MLB Batter vs. Pitcher (BvP) Matchups to Target and Avoid: Friday (Fantasy Baseball)

In today’s daily fantasy baseball contests, it’s important to analyze batter vs. pitcher matchups to maximize your lineup’s potential. In this space every day, we’ll take a look at the best and worst batter and pitcher matchups for today’s MLB contests on FanDuel and DraftKings. Let’s dive into the data to find out which players you should target and avoid in your daily fantasy baseball lineups.

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Batters to Target

Trey Mancini (1B – CHC) – Mancini is up against Sonny Gray of the Minnesota Twins today. In previous matchups, Mancini has hit .467 with a stellar OPS of 1.356 over 15 at-bats. With three extra-base hits including a homer, Mancini is a strong candidate for your fantasy lineup.
Manny Machado (3B – SD) – Machado, facing off against Dustin May from the LA Dodgers, has a robust AVG of .318 and OPS of 1.011 over 22 at-bats. His stats include three extra-base hits and two home runs, making Machado a formidable batter to target today.
Ian Happ (OF – CHC) – Happ, another Cub facing Sonny Gray, is hitting .400 with an OPS of 1.2 in 10 at-bats, showcasing strong performance against Gray. His record includes two extra-base hits and a home run.
Javier Baez (SS – DET) – Baez has shown a decent performance against Marco Gonzales from the Seattle Mariners, with a .273 average and .909 OPS over 11 at-bats. He’s also demonstrated power with two extra-base hits and a home run.
Will Smith (C – LAD) – Smith, up against Blake Snell of the San Diego Padres, has a .313 AVG and .915 OPS over 16 at-bats. He’s got two extra-base hits and a home run to his name in these matchups.

Batters to Avoid

Jonathan Schoop (2B – DET) – Schoop has struggled against Marco Gonzales, hitting a meager .167 with a .333 OPS over 12 at-bats.
Manuel Margot (OF – TB) – Margot’s performance against Gerrit Cole from the New York Yankees has been less than stellar, hitting just .156 with a .339 OPS in 32 at-bats.
Yan Gomes (C – CHC) – Gomes is another player who has had trouble against Sonny Gray, with a .143 AVG and .357 OPS over 14 at-bats.
Mike Moustakas (3B – COL) – Moustakas has hit only .1 with a .2 OPS against Taijuan Walker of the Philadelphia Phillies over 10 at-bats.
Max Muncy (3B – LAD) – Muncy, facing Blake Snell, has an AVG of just .071 and an OPS of .521 in 14 at-bats.

Pitchers to Target

Gerrit Cole (NYY) – Cole has kept Tampa Bay Rays’ batters to a .23 AVG and .539 OPS over 148 at-bats, boasting strong control with 45 strikeouts.
Marco Gonzales (SEA) – Gonzales has held Detroit Tigers’ batters to a .254 AVG and .683 OPS across 71 at-bats, proving to be a valuable pitcher to target.
Taijuan Walker (PHI) – Walker has kept Colorado Rockies’ batters to a .214 AVG and .651 OPS, making him a solid pitching option for today’s matchups.
Dustin May (LAD) – Although May has given up a slightly higher AVG of .222 and OPS of .788 over 72 at-bats against San Diego Padres’ batters, his strikeout rate is commendable, making him a potential target.

Pitchers to Avoid

Sonny Gray (MIN) – Gray has struggled against the Chicago Cubs, surrendering a high .301 AVG and .855 OPS over 73 at-bats. His performance makes him a risky pick for today’s matchups.

Today’s MLB daily fantasy matchups present several opportunities to target and avoid specific batter vs. pitcher matchups. By leveraging projections and historical data and making informed decisions, you can optimize your FanDuel and DraftKings lineups for success. Good luck in your daily fantasy baseball contests!

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