Back in May, custom leaderboards helped identify potential trade targets in fantasy baseball. This time, focusing on hitters and pitchers. Using process-oriented stats like barrel rate, swinging strike rate, and contact rate to uncover players worth trading for or adding off the wire in shallower formats.
For hitters, highlights include prospects like Heston Kjerstad and Andy Pages, as well as underrated assets like Brandon Nimmo and Rowdy Tellez. Jonathan India stands out with his plate discipline and contact rate, making him a valuable fantasy asset. Spencer Horwitz and Matt Chapman offer potential value at the corner infield positions.
When it comes to pitchers, names like Taj Bradley, Ryan Pepiot, and Yusei Kikuchi emerge as trade targets with underlying metrics indicating potential success moving forward. While Pablo Lopez and MacKenzie Gore have shown signs of improvement despite recent struggles, making them intriguing options to consider.