In the following MLB weekly preview, we have a game breakdown for all 30 teams, pitching rankings and latest IL info to dominate Fantasy Baseball…
In memory of John Cannella Sr.
They say the third go-around is usually when one hits their stride. You know, they. Them. The people who know. Now entering my third season of providing the MLB Weekly Preview, I have never felt more confident in my data collection systems and resulting analysis. All of which are extremely time-consuming, but I could give a rat’s ass when I see our subscribers posting league-winning celebrations. Never was I more proud than what we accomplished together in the pandemic shortened season of 2020. With a tear in my eye…
While I had a disappointing fourth-place finish in my Roto OC, every other league was first or second. The league which ground my gears the most was my championship loss in Fantrax Dynasty, a league I’ve now belonged to for well over 11 years (aka my old ass can’t remember when I joined) and haven’t won. However, I learned something crucial that will benefit me this season: using bulk relievers with elite ratios whose value is non-contingent upon role.
That’s what this game is, a constant learning curve, and I don’t mean Jesús Luzardo’s turkey sub! Am I the greatest fantasy baseball player who has ever walked God’s green earth? No, I am not. But I outwork my opponents, and this work ethic is what got me to where I am today. Some of you reading this may be more successful, and I applaud you for that, although I’ve been crushing fantasy baseball since 1997. So, I got veteran experience going for me, which is nice. But this doesn’t mean we don’t learn from each other to be the very best at what we do. I subscribe to symbiotic relationships. With this in mind, let’s go crush it!!!
In the following weekly preview, you will find a game breakdown for all 30 MLB teams (including Interleague play), two-start and overall pitching rankings and the latest IL information to help you dominate this week’s matchup and through the entirety of your seasonal league. Plus, new this season: Stolen Base Targets!
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The Long and “Short” Of It
Full disclosure, this past week kicked the ever-living shit out of me. On top of my seasonal & DFS teams doing gaga, we had an editor depart to pursue other interests, so you know your man Pov was there to pick up the slack. Don’t worry, I still had time to do my normal research for the “meat & potatoes” below because who needs sleep, right? However, I had to sacrifice time at the expense of my pitcher spotlight and this opening topic. I do apologize, but I can’t in good faith leave it there. That’s the long of it.
The “short” of it pertains to the best shortstop in the game right now, and that’s Fernando Tatís Jr. The returns for selecting the 22-year-old on draft day have been handsome despite only 169 plate appearances (PA) in 40 games played due to injury and COVID-19 (as of 6/3). While not qualifying for top average marks, he still finds himself among the MLB leaders in home runs, stolen bases and runs (just outside top-10 in RBI). Not since Matt Kemp’s MVP-short season of 2011 has a player been in the top-2 in home runs (39) and stolen bases (40) for their respective league. How did he not win again? Needed 40/40? The poor batting average down the stretch? Ok, no tangents. Just the facts. Time is short.
Here is something cool I found on Tatis. I don’t cyber-stalk Sarah Langs, I swear!
A lot to be excited about with Tatis. Yet, he is considered a ticking time bomb for injury. The work he has put into changing the follow through of his swing is commendable. The act of keeping both hands on his bat makes for other benefits, as well, such as creating a more level swing and driving through the baseball. The biggest benefit is for his health. Much like Bryce Harper, who is on this short list, Tatis will need to learn how to dial back the “balls-to-the-wall” playing style to help his team (and yours) out the most, by being on the field. Sounds easy, right? Who doesn’t wanna just phone it in? Let me tell ya, competitive athletes DON’T. Ask Byron Buxton, who can’t stay healthy to save his life.
This past month has been a special one for Tatis. As a result, he earned NL Player of the Month honors. Here’s a cool video from MLB Youtube showing all the mayhem. You stay healthy, Slam Diego!
As always, if there are any requests for information I can provide or a player/team you would like me to cover in this section of the MLB Weekly Preview, drop a line in our VIP Chat Room or hit me up on Twitter, @Rob_Povia.
MLB GAME BREAKDOWN GRID
NOTES: We have nine teams who play five games this week, which leaves us with a lot of tough decisions. Furthermore, only three teams play seven, so this week will be lighter on the hitting front. Be creative with your starts. Use the above left/right preliminary split to play matchups, but make sure your hitters do indeed succeed against the opposite handedness. If there is a particular left-handed hitter (LHH) who does well historically against the same handedness (or has been doing well this season – next split report scheduled for 6/27), is scheduled to see some lefties, and plays more games this week than a fringe starter, then you know what to do.
