- Mon Feb 24, 2025 4:56 pm
#6818
As we dive into the 2025 Fantasy Baseball season, the buzz around best ball formats is heating up, and I can't help but wonder: are we all on the same page when it comes to drafting strategies? The prevailing wisdom seems to be that hitters should dominate your early rounds, but is that really the best approach?
Consider this: in recent NFBC best ball drafts, top finishers consistently took no more than two pitchers in the first twelve rounds. This raises some intriguing questions. Are we undervaluing the impact of pitchers in these formats? Or is the data suggesting that the volatility of pitchers makes them a risky investment early on?
Let’s talk about the hitters you should be targeting. With names like Ezequiel Tovar and Luis Arraez floating around as potential steals, who do you think will emerge as the breakout stars this season? Are there any under-the-radar players you believe could outperform their ADP?
And what about the pitchers? With the emphasis on maximizing innings pitched and strikeouts, are there any late-round gems you’re eyeing? Is it wise to completely avoid closers in best ball formats, or do you think there’s value in snagging a top-tier closer if the opportunity arises?
I’m eager to hear your thoughts! What’s your best ball strategy looking like this year? Are you sticking to the “hitters first” mantra, or do you have a different game plan in mind? Let’s get the conversation rolling!
Consider this: in recent NFBC best ball drafts, top finishers consistently took no more than two pitchers in the first twelve rounds. This raises some intriguing questions. Are we undervaluing the impact of pitchers in these formats? Or is the data suggesting that the volatility of pitchers makes them a risky investment early on?
Let’s talk about the hitters you should be targeting. With names like Ezequiel Tovar and Luis Arraez floating around as potential steals, who do you think will emerge as the breakout stars this season? Are there any under-the-radar players you believe could outperform their ADP?
And what about the pitchers? With the emphasis on maximizing innings pitched and strikeouts, are there any late-round gems you’re eyeing? Is it wise to completely avoid closers in best ball formats, or do you think there’s value in snagging a top-tier closer if the opportunity arises?
I’m eager to hear your thoughts! What’s your best ball strategy looking like this year? Are you sticking to the “hitters first” mantra, or do you have a different game plan in mind? Let’s get the conversation rolling!