MLB DFS Top Hitters 4/19/24

1. Aaron Judge (Yankees) vs. Tyler Alexander (Rays)

• Stats: .358 ISO, .457 xwOBA against left-handed pitching (LHP)
• Insight: Judge continues to dominate lefties with his extraordinary power and plate discipline. Facing Alexander, who has a relatively high xwOBA of .300 against right-handers, Judge is in a prime position to exploit this matchup, especially with his .314 expected home run (xHR) rate.

2. Giancarlo Stanton (Yankees) vs. Tyler Alexander (Rays)

• Stats: .286 ISO, .376 xwOBA against LHP
• Insight: Like his teammate, Stanton thrives against lefties. His power hitting complements Judge’s, making him a strong candidate for DFS considering Alexander’s susceptibility to giving up hits to right-handers.

3. Austin Riley (Braves) vs. Andrew Heaney (Rangers)

• Stats: .275 ISO, .382 xwOBA against LHP
• Insight: Heaney struggles with right-handed hitters, which plays directly into Riley’s strengths. Expect Riley to leverage his power and Heaney’s higher xwOBA of .318 against righties.

4. Yandy Diaz (Rays) vs. Clarke Schmidt (Yankees)

• Stats: .151 ISO, .362 xwOBA against right-handed pitching (RHP)
• Insight: Diaz’s solid contact skills and Schmidt’s .346 xwOBA against left-handers make him a great pick as he consistently gets on base and can score runs against Schmidt’s weaker splits.

5. Ronald Acuña Jr. (Braves) vs. Andrew Heaney (Rangers)

• Stats: .212 ISO, .451 xwOBA against LHP
• Insight: Acuña’s blend of speed and power, coupled with Heaney’s difficulties with right-handers, makes him a top pick. His ability to contribute in multiple DFS categories (hits, runs, steals) adds to his value.

Under-the-Radar Plays:

1. Jose Trevino (Yankees) vs. Tyler Alexander (Rays)

• Stats: .196 ISO, .359 xwOBA against LHP
• Insight: Often overlooked due to the star-studded lineup around him, Trevino offers great value. His solid ISO and excellent xwOBA against lefties suggest potential for extra-base hits and RBIs today.

2. Josh Naylor (Guardians) vs. Joe Boyle (Athletics)

• Stats: .199 ISO, .361 xwOBA against RHP
• Insight: Naylor’s power metrics are impressive, and facing Boyle, who has a high .345 xwOBA against lefties, provides a favorable matchup for him. Naylor could be a differential pick in DFS lineups.

3. Nelson Velazquez (Royals) vs. Dean Kremer (Orioles)

• Stats: .327 ISO, .370 xwOBA against RHP
• Insight: As a less-known player, Velazquez shows notable power against right-handers. Kremer’s performance dips against righties, making Velazquez an intriguing low-ownership play with high upside.

Final Thoughts

Today’s DFS slate is filled with high-potential hitters poised to make significant impacts, backed by solid statistical matchups. While the stars like Judge and Stanton are must-haves, don’t overlook the value that under-the-radar players like Trevino and Naylor can provide. Optimize your lineups with these insights, and prepare for a rewarding day in MLB DFS.