MLB Grind Down: Tuesday, September 29th - Page Two
Miami at Tampa Bay – 7:10 PM EST
| Miami | Tampa Bay | ||||||||
 | Adam Conley |  | Matt Moore | ||||||
| LEFT | LEFT | ||||||||
| Vegas Moneyline | Vegas Over/Under | ||||||||
| TBR (-145) | 7.5 | ||||||||
| Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% | Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP vs. Left | 0.29 | 0.832 | 0.376 | 0.237 | SP vs. Left | 0.28 | 0.87 | 0.369 | 0.121 |
| SP vs. Right | 0.25 | 0.708 | 0.304 | 0.223 | SP vs. Right | 0.308 | 0.854 | 0.37 | 0.186 |
| Batter Splits | MIA BvP | MIA vs L | Batter Splits | TBR BvP | TB vs L | ||||
| Batter Split Links Above Open In Pop-Up Window | |||||||||
Pitcher Grind Down
Adam Conley : FD: $6,600 — DK: $6,300
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 55.0 — SIERA: 3.82 — ERA: 3.93 — K%: 22.5% — BB%: 7.8% — HR/9: 1.0
Last 30 Days: IP: 22.1 — SIERA: 3.34 — ERA: 2.42 — K%: 27.2% — BB%: 7.6% — HR/9: 0.4
Tampa Bay Rays Offense (2015)
vs. LH Pitching: wOBA: 0.326 (Rank: 7) — Strikeout Rate: 22.1% (Rank: 23)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.325 (Rank: 12) — Strikeout Rate: 22.3% (Rank: 19)
Pitches per PA: 3.82 (Rank: 16)
Analysis: Conley has been in terrific form recently, posting a 3.34 SIERA with a strikeout rate of 27.2% over the last month of play. He draws a decent matchup tonight against the Rays. While Tampa Bay does hit left-handed pitching well as a team, they also have the eighth-highest strikeout rate against southpaws this season. Conley would be a better play if this game was being played at home, but he is an intriguing tournament option tonight on the road.
Pitcher Rating: 62.8
Matt Moore : FD: $6,100 — DK: $4,900
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 60.0 — SIERA: 4.68 — ERA: 5.85 — K%: 16.6% — BB%: 8.5% — HR/9: 1.4
Last 30 Days: IP: 23.1 — SIERA: 3.59 — ERA: 3.86 — K%: 23.2% — BB%: 5.3% — HR/9: 1.5
Miami Marlins Offense (2015)
vs. LH Pitching: wOBA: 0.321 (Rank: 9) — Strikeout Rate: 20.3% (Rank: 10)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.346 (Rank: 4) — Strikeout Rate: 16.7% (Rank: 2)
Pitches per PA: 3.72 (Rank: 29)
Analysis: After a terrible start to the season, Moore has pitched well in his last two outings. He has only allowed two earned runs over 14 innings of work, while striking out 16 hitters. Could this be the time to jump on board? Even though the Marlins are an above-average offense against left-handed pitching, they still lack power in their lineup. Moore is in a sneaky spot tonight at home and he can be targeted in both tournaments and as an SP2 on multi-pitcher sites.
Pitcher Rating: 57.8
Batter Grind Down
Miami
The Marlins draw a favorable matchup against Matt Moore on paper, but the splits don’t tell the whole story. Moore has pitched well in each of his last two starts and the Marlins are sizable underdogs in a game that features a total of only 7.5 runs.
Elite Plays:
NONE
Secondary Plays:
Martin Prado : FD: $3,500 — DK: $3,700
Position Eligibility: FD: 3B — DK: 2B/3B
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 241 — wOBA: 0.394 — ISO: 0.184 — wRC+: 151
Last 30 Days: PA: 93 — wOBA: 0.388 — ISO: 0.138 — wRC+: 146
Marcell Ozuna : FD: $3,100 — DK: $3,000
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 207 — wOBA: 0.341 — ISO: 0.175 — wRC+: 116
Last 30 Days: PA: 95 — wOBA: 0.329 — ISO: 0.182 — wRC+: 107
Tampa Bay
The Rays draw a mediocre matchup tonight against Adam Conley. While he has really come into his own over the last month of play, Vegas has the Rays listed as sizable favorites at home. The right-handed hitters in this lineup are in play against the southpaw.
