How to win your fantasy baseball league
Fantasy baseball is awesome. In my opinion, it’s better than fantasy football because of the extra strategy involved. Winning your league is probably a passion, just like it is for me. In this article, we’ll look at specific tips and strategies to help you win your league and take home the championship.
Think about the value of your eraser
Your eraser is the most important piece of the puzzle. You have to do your homework and know your strategy going into the draft. The most important thing you can do is think about the value and write accordingly. What I mean by this is that most people will simply select based on the preseason rankings and move down the list, taking the next best available. You need to separate players into tiers and understand when you can expect to select a certain position and when you can’t. You want to recruit as many players as you can at the higher levels.
Shooting vs Offense
Get an idea of the direction most players in your league will be heading before the draft. Usually, from my own experience, most players emphasize offense. As such, I like to be typically hipster and move in the opposite direction. By starting the run in pitching, you can sometimes create a run where players will follow your lead and trap the pitchers, leaving you with a solid offense. This can really work in your favor and you can grab some of the best pitching and offensive players, leaving you with a very balanced roster.
closers
Understand that there is a ton of rotation at the closest position. Don’t overpay for savings. Instead, focus on closers who have low WHIP and ERA, as those stats tend to stay more consistent year-over-year.
Do these things and you can dominate your draft and dominate your league. After the draft, check your league and waiver wire. If you can make 1 or 2 solid moves in the middle of the season, be it pick ups or trades, you can definitely win your league. Go find them!
