BatFlip Crazy Fantasy Baseball

Episode 38 tackles the fantasy outlook for Juan Soto, Luis Severino and Starling Marte. Can Soto make the leap from one of the game’s best hitters to one of fantasy baseball’s best? Is Luis Severino the Sevy of 2017 and the first half of 2018 or are we likely to see more of second half Sevy? How might injury have impacted Starling Marte’s late season struggles? These and more questions answered. Players discussed: Juan Soto (3:13), Luis Severino (20:16) and Starling Marte (40:25).

Episode 38 looks at the fantasy outlook for Charlie Blackmon, Kris Bryant, Carlos Correa and Aaron Nola based on past performance and skills. Blackmon took a step back last year, but remained solid, while Correa and Bryant struggled through injury and inconsistency. Which of the three looks like the best player for 2019 and is Nola showing signs of becoming a top 5 pitcher? Listen to find out. Players discussed: Charlie Blackmon (2:11), Kris Bryant (14:42), Carlos Correa (27:27) and Aaron Nola (40:21).

Episode 36 looks at the fantasy outlook for Clayton Kershaw, Giancarlo Stanton, Trevor Story and Andrew Benintendi. Kershaw and Stanton on the decline? Story and Benintendi on the rise? I also debut a new segment called Reach, Charles! where I discuss things I’m excited about, including the idea of opportunity cost as it relates to early picks. Players discussed: Clayton Kershaw (4:00), Giancarlo Stanton (19:36), Trevor Story (32:20) and Andrew Benintendi (47:14).

Episode 35 looks at the fantasy outlook of three Cleveland Indians starters and ranks them, along with Corey Kluber, among the top starting pitchers in fantasy baseball. Who’s the leader of the four heading into 2019? The answer may surprise you. As always, the podcast looks at past performance, skills, pitch splits, batted ball profile and more to figure out whether you should own them in your leagues next year and at what price. Players discussed: Trevor Bauer (4:28), Cookie Carrasco (30:12) and Mike Clevinger (48:37).

Episode 34 looks at the fantasy baseball outlook for Corey Kluber, Javier Baez and NL Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom. Kluber and Baez have Profiles with a lot more questions than some of the other top players, while deGrom has joined the ranks of truly elite starting pitcher. Players discussed: Corey Kluber (6:11), Javier Baez (27:02) and Jacob deGrom (40:58).

The player profile adventure continues! Episode 33 looks at the fantasy outlook of Chris Sale, Freddie Freeman and Aaron Judge based on past performance and skills. Players discussed: Chris Sale (3:07), Freddie Freeman (18:39) and Aaron Judge (34:37).

Episode 32 dives deep into three super exciting players—Alex Bregman, Ronald Acuna and Christian Yelich. In fact, it’s unlikely that another podcast this offseason will have a trio I like so damn much. And don’t worry, there’s plenty of talk about Yelich’s hard hit fly ball rate. Players discussed: Alex Bregman (3:11), Ronald Acuna (21:18) and Christian Yelich (31:54).

Episode 31 looks at the fantasy outlook for Jose Altuve after a disappointing season and Manny Machado after he played the villain in this year’s playoffs. As usual, the episode dives deep into past performance and skills to see what 2019 might hold for both players. Players discussed: Jose Altuve (4:09) and Manny Machado (20:06).

Episode 30 covers the fantasy outlook for two players currently going in the first round of mock drafts—Trea Turner and Paul Goldschmidt. Find out why only one belongs there. Also, a quick dive into the proposed Mallex Smith and Mike Zunino trade and it’s fantasy implications. Players discussed: Mallex Smith and Mike Zunino (0:08), Trea Turner (12:10) and Paul Goldschmidt (23:10).

Episode 29 looks at what makes Max Scherzer the best pitcher in the game with a deep dive on his past performance and skills. You will leave the podcast feeling refreshed and believing in starting pitching once again. Scherzer’s got production, skills and volume for days.