Eddie Rosario
5 Category Projections: Left Fielders 2020
There is nearly an infinite number of formats in fantasy baseball and working without outfielders is always a challenge. Some leagues have three starting outfielders. Others have five. Then, you get the question of whether you break it down specifically by position or whether you consider them all generically. My
2019 Fantasy Baseball: August Redraft– Outfielders 13-24
Last time we looked at fantasy outfielders that were ranked one through twelve before the season according to Yahoo six category rankings. This time we will look at the next group of outfielders. For a standard twelve team league, this would be your second outfielder. Obviously, outfield is an extremely
Ottoneu Batter Fades using Statcast data
The Fangraphs and SABR linear weights point formats most of us play on Ottoneu closely correlates with weighted on base average, or WOBA. Thankfully, the “expected statistics” section at MLB’s Baseball Savant offers us an x-WOBA, which uses exit velocity, launch angle and historical data to “tell the story of
NFBC ADP vs Steamer Projections – Outfielders Part 2
Continuing on from part one of our outfielders review of projections vs ADPs, we are heading back to the American League Central and looking at the Minnesota Twins duo of Eddie Rosario and Max Kepler. Just a reminder, we are looking at where players are currently being drafted using their
2018 Fantasy Baseball: Midway Checkups– Outfielders 1
Every time we cover outfielders we get to a point where we have to make a strategic decision. Do we cover each position specifically or do we cover all outfielders together? Each time I seem to make a different decision based on the needs of the time. Usually I go
2018 Fantasy Baseball: PECOTA Projections– Outfielders Part III
We have finally reached the end of our reboot on the rankings. One of the things you will notice about outfielders is that there is not a ton of separation between them. This is where we reach our concept of value. Some of these players might be better offensive players
2018 Fantasy Baseball: Fantasy Left Fielders 11-20
Left field is a deep position even if the top end is not as good as the other outfield positions. Some leagues employ five outfielders and some fantasy players use outfielders to fill their utility slot. Players that play in generic leagues should pay attention to their aggregate numbers and
2017 Fantasy Baseball: Total Points– Left Fielders
There are less than two weeks remaining in the baseball season. We are getting to the point where we are ready to do a post mortem on the fantasy season. Most teams have been eliminated by now whether they are doing rotisserie style or head to head style. Of course,
2017 Fantasy Baseball: Left Field PECOTA Projections H-W
Left field is a deep position in fantasy baseball. The median certainly indicates that across the board, but the number of players that approach the median on the downside is another really good indication. That depth can help you on draft day. You can punt the position and plug in
2017 Fantasy Baseball: Minnesota Twins Team Preview
Offseason Overview The Chicago Cubs and Houston Astros have provided a blueprint. The goal is not to relentlessly suck per se. In reality, the goal is just not to try to overtly win. It is said that a team of replacement level players will win somewhere in the neighborhood of