While it's very early, Guerrero's average launch angle is much higher than it's been in the past so far. The 22-year-old is swinging and missing at a decent clip, but he isn't striking out all that much. Combine that with strong plate discipline and a 99th percentile max exit velocity, and we could be witnessing the full breakout.

 

It's important not to overreact to the opening week of the MLB season, but sometimes you can just tell certain things. JD Martinez appears to be back. Not only are the counting stats there, but the under-the-radar numbers are returning too. Earlier this week JDM had multiple batted balls over 110 mph for the first time since April 2018.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Not only has Shohei Ohtani recovered from his injuries last season, but the Angels have finally loosened the restrictions on how often they're having him hit. The early returns have been very promising, as the two-way sensation is batting second most nights -- right in front of Mike Trout and Anthony Rendon. In leagues where you need to choose whether to use Ohtani as a hitter or pitcher, it appears as if the value is in his bat right now.