

PullHitter Fantasy Baseball
Robert DiPietro
Pull Hitter aims to provide all levels of fantasy players with insight and advice. Content will range from high stake leagues on NFBC to dynasty leagues, keeper leagues, auction redraft/keeper leagues, best ball and point formats. Pull Hitter aims to be a way of life and a way of playing fantasy sports by identifying what you do well and excelling at it.
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Feb 16, 2021 • 2h
EP 42: All Things Fantasy w/ Jeff Erickson & Scott Jenstad
Rotowire's Jeff Erickson ( @Jeff_Erickson) & Scott Jenstad ( @ScottJenstad) join me to talk about:
the birth of Rotowire
how to handle starting pitching innings pitched projections and the push of starting pitching to the forefront of drafts
how to transition from 12 team to 15 team leagues
NFBC Strategy: Main Event, Draft Champions, Online Championship, Diamond Roto Challenge
quick hitting ADP would you rather
4 round draft using players in the top 100 ADP: using $ returned at year end, the goal of this draft is to roster the team with the LEAST amount of returned $.
Follow on Twitter @pullhitterpod @deadpullhitter Email : pullhitterpodcast@gmail.com
Encouraging feedback and comments. Sports dialogue is the best, so tell me what's on your mind! Thanks for listening! If you feel so kind to show some support for the show that would be greatly appreciated!
Ratings and reviews are much appreciated if you listen on a platform that allows that- Thanks! (send me a DM on Twitter for #pullhitterswag when you do!)
If you enjoyed the remastered edition of Take Me Out To The Ballgame, that was done by my pal Mike Wrocklage and you can find his work under the name Wrack Attack on Spotify, Sound Cloud and Reverb Nation
For inquiries on logo and web site design email rodeobot@gmail.com

Feb 13, 2021 • 1h 44min
EP 41: NFBC Cutline Crazy w/ Curtis Jones
NFBC veteran Curtis Jones joins me on the show to discuss the NFBC Bestball Cutline format. This format is a 10 team, 42 man roster, optimal scoring format that has 2 FAAB periods, and a 9 week playoff format to crown the overall champion. We go over:
overview of the Cutline format
batter/hitter splits
draft tendencies
player profiles to target and stay away from
the value of multi eligibility players
should you be drafting closers in this format?
how to FAAB only twice the whole year
3 week playoff system
much more!
Follow on Twitter @pullhitterpod @deadpullhitter Email : pullhitterpodcast@gmail.com
Encouraging feedback and comments. Sports dialogue is the best, so tell me what's on your mind! Thanks for listening! If you feel so kind to show some support for the show that would be greatly appreciated!
Ratings and reviews are much appreciated if you listen on a platform that allows that- Thanks! (send me a DM on Twitter for #pullhitterswag when you do!)
If you enjoyed the remastered edition of Take Me Out To The Ballgame, that was done by my pal Mike Wrocklage and you can find his work under the name Wrack Attack on Spotify, Sound Cloud and Reverb Nation
For inquiries on logo and web site design email rodeobot@gmail.com

Feb 11, 2021 • 1h 6min
EP 40: NFBC Strategy w/ Clay Link & James Anderson
Clay Link and James Anderson from Rotowire join me to talk about:
how to co-manage teams effectively
transitioning from 12 team leagues to 15 team leagues
scarce positions./categories
Main Event
Draft Champions
ADP would you rathers
4 round mini draft for homers + steals only with players after 400 ADP
Follow on Twitter @pullhitterpod @deadpullhitter Email : pullhitterpodcast@gmail.com
Encouraging feedback and comments. Sports dialogue is the best, so tell me what's on your mind! Thanks for listening! If you feel so kind to show some support for the show that would be greatly appreciated!
Ratings and reviews are much appreciated if you listen on a platform that allows that- Thanks! (send me a DM on Twitter for #pullhitterswag when you do!)
If you enjoyed the remastered edition of Take Me Out To The Ballgame, that was done by my pal Mike Wrocklage and you can find his work under the name Wrack Attack on Spotify, Sound Cloud and Reverb Nation
For inquiries on logo and web site design email rodeobot@gmail.com

