This is the first time in recent memory that power is so sought after. It used to be the easiest to come by, but last year turned that on its head. Now we are looking for power bats to fill the lineups. Here are eight names going late in drafts you can target to fill the home-run void if you are light on power. Here are other sleepers to target for stolen bases & runs.
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Sleeper Targets for Home Runs: Joc Pederson
Joc Pederson (OF – SF)
There is a lot to like here for Joc Pederson. The underlying metrics are top-tier.
- 23 HR in just 433 PA
- 87th-percentile max exit velocity
- 95th-percentile barrel% & xwOBA
- 98th-percentile Hard-hit%
The only red flag is that he is in a platoon. The good news is he is on the strong side and is a great option when the Giants face a ton of RHP or in daily formats. Even while platooning in 2022, Pederson proved he can be a difference-maker in power output. Let’s root for a healthy 2023.
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