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by: toolsy
Grey recently talked about the smell of napalm. There is another unmistakable stench in the air. Agent Smith from The Matrix said it best: “It’s the smell, if there is such a thing. I feel saturated by it. I can taste your stink, and every time I do, I fear that I’ve somehow been infected […]
Please, blog, may I have some more?Graduated from Stash List #6: Cauley Circles The Field: Luis Lara, Cameron Cauley
1. Yankees SS George Lombard Jr. (21, AAA)
Jose Caballero has been cromulent as a short-term option at the six replacing Anthony Volpe, but Fangraphs lists him as a WAR negative on both offense and defense. His best position on a first-division roster is as a utility player. You could say the same about Ryan McMahon and his .278 on base percentage, although I might argue you could find a more versatile bench player with that roster spot. Lombard Jr. has adapted to Triple-A after a slow start at the level, slashing .308/.429/.617 with seven home runs, five stolen bases and a 23.3 percent strikeout rate over his last 30 games.
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by: Jeremy Brewer
The calendar has flipped to July, the summer heat has officially arrived, and we’re about a week and a half away from the All-Star break. That also means it’s time to wipe the slate clean and take another hard look at the rest-of-season landscape. A lot has changed since our last update. Injuries have sidelined fantasy juggernauts like Aaron Judge and José Ramírez, forcing managers to scramble for replacements. Early-season darlings like Ildemaro Vargas have come crashing back to earth as regression finally caught up to them. Meanwhile, a new wave of breakout bats has emerged, veterans have rediscovered their swings, and several highly touted prospects are beginning to make their mark. The first half is nearly in the books, but fantasy championships aren’t won in April, May, or June. They’re won by making the right moves over the final three months. With that in mind, we’ve completely reshuffled the deck to reflect current performance, underlying metrics, playing time, health, and rest-of-season outlook. So grab a cold drink, settle into the air conditioning, and let’s reveal the updated Top 100 Hitters for the rest of the season.
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by: The Itch
Graduated from Stash List #5: Christian Moore
1. Cardinals OF Joshua Baez (22, AAA)
If St. Louis leaves Baez in the minors all season, we might see some records fall. Joe Hauser hit 63 International League home runs in 1930. Hauser played 168 games to reach that number. Baez has 26 home runs through 70 games. The season lasts 150 games these days, but Baez has hit 15 over the last month (26 games). I’m hoping this all becomes irrelevant. Baez is also hitting .327 with a 24.6 percent strikeout rate over that stretch (slugging .827!), so there’s little reason to leave him in Memphis unless I guess they want to see him walking there a little more.
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Graduated From Stash List #4: Lara At The Top Of His Craft: Edwin Arroyo, Cole Carrigg, Braden Montgomery
1. Rockies 1B/OF Charlie Condon (23, AAA)
With seven home runs in his last 15 games, Condon is angling for a big league lineup spot despite a season-long batting average of .251. His strikeout rate over this hot streak is 19.7 percent against a 16.9 percent walk rate. Edouard Julien has played 58 games with a 69 wRC+ alongside negative defensive value. The organization picked up some found money over the off-season by trawling the depths of other clubs, but whatever they’ve found in Julien is messing with their invested wealth.
Please, blog, may I have some more?The easiest mistake prospect evaluators make is falling in love with tools. The hardest part is identifying which tools will survive major-league pitching. Evaluators spend years discussing ceilings, physical projection, bat speed, athleticism, and future potential. Eventually, however, production starts carrying more weight than projection. Organizations stop asking what a player might become and start asking whether he is already one of the best offensive options available. Today’s hitter profiles will dig into the upper levels of the minor-leagues to identify players producing against advanced competition. Some are former first-round picks whose talent has long been recognized. Others have elevated themselves into the conversation through performance. Each has put together a statistical profile that demands attention, but the path to major-league success remains different for every player. The challenge for fantasy managers is determining which performances are signaling a legitimate breakthrough and could impact leagues this season and which players still require additional development before their tools fully translate against major-league pitching. Let’s dig into a minor-league edition of our Hitter Profiles.
Please, blog, may I have some more?ChatGPT, please explain to me Zack Gelof‘s fantasy value. “Naturally, Grey, here’s what Grey Albright of Razzball says–” Um, ChatGPT, “I am Grey Albright of Razzball.” “Of course! That is a great distinction! Zack Gelof’s fantasy value is solid power and speed but will hurt you in average. You’re going to want hitters in Bing […]
Please, blog, may I have some more?Graduated from Stash List #2: Bazzana Republic or Charlie In Charge: Travis Bazzana (#1), Bryce Eldridge (#3), Robby Snelling (#5), Ryan Waldschmidt (#7), Trey Yesavage (#9)
1. Mariners LHP Kade Anderson (21, AA)
I think he’d be in Triple-A by now if they planned to send him there at all. Double-A seems too easy for him though: an 0.60 ERA and 0.67 WHIP through 30 innings with 47 strikeouts against five walks is preposterous. I realize there’s no room in the rotation for him, but life finds a way.
Please, blog, may I have some more?[pinches fingers to temples, mind-melding with the Rockies’ brass] Okay, I am now at one with the Rockies’ front office. I will be thinking and acting like them for the next five minutes. I want to trade Hunter Goodman for a Bible once used by Todd Helton. Hmm, okay, I am now trading for Nolan […]
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by: Grey
Full service gas station asks me how much I want, and I say, “Fill it up,” and when they return for the hundred and seventy-five dollars for the eight gallons, I say, “I meant fill me up with Brewers starters.” Why did I stop in a gas station? Because I had to check my fantasy […]
Please, blog, may I have some more?Graduated from Stash List #1: It’s Okay To Be Scared: Noah Schultz
1. Guardians 2B Travis Bazzana (23, AAA)
He’s only played 13 MLB games, but 2B Juan Brito has not adapted to major league pitching, slashing .159/.229/.227 with a 31.3 percent strikeout rate. He’s actually been a little worse than that considering he picked up four of his seven hits in his first two games. Most teams would probably give the kid more time to find his footing, but in this case, Brito’s reps come for a first-place team at the cost of plate appearances for a recent number one overall pick who is tearing it up in Triple-A. In 23 games, Bazzana has a .297/.429/.527 slash line with two homers, eight steals and almost as many walks (20) as strikeouts (22). He’s been even better over the last two weeks, slashing .409/.552/.750. Both homers were hit this week. I can’t think of a good reason why Bazzana is in the minor leagues today.
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1. Giants 1B Bryce Eldridge (21, AAA)
Patience has been key to Eldridge’s approach so far this year. He’s been on base 31 times in 63 plate appearances, good for a .492 OBP. Over his last three games, he got on base ten times in 15 plate appearances and hit his first home run of the season. San Francisco is playing utility man Casey Schmitt at first base, and he’s not making many friends over there. Doesn’t make much sense to me. “Play your f*cking prospect!” That’s what Matt Chapman really meant to say that day.
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