BATTERS: Very early batted ball and plate control gainers, 2023
May 1 2023
Batters whose batted ball or plate control metrics have significantly surged so far in 2023 can help you identify hitters who could be about to go on a surge, as well as validate those who already are off to hot starts.
Here is a wide selection of hitters in each league whose improving batted ball quality or plate skills make them intriguing early targets.
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Akil Baddoo (LF, DET) was a popular FAAB target in deep leagues when he was recalled from the minors. So far, his results have been very underwhelming (.227 BA, 0 HR, 1 RBI, 2 SB in 53 PA). There are reasons to be optimistic, though. He has reduced his chase rate by 10 points (31% to 21%). He's making in-zone contact at a much higher rate (91%) than last season...
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