Theo Hartman

Despite suboptimal Sprint Speed, my Batted Ball Event numbers are trending upwards. I enjoy all things baseball, from "The Green Fields of the Mind " to Bull Durham, from SABR to pure hunches, it's all part of my Baseball Fantasy. @TheoHart006

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    Can Carroll Continue Hot Hitting in '25? - September 28, 2024

    Corbin Carroll OF ARI Corbin Carroll's complicated 2024 season caused consternation across fantasy baseball. Next to zero production in the first half of the season followed by a return to his rookie form in the second half of the season,...

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    No Debate: Hot Hitters Help - September 11, 2024

    Taylor Ward OF LAA What's hotter than a 100% Sweet Spot percentile of 43%? Step into the burn Ward: Over the last two weeks, Ward has warmed from hot to scalding: .347 BA with 5 HR and 11 Runs scored....

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    Yusei Kikuchi, I Say Just Pitch Me - August 22, 2024

    Some SPs are matchup plays. Here's 5 SPs I will pitch regardless of matchup. Yusei Kikuchi SP HOU Toiling in Toronto appears to have been Kikuchi's worst fault in 2024. Since making Houston home, Yusei has K'd 36 over 27...

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    Burger Time & Sudden Saves - August 18, 2024

    Jake Burger 3B MIA The second half of 2023 saw Burger sizzle for the Marlins and 2024 is no different. A horrendous beginning has given way to delicious power: 14 HR and .333 BA over the last month. He's sporting...

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    Outfield of Dreams - July 27, 2024

    Am I in heaven? No, it's Oakland's outfield. Brent Rooker OF OAK If you drafted Rooker, congrats: along with the 24 HR, he's slashing .289/ 366/.578/.944. If you dig red, he's 91st percentile or higher in six categories dedicated to...

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    Profar, So Good: 5 NL Surprises - July 13, 2024

    Here's five NL hitters who have been pleasant surprises in fantasy baseball during the first half of 2024 season. Jurickson Profar OF SD A perennial Padre of disappointing returns, Jurickson jumped into our fantasy hearts in the first half of...

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    Callups & Debut Dudes - June 11, 2024

    Tis the Season for promotions, call-ups, debuts & spot start rookies. Tyler Locklear 1B/3B SEA DEBUT: Locklear was called up from Triple-A Tacoma on Sunday and he went 1-for-4 with an RBI double and a run in his debut.. Locklear...

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    Desperately Seeking Saves? - June 9, 2024

    Saves are the most volatile stat in Fantasy. If you're seeking Saves, roster high Whiff Rate RPs with nice ratios who can provide the vulture save or win. Jeremiah Estrada RP SAN Jeremiah was a relief pitcher. Was a good...

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    Pitching with Smoke & Mirrors? - June 8, 2024

    These SPs are magicians...but will their tricks last? Read on for Starting Pitchers with Tricks Revealed and the question of questions: Can the Magic Last? José Berríos SP TOR What's his Trick? He owns a nice Chase Rate of 30%,...

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    Struggling Studs - June 1, 2024

    Struggling Studs Remember draft day? Safe bat at the hot corner? Easy pick: Austin Riley. At shortstop, nobrainer: Francisco Lindor. At 2B, no safer pick than Ozzie Albies! Topshelf power at 1B: Only Olson seemed a sure thing (maybe Alonso)....

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    Waiver Wire Bats for Hire - May 23, 2024

    The Waiver Wire in late May can feel a bit picked over, but bargain finds are there for teams in need. If you have injury woes, take a look at one of these 5 bargain bats... Matt Chapman 3B SFG...

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    5 Starting Pitchers to Buy or Sell - May 11, 2024

    Taj Bradley SP TAM Bradley returned from pectoral pain May 10th and upon activation, he activated his top tier stuff vs the Yankees. 6 IP, 1 ER, 2 BB and 7 K will play. For those who held onto the...

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    Mason Miller is the Man - April 27, 2024

    Mason Miller, RP OAK He's the reddest of the red on StatCast and the baddest of the bad on the hill, Miller's one bad mutha---shut your mouth---I'm taking about Mason Miller! Seriously, five 100th percentiles in pitching metrics, including K%,...

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    Frustrations & Fluctuations - April 21, 2024

    Will Benson, OF CIN Despite an absolute flood of red on his StatCast page, easy to count 5 SBs and an enormous physique, Will Benson continues to take the seat vs. LHP. As the Cincinnati Reds struggle to utilize talent,...

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    Hey Siri: Show Me Fleet Feet & Hot Hitters - March 30, 2024

    Fleet Feet & Hot Hitters Jose Siri, OF TAM Siri steals the show in the opening pair of games vs the Jays with 3 SBs. Siri is a 30/30 capable player, with 30 MPH top sprint speed to boot. His...

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    Fantasy Baseball Draft Prep - March 17, SB Predictability

    Stolen Bases Threats: Beyond the Top 10 In 2023, MLB base runners had the highest stolen base success rates of all time at 80.2%. Over 50 players topped 20 SBs and 18 swiped 30 or more. That puts available SB...

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    Fantasy Baseball Draft Prep - March 7, 2024

    Cub 3B Battle Christopher Morel Morel's light-tower power (and propensity for shedding clothing) is well-known. His sudden Spring Training slide to 3B was endorsed by Northside Counsell himself, who said the Cubs 3B situation is "not going to be solved...

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    Fantasy Baseball Draft Prep - February 28, 2024

    Bargain Bats w/ Barrel Rates Higher than Juan Soto (13.0%)NONE of these hitters are more valuable than Soto, nor will they ever be. However, for mid and late-round grabs at power potential, these hitters have value. NOTE: League average Barrel...

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    Fantasy Baseball Draft Prep - February 24, 2024

    RPs w/ Rosterable Ratios (+ Two NL Hitters) Relief pitching is a combustible commodity (they're the RBs of fantasy baseball) but using late picks on the proper RPs can help to fortify your pitching. RPs with high SwStr%* and K/9...