Hitter List 8/16: Top 150 Hitters – Week 20 Fantasy Baseball 2023

Let’s get some basics out of the way regarding how to interpret these rankings. None of this stuff should come as any major surprise, but it never hurts to provide background:

I would recommend not paying super close attention to the specific ranks of each player, and honing in more on the respective tiers that they’re in. Each tier represents a grouping of players that I think could arguably perform at a similar level, and/or carry similar levels of risk in terms of injury concerns or playing time obstacles. If Player X is ranked at #55 and Player Y is ranked at #65, but they’re in the same tier, it means that I personally like Player X a lot better, but think there’s a valid argument to be made for Player Y performing just as well.

I take rankings like this as more of an art than a science. Every person’s rankings are influenced by their own biases, strategic philosophies, determinations of risk, and projections. It’s why no two rankings are ever exactly alike. Jon’s way of evaluating and ranking players has worked out well for Jon (and me) over the years, but it might not be a great fit for you. I can’t possibly predict your team’s specific needs, your league mates’ player evaluations, or your current waiver wire, and if I could it’d be weird. In a bad way.

Yes, these ranks vary from the official PL positional rankings that I also developed in the off-season. That’s because these are only mine – no input from others. This is a safe space for me where I answer to no one but myself…and you if you leave a comment.

I’m doing my best to use 5 starts or 10 appearances as the threshold for positional eligibility. I have not included presumed eligibilities based on likely new positions, but once those eligibilities are earned I’ll add them in. This is just a maintenance thing and we will update eligibility throughout the season. Feel free to let me know if I’m missing any!

To keep things in the same ilk, here are a couple of notes on how I generally evaluate hitters before we dive in:

Stolen bases are losing value in a hurry, at least on a per-stolen-base basis. In 2022, zero players stole 10 bases in the first month of the season. In 2023, that number was six. Almost twice as many players picked up three steals in the first month of 2023 compared to 2022. In short, stealing 20 bases in 2023 doesn’t add the value it did in 2022. Steals are much more streamable now.
So what am I doing with that conclusion? Back in 2022 and earlier, a projection of five or 10 stolen bases really mattered as finding those five or 10 steals was not only impactful to the standings, but it was difficult. It still impacts the standings, sure, but it’s no longer difficult. Five or 10 steals in 2022 is more like 10 or 15 steals in 2023 in terms of scarcity and procurement.

If I want to get some insight on whether what I’m seeing is new or if it’s just normal fluctuation, I’d use my favorite tool—the rolling chart. which I’ll also reference as appropriate. You can also get rolling charts from sources like FanGraphs or Baseball Savant. If you have any questions about how to do that or how to read these charts, reach out to me!

No stat is an island and they should all be taken in proper context. For ranking purposes, the primary starting points I use are plate discipline, wRC+, quality of contact metrics (also known as Statcast batted ball data), lineup context, and the skills we can measure using tools such as our PLV Hitter Attributes. I also use various projections (some free, some I buy) and dollar value generators. Unlike Nick, I’ll also look at other rankings as I prepare my own to feel how my colleagues value certain players, positions, or stats. I recommend trying as many of these things as you can until you find what you like.
Positional eligibility, and specifically multi-eligibility, is neat but also isn’t a huge factor in many 10- and 12-team leagues anymore due to the prevalence of multi-eligible players. It’s of more value in deeper contests like the NFBC, or in leagues with limited roster moves (draft and hold leagues, transaction limits/costs, extremely short benches, etc.), but even then the value is fairly situational and context-dependent.

On a similar note, I don’t penalize players for only qualifying in the utility slot. At most, it is a mild inconvenience if a DH-only player is available at a great value and you already have filled your utility spots.
Anyone talented enough to make it to the big leagues can be brilliant or putrid for 50 to 100 at-bats regardless of true talent. Heck, it could even last a month with no change in potential or skill. It also could be wildly meaningful. We can’t and don’t know which of these will be true until it’s over, though track record, scouting, and trends give us hints.
If you’d like input on a player or have any feedback, your best bet is to reach out to me on the website formerly known as Twitter (@ifthechufits) or in the comments!