Feb 6, 2021 • 1h 31min
EP 39: NFBC Strategy w/Vlad Sedler
Vlad Sedler (@RotoGut on Twitter) joins the show to talk about the various formats on the NFBC and how to approach them in terms of game theory, roster construction and player evaluation.
how to be successful doing FAAB and become a FAAB "Whisperer"
understanding how to transition from 12 team leagues to 15 team leagues
Online Championship (OC)
Main Event
Draft Champions (DC)
Bestball Cutline
Solo Shot?
advice on KDS, stat tracking during the draft and playing in high stakes leagues with no overalls
Vlad sheds some light on players he likes right now for draft and hold leagues:
-batters going past 400 ADP
-pitchers going past 400 ADP
Follow on Twitter @pullhitterpod @deadpullhitter Email : pullhitterpodcast@gmail.com
Encouraging feedback and comments. Sports dialogue is the best, so tell me what's on your mind! Thanks for listening! If you feel so kind to show some support for the show that would be greatly appreciated!
Ratings and reviews are much appreciated if you listen on a platform that allows that- Thanks! (send me a DM on Twitter for #pullhitterswag when you do!)
If you enjoyed the remastered edition of Take Me Out To The Ballgame, that was done by my pal Mike Wrocklage and you can find his work under the name Wrack Attack on Spotify, Sound Cloud and Reverb Nation
For inquiries on logo and web site design email rodeobot@gmail.com

Feb 2, 2021 • 1h 43min
EP 38: NFBC Draft Recap & Strategy w/ Justin Mason
Justin Mason (@JustinMasonFWFB), co-owner of Friends With Fantasy Benefits, owner and creator of TGFBI, writer/podcaster for Fangraphs and FSWA award winner joins me in discussing:
life in the fantasy baseball industry
the 2021 FWFB draft guide
we review 2 recently completed NFBC 15 team Draft Champions leagues, as well as an NFBC 12 team 50 league and discuss:
-how to transition from 12 team to 15 team leagues
-diversification of rosters over many team builds
-ways to get an edge on your league mates, aside from the player evaluation aspect
-the importance of using the "roster grid" on NFBC
- much much more!
Follow on Twitter @pullhitterpod @deadpullhitter Email : pullhitterpodcast@gmail.com
Encouraging feedback and comments. Sports dialogue is the best, so tell me what's on your mind! Thanks for listening! If you feel so kind to show some support for the show that would be greatly appreciated!
Ratings and reviews are much appreciated if you listen on a platform that allows that- Thanks! (send me a DM on Twitter for #pullhitterswag when you do!)
If you enjoyed the remastered edition of Take Me Out To The Ballgame, that was done by my pal Mike Wrocklage and you can find his work under the name Wrack Attack on Spotify, Sound Cloud and Reverb Nation
For inquiries on logo and web site design email rodeobot@gmail.com

Feb 1, 2021 • 1h 51min
EP 37: Baseball Roundtable w/ Jenny Butler, Ellen Adair, Shelly Verougstraete & Yancy Eaton
This episode I have some amazing guests join me for some talk on:
Their respective favorite MLB teams (Reds, Phillies, Rays, Red Sox):
- fantasy MVP,
- best prospect
- best sleeper
- who the closer will be
ADP Would you rather: Soto vs Trout Harper vs Machado
the importance of the Marlins hiring of Kim Ng
we ask each other one hypothetical question
Follow on Twitter @pullhitterpod @deadpullhitter Email : pullhitterpodcast@gmail.com
Encouraging feedback and comments. Sports dialogue is the best, so tell me what's on your mind! Thanks for listening! If you feel so kind to show some support for the show that would be greatly appreciated!
Ratings and reviews are much appreciated if you listen on a platform that allows that- Thanks! (send me a DM on Twitter for #pullhitterswag when you do!)
If you enjoyed the remastered edition of Take Me Out To The Ballgame, that was done by my pal Mike Wrocklage and you can find his work under the name Wrack Attack on Spotify, Sound Cloud and Reverb Nation
For inquiries on logo and web site design email rodeobot@gmail.com

