Wins Above Fantasy – Van Burnett (@Van_Verified) Steve Gesuele (@stav8818) break down early-season barrel rate trends now that batted ball data has begun to stabilize. They revisit last year’s approach—starting with barrel rate and layering in supporting metrics like pull air%, hard-hit rates, and plate skills—to identify 2026 standouts, underperformers, and year-to-year improvers. The episode focuses on hitters making meaningful skill changes (stance, swing decisions, contact quality), and what those changes might mean for fantasy value going forward.
- Intro — 0:00
- Michael Harris II — 9:10
- Sal Stewart — 15:45
- Kevin McGonigle — 21:00
- Dillon Dingler — 27:20
- Carlos Cortes — 32:00
- Casey Schmitt — 41:35
- Christian Walker
- James Wood — 54:30
- Mike Trout — 58:32
- Spencer Steer — 59:50
- Heliot Ramos — 1:04:15
- Angel Martínez — 1:07:15
