MLB Grind Down: Tuesday, May 26 - Page Two
Philadelphia at NY Mets – 7:10 PM EST
| Philadelphia | NY Mets | ||||||||
 | Jerome Williams |  | Jacob deGrom | ||||||
| RIGHT | RIGHT | ||||||||
| Vegas Moneyline | Vegas Over/Under | ||||||||
| NYM (-190) | 7.5 | ||||||||
| Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% | Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP vs. Left | 0.298 | 0.798 | 0.352 | 0.153 | SP vs. Left | 0.256 | 0.703 | 0.314 | 0.226 |
| SP vs. Right | 0.273 | 0.762 | 0.332 | 0.165 | SP vs. Right | 0.216 | 0.581 | 0.256 | 0.258 |
| Batter Splits | PHI BvP | PHI vs R | Batter Splits | NYM BvP | NYM vs R | ||||
| Batter Split Links Above Open In Pop-Up Window | |||||||||
Pitcher Grind Down
Jerome Williams (FD: $5200, DK: $4600)
Pitching Stats:
2015: IP: 48 — SIERA: 4.63 — K Rate: 12.7% — K/9: 5.25 — BB Rate: 5.4% — FB Rate: 34.3% — HR/FB: 13.3%
2014: IP: 115 — SIERA: 4.03 — K Rate: 16.5% — K/9: 6.42 — BB Rate: 7.2% — FB Rate: 32.4% — HR/FB: 10.0%
New York Mets vs. RH Pitching: (2015)
wOBA: 0.276 (Rank: 30)
Strikeout Rate: 20.3% (Rank: 17)
Pitches per Plate Appearance: 3.82 (Rank: 12)
Analysis: Williams isn’t the biggest underdog on the board tonight, but he’s close. On the season, he has a 4.63 SIERA with a low K/9 of 5.3. He draws a favorable matchup against the Mets, but he’s not on my pitching radar tonight. He should see very limited run support with Jacob deGrom on the mound for the Mets.
Pitcher Rating:45.4
Jacob deGrom (FD: $9700, DK: $10000)
Pitching Stats:
2015: IP: 55 — SIERA: 3.32 — K Rate: 23.8% — K/9: 8.73 — BB Rate: 5.7% — FB Rate: 33.8% — HR/FB: 11.8%
2014: IP: 140 — SIERA: 3.19 — K Rate: 25.5% — K/9: 9.24 — BB Rate: 7.6% — FB Rate: 31.4% — HR/FB: 6.1%
Philadelphia Phillies vs. RH Pitching: (2015)
wOBA: 0.277 (Rank: 28)
Strikeout Rate: 19.3% (Rank: 8)
Pitches per Plate Appearance: 3.67 (Rank: 28)
Analysis: After a fairly slow start to the season, deGrom has put his foot on the gas in his last few starts. He now owns a 3.32 SIERA with a K/9 of 8.7. He doesn’t walk many batters and he has one of the highest strikeout rates in all of baseball. While the Phillies may not strike out at a high rate, they make outs and they make them quickly. The Phillies are ranked 28th in wOBA (.277) against right-handed pitching and they average the third-fewest pitches per plate appearance this season.
Pitcher Rating:90.1
Batter Grind Down
Philadelphia
NO ELITE PLAYS
Secondary Plays:
NONE
NY Mets
Daniel Murphy (FD: $2800, DK: $3900)
Position Eligibility: FD: 2B — DK: 2B
2015 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 174 — wOBA: 0.327 — ISO: 0.150 — wRC+: 111
2014 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 642 — wOBA: 0.328 — ISO: 0.120 — wRC+: 113
Analysis: It’s time to hop on the Murphy bandwagon. Murphy is one of those streaky players that racks up hits in bunches. He is riding a five-game hitting streak in which he has accumulated nine hits. His price is very affordable on both FanDuel and DraftKings and he draws a favorable matchup against Jerome Williams, who has given up a .352 wOBA to left-handed hitters.