Ranking Notes

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TIER 1

It’s still Ronald Acuña Jr. and Shohei Ohtani together at the top. I just don’t see how you’d put anyone above these two for the rest of the season. There’s some guys in Tier 2 who have been fantastic, but I there’s no scenario where I rank one of them above Ohtani or Acuna.

Fernando Tatis Jr. has nine hits and three steals in his last five games and the plate discipline numbers look good in August despite a rough batting line, so it’s not hard to imagine a strong second half of the month.
Kyle Tucker has been unstoppable in the second half, slashing .319/.410/.664 with more walks than strikeouts and 19 combined home runs and stolen bases, and 55 combined runs and RBI in just 30 games. If you’ve followed this article over the years, I’ve always been very high on Kyle Tucker and it looks like 2023 could be the first season he reaches both 30 home runs and 30 stolen bases. The improved approach also raises the floor and ceiling for hit batting average, meaning Tucker can be a .290-.300 hitter for the foreseeable future.

Juan Soto is still very good, but it feels like the ceiling is not what it once was ever since he became a Padre. I’m not suggesting that there’s a causation there, it’s just that the batting average has taken a significant step back and his power cap hasn’t really changed.
I’m not trying to speculate as to why Corbin Carroll is struggling in August, and I’m hoping it will get better soon. It could be anything from lingering injury to an adjustment he needs to make or just wear and tear. Who knows.

IL stints and other negative stories have taken their toll on this tier, giving everyone a bump.

Cody Bellinger is the only real mover here. Again, I have absolutely no idea how long this will last, as his inconsistency throughout the last several years is well-documented. All I know is that the longer it lasts, the more comfortable I feel.

TIER 6

TIER 7

Ozzie Albies hits the IL with a hamstring issue, meaning his ranking is more about projecting future playing time than talent. That’s incredibly hard to do at this point in the season, but he’s definitely not even close to droppable in any format.

TIER 8

Jazz Chisholm Jr. is striking out a LOT these days, as in 37.2% of the time since returning from the IL, and I worry that it will make his performance highly erratic, especially considering how much injury risk he has. The results have been decent, but I worry nonetheless.
Nick Castellanos is an enigma, but at least right now he’s in the positive end of the spectrum. The ups and downs within the season are maddening, but at the end of the season, I think we’re going to get a line that’s only slightly worse than his peak years with Detroit, Chicago, and Cincinnati.
Steven Kwan has done good work for points league players thanks to all the hits, but the overall counting stats leave much to be desired. I think I just have to accept that the ceiling is extremely capped.
George Springer looks a lot better, assuming he stays on this trajectory, he’ll be back in the top 40 sooner rather than later.

TIER 9

Bryan Reynolds finally looks like himself again, or rather, he looks even better than his usual self as he’s slashing .317/.388/.633 so far in August with five home runs and 21 combined runs and RBI in 15 games. The Pirates are not a good offense so the counting stats will fluctuate based on how well everyone else hits, but Reynolds should continue to be a moderate source of power with strong ratios.
How long will Teoscar Hernández keep up the hot streak this time? They’ve been far too short to balance out the cold spells for the most part this season, but it’s not hard to imagine him doing enough in August and September to clear 25 home runs on the season and find a decent landing spot as a free agent for 2024.
Speaking of hot streaks, Salvador Perez is on one right now with eight hits in his last four games with two home runs and nine RBI. As I keep saying, Sal is a very aggressive hitter, and that will often lead to high volatility.