Elite Plays:
Evan Longoria : FD: $3,100 — DK: $4,100
Position Eligibility: FD: 3B — DK: 3B
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 350 — wOBA: 0.377 — ISO: 0.205 — wRC+: 147
Last 30 Days: PA: 122 — wOBA: 0.343 — ISO: 0.239 — wRC+: 122
Secondary Plays:
Logan Forsythe : FD: $3,500 — DK: $4,200
Position Eligibility: FD: 2B — DK: 1B/2B
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 348 — wOBA: 0.362 — ISO: 0.240 — wRC+: 136
Last 30 Days: PA: 111 — wOBA: 0.360 — ISO: 0.186 — wRC+: 134
Mikie Mahtook : FD: $3,300 — DK: $3,300
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 67 — wOBA: 0.423 — ISO: 0.328 — wRC+: 177
Last 30 Days: PA: 58 — wOBA: 0.463 — ISO: 0.283 — wRC+: 205
Minnesota at Cleveland – 7:10 PM EST
| Minnesota | Cleveland | ||||||||
 | Kyle Gibson |  | Cody Anderson | ||||||
| RIGHT | RIGHT | ||||||||
| Vegas Moneyline | Vegas Over/Under | ||||||||
| CLE (-120) | 8 | ||||||||
| Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% | Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP vs. Left | 0.255 | 0.702 | 0.311 | 0.127 | SP vs. Left | 0.257 | 0.762 | 0.326 | 0.116 |
| SP vs. Right | 0.25 | 0.681 | 0.299 | 0.189 | SP vs. Right | 0.221 | 0.603 | 0.264 | 0.13 |
| Batter Splits | MIN vs R | Batter Splits | CLE BvP | CLE vs R | |||||
| Batter Split Links Above Open In Pop-Up Window | |||||||||
Pitcher Grind Down
Kyle Gibson : FD: $6,300 — DK: $7,300
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 368.0 — SIERA: 4.18 — ERA: 4.21 — K%: 15.6% — BB%: 7.7% — HR/9: 0.7
Last 30 Days: IP: 30.2 — SIERA: 3.73 — ERA: 4.70 — K%: 19.7% — BB%: 6.3% — HR/9: 0.6
Cleveland Indians Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.312 (Rank: 17) — Strikeout Rate: 18.8% (Rank: 5)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.330 (Rank: 9) — Strikeout Rate: 19.5% (Rank: 8)
Pitches per PA: 3.90 (Rank: 4)
Analysis: Don’t look now, but the Twins are only a half game behind the Astros for the last Wildcard spot. They need a big outing from Gibson tonight, as they square off against the Indians at Progressive Field. This is a difficult matchup, as the Indians are ranked 17th in team wOBA and fifth in strikeout rate against right-handed pitching this season. I’d rather target Matt Moore tonight and he is considerably cheaper than Gibson.
Pitcher Rating: 53.8
Cody Anderson : FD: $6,500 — DK: $7,100
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 84.1 — SIERA: 4.74 — ERA: 3.31 — K%: 12.4% — BB%: 5.9% — HR/9: 1.0
Last 30 Days: IP: 32.0 — SIERA: 4.71 — ERA: 1.69 — K%: 14.1% — BB%: 7.8% — HR/9: 0.6
Minnesota Twins Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.302 (Rank: 26) — Strikeout Rate: 21.0% (Rank: 23)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.327 (Rank: 11) — Strikeout Rate: 18.3% (Rank: 4)
Pitches per PA: 3.84 (Rank: 13)
Analysis: Anderson has one of the lowest strikeout rates of any starter this season. He owns a 4.74 SIERA with a strikeout rate of only 12.4%. He draws a nice matchup against the Twins, but the upside just isn’t there. Anderson should be avoided in all league formats tonight.
Pitcher Rating: 48.2
Batter Grind Down
Minnesota
The Twins draw a favorable matchup tonight against low-strikeout pitcher, Cody Anderson. Hitters from both sides of the plate are in play in a must win game against the Indians.