Also, utilize the matchups listed in both my rankings and daily pitching matchups to plan your starts. For example, Aaron Judge has five games this week. Currently, he lines up to face Michael Pineda (who has been having forearm issues), Randy Dobnak, J.A. Happ, Spencer Howard and Vince Velasquez. He’ll produce enough hitting to equate to six games, at least. Nolan Arenado also has five games this week. He’s still most likely a start in weekly leagues but coupled with his matchups, there is some pause. Currently, he lines up to face Shane Bieber, Jean Carlos Mejia, Kohl Stewart, Kyle Hendricks and Adbert Alzolay. In daily leagues, it may be wise to grab a bench guy from either the Red Sox, Royals or Marlins (all play seven) to have on hand in support of these stars.
A Few Areas to Target
Great, More Reds Talk
Can I help they have an awesome schedule? It was a big reason I targeted Nick Castellanos in a lot of my draft-and-holds. Really enjoying this 21-game hitting streak! Also, with lefties Jesse Winker and Tyler Naquin sprinkled in, Cincinnati has been a run-producing machine. The Reds are home all week, which means they’ll be stepping up in the box of a top-hitting venue. According to Elite Sports Data, Great American Ball Park has a 1.038 park factor for runs and 1.130 for homers. Except for lining up to face Freddy Peralta, the pitching matchups are unimposing, too.
Green Monster… Oh, How We Missed Thee!
Things couldn’t line up much better for the Red Sox this week. First, they’re one of the three teams with a week-high seven games. What’s more, all seven are at Fenway Park, the ninth-highest park factor for runs (1.063). The opposing pitching mix of three lefties to four righties may be an issue for Alex Verdugo (.234 BA and a HR vs. lefties in 2021), but the rest of the lineup (including Rafael Devers – .274 vs. LHP) is equipped to handle the balance. Some of the arms may challenge this lineup, but overall, you gotta love Boston hitters this week.
Reel in Some Fish?
Miami’s lineup has often been a target for our opposing hurlers. The offense isn’t anything special, but there are some treasures to be found in the deep sea. The pitching matchups are quite pedestrian, and like Boston, they play seven. While their offense may not “create a feeling of excitement,” there are some widely available players to stream in deep leagues – swiss-army knife Jon Berti, Corey Dickerson, Isan Díaz and Magneuris Sierra, to name a few. Hopefully, this wake of games can snap Adam Duvall’s bat out of its slumber, but Jazz music is always more soothing along the waters.
WEEKLY INTERLEAGUE OUTLOOK
With the lack of a universal DH in 2021, American League teams will once again lose their designated hitter when traveling to National League parks. A prime example this week is Stanton. FWIW, he’s only seen time at DH the past two seasons to protect his Mr. Glass body. In 2019, he saw 13 games in the field (10 LF), and in 2018, he had 73 starts in the field (36 LF). Possibly he could usurp Clint Frazier to keep his bat in the lineup for the two games in Philly, but at this point in his career, that move is doubtful.
We lose Shohei Ohtani at-bats again, but this time for three games in Arizona! Click back to last week to see how I’d play it (only difference is you sit him in weekly-lock leagues if just eligible at utility). Sho Time pitches against those same D’backs. Rangers continue their tour of the NL West with a five-game week of interleague games. A mixed bag with one series at home and the other on the road with no DH. No es bueno for Jason Martin. Getting back to Arizona, they join the Rangers with all games vs. the opposing league in a five-game set. When they go against the A’s in Oakland RingCentral Coliseum, a good situation presents itself for Cabrera at DH, who is working his way back from the injured list and a hamstring injury.
Mets will see Matt Harvey again… what are the chances? Less significant this time around. In either event, I expect Drury to see time at DH with the “usual suspect,” Dom Smith, remaining in left field. Not only is New York still depleted in the outfield, but Smith has been an asset in the field this season. His Defensive Runs Saved (DRS) is 1, which leads his team! For the Nationals’ two-game set in Tampa Bay (technically St. Petersburg, but I digress), I expect Washington to handle DH duties as they often have this season: Zimmerman at first base, Bell DH. Another way to go, particularly when they face Tyler Glasnow, is to DH Juan Soto, keep Bell at first, and insert lefty Yadiel Hernandez into right field.
