Similar to past seasons, CBS fantasy baseball keeps its trend alive by undervaluing veteran starting pitchers. Players like Blake Snell, Luis Castillo, MacKenzie Gore, Drew Rasmussen, Tanner Bibee and Jack Flaherty are all going two to three rounds later than they should. For some reason, CBS drafters insist on waiting on starting pitching while moving up their closers and catchers.
Two-catcher leagues were once a popular setting among the CBS crowd, so that overvaluation tends to make sense. Still, letting so many quality arms fall seems a bit unwarranted. When targeting those types of pitchers, you can probably wait a round or two longer, creating even better value.
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Since starting pitchers falling is the norm in CBS leagues, I’ve decided to focus more on the random outliers that have fallen through the cracks. After combing through the rankings, I’ve found a few drastic standouts. There’s still one pitcher highlighted, but these players have dramatically dropped in CBS drafts.
Jung Hoo Lee (OF – SF) | Consensus ADP: 248/CBS ADP: 320
Jung Hoo Lee had a hard time staying on the field in his rookie campaign and didn’t do much in his sophomore season either. His strengths are putting the ball in play (11.5% strikeout rate), scoring a few runs, stealing a few bases and hitting for a decent average.
Most projections have Lee improving on last year’s numbers, with a 10-home run, 10-stolen base season, roughly 80 runs scored and a .270 average. Those numbers are hardly something to get excited about, but in deeper leagues, he does possess some value. I agree that Lee shouldn’t be drafted around pick 250, but he’s a massive value at pick 320.
Lee rolled his ankle early in the World Baseball Classic (WBC), but the injury is believed to be minor. He’s going undrafted in the majority of CBS leagues, but as our consensus suggests, he’s worth drafting in the final round. If Lee gets off to a slow start, he’s an easy drop candidate. But if he can stay healthy and perform at the level many believe he’s capable of, he could be a solid find.
Marcell Ozuna (DH – PIT) | Consensus ADP: 257/CBS ADP: 339
Marcell Ozuna is ready to embark on the comeback trail in Pittsburgh, but CBS drafters aren’t buying it. Ozuna has fallen an enormous 82 spots in CBS leagues compared to other sites.
While the veteran slugger is far from a sure thing, Ozuna’s batting profile (90 miles per hour exit velocity, 11.4% barrel rate, 45% hard-hit rate, 14.1-degree launch angle) still suggests he’s capable of blasting close to 30 home runs while driving in a sizable number of RBI. He’ll probably be closer to 25 home runs and 75 RBI, but the Pirates have improved their lineup and could surprise this year.
There is no way Ozuna should go undrafted. If he somehow does not get selected in your league, a quick waiver wire claim is warranted. There’s a chance he gets out to a hot start. If he doesn’t, he’s an easy drop. In CBS leagues, Ozuna can be had for next to nothing. He’s worth the late-round dart throw.
Ernie Clement (2B, 3B, SS – TOR) | Consensus ADP: 262/CBS ADP: 314
While other sites value Ernie Clement’s late playoff rise and multi-position eligibility, CBS managers are passing on the Toronto infielder. Admittedly, Clement’s regular-season numbers were nothing spectacular — 83 runs scored, 35 doubles and a .275 average — but it was his clutch hitting in October that really drew my attention.
In the playoffs, Clement hit for a .411 batting average while scoring 13 runs in 18 games. He also mashed six doubles, a triple and a home run. Moreover, the former Guardian struck out just five times over 77 plate appearances. Normally, that would be impressive, but doing it against the top arms in the playoffs should result in his draft stock climbing above pick 300.
While other leagues are favoring Clement, he’s an afterthought on CBS’s platform. You can wait until the final round to draft him in standard leagues or target him near pick 300 in deeper ones. If Clement can turn a few of those doubles into home runs, the soon-to-be 30-year-old could produce something close to a 15/10 season with 90 runs scored and a .290 average.
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