Fantasy Baseball News, Stats and Analysis (2024)

FAQs

What stats should I look for in Fantasy Baseball? ›

Look for starters who strike out 7 or more hitters per nine innings. For relievers, you'll want to aim a bit higher and find pitchers who can exceed 8.5 strikeouts per nine innings. The league average is in the . 750 range.

Pitchers are ranked in order of their Forecaster/Daily Notes projected fantasy points (FPTS), using ESPN's standard scoring system (2 points per win, minus-2 per loss, 3 per inning, 1 per K, minus-1 apiece per hit or walk allowed, minus-2 per earned run allowed).

OBP (On-Base Percentage) – it's the number of times a batter reaches base by hits, walks or being hit by pitch, divided by his plate appearances (all at bats, walks, times hit by pitch, sacrifice flies). It is sometimes referred to as on-base average/OBA, as it is rarely presented as a true percentage.

Fantasy baseball is a game in which the participants serve as owners and general managers of virtual baseball teams. The competitors select their rosters by participating in a draft in which all relevant Major League Baseball (MLB) players are available.

On-Base Plus Slugging (OPS)

Starting pitchers contribute more to your fantasy team than hitters (given the roster spots), but I'm targeting hitters early in drafts thanks to the way SPs are being treated.

For pitchers, wins, ERA, and strikeouts are the most often-cited statistics, and a pitcher leading his league in these statistics may also be referred to as a "triple crown" winner. General managers and baseball scouts have long used the major statistics, among other factors and opinions, to understand player value.

5x5 means a roto league with five hitting categories and five pitching categories. You try to finish at the top of the league in as many of those categories as possible.

Lineup Changes

A weekly or bi-weekly league is often set on Mondays, and you need to forecast the entire week on that Monday, but there is no further lineup maintenance after your player's first game begins.

40/40 Season

Only four players in major league history have ever hit 40 home runs and stolen 40 bases in a single season, with Alfonso Soriano being the most recent to do so with a 46 home run, 41 stolen base effort for the Washington Nationals in 2006.

What does g mean in baseball? ›

G – Games played: The number of games the player has appeared in during the current MLB season. AB – At bats: The number of times the player has been at bat, defined as plate appearances minus sacrifices, walks, and Hit by Pitches.

A fielder is credited with a putout when he is the fielder who physically records the act of completing an out -- whether it be by stepping on the base for a forceout, tagging a runner, catching a batted ball, or catching a third strike.

Most would say that Roto is the 'purest' form of fantasy baseball and the 'best' at determining a champion, but that doesn't necessarily mean it's the most 'fun. ' Head-to-Head Points is probably the most intuitive format for a fantasy baseball beginner, but 'best' is really up to personal preference.

Basic, traditional stats such as batting average, ERA, OBP, SLG, and RBIs provide valuable insights into player performance.

As a starting point, scouts start by looking at a pitcher's strength, stamina, agility and aggressiveness, and then look at things like arm action and delivery. Sure it's nice to throw hard, but scouts are also looking for movement and deception.

What positions make up a fantasy football team? A fantasy football team consists of one quarterback, two running backs, two wide receivers, one tight end, one flex, one kicker, and a team defense/special teams.

Prepare Thoroughly: Research player rankings, understand your league's scoring system, and practice with mock drafts. Draft for Balance: Focus on building a well-rounded team. While stars can carry a team, championships are won through depth and versatility. Value Over Name: Don't get swayed by big names.