TIER 10

Most players got about a three-spot bump in the rankings due to other guys falling out of the tier.
Isaac Paredes should hit for a better average than he does, but I suppose that’s the way it goes when you’ve turned yourself into an extreme pull-hitter. As long as he’s like this, the power will stay up and the ratios will be inconsistent at best.
Hunter Renfroe is a power hitter, and what do I always say about power hitters? They’re streaky. The ones that aren’t are way higher up on the list, largely for that specific reason.

TIER 11

Jonah Heim returned much quicker than I expected, but I wonder if the Rangers intend to ease him back into the lineup. This ranking assumes that they will sit him a few times a week until September.
Sure, Ryan Mountcastle may only have two home runs so far this month, but the man is hitting .430/.492/.580 with excellent plate discipline in August. The Orioles are just a lot of fun right now.

TIER 12

At least Xander Bogaerts is hitting for average, right? I think that’s all we can expect for now, which is fine for points leagues but won’t justify the draft position in category formats.
The longer James Outman keeps up the sub-30% strikeout rate and double-digit walk rate, the higher he’ll move. That and making more contact in the zone is critical for him to avoid becoming like Rooker or Suwinski.
Wander Franco drops in the rankings because he’s not playing and I don’t know when or if he will play. If cleared quickly, he jumps way back up. If not, he drops or falls off completely.

TIER 13

Ty France is playing better of late, and while the ceiling remains low over a whole season, he can be a difference-maker with his batting average, moderate power, and decent counting stats on your path to the playoffs.
Thairo Estrada went from hitting second to sixth and then ninth. I expect he’ll move back up eventually, but there’s a chance he doesn’t and that would crush his overall value.
This is just what Christopher Morel is right now, folks. He’s extremely streaky and is always either terrible or fantastic. Until he starts making better swing decisions and doing so at a consistent level, he’ll always be like this.
C.J. Cron has been awful with the Angels and has just a single extra-base hit in 50 plate appearances with them. He’s droppable if you need to ride a hot hand instead of waiting to see if he turns it around.
I could probably drop Henry Davis further, but I don’t want to overreact to a single cold streak. It’s mostly just that the timing is bad, as several other catchers are hitting well, and if you’re in dire need of immediate production, the other lower-ranked catchers are a fine move to make. If you’re NOT desperate, though, hold Davis.
Josh Bell is on fire with the Marlins, but I’ve been fooled by these little surges from him before. He’s worth an add for now, but it could fall apart at any time.
Jarren Duran drops because most folks can’t afford to wait in the outfield, but I’ll be watching closely to see if he can break out of this slump faster than he did his previous one. That will help a lot in setting expectations for 2024.
Hooray, I get to feature a Tiger! Kerry Carpenter has been extremely productive for Detroit thanks to his power, hitting .459/.512/.865 over his last 10 games. As a power hitter, Carpenter is prone to streakiness, but at this point in the season, there’s no issue trying to find the next big thing in your playoff push. Carpenter does have real power and should continue to bat in the heart of the order for Detroit, and with excellent plate discipline of late, there could be something fairly exciting brewing here.
MJ Melendez might finally be showing off some of the promise we saw last season, and his ceiling is just a touch higher than the three catchers in the next tier.

TIER 14

Matt Wallner keeps hitting for some power, so I guess he’s worth a look if that’s what you need. I don’t expect good ratios due to his high strikeout rate, though.
Keibert Ruiz, Cal Raleigh, and Yainer Diaz are a collection of catchers who are doing enough to be of interest right now. They’re probably just streamers, with Ruiz being the ratios guy, Raleigh being the power guy, and Diaz being the one who can do a little of both (but who plays a little less).
Ke’Bryan Hayes has been an extremely erratic hitter since coming to the big leagues, but when he’s hot he is relevant in most formats. I’d probably drop him if he has a bad week, as he hasn’t shown he can break out of slumps with any kind of quickness.
Ezequiel Tovar is at home for the rest of the week if you need a streamer at middle infield.
Max Kepler is a streaky power hitter who has historically struggled against lefties, but is worth a look if you need a boost in home runs.
Brandon Lowe would have dropped off the list if I had someone I really wanted to squeeze on.

