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Matt Williams
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Lead MLB Editor: https://t.co/hJowbX4WkO | @FSWA Nominee | +ROI MLB/NFL/NBA Bettor | @ToutWars Champ | @KingsClassicFF Champ 2x | Former: @TheAthletic @NBCSports
Mar 24, 2022 • 16 tweets • 5 min read
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A great way to identify values in fantasy is to find discounted hitters who share similar traits w/ established stars.

Variables such as injury history or playing time can still suppress a players value, but there is no substitute for talent/ability.

Cont… Cont…

So what are the most important traits to look for in a hitter?

⚾️ Pitch selection
⚾️ Contact
⚾️ Bat control
⚾️ Ideal launch angle
⚾️ Ideal exit velocity

For our purposes we will ignore speed as we are only looking for pure hitting skill

Cont…
Feb 2, 2021 • 26 tweets • 12 min read
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Next up in my #2021PlayerBreakdowns Series is:

Jesús Luzardo, SP
Oakland #Athletics
23 years old
Drafted: 2016; Round 3, Pick 17 (WAS)

Let’s get started...

2020 Stat Line:

12 G
59.0 IP

3-2
 4.12 ERA
1.27 WHIP
4.19 FIP
3.88 xFIP
4.05 SIERA

23.8 K%
6.9 BB%
16.9 K-BB%

.254 AVG
.306 BABIP
78.0% LOB
1.37 HR/9
Mar 23, 2020 • 25 tweets • 9 min read
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Next up in my #2020PlayerBreakdowns Series is:

Jose Berrios, SP
Minnesota #Twins
25 years old (26 on 5/27)
Drafted: 2012, Round: CAs; Pick 1

Let’s get started...

2019 Stat Line:

32 G
200.1 IP

14-8
 3.68 ERA
1.22 WHIP
3.85 FIP
4.32 xFIP
4.28 SIERA

23.2 K%
6.1 BB%
17.1 K-BB%

.248 AVG
.299 BABIP
1.19 HR/9