PullHitter Fantasy Baseball EP 292: 2025 Fantasy Baseball Masterclass w/ Steve Weimer, Phil Dussault, Toby Guevin (AKA BatFLipCrazy), Jeff Zimmerman and Tanner Bell
Welcome to the 2025 Fantasy Baseball Masterclass. Thanks to Steve, Phil, Toby, Jeff and especially Tanner for making this happen and providing invaluable insights to making us all better fantasy players
The conversation revolves around a fantasy baseball masterclass, with participants discussing various aspects of the game, including draft strategies, player projections, and the use of new projection systems like Oopsy. They debate the value of Ronald Acuna and Jacob deGrom, considering their injury histories and potential performance. The group also explores the concept of using comps for player projections and the limitations of current projection systems. They touch on the importance of understanding aging curves and the potential of new metrics like bat speed. The discussion highlights the complexities of fantasy baseball analysis and the evolving nature of player evaluation. The discussion focused on projecting player value and draft strategies in fantasy baseball. Key points included the potential rise of pitchers like Strider and Bryce Miller, and hitters like Caminero and Vientos. The conversation also delved into the limitations of SGP in accurately valuing players, especially considering factors like park effects and injury risks. The participants emphasized the importance of contextual adjustments, such as the cost of acquiring players in the NFBC format and the impact of playing time. They also highlighted the need for personalized valuation systems to account for individual drafting strategies and league dynamics. The discussion focused on draft strategies and player evaluation in fantasy baseball. Key points included the importance of replacement value, especially for relief pitchers, and the need to factor in player volatility. The conversation highlighted the significance of manual adjustments, such as projecting plate appearances and games started for late-round draft picks. Metrics like K/BB ratio, fastball velocity, and pitch mix were emphasized for pitchers, while hitters' metrics included exit velocity, launch angle, and sprint speed. The impact of park factors, particularly for new stadiums like Sacramento, was also discussed. The group emphasized the value of deep dives into late-round players to uncover potential value. The conversation revolves around fantasy baseball draft strategies, with a focus on late-round picks and early talent acquisition. Discussed was the possible importance of selecting top players early and addressing deficiencies later. One speaker discusses a scarcity mindset and the need to prioritize talent over filling specific roster spots. The discussion also touches on the unpredictability of ADP values and the importance of being flexible with draft strategies. Additionally, there is mention of various fantasy experts' rankings and projections, highlighting the need to stay informed and adapt to changing player values and news.
Action Items
[ ] Explore ways to quantify the value of roster flexibility and bench depth in different league formats.
[ ] Investigate how to better incorporate park factor adjustments for individual players, especially for pitchers.
[ ] Assess the impact park factors
[ ] Identify specific pockets of the draft where outfield depth becomes a priority and adjust draft strategies accordingly.
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