MLB Grind Down: Wednesday, June 24th - Page Two
Cincinnati at Pittsburgh – 7:05 PM EST
| Cincinnati | Pittsburgh | ||||||||
 | Mike Leake |  | Gerrit Cole | ||||||
| RIGHT | RIGHT | ||||||||
| Vegas Moneyline | Vegas Over/Under | ||||||||
| PIT (-187) | 6.5 | ||||||||
| Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% | Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP vs. Left | 0.277 | 0.791 | 0.346 | 0.145 | SP vs. Left | 0.239 | 0.664 | 0.298 | 0.247 |
| SP vs. Right | 0.233 | 0.663 | 0.291 | 0.197 | SP vs. Right | 0.232 | 0.637 | 0.284 | 0.256 |
| Batter Splits | CIN BvP | CIN vs R | Batter Splits | PIT BvP | PIT vs R | ||||
| Batter Split Links Above Open In Pop-Up Window | |||||||||
Pitcher Grind Down
Mike Leake : FD: $6,600 — DK: $6,800
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 304.0 — SIERA: 3.68 — K%: 17.2% — BB%: 6.0% — FB Rate: 25.8% — HR/FB: 14.8%
Last 30 Days: IP: 35.0 — SIERA: 4.19 — K%: 14.4% — BB%: 8.0% — FB Rate: 19.4% — HR/FB: 19.0%
Pittsburgh Pirates Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.300 (Rank: 22) — Strikeout Rate: 20.3% (Rank: 19)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.288 (Rank: 24) — Strikeout Rate: 21.5% (Rank: 23)
Pitchers per PA: 3.79 (Rank: 16)
Analysis: Leake is having a down season. Over the last month of play, he has a 4.19 SIERA with a low strikeout rate of 14.4%. His matchup against the Pirates may appear favorable on paper, but Leake is one of the largest underdogs on the schedule tonight. He doesn’t have enough strikeout potential to make up for the few runs that he will likely give up tonight. He can be avoided in all league formats.
Pitcher Rating:54.5
Gerrit Cole : FD: $11,100 — DK: $10,500
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 229.0 — SIERA: 3.07 — K%: 25.2% — BB%: 6.6% — FB Rate: 29.7% — HR/FB: 8.9%
Last 30 Days: IP: 42.1 — SIERA: 2.86 — K%: 26.8% — BB%: 5.5% — FB Rate: 30.5% — HR/FB: 9.4%
Cincinnati Reds Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.310 (Rank: 18) — Strikeout Rate: 18.8% (Rank: 7)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.319 (Rank: 14) — Strikeout Rate: 20.0% (Rank: 16)
Pitchers per PA: 3.73 (Rank: 25)
Analysis: Cole has been terrific over the last month of play, posting a 2.86 SIERA with a high strikeout rate of 26.8%. He deserves consideration as the top pitching option on the board. The Reds have made it tough on Cole in their first two meetings, but he should be able to make some adjustments this time around. He has great strikeout potential and he’s a very large favorite at home. Cole will be the chalk play tonight in cash games.
Pitcher Rating:91.2
Batter Grind Down
Cincinnati
Since the start of 2014, Gerrit Cole has held left and right-handed hitters under a .300 wOBA. The Reds have had some success against Cole in their first two meetings of the season, but a pitcher as talented as Cole will make adjustments. Avoid the Reds’ offense in all league formats.
Pittsburgh
Gregory Polanco : FD: $2,500 — DK: $4,000
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 439 — wOBA: 0.314 — ISO: 0.122 — wRC+: 102
Last 14 Days: PA: 38 — wOBA: 0.231 — ISO: 0.143 — wRC+: 44
Analysis: This pick hinges on where Polanco bats in the lineup. After reaching base three times in last night’s game, he will likely bat leadoff again tonight. If that’s the case, he offers terrific value as an outfielder, especially on FanDuel. He has great speed and he draws a favorable matchup against Mike Leake, who has given up a .346 wOBA to left-handed hitters over the last two seasons.
