MLB Top Stacks 5/19/24

Stacking the right teams can be a game-changer in MLB DFS. Today, we have some exciting matchups where certain offenses stand out due to their favorable matchups against struggling pitchers.

Here’s a detailed look at the top MLB DFS stacks for today’s slate, along with one under-the-radar stack that could provide significant value.

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Top MLB DFS Stacks

1. Philadelphia Phillies vs. Trevor Williams (Washington Nationals)

• Insights:
  • Trevor Williams’ Struggles: Williams has a 14.4% strikeout rate and a 20.8% strikeout rate against righties, which are below average. His xwOBA against both lefties (.342) and righties (.351) indicates he gives up a lot of hard contact.
  • Phillies’ Power: The Phillies lineup features power hitters like Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber, and Nick Castellanos, who can exploit Williams’ weaknesses.
  • Key Stats:
    • Kyle Schwarber: .277 ISO, .364 xwOBA vs. RHP
    • Bryce Harper: .219 ISO, .403 xwOBA vs. RHP
    • Nick Castellanos: .172 ISO, .312 xwOBA vs. RHP

2. Kansas City Royals vs. JP Sears (Oakland Athletics)

• Insights:
  • JP Sears’ Inconsistencies: Sears has a 21.0% strikeout rate and a 7.0% walk rate against right-handed hitters, but he struggles with power, allowing a .214 ISO.
  • Royals’ Key Bats: The Royals have several hitters who can take advantage of Sears’ weaknesses, including Bobby Witt Jr. and Salvador Perez.
  • Key Stats:
    • Bobby Witt Jr.: .213 ISO, .374 xwOBA vs. LHP
    • Salvador Perez: .148 ISO, .320 xwOBA vs. LHP
    • Maikel Garcia: .168 ISO, .344 xwOBA vs. LHP

3. New York Yankees vs. Chris Flexen (Chicago White Sox)

• Insights:
  • Chris Flexen’s Vulnerabilities: Flexen has a 19.2% strikeout rate and a 7.9% walk rate against left-handed hitters, along with a .196 ISO and .335 xwOBA.
  • Yankees’ Powerhouse: The Yankees lineup is loaded with power hitters like Aaron Judge, Juan Soto, and Giancarlo Stanton, who can capitalize on Flexen’s weaknesses.
  • Key Stats:
    • Aaron Judge: .322 ISO, .460 xwOBA vs. RHP
    • Juan Soto: .261 ISO, .432 xwOBA vs. RHP
    • Giancarlo Stanton: .219 ISO, .310 xwOBA vs. RHP

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Under-the-Radar Stack

St. Louis Cardinals vs. Nick Pivetta (Boston Red Sox)

• Insights:
  • Nick Pivetta’s Mixed Results: Pivetta has solid strikeout rates (31.8% vs. LHP, 30.0% vs. RHP), but he also gives up a fair amount of power, particularly against lefties (.272 ISO).
  • Cardinals’ Balanced Attack: The Cardinals have a mix of power and on-base skills in their lineup, with hitters like Lars Nootbaar and Paul Goldschmidt.
  • Key Stats:
    • Lars Nootbaar: .187 ISO, .392 xwOBA vs. RHP
    • Paul Goldschmidt: .171 ISO, .352 xwOBA vs. RHP
    • Nolan Arenado: .182 ISO, .318 xwOBA vs. RHP

Conclusion

Stacking the right offenses against struggling pitchers can significantly boost your MLB DFS lineup. The Phillies, Royals, and Yankees are top stacks today due to their matchups against pitchers who give up a lot of hard contact and power. The Cardinals offer an intriguing under-the-radar stack with potential for high upside. Use these insights and statistics to build a winning DFS lineup for today’s slate.