And now, once again, it’s time for the Hitter List:

Rank	Hitter	Position	Change
1	Ronald Acuña Jr.T1	OF	-
2	Shohei Ohtani	DH	-
3	Freddie Freeman T2	1B	+1
4	Fernando Tatis Jr.	SS, OF	-1
5	Mookie Betts	2B, SS, OF	-
6	Kyle Tucker	OF	+3
7	Aaron Judge	OF	-1
8	José Ramírez	3B	-1
9	Matt Olson	1B	+3
10	Austin Riley	3B	+3
11	Bo Bichette T3	SS	-1
12	Pete Alonso	1B	-1
13	Corey Seager	SS	+1
14	Juan Soto	OF	-6
15	Rafael Devers	3B	-
16	Bobby Witt Jr.	SS	+6
17	Yordan Alvarez	OF	-1
18	Vladimir Guerrero Jr.	1B	-1
19	Marcus Semien	2B, SS	-
20	Paul Goldschmidt	1B	-
21	Julio Rodríguez	OF	-
22	Corbin Carroll	OF	-4
23	Luis Robert Jr.	OF	-
24	Adolis García	OF	+1
25	Manny Machado T4	3B	+1
26	Nolan Arenado	3B	+1
27	Francisco Lindor	SS	+1
28	Randy Arozarena	OF	+1
29	Christian Yelich	OF	+1
30	Bryce Harper T5	1B, DH	+2
31	Will Smith	C	+2
32	Adley Rutschman	C	+2
33	Christian Walker	1B	+3
34	Michael Harris II	OF	+3
35	Cody Bellinger	OF	+19
36	Kyle Schwarber T6	OF	+2
37	Trea Turner	SS	+2
38	Nathaniel Lowe	1B	+2
39	Ketel Marte	2B, OF	+2
40	J.T. Realmuto	C	+2
41	Jose Altuve	2B	+2
42	Luis Arraez	1B, 2B, 3B, OF	+2
43	Sean Murphy	C	-8
44	Alex Bregman T7	3B	+1
45	Cedric Mullins	OF	+1
46	Masataka Yoshida	OF	+1
47	Elly De La Cruz	3B, SS	+1
48	Ozzie Albies	2B	-24
49	Yandy Díaz T8	1B, 3B	+3
50	Gleyber Torres	2B, SS	+1
51	Nico Hoerner	2B, SS	+2
52	Jazz Chisholm Jr.	2B, SS	-3
53	Nick Castellanos	OF	+8
54	Anthony Santander	OF	+2
55	Gunnar Henderson	3B, SS	-
56	Eloy Jiménez	OF	-6
57	Steven Kwan	OF	-
58	George Springer	OF	+1
59	Ha-Seong Kim	2B, 3B, SS	+5
60	Bryan Reynolds T9	OF	+6
61	Teoscar Hernández	OF	+2
62	Matt Chapman	3B	-4
63	J.D. Martinez	DH	-3
64	Lane Thomas	OF	-2
65	Dansby Swanson	SS	-
66	Salvador Perez	C	+5
67	Max Muncy	2B, 3B	-
68	Andrés Giménez	2B	-
69	Mike Trout	OF	+1
70	Matt McLain	SS	-1
71	Riley Greene T10	OF	+1
72	Alex Verdugo	OF	+1
73	Andrew Vaughn	1B, OF	+3
74	Carlos Correa	SS	+3
75	Alec Bohm	1B, 3B	+4
76	Lars Nootbaar	OF	+5