Secondary Plays:
Lucas Duda (FD: $3400, DK: $4500)
Position Eligibility: FD: 1B — DK: 1B
2015 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 182 — wOBA: 0.329 — ISO: 0.134 — wRC+: 112
2014 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 596 — wOBA: 0.394 — ISO: 0.270 — wRC+: 158
Curtis Granderson (FD: $2700, DK: $3800)
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2015 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 180 — wOBA: 0.346 — ISO: 0.148 — wRC+: 123
2014 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 654 — wOBA: 0.316 — ISO: 0.159 — wRC+: 105
Michael Cuddyer (FD: $2200, DK: $3800)
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: 1B/OF
2015 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 168 — wOBA: 0.288 — ISO: 0.113 — wRC+: 85
2014 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 205 — wOBA: 0.362 — ISO: 0.194 — wRC+: 115
Texas at Cleveland – 7:10 PM EST
| Texas | Cleveland | ||||||||
 | Wandy Rodriguez |  | Danny Salazar | ||||||
| LEFT | RIGHT | ||||||||
| Vegas Moneyline | Vegas Over/Under | ||||||||
| CLE (-150) | 8.5 | ||||||||
| Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% | Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP vs. Left | 0.326 | 0 | 0.4 | 0.106 | SP vs. Left | 0.233 | 0.686 | 0.301 | 0.313 |
| SP vs. Right | 0.256 | 0.841 | 0.362 | 0.197 | SP vs. Right | 0.276 | 0.785 | 0.341 | 0.247 |
| Batter Splits | TEX BvP | TEX vs R | Batter Splits | CLE BvP | CLE vs L | ||||
| Batter Split Links Above Open In Pop-Up Window | |||||||||
Pitcher Grind Down
Wandy Rodriguez (FD: $6700, DK: $6100)
Pitching Stats:
2015: IP: 34 — SIERA: 4.06 — K Rate: 20.1% — K/9: 7.53 — BB Rate: 9.0% — FB Rate: 33.3% — HR/FB: 6.1%
2014: IP: 26 — SIERA: 4.29 — K Rate: 16.0% — K/9: 6.75 — BB Rate: 6.4% — FB Rate: 42.4% — HR/FB: 25.6%
Cleveland Indians vs. LH Pitching: (2015)
wOBA: 0.323 (Rank: 12)
Strikeout Rate: 15.8% (Rank: 2)
Pitches per Plate Appearance: 3.93 (Rank: 4)
Analysis: Rodriguez is typically one of my favorite pitchers to target hitters against, but he hasn’t been very kind to those of us that have targeted him this season. He pitched well against the Astros and the Red Sox, both of which were top offenses to target on those nights. I’m still not buying in on Rodriguez. He gives up a high wOBA to both left and right-handed hitters and he hasn’t had a K/9 this high since 2011. Once again, I’m bullish on the offense facing Mr. Rodriguez.
Pitcher Rating:43.7
Danny Salazar (FD: $9300, DK: $9100)
Pitching Stats:
2015: IP: 43 — SIERA: 2.27 — K Rate: 33.7% — K/9: 12.37 — BB Rate: 5.1% — FB Rate: 37.1% — HR/FB: 17.9%
2014: IP: 110 — SIERA: 3.33 — K Rate: 25.3% — K/9: 9.82 — BB Rate: 7.4% — FB Rate: 42.2% — HR/FB: 10.0%
Texas Rangers vs. RH Pitching: (2015)
wOBA: 0.300 (Rank: 19)
Strikeout Rate: 20.7% (Rank: 20)
Pitches per Plate Appearance: 3.82 (Rank: 13)
Analysis: Salazar is a lot like his teammate Carlos Carrasco in that they may give up a couple of runs per start, but their extremely high strikeout rate more than makes up for it. Salazar owns a 2.27 SIERA on the season with an impressive K/9 of 12.4. The Rangers’ offense has been much better recently, but they are still ranked below the major league average in both wOBA (.300) and strikeout rate (20.7%) against right-handed pitching. Salazar is a strong play in both tournaments and as an SP2 on multi-pitcher sites.