Elite Plays:
Miguel Sano : FD: $3,800 — DK: $4,500
Position Eligibility: FD: 3B — DK: 3B
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 214 — wOBA: 0.409 — ISO: 0.289 — wRC+: 163
Last 30 Days: PA: 107 — wOBA: 0.373 — ISO: 0.227 — wRC+: 138
Secondary Plays:
Brian Dozier : FD: $3,000 — DK: $4,300
Position Eligibility: FD: 2B — DK: 2B
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 973 — wOBA: 0.334 — ISO: 0.190 — wRC+: 112
Last 30 Days: PA: 120 — wOBA: 0.306 — ISO: 0.151 — wRC+: 91
Eddie Rosario : FD: $2,600 — DK: $3,900
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 330 — wOBA: 0.303 — ISO: 0.187 — wRC+: 89
Last 30 Days: PA: 100 — wOBA: 0.309 — ISO: 0.253 — wRC+: 94
Cleveland
The Indians draw a mediocre matchup tonight against Kyle Gibson, who has held both left and right-handed hitters under a .315 wOBA over the last two seasons. The left-handed bats are in play here, but they are secondary options at their respective positions.
Elite Plays:
NONE
Secondary Plays:
Francisco Lindor : FD: $3,700 — DK: $4,500
Position Eligibility: FD: SS — DK: SS
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 266 — wOBA: 0.347 — ISO: 0.157 — wRC+: 121
Last 30 Days: PA: 116 — wOBA: 0.410 — ISO: 0.250 — wRC+: 165
Carlos Santana : FD: $3,300 — DK: $4,200
Position Eligibility: FD: 1B — DK: 1B
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 862 — wOBA: 0.337 — ISO: 0.198 — wRC+: 116
Last 30 Days: PA: 116 — wOBA: 0.371 — ISO: 0.172 — wRC+: 138
Jason Kipnis : FD: $2,900 — DK: $4,600
Position Eligibility: FD: 2B — DK: 2B
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 770 — wOBA: 0.353 — ISO: 0.139 — wRC+: 127
Last 30 Days: PA: 113 — wOBA: 0.254 — ISO: 0.114 — wRC+: 57
Washington at Atlanta – 7:10 PM EST
| Washington | Atlanta | ||||||||
 | Tanner Roark |  | Matt Wisler | ||||||
| RIGHT | RIGHT | ||||||||
| Vegas Moneyline | Vegas Over/Under | ||||||||
| WAS (-140) | 8.0 | ||||||||
| Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% | Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP vs. Left | 0.255 | 0.737 | 0.323 | 0.122 | SP vs. Left | 0.348 | 1.063 | 0.449 | 0.088 |
| SP vs. Right | 0.249 | 0.643 | 0.282 | 0.203 | SP vs. Right | 0.232 | 0.67 | 0.285 | 0.224 |
| Batter Splits | WAS BvP | WAS vs R | Batter Splits | ATL BvP | ATL vs R | ||||
| Batter Split Links Above Open In Pop-Up Window | |||||||||
Pitcher Grind Down
Tanner Roark : FD: $5,600 — DK: $4,600
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 297.0 — SIERA: 4.05 — ERA: 3.48 — K%: 16.3% — BB%: 5.2% — HR/9: 0.9
Last 30 Days: IP: 19.0 — SIERA: 5.33 — ERA: 5.68 — K%: 9.3% — BB%: 7.0% — HR/9: 1.4
Atlanta Braves Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.299 (Rank: 28) — Strikeout Rate: 17.6% (Rank: 2)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.296 (Rank: 26) — Strikeout Rate: 15.2% (Rank: 1)
Pitches per PA: 3.75 (Rank: 24)
Analysis: Roark has not performed well as a starter this season. His SIERA has gone up, while his strikeout rate has dropped considerably. Even in a favorable matchup against the Braves, Roark is not on my radar tonight. There isn’t enough upside to warrant consideration and once again, I’d rather target Matt Moore at this price point.
Pitcher Rating: 54.1
Matthew Wisler : FD: $4,800 — DK: $5,000
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 93.1 — SIERA: 5.00 — ERA: 5.40 — K%: 15.4% — BB%: 8.8% — HR/9: 1.5
Last 30 Days: IP: 28.2 — SIERA: 5.05 — ERA: 5.34 — K%: 18.3% — BB%: 10.7% — HR/9: 0.9
Washington Nationals Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.314 (Rank: 16) — Strikeout Rate: 21.8% (Rank: 26)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.330 (Rank: 9) — Strikeout Rate: 21.7% (Rank: 13)
Pitches per PA: 3.80 (Rank: 19)
Analysis: Wisler has been one of the most hittable pitchers in all of baseball this season. He comes into tonight’s start in less than ideal form, posting a 5.05 SIERA with a walk rate of 10.7%. He can safely be avoided tonight against the Nationals. Even though their team is clearly in disarray right now, they should still have some success against Wisler.
