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Early Fantasy Baseball Drafts: Ohtani, Witt Jr., Judge, Skenes and More
Bobby Witt Jr., Shohei Ohtani, Jose Ramirez, Aaron Judge, Paul Skenes, Kyle Tucker, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Jackson Chourio, Jackson Merrill, Corbin Burnes, Luis Castillo, Wyatt Langford, James Wood, Lawrence Butler, Dylan Crews, Closers and much more in this early look at 2025 NFBC Drafts.
Leodalis De Vries, Robert Hassell III, Brock Wilken and FPAZ
Robert Hassell III WAS may be the player I have seen the most in the AFL this year. Here he extends really well on a pitch up and away, driving it for an opposite field home run.
Matt McLain, Edwin Arroyo, Caleb Durbin, Kala’i Rosario
So, how did Matt McLain CIN look? Mid-season form is the answer. He looks healthy and was on everything he swung at.
Ethan Salas, Liranzo, Briceno, Termarr & More
Ethan Salas (San Diego Padres) struck out and talked to himself the entire way back to the dugout. That intensity and focus, particularly in the Arizona Fall League, stands out to me. That’s a competitor and it’s a difference making quality.
Briceno, De Vries & More - AFL Prospect Notes Oct 26 2024
Josue Briceno is THAT GUY this year. The one who is just carving up AFL pitching like they were putting it on a tee for him. What did yesterday bring? More of the same.
AFL: Rafters v Desert Dogs Oct 25, 2024
I haven’t seen Zyhir Hope enough to be emphatic on my position yet…but I can tell you he makes one heck of an impression! Hope was 2 for 5 today with a RS, RBI and a triple. The swing is clean, the ball jumps off his bat, and he moves really well.
Arizona Fall League Oct 24, 2024 / Scottsdale v Mesa
What actually gets my attention is Josue Briceno’s swing. It’s surprisingly simple and fairly short for a player his size. With the type of power he seems to have keeping the swing tight like this should be a big plus as he faces more advanced pitching. You can take a look at Briceno in the videos that follow.
Top Prospects - 2024 Arizona Fall League
A look at many of the key prospects and future big leaguer’s playing in the 2024 Arizona Fall League. Ethan Salas, Xavier Isaac, Moises Ballesteros, Joe Caglianone and so many more!
MLB Trade Deadline, Ranking Prospects, Matt Olson and Josh Lowe
“what may have jumped at me the most is Olson’s 2024 spray chart when compared to 2023. Last year he did so much damage to all parts of the ballpark but this year he doesn’t have a single home run to the opposite field or center field!”
MLB Weighted Home Runs Plus Stolen Base Leaders
“the 2024 list specifically showcases a number of names I consider to be undervalued in many leagues. If you are looking to make a move for your pennant run consider pushing in hard and dealing for…”
Jacob, Colt, Collier, Lazaro, and Wetherholt
JJ Wetherholt fell to the Cardinals at #7 overall in this years MLB draft. Wetherholt is a confident player and definitely brings the swag - if you saw him on draft day you know. He played three seasons at West Virginia and put up elite numbers his sophomore year slashing .449/67/16/60/36.
Trade Deadline, Soto Trade, Josh Smith, Rooker, Quinn and Seymour
Brent Rooker is a name that we should see moved at the deadline and he will likely bring a haul back to the Athletics. Rooker makes no bones about it, he goes up to the plate trying to do damage - and he has been doing just that. Rooker’s Statcast page shows elite rankings in all the places that make baseballs go really far really fast.
NYY v BAL, Skenes, Riley, McGonigle, Brayden and Bubba
I intended to write about how exciting the Pirates top 3 starting pitchers are. So, of course, news just broke that Paul Skenes SP will start the All-Star game for the National League. I absolutely love this!
Fantasy Focus: Buy, Sell, Hold Outfielders
With Aaron Judge NYY and Juan Soto NYY you just relax and ride the wave if you are competing. Both are having amazing, league winning type seasons and short of an injury this isn’t going to change
Fantasy Focus: Infield Buy, Sell, Hold
Buy: Go get Josh Naylor CLE if you can. He’s hitting cleanup for the 1st place Guardians and currently sits .242/45/20/61/3. Naylor’s ISO is at an all time high
Wood, Ketel, Kristian Campbell and OPS Leaders
We’ve been talking about James Wood OF WAS most of the season. And you know I have felt he is ready for the big leagues for some time. We are FINALLY at the point where Wood has been promoted! He will make his debut in DC against the New York Mets and LHP David Peterson.
Judge, JRod, Turang, Jhonkensy, Wood and Colorado
James Wood is absolutely the guy I want on all of my fantasy baseball teams but sadly have on just one of them. Wood has been promoted to the Washington Nationals for a Monday debut in DC!
Merrill, Pablo, Jarren, Nacho, Zebby and Roster Moves
I think we are past the point of anyone not realizing Jackson Merrill OF SD is really good. Merrill is clearly outperforming the other Jackson mega prospects (Chourio and Holliday). Since Jun 8 Merrill is hitting .370 with 7 home runs, 4 doubles, 10 runs scored, 13 RBI and an .833 SLG.
Royce, Shota, Riley, Crews, Morris, and Brooks Lee
Jun 21, 2024
I had an extended look at Royce Lewis during the 2019 Arizona Fall League where he won the MVP award. His athleticism was obvious and even then he was one of those electric players that just grabs your attention.
Wind Surge v Travelers Jun 18, 2024
Jun 18, 2024
Luke Keaschall is the player I was most interested in seeing this week. I’ve written about him several times recently and if you’re following you know how much I liked him out of the draft.