Pitcher Rating:83.2
Batter Grind Down
Texas
NO ELITE PLAYS
Secondary Plays:
Prince Fielder (FD: $4100, DK: $4500)
Position Eligibility: FD: 1B — DK: 1B
2015 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 194 — wOBA: 0.421 — ISO: 0.153 — wRC+: 168
2014 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 178 — wOBA: 0.301 — ISO: 0.078 — wRC+: 86
Adrian Beltre (FD: $2800, DK: $4200)
Position Eligibility: FD: 3B — DK: 3B
2015 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 193 — wOBA: 0.268 — ISO: 0.104 — wRC+: 62
2014 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 614 — wOBA: 0.366 — ISO: 0.160 — wRC+: 131
Cleveland
Carlos Santana (FD: $3600, DK: $4300)
Position Eligibility: FD: 1B — DK: 1B/C
2015 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 175 — wOBA: 0.278 — ISO: 0.019 — wRC+: 78
2014 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 660 — wOBA: 0.381 — ISO: 0.198 — wRC+: 150
Analysis: If you are looking for a player that has power, a favorable matchup, and an affordable price tag, look no further. Santana draws a fantastic matchup tonight at home against Wandy Rodriguez, who has given up a .353 wOBA to right-handed hitters since the start of 2014. Santana is a great value play at first base on FanDuel and he is an even better play on DraftKings, as he is catcher-eligible.
Secondary Plays:
Michael Brantley (FD: $4500, DK: $5200)
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2015 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 161 — wOBA: 0.429 — ISO: 0.236 — wRC+: 182
2014 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 676 — wOBA: 0.364 — ISO: 0.141 — wRC+: 138
Nick Swisher (FD: $2300, DK: $3500)
Position Eligibility: FD: 1B — DK: 1B/OF
2015 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 66 — wOBA: 0.413 — ISO: 0.208 — wRC+: 170
2014 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 401 — wOBA: 0.231 — ISO: 0.040 — wRC+: 45
Ryan Raburn (FD: $2200, DK: $2800)
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2015 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 72 — wOBA: 0.410 — ISO: 0.218 — wRC+: 168
2014 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 212 — wOBA: 0.264 — ISO: 0.138 — wRC+: 68
Colorado at Cincinnati – 7:10 PM EST
| Colorado | Cincinnati | ||||||||
 | Jorge De La Rosa |  | Michael Lorenzen | ||||||
| LEFT | Right | ||||||||
| Vegas Moneyline | Vegas Over/Under | ||||||||
| CIN (-127) | 8.5 | ||||||||
| Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% | Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP vs. Left | 0.195 | 0.546 | 0.246 | 0.242 | SP vs. Left | 0.37 | 0 | 0.455 | 0.212 |
| SP vs. Right | 0.248 | 0.764 | 0.337 | 0.174 | SP vs. Right | 0.239 | 0.814 | 0.352 | 0.078 |
| Batter Splits | COL BvP | COL vs R | Batter Splits | CIN BvP | CIN vs L | ||||
| Batter Split Links Above Open In Pop-Up Window | |||||||||
Pitcher Grind Down
Editor’s Note: Jorge De La Rosa has been scratched from today’s game. Chris Rusin will start in his place.
Jorge De La Rosa (FD: $5600, DK: $6500)
Pitching Stats:
2015: IP: 27 — SIERA: 3.83 — K Rate: 24.0% — K/9: 10.08 — BB Rate: 11.6% — FB Rate: 24.4% — HR/FB: 10.0%
2014: IP: 184 — SIERA: 4.05 — K Rate: 18.1% — K/9: 6.79 — BB Rate: 8.7% — FB Rate: 30.6% — HR/FB: 12.9%
Cincinnati Reds vs. LH Pitching: (2015)
wOBA: 0.326 (Rank: 11)
Strikeout Rate: 20.1% (Rank: 15)
Pitches per Plate Appearance: 3.75 (Rank: 21)
Analysis: De La Rosa has been by far the best starter in the Rockies’ rotation this season. He owns a 3.83 SIERA with a K/9 of 10.1. The high strikeout rate may be unsustainable for De La Rosa though, and he’s getting little love from the oddsmakers in Vegas. The Rockies are sizable underdogs tonight against the Reds in a game that features a total of 8.5 runs.
Pitcher Rating:49.0
Michael Lorenzen (FD: $5300, DK: $4000)
Pitching Stats:
2015: IP: 19 — SIERA: 5.36 — K Rate: 12.6% — K/9: 5.21 — BB Rate: 11.5% — FB Rate: 29.7% — HR/FB: 21.1%
Colorado Rockies vs. RH Pitching: (2015)
wOBA: 0.329 (Rank: 3)
Strikeout Rate: 19.6% (Rank: 11)
Pitches per Plate Appearance: 3.74 (Rank: 23)
Analysis: Lorenzen may be a small favorite tonight, but he’s not a recommended fantasy option. He has a below-average SIERA of 5.36 this season with a low K/9 of 5.2. He walks nearly as many batters as he strikes out and he has to face a Rockies’ offense that is ranked third in wOBA (.329) against right-handed pitching this season. Both offenses are in play tonight in the Great American Ballpark.
