The Fantasy Six Pack Hour 2020 Second Base-Shortstop Preview
Welcome to The Fantasy Six Pack Hour Podcast. Joe Bond and A.J. Applegarth will be your hosts. This week they dive into the 2020 Second Base & Shortstop Previews to get you ready for the upcoming Fantasy Baseball season.
They welcome Fantasy Six Pack writer, Tyler Thompson, on the show to help them analyze the two positions. If you don't already make sure you follow him on Twitter @therealwody.
Beers of the Week
Joe and A.J. begin each show by letting you know what they are drinking. Feel free to share with them your favorites or your thoughts on our choices on Twitter @F6P_Joe and @AppleGarthAlgar.
Joe: Ballast Point Sculpin IPA
A.J.: Heavy Seas Night Swell Dark IPA
2020 Second Base Preview
Draft Strategy
The guys go over their draft strategy for attacking the second base position in drafts this season.
Hot Topics/Questions
Tyler helps them answer the hottest topics regarding the second base position including:
- Was last season an outlier for DJ LeMahieu or is there more to come as long as he is in pinstripes?
- Ketel Marte broke out in a big way in 2019. Who can we expect in 2020?
- What to expect from Jonathan Villar now that he is in Miami?
- Keston Hirua made an instant impact in 2019. Does he continue to produce at a high-level?
Under-Rated/Over-Rated
They each give one under-rated and over-rated Second Baseman according to the current ADP.
2020 Shortstop Preview
Draft Strategy
The guys go over their draft strategy for attacking the Shortstop position in drafts this season.
Hot Topics/Questions
Tyler helps them answer the hottest topics regarding the Shortstop position including:
- Fernando Tatis Jr. was amazing in 2019 and his ADP suggests people think he will repeat. What are realistic expectations?
- Another youngster, Bo Bichette, also had success in 2019, his ADP is not near as high as Tatis, but still good. Who is better more long term?
- Javier Baez declined in 2019, do we think he goes back to how he played in 2018 or is this more of what we will get?
Under-Rated/Over-Rated
They each give one under-rated and over-rated shortstops according to the current ADP.
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