Pitcher Rating: 42.0
Batter Grind Down
Washington
The Nationals draw a favorable matchup tonight against Matt Wisler, who has allowed a .449 wOBA to left-handed hitters. Bryce Harper and Clint Robinson are both elite plays here, while the right-handed bats of Anthony Rendon and Yunel Escobar are also worth a look.
Elite Plays:
Bryce Harper : FD: $5,200 — DK: $5,600
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 734 — wOBA: 0.428 — ISO: 0.269 — wRC+: 175
Last 30 Days: PA: 121 — wOBA: 0.505 — ISO: 0.411 — wRC+: 226
Clint Robinson : FD: $2,200 — DK: $2,400
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: 1B/OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 300 — wOBA: 0.330 — ISO: 0.149 — wRC+: 107
Last 30 Days: PA: 78 — wOBA: 0.342 — ISO: 0.167 — wRC+: 116
Secondary Plays:
Yunel Escobar : FD: $3,500 — DK: $3,800
Position Eligibility: FD: 3B — DK: 3B/SS
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 856 — wOBA: 0.327 — ISO: 0.098 — wRC+: 109
Last 30 Days: PA: 110 — wOBA: 0.368 — ISO: 0.050 — wRC+: 133
Anthony Rendon : FD: $3,000 — DK: $3,700
Position Eligibility: FD: 2B — DK: 2B/3B
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 776 — wOBA: 0.347 — ISO: 0.168 — wRC+: 120
Last 30 Days: PA: 129 — wOBA: 0.339 — ISO: 0.098 — wRC+: 113
Atlanta
The Braves are one of the worst offenses in the majors, but they do draw a favorable matchup tonight against Tanner Roark, who has really struggled as a starter this season. Freddie Freeman is a borderline elite play. He has a .388 wOBA and a .161 ISO over the last month of play.
Elite Plays:
NONE
Secondary Plays:
Freddie Freeman : FD: $3,700 — DK: $4,400
Position Eligibility: FD: 1B — DK: 1B
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 835 — wOBA: 0.391 — ISO: 0.207 — wRC+: 151
Last 30 Days: PA: 114 — wOBA: 0.388 — ISO: 0.161 — wRC+: 147
Detroit at Texas – 8:05 PM EST
| Detroit | Texas | ||||||||
 | Daniel Norris |  | Cole Hamels | ||||||
| LEFT | LEFT | ||||||||
| Vegas Moneyline | Vegas Over/Under | ||||||||
| TEX (-200) | 8.5 | ||||||||
| Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% | Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP vs. Left | 0.233 | 0.796 | 0.344 | 0.209 | SP vs. Left | 0.226 | 0.648 | 0.294 | 0.202 |
| SP vs. Right | 0.228 | 0.69 | 0.3 | 0.174 | SP vs. Right | 0.237 | 0.655 | 0.288 | 0.252 |
| Batter Splits | DET BvP | DET vs L | Batter Splits | TEX BvP | TEX vs L | ||||
| Batter Split Links Above Open In Pop-Up Window | |||||||||
Pitcher Grind Down
Daniel Norris : FD: $6,200 — DK: $5,500
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 60.0 — SIERA: 4.53 — ERA: 4.05 — K%: 18.3% — BB%: 8.8% — HR/9: 1.4
Last 30 Days: IP: 8.2 — SIERA: 2.24 — ERA: 1.04 — K%: 29.6% — BB%: 0.0% — HR/9: 1.0
Texas Rangers Offense (2015)
vs. LH Pitching: wOBA: 0.315 (Rank: 17) — Strikeout Rate: 22.0% (Rank: 20)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.366 (Rank: 1) — Strikeout Rate: 18.6% (Rank: 6)
Pitches per PA: 3.83 (Rank: 15)
Analysis: Norris has been extremely inconsistent in his short stint in the majors. He is coming off of a strong start, but he draws a tough matchup tonight against the Rangers, who have the highest team wOBA over the last two weeks. Norris is one of the largest underdogs on the board tonight. He should be avoided in both cash games and tournaments.
