Category Archives: Player Comparison

We all know that first base is the deepest position in fantasy sports. There are more than enough viable options that there is no need to reach for one specific player, because there seems to always be another option. However … Continue reading →

When you are looking at Jason Heyward and Adam Jones you are talking about two of the emerging outfielders in the league. Entering 2012 there were definite concerns surrounding Heyward (i.e. his ability to hit for power), while Jones was … Continue reading →

Second base is actually a deeper position than it once was. Littered with viable options, choosing your preference is not always the easiest thing. Take, for instance, a young upstart like Jason Kipnis compared to a veteran like Aaron Hill, … Continue reading →

We all know how impressive Mike Trout was after joining the Angels in 2012. It was an historic season, and one that has sent him flying into the first round of fantasy drafts. In fact, there as been a lot of … Continue reading →

Entering the 2012 season owners had high hopes for two young first baseman in Eric Hosmer and Ike Davis. While the hopes were likely higher for Hosmer, coming of an impressive rookie campaign (while Davis was coming of a season … Continue reading →

This is an interesting debate for fantasy owners. Most people are going to pick Andrus, almost by default, given what he has done over the course of his career. However, if we dive into the numbers is it really that … Continue reading →

We all know that third base tends to be a shallower position, but it had its share of surprises in 2012.  Among them were the Mariners’ Kyle Seager and the Reds’ Todd Frazier, both seemingly coming out of nowhere to … Continue reading →

Ian Kinsler has long been considered one of the elite second baseman in the game, though unfortunately an inconsistent one.  Some years he brings power, some years average, but seemingly never both in the same season. This season we have … Continue reading →

Andre Ethier was an extremely disappointing option in 2011, outside of his one impressive hitting streak.  Jason Heyward is supposed to be a player on the rise, yet the numbers continue to fall well short of the hype.  So, on … Continue reading →

This may not be a comparison that many people think about much.  Josh Hamilton vs. Andrew McCutchen?  It seems like an absolute no-brainer, doesn’t it?  If asked most people would probably pick Hamiltonwithout even a second thought.  However, is that … Continue reading →