MLB Top Hitters 6/9/24

Welcome to today’s MLB DFS Top Hitters preview. We’ll dive into the top 5 DFS hitters for today’s slate and also highlight a few under-the-radar plays. Using the provided data, we’ll analyze the statistics and matchups to explain why these players are prime targets for your DFS lineups.

Top 5 DFS Hitters

1. Corey Seager (Texas Rangers) vs. Keaton Winn (San Francisco Giants)

Key Insights:

• Seager has been crushing right-handed pitching with a .436 xwOBA and .308 ISO.
• Winn struggles against left-handed hitters, allowing a .332 xwOBA.

Why He’s a Top Play:

• Seager’s elite contact and power metrics against right-handed pitchers make him a standout play. With Winn’s vulnerabilities against lefties, Seager is poised for a big day.

Statistics:

• Seager vs. RHP: .436 xwOBA, .308 ISO
• Winn vs. LHB: .332 xwOBA

2. Ozzie Albies (Atlanta Braves) vs. DJ Herz (Washington Nationals)

Key Insights:

• Albies excels against left-handed pitching with a .360 xwOBA and .210 ISO.
• Herz has struggled in limited innings, particularly against left-handed hitters with a .487 xwOBA.

Why He’s a Top Play:

• Albies’ power and contact against left-handers, combined with Herz’s inexperience and struggles, make him a prime candidate for DFS success.

Statistics:

• Albies vs. LHP: .360 xwOBA, .210 ISO
• Herz vs. LHB: .487 xwOBA

3. Julio Rodriguez (Seattle Mariners) vs. Cole Ragans (Kansas City Royals)

Key Insights:

• Rodriguez has been solid against left-handed pitching with a .353 xwOBA.
• Ragans, while effective, faces a tough matchup against the powerful Mariners lineup.

Why He’s a Top Play:

• Rodriguez’s combination of speed and power makes him a top DFS target. His ability to get on base and hit for power against left-handers will be key against Ragans.

Statistics:

• Rodriguez vs. LHP: .353 xwOBA
• Ragans vs. RHB: .276 xwOBA

4. Rafael Devers (Boston Red Sox) vs. Chris Flexen (Chicago White Sox)

Key Insights:

• Devers has been dominant against right-handed pitching with a .405 xwOBA and .265 ISO.
• Flexen struggles against right-handed hitters, allowing a .384 xwOBA.

Why He’s a Top Play:

• Devers’ power and consistency against right-handers make him an excellent play. Flexen’s inability to effectively handle right-handed hitters only boosts Devers’ potential.

Statistics:

• Devers vs. RHP: .405 xwOBA, .265 ISO
• Flexen vs. RHB: .384 xwOBA

5. Luis Robert (Chicago White Sox) vs. Zack Kelly (Boston Red Sox)

Key Insights:

• Robert has a .343 xwOBA and .286 ISO against right-handed pitchers.
• Kelly has control issues and a high walk rate.

Why He’s a Top Play:

• Robert’s power and ability to hit right-handers hard make him a top option. Kelly’s control issues could lead to favorable counts and more opportunities for Robert to drive the ball.

Statistics:

• Robert vs. RHP: .343 xwOBA, .286 ISO
• Kelly: High BB%

Under the Radar Plays

1. Mike Tauchman (Chicago Cubs) vs. Frankie Montas (Cincinnati Reds)

Key Insights:

• Tauchman has a .341 xwOBA against right-handed pitching.
• Montas struggles against left-handed hitters, with a .372 xwOBA.

Why He’s a Sneaky Play:

• Tauchman’s ability to get on base and Montas’ issues with lefties make Tauchman a solid under-the-radar option.

Statistics:

• Tauchman vs. RHP: .341 xwOBA
• Montas vs. LHB: .372 xwOBA

2. Jazz Chisholm Jr. (Miami Marlins) vs. Carlos Carrasco (Cleveland Guardians)

Key Insights:

• Chisholm has a .336 xwOBA against right-handed pitchers.
• Carrasco struggles against left-handed hitters, allowing a .393 xwOBA.

Why He’s a Sneaky Play:

• Chisholm’s power and speed make him a versatile option, especially against a pitcher like Carrasco who has significant struggles against left-handers.

Statistics:

• Chisholm vs. RHP: .336 xwOBA
• Carrasco vs. LHB: .393 xwOBA

3. Bryan Reynolds (Pittsburgh Pirates) vs. Bailey Ober (Minnesota Twins)

Key Insights:

• Reynolds has a .373 xwOBA and .203 ISO against right-handed pitching.
• Ober, while solid, faces a tough matchup against a switch-hitter with power from both sides.

Why He’s a Sneaky Play:

• Reynolds’ power and ability to switch hit make him a challenging matchup for Ober. His consistency against right-handers makes him an intriguing under-the-radar option.

Statistics:

• Reynolds vs. RHP: .373 xwOBA, .203 ISO

This wraps up our top hitters and under-the-radar plays for today’s MLB DFS slate. Use these insights to build a strong lineup and stay tuned for more detailed analysis. Happy DFS hunting!