Fantasy Baseball Player Notes
2020 Fantasy Baseball Draft Notes
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1.
Josh Hader
Hader throws his fastball about 83 percent of the time and batters just can't hit it. They bat .167 against with a miniscule .275 wOBA and there's just no reason to expect that to change. Thus, his nearly 50 percent strikeout rate is likely here to stay, and that makes Hader the top reliever to draft in fantasy, even if his occasional multi-inning role means he won't get every save chance.
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22.
Brandon Woodruff
Woodruff earned his breakout 2019, relying on his elite fastball to limit hard contact and avoid big innings. His solid control allows him to keep the line moving, and the Brewers' strong lineup adds to his win potential. Although he missed a large chunk of the season due to injury, he should be ready to lead the Brewers rotation this year, and can and should be drafted as a strong second-tier starter.
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50.
Adrian Houser
Houser has an elite fastball, which he relies on heavily and against which batters hit just .203 last season. Whether he can continue to succeed with just one very good pitch is an open question, but considering his FIP and xFIP fully supported his 3.72 ERA, it's entirely possible. Overall, Houser should provide strikeouts without hurting you elsewhere, so he's an ideal late-round add.
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62.
Corey Knebel
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71.
Freddy Peralta
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73.
Josh Lindblom
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74.
Corbin Burnes
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112.
Brent Suter
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196.
Ray Black
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228.
Devin Williams
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236.
Alex Claudio
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414.
J.P. Feyereisen
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416.
Bobby Wahl
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484.
Eric Yardley
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