In Yahoo Sports Fantasy Baseball, Expected Statcast Stats from the previous season can offer valuable insights for drafting hitters in 2025. José Ramírez outperformed his xSLG but not consistently his xBA, indicating stronger power numbers than batting average. Juan Soto excelled on the road and had impressive expected stats, making him a solid Round 1 pick, while Marcell Ozuna and Michael Harris II also showed potential for improvement. Ezequiel Tovar’s low xBA raises concerns despite his rising talent, while Michael Toglia’s respectable xBA and xSLG, and Tyler Fitzgerald’s deceptive rookie season, make them intriguing draft options.
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Fantasy Baseball: Which Expected Statcast Stats from last season should we believe for these pitchers in 2025?
Statcast data has revolutionized how we evaluate MLB players, including pitchers like Paul Skenes, who outperformed Tarik Skubal in expected stats last season. Blake Snell and Mason Miller also excelled in xERA, making them solid fantasy picks, while Logan Webb's expected stats took a hit in 2024. Reynaldo López and Ronel Blanco overperformed in ERA compared to xERA, cautioning against overvaluing them in drafts. Additionally, Justin Verlander's low xERA suggests he could bounce back in...
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