Drafting Strategies in Fantasy Baseball

This chapter explores the intricacies of drafting in fantasy baseball, focusing on the integration of instinctual approaches and advanced analytics. The speakers discuss various projection systems and their value in understanding player performance, while emphasizing the importance of adaptability and preparation during the drafting process. Listeners gain insights into navigating different league formats and optimizing their roster through strategic player selections.

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On this episode, I welcome first time pod appearances from Michael Murphy & Ryan Beck as we discuss the NFBC "50" format - which is a 12 team, 50 round draft and hold. Michael and Ryan provide some insight into their success from 2024.

hitting percentile targets
How to pre plan for draft
Organizational approach, spreadsheet utilization during a slow draft
Striving to maintain equilibrium as draft progresses. Staying as balanced for as long as possible. Low intra-SD players early, high intra-SD players late
The value of multi eligibility players