Andrew McCutchen
Salaries: FD: $4,100 — DK: $4,600
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 763 — wOBA: 0.398 — ISO: 0.217 — wRC+: 158
Neil Walker
Salaries: FD: $2,500 — DK: $3,700
Position Eligibility: FD: 2B — DK: 2B
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 663 — wOBA: 0.350 — ISO: 0.195 — wRC+: 126
Pedro Alvarez
Salaries: FD: $2,400 — DK: $3,800
Position Eligibility: FD: 1B — DK: 1B/3B
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 559 — wOBA: 0.335 — ISO: 0.204 — wRC+: 115
Atlanta at Washington – 7:05 PM EST
| Atlanta | Washington | ||||||||
 | Shelby Miller |  | Jordan Zimmermann | ||||||
| RIGHT | RIGHT | ||||||||
| Vegas Moneyline | Vegas Over/Under | ||||||||
| WAS (-155) | 7 | ||||||||
| Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% | Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP vs. Left | 0.238 | 0.69 | 0.303 | 0.16 | SP vs. Left | 0.272 | 0.693 | 0.306 | 0.191 |
| SP vs. Right | 0.209 | 0.628 | 0.281 | 0.18 | SP vs. Right | 0.24 | 0.615 | 0.273 | 0.228 |
| Batter Splits | ATL BvP | ATL vs R | Batter Splits | WAS BvP | WAS vs R | ||||
| Batter Split Links Above Open In Pop-Up Window | |||||||||
Pitcher Grind Down
Shelby Miller : FD: $8,800 — DK: $8,400
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 273.1 — SIERA: 4.45 — K%: 17.1% — BB%: 9.0% — FB Rate: 38.0% — HR/FB: 8.6%
Last 30 Days: IP: 36.1 — SIERA: 4.47 — K%: 14.1% — BB%: 7.7% — FB Rate: 29.4% — HR/FB: 2.9%
Washington Nationals Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.320 (Rank: 13) — Strikeout Rate: 20.3% (Rank: 19)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.337 (Rank: 8) — Strikeout Rate: 18.4% (Rank: 11)
Pitchers per PA: 3.73 (Rank: 22)
Analysis: Miller may have one of the lowest ERAs (1.99) in all of baseball, but his peripheral statistics tell another story. Over the last month of play, Miller has a 4.47 SIERA with a low strikeout rate of 14.1%. Those numbers are mediocre at best. I’m not going to pay a premium for a pitcher that is likely going to get hit hard by regression.
Pitcher Rating:52.5
Jordan Zimmermann : FD: $8,300 — DK: $7,800
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 283.2 — SIERA: 3.44 — K%: 20.9% — BB%: 4.2% — FB Rate: 35.8% — HR/FB: 6.0%
Last 30 Days: IP: 30.1 — SIERA: 3.89 — K%: 18.9% — BB%: 5.7% — FB Rate: 36.7% — HR/FB: 8.3%
Atlanta Braves Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.311 (Rank: 16) — Strikeout Rate: 16.8% (Rank: 3)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.308 (Rank: 17) — Strikeout Rate: 17.5% (Rank: 8)
Pitchers per PA: 3.77 (Rank: 18)
Analysis: Zimmermann got off to a slow start this season, but he has pitched well over the last month of play with a 3.89 SIERA and a strikeout rate of 18.9%. I typically recommend avoiding pitchers against the Braves, but now that Freddie Freeman is on the DL, they are a targetable opponent. They have very little power in their lineup and they will likely struggle to score runs. Zimmermann is a strong play in both cash games and tournaments.
Pitcher Rating:76.6
Batter Grind Down
Atlanta
Freddie Freeman was placed on the DL, which is a huge blow to the Braves’ offense. Even though Jordan Zimmermann hasn’t been at his best this season, he is still effective against hitters from both sides of the plate. Avoid the Braves’ offense tonight.
Washington
Even though Shelby Miller isn’t as good as his ERA would suggest, he still holds hitters from both sides of the plate in check. Since the start of 2014, he has held left and right-handed hitters under a .305 wOBA. The Nationals’ hitters are secondary plays tonight.
