Using BABS to find deeeep sleepers

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We are not talking  about Matt Shaw, Kumar Rocker, and Bubba Chandler, “sleepers” who are on everyone's draft list. Rather, we are going really deep to no-timers with skills, young and not so young, who are rarely drafted other than shares in 50-team draft and holds or dynasty formats.

Last year BABS identified numerous skillful players who came from nowhere to help fantasy teams. Garrett Crochet certainly aided in winning titles, as did Jackson Merrill. Jacob Young and his extreme speed provided a valuable boost in steals. Bowden Francis, Ryan Walker, and other pitchers were off the radar at draft time. Who might those names be for this year? 

Let’s highlight 10 players you may not know much about, plus list a few...

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