77	Jonathan India	2B	+3
78	Bryson Stott	2B, SS	-
79	Justin Turner	3B	+3
80	Jeimer Candelario	3B	+3
81	Isaac Paredes	1B, 2B, 3B	-6
82	Hunter Renfroe	OF	-8
83	CJ Abrams T11	SS	+1
84	Whit Merrifield	2B, OF	+2
85	Lourdes Gurriel Jr.	1B, OF	+2
86	Jonah Heim	C	+UR
87	Ryan Mountcastle	1B	+17
88	Esteury Ruiz	OF	+1
89	Jorge Soler	OF	-1
90	Spencer Torkelson	1B	+2
91	Willson Contreras	C	+2
92	Xander Bogaerts T12	SS	+2
93	Austin Hays	OF	+4
94	Brandon Drury	1B, 2B, 3B	-9
95	Andrew Benintendi	OF	+4
96	Ian Happ	OF	+5
97	James Outman	OF	+16
98	Brandon Nimmo	OF	-7
99	Tyler O’Neill	OF	+3
100	Wander Franco	3B, SS	-69
101	Spencer Steer	1B, 3B	+4
102	William Contreras	C	-6
103	Francisco Alvarez	C	-13
104	Seiya Suzuki	OF	+4
105	Trevor Story	2B	+4
106	Maikel Garcia	3B	+11
107	Orlando Arcia	2B, SS	-9
108	Ty France T13	1B, 3B	+13
109	Giancarlo Stanton	OF	-2
110	Zack Gelof	2B	+10
111	Ryan McMahon	2B, 3B	+3
112	Thairo Estrada	2B, SS, OF	-2
113	Nolan Gorman	2B, 3B	+3
114	Christopher Morel	2B, 3B, OF	-8
115	C.J. Cron	1B	-20
116	Jordan Walker	3B, OF	+3
117	Daulton Varsho	C, OF	-6
118	Henry Davis	C, OF	-15
119	Jake Burger	3B	+4
120	Wilmer Flores	1B, 2B, 3B	+4
121	Josh Bell	1B	+UR
122	Joey Meneses	1B, OF	+3
123	Amed Rosario	2B, SS, OF	+4
124	Edouard Julien	2B, 3B	+6
125	Jarren Duran	OF	-25
126	Jake Cronenworth	1B, 2B	+6
127	Marcell Ozuna	OF	+6
128	Will Benson	OF	+8
129	Jeff McNeil	2B, OF	+UR
130	Kerry Carpenter	OF	+18
131	Joc Pederson	OF	-19
132	Luis Rengifo	1B, 2B, SS, OF	+6
133	MJ Melendez	C, OF	+UR
134	Triston Casas T14	1B	+5
135	Sal Frelick	2B, 3B, SS, OF	+5
136	Tommy Edman	2B, SS, OF	+5
137	Matt Wallner	OF	+UR
138	Cal Raleigh	C	+11
139	Keibert Ruiz	C	+UR
140	Yainer Diaz	C	-6
141	Ezequiel Duran	3B, SS	+1
142	Jeremy Peña	SS	-7
143	TJ Friedl	OF	-
144	Ke’Bryan Hayes	3B	+UR
145	Max Kepler	OF	+UR
146	Christian Encarnacion-Strand	1B, 3B	-20
147	Ezequiel Tovar	SS	+UR
148	Nolan Jones	2B, OF	+UR
149	Royce Lewis	3B	+UR
150	Josh Naylor	1B, OF	-6