Bryce Harper
Salaries: FD: $5,500 — DK: $5,700
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 483 — wOBA: 0.405 — ISO: 0.246 — wRC+: 160
Anthony Rendon
Salaries: FD: $3,400 — DK: $3,900
Position Eligibility: FD: 2B — DK: 2B/3B
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 568 — wOBA: 0.356 — ISO: 0.187 — wRC+: 127
Baltimore at Boston – 7:10 PM EST
| Baltimore | Boston | ||||||||
 | Bud Norris |  | Clay Buchholz | ||||||
| RIGHT | RIGHT | ||||||||
| Vegas Moneyline | Vegas Over/Under | ||||||||
| BOS (-137) | 8.5 | ||||||||
| Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% | Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP vs. Left | 0.276 | 0.811 | 0.356 | 0.188 | SP vs. Left | 0.266 | 0.739 | 0.327 | 0.192 |
| SP vs. Right | 0.227 | 0.679 | 0.302 | 0.197 | SP vs. Right | 0.269 | 0 | 0.317 | 0.2 |
| Batter Splits | BAL BvP | BAL vs R | Batter Splits | BOS BvP | BOS vs R | ||||
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Pitcher Grind Down
Bud Norris : FD: $6,500 — DK: $5,400
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 209.1 — SIERA: 4.02 — K%: 19.2% — BB%: 7.8% — FB Rate: 36.5% — HR/FB: 11.4%
Last 30 Days: IP: 16.2 — SIERA: 3.64 — K%: 20.0% — BB%: 5.7% — FB Rate: 30.0% — HR/FB: 13.3%
Boston Red Sox Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.324 (Rank: 6) — Strikeout Rate: 15.9% (Rank: 1)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.358 (Rank: 4) — Strikeout Rate: 16.0% (Rank: 3)
Pitchers per PA: 3.96 (Rank: 2)
Analysis: Norris has pitched well in his last few starts, posting a 3.64 SIERA with a strikeout rate of 20.0%. Unfortunately, his matchup against the Red Sox takes him out of consideration tonight. The Red Sox are ranked 6th in wOBA (.324) and 1st in strikeout rate (15.9%) against right-handed pitching this season. They are also one of the hottest offenses in baseball, ranking 3rd in wOBA (.358) over the last 14 days of play.
Pitcher Rating:42.3
Clay Buchholz : FD: $8,400 — DK: $7,200
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 256.1 — SIERA: 3.77 — K%: 19.6% — BB%: 6.9% — FB Rate: 32.6% — HR/FB: 8.6%
Last 30 Days: IP: 33.0 — SIERA: 3.66 — K%: 18.1% — BB%: 5.4% — FB Rate: 26.0% — HR/FB: 0.0%
Baltimore Orioles Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.322 (Rank: 9) — Strikeout Rate: 22.5% (Rank: 27)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.366 (Rank: 1) — Strikeout Rate: 19.5% (Rank: 14)
Pitchers per PA: 3.78 (Rank: 17)
Analysis: Buchholz has had some bad luck this season, but his indicators look pretty solid. Over the last month of play, he has a 3.66 SIERA with a strikeout rate of 18.1%. The issue here is his matchup. The Orioles’ offense has been on fire in recent weeks, ranking 1st in wOBA (.366). Now that they are healthy, they are going to be a force in the American League East. Avoid both pitchers in what is expected to be a high scoring game.
Pitcher Rating:56.9
Batter Grind Down
Baltimore
Chris Parmelee : FD: $2,500 — DK: $3,100
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: 1B/OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 205 — wOBA: 0.305 — ISO: 0.149 — wRC+: 94
Last 14 Days: PA: 26 — wOBA: 0.534 — ISO: 0.522 — wRC+: 251
Analysis: There are quite a few viable options on the Orioles tonight, but none as cheap as Parmelee. He is one of the cheapest outfielders on the board tonight and he has been terrific over the last couple of weeks, posting a .534 wOBA and a .522 ISO. He also draws a favorable matchup against Clay Buchholz, who has given up a .327 wOBA to left-handed hitters.