Miami and Boston make up 5/30’s PPD game on 6/7 and will face righty Nick Pivetta. Couple of ways Miami could play the DH. Cooper is a likely candidate, but the Marlins could also start Magneuris Sierra in right field to add his lefty bat, shifting Duvall to DH. That would be a mistake to take Duvall’s arm out of right field, but it does make logical sense from a handedness point of view.
*Rivalry Series: None
TOP TWO-START PITCHERS
IN ORDER OF PREFERENCE
- Shane Bieber8 (@STL, SEA) ← If Bieber doesn’t get this second start, we riot! Cleveland only plays five, but he could make the second start on regular rest just like last week. Cleveland has four SPs penciled in their rotation but many options in minors if they want to manage Bieber’s workload.
- Carlos Rodón20 (TOR @DET)
- Chris Bassitt26 (ARI, KC)
- Pablo López27 (COL, ATL) ← Pushed to 6/8 for an extra day of rest. Luckily, it doesn’t cost him the two-start… for now. Anyone know of a good bell tower I can climb?
- Alex Wood34 (@TEX,
@WSH) - Michael Pineda38 (NYY, HOU)
- Robbie Ray41 (@CHW, @BOS)
- Sonny Gray43 (MIL,
COL) ← IL – Groin - Matthew Boyd56 (SEA, CHW)
- Adbert Alzolay57 (@SD,
STL) ← IL – Blister - Framber Valdez58 (@BOS, @MIN)
- Nick Pivetta59 (MIA, TOR)
Other Options: JT Brubaker82 (LAD, @MIL*), Carlos Martínez88 (CLE, @CHC), Drew Smyly89 (@PHI, @MIA), Martín Pérez106 (HOU, TOR), Kris Bubic108 (@LAA, @OAK), Adrian Houser123 (@CIN, PIT) *UPDATE: Mitch Keller was optioned to Triple-A 6/12 after another poor performance. Wil Crowe was recalled and lines up to take JT’s second start (he gets pushed to 6/14 @WSH & gets two-start next week.
Danger Zone: Jon Lester137 (@TB, SF), Antonio Senzatela149 (@MIA, @CIN), Jon DuplantierNR (@OAK, LAA)
For a detailed breakdown of two-start pitchers who may be available on your waiver wire, check out Vlad’s FAAB Values!
STARTING PITCHER RANKINGS FOR JUNE 7 – 13
Pitcher Spotlight: Chris Bassitt
If you follow me or have sent questions on Twitter, you already know of my love affair with CBass. Remember when I wrote, “I don’t cyber-stalk Sarah Langs?” Well, I do stalk Bassitt. Since hitting his stride with Oakland in 2018, he’s been my most sought-after value pitcher in leagues. A poor man’s poor man. Yet, while many wish to forget 2020, this blue-collar hurler had a season to remember. Previously, he had shown flashes of potential but found himself on the outside looking in when it came to their rotation to begin the year. However, an opening came about when A.J. Puk hit the shelf, and Bassitt hit the ground running. And he has yet to look back.
Bassitt emerged as the staff ace in 2020. He posted a 2.29 ERA and a 1.16 WHIP (1.68 ABA) over his 63 IP, striking out 55 batters (21.1% K rate) with 17 walks (6.5% BB rate). His .299 xwOBA was in line with his 2019 mark of .298. Otherwise, he pitched above his career averages, and you could wonder if this was an outlier due to a weird year. Would the success be sustainable? Fair question.
Was 2020 a fluke? Absolutely not, and the results this season have been even better! While doubters expected regression and a plateauing middle-of-the-rotation arm at best, my man CBass is waiving two in the air. In 74.0 IP (11 more than 2020, not too difficult), he has a 3.53 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and a 1.54 ABA. While his ERA may be higher than last year, the other numbers are elite. Furthermore, he has a 3.00 FIP, which is lower than the 3.59 mark he posted in 2020. Not the only “depreciation,” as his 3.63 xFIP is miles from the 4.49 mark of 2020, and the SIERA has gone from 4.46 to 3.48. All told, his 2.98 xERA is sterling and also lower than 2020’s 3.79.