Jan 27, 2021 • 1h 24min
EP 36: Talking Strategy w/ Phil Dussault & Jeff Zimmerman
On this episode of the pod, i talk to successful fantasy players and amazing baseball analysts in Phil Dussault (@PhilDussault27) and Jeff Zimmerman (@jeffwzimmerman)
SGP
the value of 2 start pitchers
how to FAAB
catching up in stat categories in season
batter splits vs rhp/lhp
Draft Champion batter/pitcher splits and positional minimums, as well as hitting stat targets in the draft
ADP would you rathers
players going past ADP 300 who can rise into top 100 for 2021
players in the top 100 ADP who can take a dramatic fall next year
Zach Plesac thoughts
Follow on Twitter @pullhitterpod @deadpullhitter Email : pullhitterpodcast@gmail.com Encouraging feedback and comments. Sports dialogue is the best, so tell me what's on your mind! Thanks for listening! If you feel so kind to show some support for the show that would be greatly appreciated! Ratings and reviews are much appreciated if you listen on a platform that allows that- Thanks! (send me a DM on Twitter for #pullhitterswag when you do!) If you enjoyed the remastered edition of Take Me Out To The Ballgame, that was done by my pal Mike Wrocklage and you can find his work under the name Wrack Attack on Spotify, Sound Cloud and Reverb Nation
For inquiries on logo and web site design email rodeobot@gmail.com

Jan 25, 2021 • 1h 45min
EP 35: BULLPEN DIVE Part 2 w/ Mike Carter & Lucas Biery
This episode i am joined by Mike Carter (@mdrc0508) and Lucas Biery (@BieryPlox33) to discuss bullpens. This is a 2 part pod, as we discuss Miami-Washington on this episode.
we talk about possible landing spots for some free agent closers
we talk about how to prospect for late saves what to look out for when drafting for leagues that use holds
we go team by team (MIA-WASH)) and talk about best targets for saves and holds
Follow on Twitter @pullhitterpod @deadpullhitter Email : pullhitterpodcast@gmail.com Encouraging feedback and comments. Sports dialogue is the best, so tell me what's on your mind! Thanks for listening! If you feel so kind to show some support for the show that would be greatly appreciated! Ratings and reviews are much appreciated if you listen on a platform that allows that- Thanks! (send me a DM on Twitter for #pullhitterswag when you do!) If you enjoyed the remastered edition of Take Me Out To The Ballgame, that was done by my pal Mike Wrocklage and you can find his work under the name Wrack Attack on Spotify, Sound Cloud and Reverb Nation
For inquiries on logo and web site design email rodeobot@gmail.com

Jan 25, 2021 • 1h 48min
EP 34: BULLPEN DIVE Part 1 w/ Mike Carter & Lucas Biery
This episode i am joined by Mike Carter (@mdrc0508) and Lucas Biery (@BieryPlox33) to discuss bullpens. This is a 2 part pod, as we discuss Arizona- LA Dodgers on this episode.
we talk about possible landing spots for some free agent closers
we talk about how to prospect for late saves
what to look out for when drafting for leagues that use holds
we go team by team (ARI-LAD) and talk about best targets for saves and holds
Follow on Twitter @pullhitterpod @deadpullhitter Email : pullhitterpodcast@gmail.com Encouraging feedback and comments. Sports dialogue is the best, so tell me what's on your mind! Thanks for listening! If you feel so kind to show some support for the show that would be greatly appreciated! Ratings and reviews are much appreciated if you listen on a platform that allows that- Thanks! (send me a DM on Twitter for #pullhitterswag when you do!) If you enjoyed the remastered edition of Take Me Out To The Ballgame, that was done by my pal Mike Wrocklage and you can find his work under the name Wrack Attack on Spotify, Sound Cloud and Reverb Nation
For inquiries on logo and web site design email rodeobot@gmail.com

Jan 22, 2021 • 58min
EP 33: NFBC Strategy w/ Brian Rudd
@deadpullhitter
@ruddHQ
We break down some NFBC formats:
-DC
-MAIN EVENT
-SOME APD WOULD YOU RATHERS !
Follow on Twitter @pullhitterpod @deadpullhitter Email : pullhitterpodcast@gmail.com Encouraging feedback and comments. Sports dialogue is the best, so tell me what's on your mind! Thanks for listening! If you feel so kind to show some support for the show that would be greatly appreciated! Ratings and reviews are much appreciated if you listen on a platform that allows that- Thanks! (send me a DM on Twitter for #pullhitterswag when you do!) If you enjoyed the remastered edition of Take Me Out To The Ballgame, that was done by my pal Mike Wrocklage and you can find his work under the name Wrack Attack on Spotify, Sound Cloud and Reverb Nation
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