New Everyday Players — Jul 10, 2023
July 10, 2023
As we head into the All-Star break and take a moment to catch our breath, let’s continue reviewing new everyday players, or hitters that have recently become regular starters.
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New Everyday Players — Jul 6, 2023
July 6, 2023
As is typically the case when I return from vacation, there are a number of new faces in starting lineups. Since playing time is king, especially in deeper leagues, let’s discuss some of the hitters who have recently become regulars.
Hitter Barrel% Decliners — Through Jun 20, 2023
June 22, 2023
Yesterday, I reviewed the hitters who have increased their Barrel% most compared to last year. Now let’s discuss the decliners.
Hitter Barrel% Gainers — Through Jun 19, 2023
June 21, 2023
Since 2015, for hitters with at least 200 PAs, there is a 0.80 correlation between Barrel% and HR/FB rate. Since hitting barrels is the underlying skill that drives HR/FB rate, let’s look at the gainers and see if their HR/FB rates have improved as well.
Hitter Flyball Hard% Decliners — Through Jun 18, 2023
June 20, 2023
Yesterday, I discussed five hitters who have raised their flyball Hard% marks the most versus 2023. Now let’s discuss the biggest decliners.
Hitter Flyball Hard% Gainers — Through Jun 17, 2023
June 19, 2023
The easiest way for a hitter to increase his HR/FB rate is by simply hitting the ball harder. So let’s review the hitters that have increased their flyball Hard% the most versus 2022. These gains should correspond with HR/FB rate gains, but that’s not always the case. Furthermore, these gains may not last. Let’s find out who these mystery men are that have been knocking more snot out of the ball than last year.
Reviewing the Rookie Pitchers — Through June 13, 2023
June 15, 2023
Let’s continue reviewing rookie starting pitchers with a dive into another group.
Reviewing the Rookie Pitchers — Through June 12, 2023
June 14, 2023
Let’s review some of the rookie pitchers, all of whom were top prospects heading into the season.
Reviewing the Rookie Hitters — Through June 11, 2023
June 13, 2023
Nearly a month ago, I reviewed four of the top rookie hitters. Let’s now revisit these hitters, how they have performed since, and how their overall season line looks.
Reviewing Three Recent Rookie Hitter Callups — Through June 10, 2023
June 12, 2023
It’s been quite a year for rookies, with a number of them becoming valuable fantasy assets. Today, let’s focus on three recent hitter callups and decide if any of them are going to move into that group as well.