Fantasy Baseball Hitter Waiver Wire: Using advanced stats to take advantage of plus matchups
The article discusses strategies for fantasy baseball players to exploit favorable matchups using advanced statistics. It highlights the performance of various teams with poor pitching staffs and their impact on player selection. The analysis includes insights on teams like the Angels, Cardinals, and Athletics, which are struggling in terms of strikeout rates and other metrics.
- ▪The bottom 10 teams in adjusted scores have some of the worst pitching staffs.
- ▪The Astros have experienced significant declines in strikeout skills due to injuries.
- ▪The White Sox, Marlins, and Diamondbacks are limiting balls in play effectively.
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