.194 | 0.478 | 0.216 | 0.155 | SP vs. Right | 0.257 | 0.744 | 0.328 | 0.235 |
| Batter Splits | SEA BvP | SEA vs R | Batter Splits | SDP BvP | SD vs L | ||||
| Batter Split Links Above Open In Pop-Up Window | |||||||||
Pitcher Grind Down
Michael Montgomery : FD: $7,100 — DK: $6,800
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 35.1 — SIERA: 4.25 — K%: 15.8% — BB%: 5.8% — FB Rate: 36.1% — HR/FB: 2.6%
San Diego Padres Offense (2015)
vs. LH Pitching: wOBA: 0.303 (Rank: 21) — Strikeout Rate: 24.3% (Rank: 29)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.300 (Rank: 20) — Strikeout Rate: 24.8% (Rank: 27)
Pitchers per PA: 3.80 (Rank: 14)
Analysis: Montgomery is coming off of his best pro start. He struck out ten batters in a complete game shutout against the Royals of all teams. His ERA is a full two runs lower than his SIERA, so we can expect some regression, but that doesn’t mean that it will happen in a single game. He draws a favorable matchup against a strikeout-prone Padres’ offense and he gets to face them in Petco Park. At his price point, he’s an appealing tournament option.
Pitcher Rating:58.1
Ian Kennedy : FD: $7,400 — DK: $8,100
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 270.0 — SIERA: 3.54 — K%: 23.8% — BB%: 8.1% — FB Rate: 37.0% — HR/FB: 11.3%
Last 30 Days: IP: 30.0 — SIERA: 3.48 — K%: 23.0% — BB%: 6.6% — FB Rate: 31.7% — HR/FB: 11.5%
Seattle Mariners Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.288 (Rank: 27) — Strikeout Rate: 22.5% (Rank: 27)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.262 (Rank: 29) — Strikeout Rate: 20.5% (Rank: 19)
Pitchers per PA: 3.88 (Rank: 6)
Analysis: Kennedy has pitched well over the last month, posting a 3.48 SIERA with a strikeout rate of 23.0%. He has a good track record at Petco Park and he draws a terrific matchup tonight against the Mariners. On the season, Seattle is ranked 27th in both wOBA (.288) and strikeout rate (22.5%) against right-handed pitching. Kennedy offers terrific upside at his price point and he is in play for tournaments and as an SP2 on multi-pitcher sites.
Pitcher Rating:74.6
Batter Grind Down
Seattle
The Mariners’ offense continues to put up dud performance after dud performance. They can safely be avoided tonight against Ian Kennedy in the pitcher-friendly Petco Park.
Elite Plays:
NONE
Secondary Plays:
NONE
San Diego
Even though Mike Montgomery has held right-handed hitters to a .216 wOBA this season, the sample size is still very small. If you are targeting any batters from the Padres tonight, the right-handed hitters are the preferred targets. Derek Norris, Justin Upton, and Matt Kemp all have an extensive history of mashing southpaws.
Elite Plays:
Derek Norris : FD: $3,100 — DK: $3,700
Position Eligibility: FD: C — DK: C
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 232 — wOBA: 0.379 — ISO: 0.166 — wRC+: 148
Last 14 Days: PA: 44 — wOBA: 0.264 — ISO: 0.326 — wRC+: 69
Secondary Plays:
Justin Upton : FD: $3,200 — DK: $4,500
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 190 — wOBA: 0.379 — ISO: 0.246 — wRC+: 145
Last 14 Days: PA: 52 — wOBA: 0.294 — ISO: 0.133 — wRC+: 90
Matt Kemp : FD: $3,000 — DK: $4,500
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 228 — wOBA: 0.323 — ISO: 0.180 — wRC+: 109
Last 14 Days: PA: 51 — wOBA: 0.357 — ISO: 0.313 — wRC+: 132