EP51 | SS and 3B Top 10 Lists | Week of Feb 5th, 2019

This week we look at our personal Top 10s with both Phil (@thebaseballjedi) & Todd (@GoldyHappens) submitting theirs at SS & 3B (both absent), Plus Jeramy's (@FrontOfficeJer) "Algorithm" brings an interesting spin on the Top Players at each position over the year. Joining Jeramy to discuss the lists & bring their own are Dan (@DanJPreciado) & first-timer on the pod James (@CubbyNole).

Creative Solutions to the Catching Wasteland

Catching is such an interesting position year in & year out with few pillars of consistency and a whole lot of volatility. Newcomers arrive on the scene then fade away, those once stable pillars eventually crumble and fall, and there's always some prodigy on the horizon. How can you break free from drafting a terrible catcher who will play less than 110 games & generally hurt more categories than help? A two-headed approach.

Benchmarking the Projections – Pitchers Edition

Continuing with the mission to give you relatable projections to help build your fantasy team (first outlined for hitters here in Benchmarking the Projections), presented below are benchmarked projections for pitchers, both starters and relievers. The projections were compared to the average league category leader occurring since the introduction of PED testing. Seasons like those listed above form the measuring stick by which the projections are compared to. The list is color coded so you can easily separate the good from the bad numbers.

Projected Closers at the 2018 All-Star Break

In fantasy baseball, the closer’s role experiences the most turnover over the course of a season. Every year, guys who appear to be locks for high-end production fall off and get replaced. It is truly a never-ending battle for any fantasy owner. Sure, Kenley Jansen, Aroldis Chapman, and Craig Kimbrel exist, but a premium price must be paid on Draft Day if an owner wants a virtual lock for a closer.

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