Pitcher Rating: 53.0
Cole Hamels : FD: $10,600 — DK: $10,000
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 402.0 — SIERA: 3.38 — ERA: 3.00 — K%: 24.1% — BB%: 7.1% — HR/9: 0.7
Last 30 Days: IP: 34.0 — SIERA: 3.52 — ERA: 2.91 — K%: 20.4% — BB%: 4.2% — HR/9: 0.5
Detroit Tigers Offense (2015)
vs. LH Pitching: wOBA: 0.348 (Rank: 2) — Strikeout Rate: 21.5% (Rank: 18)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.298 (Rank: 24) — Strikeout Rate: 22.1% (Rank: 16)
Pitches per PA: 3.85 (Rank: 12)
Analysis: This is a big game for the Rangers, as they currently hold a one-and-a-half game lead over the Astros in the American League West Division. Hamels comes into tonight’s start in nice form, posting a 3.52 SIERA with a strikeout rate of 20.4% over the last month of play. While the Tigers have one of the highest team wOBAs against southpaws this season, you have to question their motivation at this point in the season. Hamels should see plenty of run support and unlike Clayton Kershaw and Madison Bumgarner, he is actually a large favorite, which is something to keep in mind on FanDuel.
Pitcher Rating: 86.2
Batter Grind Down
Detroit
The Tigers draw a difficult matchup tonight against Cole Hamels, who has held both left and right-handed hitters under a .295 wOBA over the last two seasons. Miguel Cabrera and J.D. Martinez are both nice tournament plays in a hitter-friendly ballpark, but the Tigers can be avoided in cash games.
Elite Plays:
NONE
Secondary Plays:
Miguel Cabrera : FD: $3,900 — DK: $4,400
Position Eligibility: FD: 1B — DK: 1B/3B
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 276 — wOBA: 0.403 — ISO: 0.238 — wRC+: 161
Last 30 Days: PA: 102 — wOBA: 0.274 — ISO: 0.034 — wRC+: 69
J.D. Martinez : FD: $3,300 — DK: $4,400
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 259 — wOBA: 0.400 — ISO: 0.295 — wRC+: 158
Last 30 Days: PA: 107 — wOBA: 0.312 — ISO: 0.162 — wRC+: 95
Rajai Davis : FD: $3,100 — DK: $3,700
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 301 — wOBA: 0.370 — ISO: 0.213 — wRC+: 137
Last 30 Days: PA: 63 — wOBA: 0.428 — ISO: 0.322 — wRC+: 176
Texas
The Rangers have a high team total tonight, as they take on Daniel Norris in the hitter-friendly Globe Life Park. Both left and right-handed hitters are in play tonight, as Norris has not been particularly effective against hitters from either side of the plate.
Elite Plays:
Adrian Beltre : FD: $3,600 — DK: $4,600
Position Eligibility: FD: 3B — DK: 3B
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 360 — wOBA: 0.395 — ISO: 0.209 — wRC+: 150
Last 30 Days: PA: 125 — wOBA: 0.376 — ISO: 0.185 — wRC+: 135
Mike Napoli : FD: $2,200 — DK: $3,500
Position Eligibility: FD: 1B — DK: 1B
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 309 — wOBA: 0.403 — ISO: 0.231 — wRC+: 156
Last 30 Days: PA: 48 — wOBA: 0.382 — ISO: 0.167 — wRC+: 139
Secondary Plays:
Shin-Soo Choo : FD: $3,900 — DK: $4,400
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 392 — wOBA: 0.306 — ISO: 0.125 — wRC+: 88
Last 30 Days: PA: 130 — wOBA: 0.462 — ISO: 0.192 — wRC+: 194
Delino Deshields : FD: $3,200 — DK: $4,200
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 160 — wOBA: 0.326 — ISO: 0.115 — wRC+: 101
Last 30 Days: PA: 106 — wOBA: 0.275 — ISO: 0.095 — wRC+: 65
Prince Fielder : FD: $3,200 — DK: $4,300
Position Eligibility: FD: 1B — DK: 1B
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 329 — wOBA: 0.316 — ISO: 0.161 — wRC+: 94
Last 30 Days: PA: 127 — wOBA: 0.342 — ISO: 0.165 — wRC+: 112
Mitch Moreland : FD: $3,000 — DK: $3,900
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: 1B
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 188 — wOBA: 0.277 — ISO: 0.133 — wRC+: 66
Last 30 Days: PA: 95 — wOBA: 0.357 — ISO: 0.259 — wRC+: 122
Kansas City at Chicago White Sox – 8:10 PM EST
