Each and every day, eDraft gives you a suggested lineup and some suggested players to play, and with great success. Want to know how we do it?
The answer is not definite, there is no one way to decide which player to play, or which player to stay away from. But, what we can offer is a bit of a cheat sheet, showing you some tactics that we like to use that could help you do your research for daily fantasy baseball.
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Coors Field
To no one's surprise, the Colorado Rockies have the most runs scored in the major leagues. Now, that lineup is stacked with hitters, but the confines of Coors Field helps out. With the thin air and the deep alleys, Colorado is made for offense. So far this season, Coors Field has the highest park factor at 1.511, which is by far the highest in the National League. If the Rockies are at home, and there is a favorable matchup that benefits a hitter, be sure to put some Rockies in your lineup.
Lefty/Righty Matchup
As baseball fans know, especially those who played the game, that if you bat left-handed you have a benefit against a right-handed pitcher. In addition, right-handed batters have an advantage against left-handed pitchers. This is also true in daily fantasy baseball. For example, if player X hits .300 against right-handed pitchers and .210 against lefties, he is a stronger play against a right-handed pitcher who is not overpowering.
Stay Away from the Ace
While this seems like common sense, it is not common practice. You may see Albert Pujols for cheap one day, and immediately pick him for your lineup. Be sure to note who is pitching, because it makes a difference if Johnny Cueto is throwing compared to another pitcher.
Lineups, Lineups, Lineups
The last thing to watch is the lineups. This is not just a "who is in, who is out?" kind of thing, but it can give players more fantasy value based on where they hit. If you select a player who is hitting fourth behind players who are always on base, that gives you more value than a player at the same price that hits eighth in a National League lineup. Be sure to check starting lineups each and every day, because it gives you more information that what lies on the surface.