Fantasy Baseball: 10 Hitters Expected to See an Increase in Production
Tommy Joseph, 1B, Philadelphia Phillies
2016 nF Score: 0.42
2017 Projected nF Score: 2.78
Projected Boost: 2.36
| Year | PA | R | HR | RBI | SB | AVG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 347 | 47 | 21 | 47 | 1 | .257 | .813 |
| 2017 (Projected) | 506 | 58 | 25 | 64 | 1 | .257 | .775 |
Tommy Joseph already flashed his power potential as a rookie last year, and he has intriguing late-round upside if you're looking for power. Things are different this year as Ryan Howard is no longer in the picture, which means the young right-handed hitter won't be competing for playing time at first base.
As our own Jim Sannes mentioned a little while ago about Joseph, his rise in walks and decrease in strikeouts after the All-Star break (when he was getting more consistent playing time) was especially encouraging. Couple that with a hard-hit rate that was north of 35%, along with a fly-ball rate on the same level as reigning National League MVP Kris Bryant, and we've got a potential recipe for some serious value.
Current Fantasy Draft Information:
Joseph is the 16th first baseman to find a home according to NFBC drafts, but he's currently sitting outside the top 200. It's never a bad thing when you can find a 20-plus-homer bat who will get consistent playing time in a favorable home park for this kind of price.