Pitcher Rating:33.0
Batter Grind Down
Colorado
Charlie Blackmon (FD: $3500, DK: $4300)
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2015 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 181 — wOBA: 0.381 — ISO: 0.193 — wRC+: 126
2014 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 648 — wOBA: 0.350 — ISO: 0.158 — wRC+: 107
Analysis: Blackmon has been the one consistent source of fantasy production in the Rockies’ lineup this season. He has a .381 wOBA and a .193 ISO against right-handed pitching. He draws a favorable matchup tonight against Mike Lorenzen, who has given up a .455 wOBA to left-handed hitters. While it may not be as hitter-friendly of a ballpark as Coors Field, the Great American Ballpark is still a hitter’s venue.
Secondary Plays:
Troy Tulowitzki (FD: $3900, DK: $5300)
Position Eligibility: FD: SS — DK: SS
2015 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 152 — wOBA: 0.277 — ISO: 0.135 — wRC+: 56
2014 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 375 — wOBA: 0.404 — ISO: 0.207 — wRC+: 144
Nolan Arenado (FD: $3200, DK: $5000)
Position Eligibility: FD: 3B — DK: 3B
2015 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 165 — wOBA: 0.365 — ISO: 0.286 — wRC+: 115
2014 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 467 — wOBA: 0.339 — ISO: 0.188 — wRC+: 99
Cincinnati
Todd Frazier (FD: $3600, DK: $4600)
Position Eligibility: FD: 3B — DK: 1B/3B
2015 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 182 — wOBA: 0.430 — ISO: 0.450 — wRC+: 174
2014 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 660 — wOBA: 0.333 — ISO: 0.151 — wRC+: 110
Analysis: Frazier doesn’t get the recognition that he deserves in daily fantasy baseball. He can hit for average, he can hit for power, and he’s actually pretty quick on the base pads. He draws a favorable matchup tonight against Jorge De La Rosa, who has given up a .337 wOBA to right-handed hitters. Frazier meanwhile, has posted a .439 wOBA and a .450 ISO against righties this season.
Secondary Plays:
Brandon Phillips (FD: $3000, DK: $3900)
Position Eligibility: FD: 2B — DK: 2B
2015 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 158 — wOBA: 0.326 — ISO: 0.029 — wRC+: 104
2014 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 499 — wOBA: 0.266 — ISO: 0.073 — wRC+: 65
Zack Cozart (FD: $2300, DK: $3300)
Position Eligibility: FD: SS — DK: SS
2015 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 152 — wOBA: 0.422 — ISO: 0.294 — wRC+: 168
2014 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 543 — wOBA: 0.307 — ISO: 0.121 — wRC+: 92
Seattle at Tampa Bay – 7:10 PM EST
| Seattle | Tampa Bay | ||||||||
 | J.A. Happ |  | Alex Colome | ||||||
| LEFT | RIGHT | ||||||||
| Vegas Moneyline | Vegas Over/Under | ||||||||
| TBR (-113) | 7 | ||||||||
| Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% | Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP vs. Left | 0.257 | 0.811 | 0.354 | 0.238 | SP vs. Left | 0.261 | 0.734 | 0.323 | 0.158 |
| SP vs. Right | 0.254 | 0.726 | 0.318 | 0.185 | SP vs. Right | 0.257 | 0.679 | 0.299 | 0.167 |
| Batter Splits | SEA BvP | SEA vs R | Batter Splits | TB BvP | TB vs L | ||||
| Batter Split Links Above Open In Pop-Up Window | |||||||||
Pitcher Grind Down
J.A. Happ (FD: $7500, DK: $7200)
Pitching Stats:
2015: IP: 47 — SIERA: 3.81 — K Rate: 19.5% — K/9: 7.23 — BB Rate: 5.6% — FB Rate: 33.3% — HR/FB: 10.4%
2014: IP: 158 — SIERA: 3.94 — K Rate: 19.8% — K/9: 7.58 — BB Rate: 7.6% — FB Rate: 39.5% — HR/FB: 11.5%
Tampa Bay Rays vs. LH Pitching: (2015)
wOBA: 0.336 (Rank: 6)
Strikeout Rate: 24.0% (Rank: 26)
Pitches per Plate Appearance: 3.90 (Rank: 6)
Analysis: Happ has pitched well this season with a 3.81 SIERA and a K/9 of 7.2. The problem is that most people have a bias against him for whatever reason. The numbers look good, but he’ll have a very low ownership level tonight against the Rays. Happ would deserve a look if he was a little cheaper, but there are better options at his price point. The Rays hit southpaws fairly well and they take a lot of pitches (sixth in P/PA this season).