Likewise, Bassitt’s strikeout, walk and home run rates have all improved. He has 80 strikeouts on the year, good for a 26.5% K rate. Again, he has offered 17 free passes but has a 5.6% BB rate with more batters faced. Both rates are great/excellent and place him amongst other elite pitchers in the league this season, along with his .276 xwOBA. In 2020, Bassitt posted a 0.86 HR/9. This year, the mark is 0.73.
The culmination of this season was on 5/27 when he fired a 114-pitch complete-game shutout of the Angels. His arm may still have been feeling the effects of awesomeness in his follow-up start against the Mariners, but I expect big things for the rest of the way!
MLB WEEKLY PREVIEW | INJURED LIST REPORT
Besides names that may already be listed, here is the latest injury news on a few of your fantasy studs. I will update you early in the week.
Elieser Hernandez (quadriceps) – We just got him back! Unfortunately, the 26-year-old pitcher came up lame running home and had to be helped off the field. The MRI results determined a severe quad strain, and he was immediately transferred to the 60-day injured list. After waiting two months for his 2021 debut, owners are now left without him again until the earliest August. Daniel Castano is a candidate to take his place in the rotation. They’ll need more arms, too. Marlins also lose Cody Poteet to a knee injury for 10 days at a minimum. He has been diagnosed with a right MCL sprain, so my money is on more time will be required. Zach Thompson’s contract was selected as part of a corresponding move, and he could be a candidate to start while Poteet is sidelined, according to Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald. Braxton Garrett is possible, as well.
Spencer Turnbull (right forearm tightness) hit the 10-day IL on 5/5 after sustaining the injury during the previous day’s start against Chicago, lasting only four innings. Initial test results have been positive and show injury is in the muscle rather than a foreboding sign of ligament damage. Tigers have yet to announce his replacement in the rotation. Longman Rony García is an option (four starts for Triple-A Toledo: 19.2 IP, 3.20 ERA, 5.00 xFIP, 2.40 K/BB).
Jon Gray (right flexor strain) – Gray left his start on 6/4 upon feeling discomfort in his forearm and elbow. This was a bit of a relief, as flexor strains are often a sign of overuse and do not require surgery, just rest and ice. If it’s a mild strain, he may only miss the minimum or a few days more on the IL. However, major strains can take six weeks or more to heal to the point that a pitcher can throw pain-free. Chi Chi Gonzalez will re-enter the rotation in Gray’s stead.
John Means will have an MRI of his left shoulder, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. Means exited after only recording two outs due to what was labeled as “shoulder fatigue.” Something minor he has dealt with in his career. The concern is low-to-moderate for now until imaging results are gained, but in the meantime, O’s have placed Means on the 10-day IL.
Also day-to-day is Yusei Kikuchi (right knee contusion), who had a comebacker bash off his patella, knocking him out of his 6/5 start. A sigh of relief avoiding major injury that would have forced him to miss time. He’s penciled for a start in Cleveland over the weekend.
Pitchers be droppin’ like flies! Everyone is. After already losing staff ace Jack Flaherty to an oblique strain for a lengthy period, Kwang Hyun Kim goes down now too with lower back tightness. He missed time earlier in the year with the same issue and hits the IL for 10 days, although the severity is not as great as the prior time, according to manager Mike Shildt. No timetable for Kim’s return at this time.
Mike Trout Update (6/5): Manager Joe Maddon said Trout (calf) is likely to remain out until after the All-Star break, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports. Trout has been out with a right calf strain since 5/17. He has ditched the walking boot, but when he’ll resume baseball activities is still up in the air at this moment.
Yadier Molina took a foul tip off the bat of Reds shortstop Kyle Farmer to his left kneecap on 6/5 and exited the game with a contusion. Molina already missed 11 games from the end of April into May with a tendon strain. He was out of the lineup on 6/6, but Shildt is hopeful an IL stint can be avoided.
Also out of the lineup on 6/6, Joc Pederson left the prior game with lower back tightness. The injury occurred when he crashed into the wall while trying to make a catch, according to Cubs manager David Ross. Pederson is listed as day-to-day, and Ross isn’t sure if he’ll be available off the bench.