Manny Machado
Salaries: FD: $4,400 — DK: $5,200
Position Eligibility: FD: 3B — DK: 3B
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 479 — wOBA: 0.361 — ISO: 0.194 — wRC+: 132
Chris Davis
Salaries: FD: $3,400 — DK: $4,500
Position Eligibility: FD: 1B — DK: 1B/3B
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 566 — wOBA: 0.317 — ISO: 0.211 — wRC+: 100
Matt Wieters
Salaries: FD: $3,200 — DK: $4,100
Position Eligibility: FD: C — DK: C
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 122 — wOBA: 0.397 — ISO: 0.225 — wRC+: 156
Jimmy Paredes
Salaries: FD: $2,800 — DK: $4,200
Position Eligibility: FD: 2B — DK: 2B/3B
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 231 — wOBA: 0.354 — ISO: 0.178 — wRC+: 126
Boston
Brock Holt : FD: $3,700 — DK: $3,700
Position Eligibility: FD: 3B — DK: 3B/OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 459 — wOBA: 0.326 — ISO: 0.104 — wRC+: 105
Last 14 Days: PA: 61 — wOBA: 0.438 — ISO: 0.264 — wRC+: 182
Analysis: Holt is one of the best value plays at third base tonight. He has been red-hot over the last two weeks with a .438 wOBA and a .264 ISO. He should be hitting at the top of the Red Sox lineup tonight against Bud Norris, who has given up a .356 wOBA to left-handed hitters over the past two seasons.
Mookie Betts
Salaries: FD: $3,800 — DK: $4,700
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 372 — wOBA: 0.347 — ISO: 0.157 — wRC+: 120
Hanley Ramirez
Salaries: FD: $3,700 — DK: $4,600
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF/SS
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 581 — wOBA: 0.345 — ISO: 0.166 — wRC+: 122
David Ortiz
Salaries: FD: $3,000 — DK: $4,400
Position Eligibility: FD: 1B — DK: 1B
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 592 — wOBA: 0.370 — ISO: 0.243 — wRC+: 136
St. Louis at Miami – 7:10 PM EST
| St. Louis | Miami | ||||||||
 | Jaime Garcia |  | Mat Latos | ||||||
| LEFT | RIGHT | ||||||||
| Vegas Moneyline | Vegas Over/Under | ||||||||
| STL (-118) | 7.5 | ||||||||
| Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% | Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP vs. Left | 0.293 | 0.779 | 0.344 | 0.266 | SP vs. Left | 0.268 | 0.702 | 0.309 | 0.183 |
| SP vs. Right | 0.199 | 0.572 | 0.253 | 0.185 | SP vs. Right | 0.241 | 0.704 | 0.311 | 0.197 |
| Batter Splits | STL BvP | STL vs R | Batter Splits | MIA BvP | MIA vs L | ||||
| Batter Split Links Above Open In Pop-Up Window | |||||||||
Pitcher Grind Down
Jaime Garcia : FD: $7,900 — DK: $8,800
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 84.2 — SIERA: 2.89 — K%: 20.4% — BB%: 4.3% — FB Rate: 22.7% — HR/FB: 14.5%
Last 30 Days: IP: 34.0 — SIERA: 2.88 — K%: 18.5% — BB%: 4.6% — FB Rate: 18.4% — HR/FB: 5.6%
Miami Marlins Offense (2015)
vs. LH Pitching: wOBA: 0.341 (Rank: 2) — Strikeout Rate: 21.0% (Rank: 15)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.310 (Rank: 16) — Strikeout Rate: 20.2% (Rank: 17)
Pitchers per PA: 3.72 (Rank: 27)
Analysis: Garcia has pitched well over the last two seasons, posting a 2.89 SIERA with a strikeout rate of 20.4%. He throws a ton of strikes, which keeps his walks low and his pitch count down. He draws a difficult matchup against the Marlins, who are ranked 2nd in wOBA (.341) against left-handed pitching this season. The matchup may be a little better than it appears on paper though, as Garcia is a reverse-splits pitcher that should be able to hold the right-handed hitters on the Marlins in check.