| Kansas City | Chicago White Sox | ||||||||
 | Johnny Cueto |  | Jeff Samardzija | ||||||
| RIGHT | RIGHT | ||||||||
| Vegas Moneyline | Vegas Over/Under | ||||||||
| KCR (-131) | 7.5 | ||||||||
| Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% | Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP vs. Left | 0.2 | 0.571 | 0.257 | 0.239 | SP vs. Left | 0.258 | 0.753 | 0.326 | 0.205 |
| SP vs. Right | 0.222 | 0.659 | 0.289 | 0.226 | SP vs. Right | 0.242 | 0.66 | 0.29 | 0.206 |
| Batter Splits | KCR BvP | KC vs R | Batter Splits | CHW BvP | CWS vs R | ||||
| Batter Split Links Above Open In Pop-Up Window | |||||||||
Pitcher Grind Down
Johnny Cueto : FD: $10,500 — DK: $8,300
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 444.2 — SIERA: 3.41 — ERA: 2.79 — K%: 23.2% — BB%: 5.9% — HR/9: 0.9
Last 30 Days: IP: 29.1 — SIERA: 4.55 — ERA: 6.44 — K%: 13.6% — BB%: 4.6% — HR/9: 1.2
Chicago White Sox Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.306 (Rank: 23) — Strikeout Rate: 20.5% (Rank: 16)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.298 (Rank: 24) — Strikeout Rate: 22.2% (Rank: 17)
Pitches per PA: 3.80 (Rank: 18)
Analysis: Cueto has not been the dominant pitcher that we have seen over the last few seasons. Since joining the Royals, he has been mediocre at best. Over the last month of play, he has a 4.55 SIERA with a strikeout rate of only 13.6%. If you take his name out of the equation, you would never consider targeting a pitcher with those type of numbers. Even in a favorable matchup against the White Sox, I will be avoiding Cueto in both cash games and tournaments.
Pitcher Rating: 77.4
Jeff Samardzija : FD: $7,900 — DK: $7,500
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 426.2 — SIERA: 3.63 — ERA: 3.99 — K%: 20.6% — BB%: 5.2% — HR/9: 1.0
Last 30 Days: IP: 30.2 — SIERA: 4.58 — ERA: 6.75 — K%: 19.1% — BB%: 8.8% — HR/9: 1.5
Kansas City Royals Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.321 (Rank: 7) — Strikeout Rate: 16.2% (Rank: 1)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.325 (Rank: 12) — Strikeout Rate: 23.2% (Rank: 26)
Pitches per PA: 3.71 (Rank: 30)
Analysis: Samardzija has had a season to forget. He has been unable to get any sort of rhythm going and his strikeout rate has taken a hit. He draws arguably the worst matchup on the board tonight, as the Royals are ranked seventh in team wOBA and first in strikeout rate against right-handed pitching this season.
Pitcher Rating: 65.4
Batter Grind Down
Kansas City
The Royals are one of the best offenses in baseball, but none of their hitters stand out as elite plays tonight against Jeff Samardzija. The left-handed bats in this lineup are decent secondary plays though, as Samardzija has allowed a .326 wOBA to hitters from that side of the plate.
Elite Plays:
NONE
Secondary Plays:
Mike Moustakas : FD: $3,000 — DK: $4,100
Position Eligibility: FD: 3B — DK: 3B
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 761 — wOBA: 0.321 — ISO: 0.164 — wRC+: 104
Last 30 Days: PA: 91 — wOBA: 0.371 — ISO: 0.282 — wRC+: 137
Alex Gordon : FD: $2,500 — DK: $3,400
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 715 — wOBA: 0.346 — ISO: 0.157 — wRC+: 121
Last 30 Days: PA: 85 — wOBA: 0.298 — ISO: 0.081 — wRC+: 86
Chicago White Sox
This is a tough spot to predict. On one hand, Johnny Cueto has really struggled in his last few starts. On the other hand, he has held both left and right-handed hitters under a .290 wOBA over the last two seasons. Jose Abreu is a decent tournament option, but he is the only fantasy option of note here.
Elite Plays:
NONE
Secondary Plays:
Jose Abreu : FD: $3,700 — DK: $3,900
Position Eligibility: FD: 1B — DK: 1B
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 958 — wOBA: 0.389 — ISO: 0.246 — wRC+: 150
Last 30 Days: PA: 128 — wOBA: 0.335 — ISO: 0.190 — wRC+: 111