And here’s the Taxi Squad, presented in no particular order:

Taxi Squad

Hitter	Position	Team	Comment
Ronny Mauricio	2B/SS	NYM	No idea when he comes up, or if he plays every day when he does, but among the most imminent of the top prospects.
Josh Jung	3B	TEX	He’ll be out for roughly six weeks, which puts us into mid-September.
Kyle Manzardo	1B	CLE	Should get a look at 1B/DH in Cleveland in the next few weeks.
Kris Bryant	OF	COL	Everything has faded so quickly.
Tim Anderson	SS	CWS	Zero power in his swing.
Brayan Rocchio	3B/SS	CLE	Highly-regarded prospect, though he needs to find a way to get the ball in the air a little more for his hit tool and limited power to play.
Mickey Moniak	OF	LAA	Being successful when you never walk and strike out over 30% of the time is not easy to do for very long.
Jake Bauers	1B/OF	NYY	Leads off for the Yankees, but that’s about it.
Alec Burleson	1B/OF	STL	If Tyler O’Neill misses time, Burleson would likely fill his role.
Freddy Fermin	C	KCR	Having a strong season, but between limited playing time and a limited track record, he’s just a streamer in my eyes.
Brandon Marsh	OF	PHI	On the IL.
Heston Kjerstad	OF	BAL	Slashing .350/.400/.567 (140 wRC+) in Triple-A since the All-Star break.
Alejandro Kirk	C	TOR	Points league streamer.
Dominic Canzone	OF	SEA	Curious to see how much he plays in Seattle.
Jonathan Aranda	2B/3B	TBR	Optioned back up, but how much does he play?
Blake Sabol	C/OF	SFG	Streamer.
Brent Rooker	OF	OAK	Streaky power hitter who has stopped walking.
Colt Keith	3B	DET	He’s been promoted to Triple-A and is by far their best-hitting prospect right now.
J.P. Crawford	SS	SEA	Concussions are no joke.
Endy Rodriguez	C	PIT	Has power, but will be streaky (like most rookie catchers).
Jack Suwinski	OF	PIT	The floor is higher in OBP, and he’d still be ranked if I was doing that format.
Ryan O’Hearn	1B/OF	BAL	Will be streamable against righties, at least.
Byron Buxton	OF	MIN	Not expecting him back until mid-September.
LaMonte Wade Jr.	1B/OF	SFG	Useful in points leagues for the contact ability, but doesn’t do much else.
Coby Mayo	3B	BAL	Finally in Triple-A!
Michael Massey	2B	KCR	Had some hype in the preseason and is hot right now, but I’m not too excited yet.
Trent Grisham	OF	SDP	Hot, but we’ve done this dance too many times before for me to get excited.
Alex Kirilloff	1B/OF	MIN	Every time he heats up he gets hurt.
Luke Raley	OF	TBR	He’s in a full platoon now, and the plate discipline remains suspect.
Eugenio Suárez	3B	SEA	Flashing power but feels like a streamer in favorable matchups and parks.
Mark Canha	OF	MIL	If he plays every day, Canha can be useful in OBP formats.
Eddie Rosario	OF	ATL	Hot and cold is how he’s always been, and the cold is FREEZING.
Paul DeJong	SS	STL	Being traded doesn’t change my opinion of him much.
Zach Neto	SS	LAA	Hitting ninth now and that’s no fun.
Starling Marte	OF	NYM	Not counting on him returning in 2023.
Marco Luciano	SS	SFG	Once-hyped prospect hasn’t shown us much in recent years but raw talent is there.
Andruw Monasterio	2B/3B/SS	MIL	Versatile player useful in deep formats, but won’t do enough for 12-teamers.
Osleivis Basabe	3B/SS	TBR	Playing time is relevant in deep leagues, but I don’t think he’ll be a 12-team guy.
Harrison Bader	OF	NYY	Fine to stream when healthy, but the injury risk is extreme.
Andrew McCutchen	OF	PIT	I love Cutch but he’s not doing enough for 12-team rosters.
Chas McCormick	OF	HOU	Starting to look like it may have just been a hot streak.
Travis d’Arnaud	C	ATL	Streamable catcher.
Jordan Westburg	2B/3B	BAL	Played a lot last week, but the Orioles played a ton of lefties. Let’s see what happens against some righties.
Vaughn Grissom	2B/SS	ATL	He’s back and was performing well in the minors, but may not play enough to matter.
Josh Lowe	OF	TBR	Performing better, but playing less.
Jake McCarthy	OF	ARI	What a weird follow-up season to his breakout 2022.
Oswald Peraza	SS	NYY	Part-time player who needs to be full-time to be relevant.
Danny Jansen	C	TOR	Performs well in short bursts, but consistency hasn’t been a strength.
Bo Naylor	C	CLE	Catcher has been a wasteland in Cleveland, so Naylor should get plenty of chances to play.
Kiké Hernández	2B/OF	LAD	Hitting much better now that he’s back in L.A.
Mike Moustakas	2B/3B	LAA	Can’t run at all, but still hits a little.
Randal Grichuk	OF	LAA	People will be interested because he has pop, but he’s just a run-of-the-mill streaky hitter.
Joey Votto	1B	CIN	Keeps playing, but the quality of contact continues to fade.
Anthony Rizzo	1B	NYY	Post-concussion issues are hard to gauge, but he will likely be out for a while.
Jake Fraley	OF	CIN	Poor guy just can’t stay healthy.
Jarred Kelenic	OF	SEA	You don’t need to keep holding in 12-teamers.
Yan Gomes	C	CHC	Goes on hot streaks just enough to be rostered from time to time.
Leody Taveras	OF	TEX	Soft-hitting speedster who hits at the bottom of the order.
Anthony Volpe	SS	NYY	There’s still a lot of hope here, but 2023 will likely go down as a disappointment.
Jorge Polanco	2B	MIN	Not doing much damage since his return.
José Abreu	1B	HOU	Hurt and simply not himself this season.
Tyler Stephenson	C	CIN	Losing playing time on the crowded roster.
Akil Baddoo	OF	DET	Leading off again.
Curtis Mead	2B/3B	TBR	Was surprised he got the call, but not playing much.
Mike Tauchman	OF	CHC	Hot again—but need to see more to think he’s more than just a streamer.
Mitch Garver	C	TEX	Streamable catcher.

