Fantasy Baseball: Daily Statistical Nuances from the Fantasy Nomad
Published: Mar 07, 2013
Fantasy Baseball: Daily Statistical Nuances from the Fantasy Nomadby Michael Pichan (@FantasyNomad)
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Royals OF Alex Gordon[/caption]
Each day I will post underlying stat(s) of the day that will help shed some light on player(s) that I believe are important as your draft day approaches. Today's Statistical Nuances revolve around Royals OF Alex Gordon who is slated to bat lead off to start the season, whereas he batted in the three hole to end the 2012 season.
As a Lead Off Hitter in 2012:In 83 games (377 PA) as a lead off hitter Gordon hit six home runs, which averages out to one home run every 63 plate appearances with a split line of .307/.379/.466 and 48 runs, 31 RBI, 39 BB, 70 strike outs (SO) a 18.5% K rate. Another important note is that Gordon stole six bases, but was caught four times.Batting in Third in 2012:47 games, 205 PA, five home runs (HR every 41 PA), with a split line of .288/.356/.462 and 28 runs, 26 RBI, 19 BB, and 47 SO (22 K%). Gordon attempted just four stolen bases from this spot in the line up and was only caught one time.Analysis:For good or bad, Gordon's value obviously changes with the move to the lead off spot. The stats show that Gordon's 2013 value will come more so in the runs scored, batting average, and on base percentage (for those of you who play in OBP leagues) categories, as opposed to home runs and RBI categories if he were to hit in the heart of the Royals order. And, just because a player bats lead off it does not mean that their stolen base totals will get a substantial boost, which is especially the case with Alex Gordon and his dismal 60% stolen base rate when getting on base from the lead off spot. Overall, this lowers Gordon's value somewhat going into 2013. It may be different if he were leading off for a more offensively potent offensive team then a Royals club who scored the third fewest runs of any American League team in 2012.
For more statistical insight, and draft day help, be sure to listen to the RotoInfo.com's Box Score Baseball podcast and post your comments or questions in the comment section below.
Royals OF Alex Gordon[/caption]
Each day I will post underlying stat(s) of the day that will help shed some light on player(s) that I believe are important as your draft day approaches. Today's Statistical Nuances revolve around Royals OF Alex Gordon who is slated to bat lead off to start the season, whereas he batted in the three hole to end the 2012 season.
As a Lead Off Hitter in 2012:In 83 games (377 PA) as a lead off hitter Gordon hit six home runs, which averages out to one home run every 63 plate appearances with a split line of .307/.379/.466 and 48 runs, 31 RBI, 39 BB, 70 strike outs (SO) a 18.5% K rate. Another important note is that Gordon stole six bases, but was caught four times.Batting in Third in 2012:47 games, 205 PA, five home runs (HR every 41 PA), with a split line of .288/.356/.462 and 28 runs, 26 RBI, 19 BB, and 47 SO (22 K%). Gordon attempted just four stolen bases from this spot in the line up and was only caught one time.Analysis:For good or bad, Gordon's value obviously changes with the move to the lead off spot. The stats show that Gordon's 2013 value will come more so in the runs scored, batting average, and on base percentage (for those of you who play in OBP leagues) categories, as opposed to home runs and RBI categories if he were to hit in the heart of the Royals order. And, just because a player bats lead off it does not mean that their stolen base totals will get a substantial boost, which is especially the case with Alex Gordon and his dismal 60% stolen base rate when getting on base from the lead off spot. Overall, this lowers Gordon's value somewhat going into 2013. It may be different if he were leading off for a more offensively potent offensive team then a Royals club who scored the third fewest runs of any American League team in 2012.
For more statistical insight, and draft day help, be sure to listen to the RotoInfo.com's Box Score Baseball podcast and post your comments or questions in the comment section below.
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