Pitcher Rating:62.5
Alex Colome (FD: $6400, DK: $5600)
Pitching Stats:
2015: IP: 24 — SIERA: 3.60 — K Rate: 18.6% — K/9: 7.03 — BB Rate: 2.9% — FB Rate: 31.6% — HR/FB: 16.0%
2014: IP: 23 — SIERA: 5.05 — K Rate: 13.4% — K/9: 4.94 — BB Rate: 10.3% — FB Rate: 40.5% — HR/FB: 3.3%
Seattle Mariners vs. RH Pitching: (2015)
wOBA: 0.299 (Rank: 20)
Strikeout Rate: 21.5% (Rank: 24)
Pitches per Plate Appearance: 3.86 (Rank: 8)
Analysis: Colome is like a box of chocolates, we never know which one we are going to get. He has had two very good starts, one mediocre start, and two very bad starts this season. There is zero consistency here and his limited pitch count really hurts his fantasy appeal. Even in a favorable matchup against the Mariners, Colome can safely be avoided in all league formats.
Pitcher Rating:55.5
Batter Grind Down
Seattle
NO ELITE PLAYS
Secondary Plays:
Kyle Seager (FD: $3200, DK: $3600)
Position Eligibility: FD: 3B — DK: 3B
2015 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 171 — wOBA: 0.324 — ISO: 0.165 — wRC+: 110
2014 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 654 — wOBA: 0.376 — ISO: 0.221 — wRC+: 147
Robinson Cano (FD: $2600, DK: $3600)
Position Eligibility: FD: 2B — DK: 2B
2015 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 186 — wOBA: 0.296 — ISO: 0.087 — wRC+: 91
2014 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 665 — wOBA: 0.382 — ISO: 0.166 — wRC+: 151
Tampa Bay
Logan Forsythe (FD: $2600, DK: $3100)
Position Eligibility: FD: 2B — DK: 2B/3B
2015 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 170 — wOBA: 0.377 — ISO: 0.327 — wRC+: 148
2014 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 336 — wOBA: 0.312 — ISO: 0.170 — wRC+: 104
Analysis: Longoria is a solid option here as well, but Josh Donaldson is a much better play at third base. If you are looking to punt the second base position, Forsythe is a solid option. He has a .377 wOBA and a .327 ISO against southpaws this season and he’ll likely be batting clean-up again tonight.
