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ANALYSIS: JJ Bleday was highlighted here last week, and his ownership is beginning to climb. He's slashing .353/.389/.706 in 10 games since being called up. That includes three home runs, 206 wRC+, and a .353 ISO. Bleday's sample size is small, but he's torn up Triple-A pitching over the last two years, and the former fourth-overall draft pick may finally be realizing his potential.
The downside for Bleday, like Raley, is the strict platoon Oakland employs. Bleday has just six plate appearances against left-handed pitchers this season, though he did record two hits. Unlike Raley's situation, the Athletics lack depth. Bleday has been one of the few bright spots for an offense scoring just 3.9 runs per game. Should Bleday continue to excel, it would not be a surprise to see him draw more action against southpaws.
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ team leagues ROSTERED IN: 13% of leagues ANALYSIS: He put a pretty good start in the books early this week against the Athletics, and overall he has some encouraging underlying numbers. His xFIP of 3.77 dwarfs his actual ERA of 5.35, and he maintains a K-BB% right below 20%.... Read More
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ team leagues ROSTERED IN: 41% of leagues ANALYSIS: I prefer Allen, as I said above, but Bibee is another talented rookie in a rotation right now. His K% is down below 24% and the SwStr% just isn't there at 10.8%. That said, he isn't walking hitters (6.3%) and he's... Read More
BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 7% of Leagues ANALYSIS: JJ Bleday was highlighted here last week, and his ownership is beginning to climb. He's slashing .353/.389/.706 in 10 games since being called up. That includes three home runs, 206 wRC+, and a .353 ISO. Bleday's sample size is small, but he's... Read More
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ team leagues ROSTERED IN: 43% of leagues ANALYSIS: He seems to have stepped above Bibee for fantasy purposes. His K% is good but not great at 25.3%, and the walk rate is managed well at 7.4%. The good news in the profile is the 13.2% SwStr% and the deep... Read More
BALLER MOVE: Add in all leagues ROSTERED IN: 45% of leagues ANALYSIS: I believe he has been in this piece weekly so far, and we're closing in on him graduating above 50%. Domingo Germ n, Elevated 93mph Fastball...and Sword. pic.twitter.com/ybZUAPIVwC- Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) May 11, 2023 German had another solid start this week, and... Read More
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