No, this is not an article about the 1986 Oliver stone film; this is about how platooning players on your fantasy squad can increase your team’s performance. There are many undervalued assets to be found on draft day. What if you can unearth some jewel in the late rounds of the draft that plays at an elite level vs. either LH or RH pitching? You could even grab two players, one that is great against LH, and the other great against RH. If you’re open to this approach, it could pay off in a big way for your squad this year.
Lefties to play vs. righties
Nyjer Morgan ADP 235.75, 6.5% drafted
For our first example, we will shift into “beast mode” and take a closer look at Nyjer Morgan. You might not even have to use a draft pick on this speedy lefty. In 2011, Morgan pounded righties to the tune of a .316/.370/.439 with an impressive wRC+125 (100 is average). That weighted run creation (wRC+) number is in some great run producing company like Ian Kinsler 128, Mark Teixeira 124, an...
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