6/10/2023 0 Comments Top shortstop![]() ![]() Tatis is also an interesting case, as he’s projected to be the top shortstop from THE BAT X. He will bat lead-off for one of the best lineups in baseball, and I would debate taking him or José Ramírez with the first pick. 1 choice, as he’s become arguably the most reliable player for speed and has developed into quite the power hitter. Shortstop is deep, as it has been the past few years. At his NFC ADP of 270 over the past two weeks, I see him as someone I’m targeting in drafts this week and next. Even if he’s only giving you 10-to-12 homers, he will bat in one of the more talented lineups in baseball, with ample opportunities for counting stats. That approach will be needed in his new home park in Seattle, which, according to Baseball Savant, suppresses homers the most of any ballpark in baseball. It looks like he’s making a concerted effort to elevate the ball. He also hit a career-high 15 homers last year, which makes sense as his launch angle was the highest of his career. With the new rule change, as well as his historical propensity to run, I see him as a surefire lock for 12 steals with the potential for 20 or more. While his sprint speed was the lowest of his career last year, he still managed to steal 17 bases. With the Cardinals and Brewers, he’s provided steady production and decent stolen base numbers. While I don’t think this player will break out, I see Kolten Wong as an excellent late-round pick that can provide steady production. ![]() At his NFC ADP of 43, I would much rather wait for Andres Gimenez and Tommy Edman 30-40 picks later. I’m a little wary of Jazz Chisholm, as his low batting average and high strikeout rate will come with some up-and-down stretches. Especially with the bigger bases this year, I could see him stealing over 12 bases. He went back to stealing bases last year, and although his sprint speed has decreased in the past couple of years, I still see him being a monster in the other four categories. When it comes to second base, I see Altuve as being the surefire first choice. Welcome to Week 4 of “The Strikeout.” This week, I’ll be previewing second base and shortstop for 2023. Think Corey Seager with a bit less power upside.“The Strikeout” is a column by Diego Ynzunza dedicated to all things fantasy baseball. Unlike many shortstops on this list, Mayer doesn't project to be a significant source of steals, but Mayer is an above-average to plus hitter with the potential for above-average power as well. 394 OBP through his first 117 games in professional baseball. On top of being a strong defender at shortstop, Mayer was one of the better pure hitters in the 2021 draft class and has hit. Many projected Mayer to be in play at #1 overall given his upside on both sides of the baseball. The upside isn't studly, but Amador is a safer dynasty investment than most prospects his age.Īs a Red Sox fan, I was ecstatic when Marcelo Mayer fell to Boston with the 4th pick in the 2021 draft. Amador will advance to High-A this season as a 20-year-old and could see some time in Double-A later this summer. ![]() I'm usually terrible with comps but I could see a Tim Anderson profile with slightly less power/speed but a bit more OBP. What about the power and speed? Well, Amador doesn't stand out in either of those areas but could wind up as a 15+/15+ type if he continues to add strength as he matures. With the aid of Coors Field, Amador could be a strong AVG and OBP asset. 405 OBP, and a 15.1% walk rate compared to only a 12.7% strikeout rate. Amador is a plus hitter with an exceptional approach that had led to a career. That's something I was guilty of as well last year, but not anymore. Yes, he's ranked fairly high across the industry and in many top 100s but still not ranked high enough. In my opinion, Adael Amador is one of the more underrated prospects in fantasy circles. Masyn Winn BP, AFL Fall Stars Game #StLouis /fObn6OCiNV- Eric Cross November 6, 2022 ![]()
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