POV SPECIAL – SP STREAM OF THE WEEK
→ Alex Cobb113, RH LAA (@ARI; 45-50% owned) – Cobb has been sneaky good this year. He is 4-2 with a 4.24 ERA and 1.21 WHIP. However, the expected numbers have been even better – 3.29 xERA, 2.63 xFIP – and his skill interactive ERA (SIERA) lies in between at 3.05. He has an elite 29.0% strikeout rate with a league-average 7.7% walk rate in 40.1 innings pitched. The hard-hit rate is currently 35.6%, and Cobb is getting ground balls at a nice 59.2% clip (16.5% FB rate!).
Cobb is coming off a bumpy yet effective seven-inning effort against Seattle, where he served up a Jake Fraley grand slam (five earned overall) but only gave up two other hits, a walk, and struck out six. Good enough to get the W with the run support. He was dominant other than the ill-fated fourth inning, retiring every other batter he faced. The effort was his second straight of seven innings while gaining wins in three straight. And since coming off the injured list, he has allowed just one earned run in 17 innings while striking out 20 batters. I like his chances to dominate a similar lineup to Seattle in Arizona.
Honorable Mention: None… With the lack of quality two-start pitchers this week, none fall below the above mentioned in terms of lower ownership. This is why my pick in Cobb has only one start, albeit on an effective day in Saturday. It’s late enough in the week to be a hammer in your weekly matchup but not on Sunday where he could be bumped to next week.
For more streaming options on the mound AND at the plate, visit Vlad’s FAAB Values!
PITCHING MATCHUPS
Sunday, June 13, 2021
W/L | ERA | xFIP | SIERA | xERA | K% | BB% | HH% | FB% | |||||||||
Johnny Cueto (RHP, SF) | 4-2 | 3.70 | 3.81 | 4.08 | 4.53 | 19.8% | 4.0% | 37.5% | 32.0% | ||||||||
Joe Ross (RHP, WSH) | 2-6 | 4.80 | 4.77 | 4.62 | 4.81 | 21.5% | 10.1% | 37.6% | 38.3% |
W/L | ERA | xFIP | SIERA | xERA | K% | BB% | HH% | FB% | |||||||||
Domingo Germán (RHP, NYY) | 4-3 | 3.12 | 4.20 | 3.89 | 3.71 | 22.7% | 5.0% | 34.5% | 44.3% | ||||||||
Aaron Nola (RHP, PHI) | 4-4 | 4.06 | 3.58 | 3.47 | 3.65 | 27.0% | 5.4% | 36.8% | 38.5% |
W/L | ERA | xFIP | SIERA | xERA | K% | BB% | HH% | FB% | |||||||||
Antonio Senzatela (RHP, COL) | 2-6 | 4.62 | 4.36 | 4.51 | 4.59 | 14.8% | 6.0% | 42.0% | 24.5% | ||||||||
Tony Santillan* (RHP, CIN) | 1-3 | 2.51 | 3.53 | — | — | 34.4% | 9.2% | — | 44.4% |
W/L | ERA | xFIP | SIERA | xERA | K% | BB% | HH% | FB% | |||||||||
Chris Paddack (RHP, SD) | 2-5 | 4.27 | 3.93 | 4.03 | 4.29 | 22.0% | 6.0% | 36.9% | 36.4% | ||||||||
Joey Lucchesi (LHP, NYM) | 1-4 | 5.79 | 4.08 | 3.73 | 3.63 | 25.4% | 6.8% | 35.9% | 43.8% |
W/L | ERA | xFIP | SIERA | xERA | K% | BB% | HH% | FB% | |||||||||
Logan Gilbert (RHP, SEA) | 1-2 | 4.98 | 4.91 | 4.27 | 5.63 | 24.0% | 7.3% | 50.8% | 50.0% | ||||||||