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10 responses to “Hitter List 8/16: Top 150 Hitters – Week 20 Fantasy Baseball 2023”

Rowdy says:

August 16, 2023 at 2:39 PM

Chas Mccormick….more than just a streak. 17 homers, .284 avg, nearly 50 rbis and 13 bags. Has had a hit every game since sitting out from injury. Rostering over seiya and many other OF on the list!

- Scott Chu says:
  
  August 16, 2023 at 3:38 PM
  
  It’s been much slower lately, and the strikeouts are up to 37% this month. You can keep holding Chaz for now, but I’m very concerned about the power dip over the last 10 days or so combined with the strikeout bump.
  
Sweet Chin Music says:

August 16, 2023 at 2:55 PM

Tristan Casas is coming for you since you dropped him 29 spots last week.

Since last weeks article, he’s reached base safely in in all 6 games, 6H 4R 2HR 6RBI and .391 OBP during that stretch. Casas will have his day of reckoning!

p.s. Yeah I saw the +5 bump, 24 more bumps to go.

- Scott Chu says:
  
  August 16, 2023 at 3:33 PM
  
  I expect inconsistency – cool he’s hotter right now but I’m still a little worried.
  
Zhi Zhong says:

August 16, 2023 at 3:26 PM

Nolan Jones can’t even make your taxi squad?

- Scott Chu says:
  
  August 16, 2023 at 3:34 PM
  
  Whoops! He was on it last week and I took him off to put him in the bottom tier…then forgot to do it. He will replace Brandon Lowe.
  
Nick says:

August 16, 2023 at 4:48 PM

Chaz… .568 SLG over last two weeks

- Scott Chu says:
  
  August 16, 2023 at 8:17 PM
  
  I’m very concerned about the approach. He walks more than Moniak, but it has a similar feel to me.
  
Rowdy says:

August 18, 2023 at 11:03 AM

He hit a homer the day before this comment, and another few hours after it. Chaz!

Nerveclinic says:

August 23, 2023 at 10:40 AM

Brandon Lowe is not on the list though?

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Hitter List 8/16: Top 150 Hitters – Week 20 Fantasy Baseball 2023

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