4 Under-the-Radar Daily Fantasy Baseball Plays for 5/23/17
Brandon Phillips, 2B, Atlanta Braves
FanDuel Price: $2,500
Why He Will Go Overlooked:
Brian Dozier has been a man on a mission lately, and he will look to continue his hot streak at Camden Yards against Dylan Bundy. Dozier has recorded double-digit FanDuel points in each of his last three contests.
The Atlanta Braves look to be a middle-of-the-pack offense, as they rank 13th in team wOBA (.323), a number that will be severely impacted by the loss of Freddie Freeman. With Freeman getting all the press, it's understandable why Brandon Phillips and his Braves buddies are a largely overlooked group.
Why You Should Use Him:
This season has been an offensive renaissance for Phillips -- his .340 wOBA is on pace to be his best mark since 2011.
One day after beating Pittsburgh Pirates ace Gerrit Cole, the matchup will get significantly easier against Tyler Glasnow, who's logged a 4.98 SIERA.
Perhaps the most intriguing aspect of Phillips' matchup is his potential battle against catcher Francisco Cervelli. Phillips has already swiped seven bags this season, and Cervelli ranks dead last among qualified catchers in caught stealing rate (18.2%).
