We continue with our fantasy baseball series by taking a look at our shortstops. As usual, we will be taking a look at the top 15 guys using real offensive value (ROV), runs created (RC), and batting average on balls in play (BABIP). Rankings are based on a combination of ROV and RC. BABIP helps us predict whether a player will improve or suffer a set back the following season.
15. Stephen Drew, Arizona Diamondbacks
ROV= .245
RC= 41
BABIP= .313
Drew lost most of the second half due to injury, but he should be 100 percent going into next season. The Diamondbacks re-signed John McDonald, but that shouldn’t cut into his playing time too much. McDonald has already proven that he can’t hit at all, so he will serve as a traditional utility infielder.
14. Derek Jeter, New York Yankees
ROV= .246
RC= 78
BABIP= .338
Jeter’s power is gone, so he is essentially good for a batting average and some on base ability. Naturally, being in the Yankees lineup is always a good opportu...
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PLAYERS:
Stephen Drew,
John McDonald,
Derek Jeter,
Alexei Ramirez,
Elvis Andrus,
Marco Scutaro,
Starlin Castro,
Erick Aybar,
Yuniel Escobar,
Hanley Ramirez,
Ozzie Guillen,
JJ Hardy,
Jimmy Rollins,
Jhonny Peralta,
Jose Reyes,
Asdrubal Cabrera,
Troy Tulowitzki
TEAMS: Arizona Diamondbacks, New York Yankees, Chicago White Sox, Texas Rangers, Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Angels, Toronto Blue Jays, Miami Marlins, Baltimore Orioles, Philadelphia Phillies, Detroit Tigers, Cleveland Indians, Colorado Rockies
TEAMS: Arizona Diamondbacks, New York Yankees, Chicago White Sox, Texas Rangers, Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Angels, Toronto Blue Jays, Miami Marlins, Baltimore Orioles, Philadelphia Phillies, Detroit Tigers, Cleveland Indians, Colorado Rockies
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