MLB Batter vs. Pitcher (BvP) Matchups to Target and Avoid: Tuesday (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

  1. Miguel Cabrera (DET): He’s facing off against Martin Perez (TEX) today. Historically, Cabrera has had a great track record against Perez, boasting an AVG of .429 and OPS of 1.19.
  2. Jose Ramirez (CLE): With an AVG of .364 and OPS of .984 against Kyle Gibson (BAL), Ramirez is another solid option.
  3. Shohei Ohtani (LAA): Facing Lucas Giolito (CWS), Ohtani has a .300 AVG and impressive 1.05 OPS.
  4. Evan Longoria and Ketel Marte (ARI): Both these players have strong records against Kyle Freeland (COL). Longoria holds an AVG of .324 and OPS of 1.028, while Marte has an AVG of .324 and OPS of .968.

Batters to Avoid

  1. Mike Zunino (CLE): Against Kyle Gibson (BAL), Zunino has a poor track record with an AVG of .167 and OPS of .433.
  2. Trey Mancini (CHC): Facing Shane McClanahan (TB), Mancini has a low AVG of .167 and an OPS of .377.
  3. Mike Trout (LAA): Despite being one of the best hitters in the game, Trout has struggled historically against Lucas Giolito (CWS) with an AVG of .182 and OPS of .830.
  4. Isiah Kiner-Falefa (NYY): With a paltry AVG of .100 and OPS of .200 against Logan Gilbert (SEA), Kiner-Falefa should be avoided today.

Pitchers to Target

  1. Sandy Alcantara (MIA): Alcantara’s opponent, San Diego, has a team AVG of .200 and OPS of .629 against him.
  2. Zac Gallen (ARI): Gallen is facing the Colorado lineup, which has a slightly higher AVG of .213 and OPS of .631 against him

Pitchers to Avoid

  1. Kyle Freeland (COL): Freeland has struggled against the Arizona lineup, with an AVG of .286 and OPS of .888 against.

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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