FanDuel Price: $4,800
Here’s an example where it’s best to trust a larger sample size. Last year, Mike Trout destroyed left-handed pitching but has seemingly struggled versus southpaws in 2016:
| Mike Trout vs LHP | % of HR | ISO | wOBA | Hard Hit % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 25 | 285 | 434 | 41.1 |
| 2016 | 10 | 119 | 321 | 27.3 |
Will his struggles versus lefties affect his GPP ownership? Probably not. It’s Mike Trout, and people will play him regardless. However, he did roll his ankle yesterday and was removed as a precaution later in the game. That injury designation, despite being minor, could cause hesitation for some DFS players when clicking his name for their lineup.
Tonight he’ll face Derek Holland, who has allowed a 47.4 percent fly ball to right-handed batters this season. Combined with the thin air in Arlington tonight, that’s a great recipe for a Trout bomb.