Pitcher Rating:77.1
Mat Latos : FD: $6,300 — DK: $7,100
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 157.2 — SIERA: 4.00 — K%: 19.0% — BB%: 6.9% — FB Rate: 37.6% — HR/FB: 7.2%
Last 30 Days: IP: 12.2 — SIERA: 2.93 — K%: 29.6% — BB%: 7.4% — FB Rate: 38.2% — HR/FB: 7.7%
St. Louis Cardinals Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.328 (Rank: 5) — Strikeout Rate: 18.8% (Rank: 7)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.348 (Rank: 6) — Strikeout Rate: 20.4% (Rank: 19)
Pitchers per PA: 3.77 (Rank: 19)
Analysis: Latos has pitched well in his last two starts, posting a 2.93 SIERA with a strikeout rate of 29.6%. We have to trust the larger sample size here though. Even though the Cardinals have a depleted offense at the moment, they are still ranked 5th in wOBA (.328) against right-handed pitching and 6th in wOBA (.348) over the last 14 days of play. Latos is not on my radar tonight, as the risk outweighs the potential reward.
Pitcher Rating:55.1
Batter Grind Down
St. Louis
Jason Heyward : FD: $3,400 — DK: $3,700
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 677 — wOBA: 0.343 — ISO: 0.137 — wRC+: 119
Last 14 Days: PA: 44 — wOBA: 0.490 — ISO: 0.310 — wRC+: 219
Analysis: Heyward got off to a very slow start this season, but he has finally turned it around. Over the last two weeks, he has a .490 wOBA with a .310 ISO. His price across the industry has yet to reflect his recent level of production, which gives us another opportunity to target him at a discounted price.
Kolten Wong
Salaries: FD: $3,000 — DK: $3,700
Position Eligibility: FD: 2B — DK: 2B
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 561 — wOBA: 0.314 — ISO: 0.158 — wRC+: 100
Mark Reynolds
Salaries: FD: $2,800 — DK: $2,900
Position Eligibility: FD: 1B — DK: 1B/3B
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 458 — wOBA: 0.318 — ISO: 0.197 — wRC+: 100
Miami
Giancarlo Stanton : FD: $4,900 — DK: $5,200
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 188 — wOBA: 0.462 — ISO: 0.369 — wRC+: 199
Last 14 Days: PA: 53 — wOBA: 0.456 — ISO: 0.354 — wRC+: 194
Analysis: Even though Jaime Garcia is a reverse-splits pitcher, Stanton should still be considered one of the top plays at any position tonight. He has mashed left-handed pitching throughout his career, as evidenced by his .462 wOBA and .369 ISO over the past two seasons. The best part is that his price is playable on both FanDuel and DraftKings.
Christian Yelich
Salaries: FD: $2,700 — DK: $3,900
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 212 — wOBA: 0.335 — ISO: 0.122 — wRC+: 112
Oakland at Texas – 8:05 PM EST
| Oakland | Texas | ||||||||
 | Kendall Graveman |  | Wandy Rodriguez | ||||||
| RIGHT | LEFT | ||||||||
| Vegas Moneyline | Vegas Over/Under | ||||||||
| TEX (-115) | 9 | ||||||||
| Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% | Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP vs. Left | 0.283 | 0.773 | 0.343 | 0.126 | SP vs. Left | 0.286 | 0.807 | 0.352 | 0.121 |
| SP vs. Right | 0.258 | 0.725 | 0.316 | 0.184 | SP vs. Right | 0.252 | 0.785 | 0.34 | 0.191 |
| Batter Splits | OAK BvP | OAK vs L | Batter Splits | TEX BvP | TEX vs R | ||||
| Batter Split Links Above Open In Pop-Up Window | |||||||||
Pitcher Grind Down
Kendall Graveman : FD: $5,400 — DK: $5,600
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 60.2 — SIERA: 4.13 — K%: 15.6% — BB%: 6.8% — FB Rate: 26.9% — HR/FB: 15.1%
Last 30 Days: IP: 39.2 — SIERA: 3.68 — K%: 18.5% — BB%: 5.6% — FB Rate: 28.6% — HR/FB: 14.7%
Texas Rangers Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.317 (Rank: 14) — Strikeout Rate: 20.2% (Rank: 18)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.275 (Rank: 28) — Strikeout Rate: 23.7% (Rank: 27)
Pitchers per PA: 3.81 (Rank: 12)
Analysis: Graveman has pitched well since being called back up from the minors, posting a 3.68 SIERA with a strikeout rate of 18.5% over the last month of play. He will have his hands full tonight though, as he faces a talented Rangers’ offense in the hitter-friendly Globe Life Park. Graveman’s biggest weakness is his inability to get left-handed hitters out and the Rangers’ lineup is chock-full of lefties.
