Billy Hamilton-Reds-OF
Billy Hamilton was 0-5 with a run scored and two stolen bases against the Rockies. Hamilton is hitting .258 with 1 HR and 15 RBI, which is nothing spectacular. However, he has scored 31 R and stolen 23 bases so far. He has showed a small increase in his contact rate from 20% last year to 18.5% this year. His OBP is .311 compared to .320 last year. If he can continue to play at this level he will stick at leadoff and should score close to 90 runs with 70+ stolen bases provided he stays healthy.
Dansby Swanson-Braves-SS
Dansby Swanson was 1-4 with 2 RBI against the Nationals. Swanson was batting second in this game, which is a boost to his overall value. He needs to get more at-bats to accumulate counting stats. Swanson is hitting just .207 with 4 HR and 17 RBI. Despite the poor average, his strikeout rate is manageable at 26% and he is sporting an above average 11% BB rate. His BABIP of .255 is going to come up, which is going to help his average and counting stats. He still has the potential to reach a 15 HR/10 SB season provided that he catches fire. So far in May he is hitting .294, which is a good sign for the rest of the season.
Chase Anderson-Brewers-SP
Chase Anderson went 4 IP and gave up 6 ER on 7 H, 3 BB, and 2 K's against the Cubs. Anderson has been a pleasant surprise for both the Brewers and fantasy owners. Anderson has a 4.25 ERA (4.42 FIP) over nine starts. He has average skills across the board. The bad news is that he is giving up 37% Hard contact with 42% FB. The problem with this is that his 3.8% HR/FB is going to regress in a negative way, which means a lot more earned runs like today. Things could get rough for Anderson with the temperatures rising and hitters getting more comfortable.
Kyle Freeland-Rockies-SP
Kyle Freeland went 5.2 IP and gave up 3 ER on 5 H, 2 BB, and 3 K's against the Reds. Freeland has a 3.31 (4.63 FIP) over his first nine starts. His skills do not back up his ERA. He is struggling to miss bats (15% K, 6% SwStr) and has trouble locating the strike zone (11% BB, 51% F-Strike). Regression is going to set in for Freeland and it could be bad, especially since he will be pitching half of his games in Coors Field. The one positive for Freeland is that he is getting 66% GB, which could make it a gradual regression.
DFS Value Play
Adam Frazier-Pirates-OF
Adam Frazier might not have a huge upside due to his limited power but he makes for an excellent cash game play against RHP Mike Foltynewicz. Frazier will have the platoon advantage and likely a plus lineup spot. Frazier has excellent bat to ball skills with just 11.5% K and a .338 wOBA against RHP. Foltynewicz is giving up a .358 wOBA to LHB this year. Fanduel: $3,300
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