Fantasy Baseball Today Projecting Nick Kurtz & Roman Anthony! Week 23 Sleepers & Two-Start Pitchers! (8/22 Fantasy Baseball Podcast)
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Aug 22, 2025 Nick Kurtz and Roman Anthony are turning heads with their impressive performances, including a highlight reel homer at Yankee Stadium. The Rays and Red Sox are making waves with player promotions, while Austin Riley's season-ending surgery impacts strategies. Brenton Doyle's hot second half grabs attention, and there’s a need to evaluate deep-league pitchers and the surprising resurgence of Shota Imanaga. Don't miss insights on two-start pitchers and sleeper hitters as the hosts analyze matchups for Week 23!
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Nick Kurtz Is A Historic Rookie Performer
- Nick Kurtz is producing historically elite rookie power and on-base metrics this season.
- His strikeout rate has dropped and his plate discipline and contact quality have steadily improved.
Roman Anthony Showing Polished Hitting
- Roman Anthony has tapped into real hitting polish with elite exit velocity and barrel rates.
- His recent stretch shows strong OBP, power signs, and batting-average upside as ground-ball rate falls.
Wait On Carson Williams In Shallow Leagues
- Don't rush to roster Carson Williams in shallow leagues due to his 34% strikeout rate and high AAA whiff rates.
- Consider him only in deep leagues where power-speed upside and defense justify patience.