Pitcher Rating:48.4
Wandy Rodriguez : FD: $6,700 — DK: $6,000
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 91.1 — SIERA: 4.24 — K%: 17.5% — BB%: 7.8% — FB Rate: 36.0% — HR/FB: 14.4%
Last 30 Days: IP: 30.0 — SIERA: 4.19 — K%: 16.8% — BB%: 7.7% — FB Rate: 32.7% — HR/FB: 9.4%
Oakland Athletics Offense (2015)
vs. LH Pitching: wOBA: 0.288 (Rank: 26) — Strikeout Rate: 18.1% (Rank: 4)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.335 (Rank: 9) — Strikeout Rate: 17.6% (Rank: 9)
Pitchers per PA: 3.87 (Rank: 7)
Analysis: Rodriguez has pitched better than anyone would have expected him to before the season began. He just doesn’t have a high enough strikeout rate to deserve fantasy consideration, especially against an offense like the A’s. On the season, the A’s have the 4th-lowest strikeout rate against left-handed pitching.
Pitcher Rating:48.6
Batter Grind Down
Oakland
Ben Zobrist : FD: $3,200 — DK: $4,700
Position Eligibility: FD: 2B — DK: 2B/OF
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 217 — wOBA: 0.370 — ISO: 0.129 — wRC+: 144
Last 14 Days: PA: 54 — wOBA: 0.447 — ISO: 0.313 — wRC+: 195
Analysis: Zobrist had another big fantasy outing last night. He now has a .447 wOBA and a .313 ISO over the last two weeks. He has hit left-handed pitching well throughout his career and he draws a favorable matchup against Wandy Rodriguez, who has given up a .340 wOBA to right-handed hitters. An A’s stack could be very sneaky tonight in tournaments.
Brett Lawrie
Salaries: FD: $3,100 — DK: $4,300
Position Eligibility: FD: 3B — DK: 3B
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 134 — wOBA: 0.309 — ISO: 0.210 — wRC+: 97
Billy Butler
Salaries: FD: $2,300 — DK: $3,800
Position Eligibility: FD: 1B — DK: 1B
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 221 — wOBA: 0.353 — ISO: 0.141 — wRC+: 128
Marcus Semien
Salaries: FD: $2,300 — DK: $3,900
Position Eligibility: FD: SS — DK: 3B/SS
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 160 — wOBA: 0.320 — ISO: 0.122 — wRC+: 104
Texas
Joey Gallo : FD: $3,100 — DK: $3,700
Position Eligibility: FD: 3B — DK: 3B
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 39 — wOBA: 0.422 — ISO: 0.303 — wRC+: 170
Last 14 Days: PA: 46 — wOBA: 0.294 — ISO: 0.250 — wRC+: 80
Analysis: Gallo has been good, but not great over the last couple of weeks. Without the huge fantasy outings recently, his price has dropped on both FanDuel and DraftKings. Tonight is the night to buy low on the impressive rookie, as he draws a favorable matchup against Kendall Graveman at home. Load up on the left-handed hitters in the Rangers’ lineup tonight.
Prince Fielder
Salaries: FD: $3,600 — DK: $4,800
Position Eligibility: FD: 1B — DK: 1B
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 294 — wOBA: 0.380 — ISO: 0.143 — wRC+: 140
Mitch Moreland
Salaries: FD: $2,600 — DK: $3,800
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: 1B
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 289 — wOBA: 0.352 — ISO: 0.177 — wRC+: 122
Rougned Odor
Salaries: FD: $2,200 — DK: $3,200
Position Eligibility: FD: 2B — DK: 2B
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 371 — wOBA: 0.302 — ISO: 0.152 — wRC+: 87