Secondary Plays:
Evan Longoria (FD: $3400, DK: $4100)
Position Eligibility: FD: 3B — DK: 3B
2015 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 181 — wOBA: 0.513 — ISO: 0.241 — wRC+: 242
2014 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 700 — wOBA: 0.351 — ISO: 0.175 — wRC+: 132
Boston at Minnesota – 8:10 PM EST
| Boston | Minnesota | ||||||||
 | Clay Buchholz |  | Mike Pelfrey | ||||||
| RIGHT | RIGHT | ||||||||
| Vegas Moneyline | Vegas Over/Under | ||||||||
| BOS (-127) | 8 | ||||||||
| Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% | Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP vs. Left | 0.273 | 0.765 | 0.338 | 0.186 | SP vs. Left | 0.193 | 0.617 | 0.288 | 0.106 |
| SP vs. Right | 0.267 | 0.719 | 0.319 | 0.214 | SP vs. Right | 0.365 | 0 | 0.435 | 0.076 |
| Batter Splits | BOS BvP | BOS vs R | Batter Splits | MIN BvP | MIN vs R | ||||
| Batter Split Links Above Open In Pop-Up Window | |||||||||
Pitcher Grind Down
Clay Buchholz (FD: $8000, DK: $7700)
Pitching Stats:
2015: IP: 53 — SIERA: 3.14 — K Rate: 25.6% — K/9: 9.85 — BB Rate: 6.6% — FB Rate: 30.9% — HR/FB: 10.9%
2014: IP: 170 — SIERA: 4.02 — K Rate: 17.9% — K/9: 6.97 — BB Rate: 7.3% — FB Rate: 34.3% — HR/FB: 9.2%
Minnesota Twins vs. RH Pitching: (2015)
wOBA: 0.285 (Rank: 27)
Strikeout Rate: 23.3% (Rank: 28)
Pitches per Plate Appearance: 3.80 (Rank: 15)
Analysis: Buchholz continues to have great indicators, yet he continues to give up a lot of runs. He has a 3.14 SIERA, which suggests that he is pitching much better than his 4.58 ERA. He has a high K/9 of 9.9 and his velocity is up this season. He draws a favorable matchup on paper, as the Twins are ranked 27th in wOBA (.285) and 28th in strikeout rate (23.3%) against right-handed pitching this season. He’s worth a look as a deep GPP play tonight.
Pitcher Rating:68.1
Mike Pelfrey (FD: $6700, DK: $4300)
Pitching Stats:
2015: IP: 45 — SIERA: 4.53 — K Rate: 11.3% — K/9: 4.40 — BB Rate: 7.7% — FB Rate: 24.5% — HR/FB: 8.3%
2014: IP: 23 — SIERA: 6.45 — K Rate: 8.4% — K/9: 3.80 — BB Rate: 15.1% — FB Rate: 37.9% — HR/FB: 15.2%
Boston Red Sox vs. RH Pitching: (2015)
wOBA: 0.315 (Rank: 12)
Strikeout Rate: 16.4% (Rank: 3)
Pitches per Plate Appearance: 4.01 (Rank: 2)
Analysis: Pelfrey hasn’t been awful this season, but he doesn’t have what we are looking for in a pitcher. He has a very low K/9 of 4.4 with a walk rate that is nearly as high as his strikeout rate. He can safely be avoided tonight against the Red Sox, who are ranked 12th or better in wOBA, strikeout rate, and pitches per plate appearance against right-handed pitching this season.
Pitcher Rating:27.0
Batter Grind Down
Boston
Hanley Ramirez (FD: $3300, DK: $4900)
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF/SS
2015 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 166 — wOBA: 0.303 — ISO: 0.174 — wRC+: 88
2014 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 512 — wOBA: 0.355 — ISO: 0.156 — wRC+: 131
Analysis: Ramirez hasn’t had a ton of success against right-handed pitching this season, but he’s coming off of a 2014 campaign where he had a .355 wOBA and a .156 ISO against righties. He draws a favorable matchup tonight against Mike Pelfrey, who gives up a much higher wOBA to right-handed hitters than he does to left-handed hitters.
Secondary Plays:
David Ortiz (FD: $2800, DK: $4600)
Position Eligibility: FD: 1B — DK: 1B
2015 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 173 — wOBA: 0.399 — ISO: 0.232 — wRC+: 154
2014 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 602 — wOBA: 0.364 — ISO: 0.248 — wRC+: 131
Dustin Pedroia (FD: $2900, DK: $4100)
Position Eligibility: FD: 2B — DK: 2B
2015 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 197 — wOBA: 0.343 — ISO: 0.117 — wRC+: 116
2014 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 609 — wOBA: 0.316 — ISO: 0.078 — wRC+: 98
Minnesota
NO ELITE PLAYS
Secondary Plays:
Brian Dozier (FD: $4100, DK: $4700)
Position Eligibility: FD: 2B — DK: 2B
2015 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 191 — wOBA: 0.353 — ISO: 0.245 — wRC+: 126
2014 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 707 — wOBA: 0.335 — ISO: 0.161 — wRC+: 114
Trevor Plouffe (FD: $2700, DK: $4000)
Position Eligibility: FD: 3B — DK: 3B
2015 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 168 — wOBA: 0.316 — ISO: 0.157 — wRC+: 100
2014 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 582 — wOBA: 0.326 — ISO: 0.171 — wRC+: 108