Shane Bieber (RHP, CLE) | 7-3 | 2.96 | 2.79 | 3.06 | 3.48 | 34.4% | 8.7% | 43.4% | 31.3% |
W/L | ERA | xFIP | SIERA | xERA | K% | BB% | HH% | FB% | |||||||||
Bruce Zimmermann (LHP, BAL) | 4-3 | 4.83 | 4.20 | 4.26 | 6.00 | 21.1% | 7.2% | 45.8% | 34.3% | ||||||||
Michael Wacha (RHP, TB) | 1-1 | 4.54 | 4.30 | 4.35 | 6.56 | 19.7% | 6.6% | 47.3% | 37.5% |
W/L | ERA | xFIP | SIERA | xERA | K% | BB% | HH% | FB% | |||||||||
Robbie Ray (LHP, TOR) | 3-2 | 3.36 | 3.03 | 3.05 | 3.92 | 31.2% | 5.7% | 49.1% | 37.6% | ||||||||
Martín Pérez (LHP, BOS) | 4-3 | 3.88 | 4.49 | 4.45 | 4.84 | 20.6% | 8.0% | 38.9% | 33.9% |
W/L | ERA | xFIP | SIERA | xERA | K% | BB% | HH% | FB% | |||||||||
Carlos Rodón (LHP, CHW) | 5-2 | 1.96 | 2.73 | 2.57 | 2.68 | 37.1% | 6.3% | 41.1% | 40.9% | ||||||||
Kyle Funkhouser* (RHP, DET) | 0-0 | 2.70 | 3.75 | 3.63 | 2.74 | 20.9% | 10.4% | 35.6% | 18.6% |
W/L | ERA | xFIP | SIERA | xERA | K% | BB% | HH% | FB% | |||||||||
Drew Smyly (LHP, ATL) | 2-3 | 5.82 | 5.14 | 4.82 | 6.16 | 19.2% | 8.5% | 46.6% | 46.8% | ||||||||
Pablo López (RHP, MIA) | 2-3 | 2.76 | 3.36 | 3.60 | 3.30 | 25.3% | 6.3% | 33.5% | 29.9% |
W/L | ERA | xFIP | SIERA | xERA | K% | BB% | HH% | FB% | |||||||||
Framber Valdez (LHP, HOU) | 2-0 | 1.47 | 2.18 | 2.09 | 2.53 | 29.3% | 5.3% | 47.8% | 6.5% | ||||||||
Michael Pineda (RHP, MIN) | 3-3 | 3.46 | 4.12 | 4.01 | 4.62 | 23.6% | 6.6% | 43.2% | 42.8% |
W/L | ERA | xFIP | SIERA | xERA | K% | BB% | HH% | FB% | |||||||||
Wil Crowe (RHP, PIT) | 0-4 | 7.26 | 5.15 | 5.09 | 6.36 | 19.3% | 11.7% | 33.7% | 35.7% | ||||||||
Adrian Houser* (RHP, MIL) | 4-5 | 3.66 | 3.83 | 4.25 | 4.44 | 20.9% | 10.4% | 47.6% | 21.6% |
W/L | ERA | xFIP | SIERA | xERA | K% | BB% | HH% | FB% | |||||||||
Kris Bubic (LHP, KC) | 1-1 | 3.32 | 4.68 | 4.78 | 5.07 | 20.1% | 11.3% | 45.9% | 35.8% | ||||||||
Chris Bassitt (RHP, OAK) | 6-2 | 3.44 | 3.66 | 3.53 | 3.02 | 26.2% | 5.5% | 33.6% | 36.4% |
W/L | ERA | xFIP | SIERA | xERA | K% | BB% | HH% | FB% | |||||||||
Patrick Sandoval (LHP, LAA) | 0-2 | 3.62 | 3.94 | 4.04 | 4.71 | 23.3% | 9.5% | 43.4% | 27.6% | ||||||||
Jon Duplantier (RHP, ARI) | 0-2 | 10.03 | 5.20 | 5.13 | 6.08 | 20.7% | 13.8% | 37.8% | 32.4% |
W/L | ERA | xFIP | SIERA | xERA | K% | BB% | HH% | FB% | |||||||||
Dane Dunning (RHP, TEX) | 2-4 | 4.26 | 3.30 | 3.63 | 4.00 | 25.0% | 7.8% | 45.1% | 25.8% | ||||||||
Walker Buehler (RHP, LAD) | 5-0 | 2.56 | 3.74 | 3.71 | 3.65 | 24.3% | 4.7% | 41.1% | 40.7% |
W/L | ERA | xFIP | SIERA | xERA | K% | BB% | HH% | FB% | |||||||||
Carlos Martínez (RHP, STL) | 3-6 | 6.21 | 5.03 | 5.00 | 5.70 | 15.0% | 8.3% | 44.6% | 30.4% | ||||||||
Zach Davies (RHP, CHC) | 3-3 | 4.45 | 5.39 | 5.64 | 6.24 | 13.6% | 11.4% | 41.8% | 30.8% |
And finally, the more things change, the more they stay the same…
STOLEN BASE TARGETS
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