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MLB DFS Top Plays for Thursday 5/4/23

Chris Galligan 05/04/2023

Welcome to MLB DFS Top Plays for Thursday 5/4/23. In today’s article, we’ll be focusing on the best individual hitters on today’s slate. These players have shown the ability to produce offensively and have favorable matchups that make them strong picks for your DFS lineups. So let’s dive in and explore the top hitters for Thursday’s MLB DFS games.

MLB DFS Top Plays for Thursday 5/4/23

When building your MLB DFS lineup for Thursday’s slate, it’s important to consider the top individual hitters who can provide the most value. Here are some of the best picks based on their matchups and recent performance.

Christian Yelich (Milwaukee Brewers, OF) – DK Salary: $5,400
Yelich will face off against Connor Seabold and the Colorado Rockies. Yelich has shown success against right-handers with low strikeout rates, like Seabold, over the last two seasons, boasting a wOBA of .376 in his last 304 plate appearances. Pitchers with similar repertoires to Seabold have struggled against the Brewers, posting an ERA of 4.88 over the past year12. Yelich has been inconsistent this season but has the potential to make an impact and provide value in DFS lineups.

Rowdy Tellez (Milwaukee Brewers, 1B) – DK Salary: $5,000
Tellez, also facing Seabold and the Rockies, has excelled against right-handers with high flyball rates, similar to Seabold, over the past two seasons. He has a slugging percentage of .549 in his last 206 plate appearances in such matchups. Similar to Yelich, Tellez benefits from the favorable matchup against Seabold, who struggles against the Brewers. Tellez has the power to generate points and can be a valuable asset in DFS lineups34.

Jesse Winker (Milwaukee Brewers, OF) – DK Salary: $3,700
Winker will also be taking on Seabold and the Rockies. He has performed well against right-handers with low strikeout rates, like Seabold, over the last two seasons, slugging .578 in his last 196 plate appearances. Seabold’s repertoire is similar to other pitchers who have struggled against the Brewers, giving Winker an opportunity to capitalize on the matchup. With his power and ability to produce, Winker can be a solid addition to DFS lineups56.

Ryan Mountcastle (Baltimore Orioles, 1B) – DK Salary: $4,800
Mountcastle will be facing Jordan Lyles of the Kansas City Royals. Mountcastle has been in good form, slugging .509 in his last 112 at-bats. While the Orioles have struggled against right-handed starters recently, Lyles has allowed an ERA of 2.60 in the past 30 days. Other matchup data favors the Orioles, making Mountcastle a strong pick for DFS lineups7.

William Contreras (Milwaukee Brewers, C) – DK Salary: $4,700
Contreras will be part of the Brewers’ lineup against Seabold and the Rockies. Seabold has allowed a slugging percentage of .763 against right-handed batters who possess power, like Contreras, over the last two years. With a favorable matchup against Seabold, Contreras has the potential to contribute to DFS lineups and provide value89.

Charlie Blackmon (Colorado Rockies, OF) – DK Salary: $4,500
Blackmon will be facing Wade Miley of the Brewers. Blackmon has performed well against left-handers who rely heavily on the cutter, similar to Miley, over the last two seasons, slugging .600 in his last 23 plate appearances. Furthermore, current Rockies hitters have a .308 batting average against left-handers who rely on the cutter.

Elias Diaz (Colorado Rockies, C) – DK Salary: $3,900
Diaz will be facing Wade Miley of the Brewers. Diaz has been productive in his last five games, posting an OPS of 1.158 in 16 at-bats. Similar to Charlie Blackmon, current Rockies hitters have had success against left-handers who rely heavily on the cutter. Diaz has the potential to contribute offensively and provide value to DFS lineups12.

Teoscar Hernandez (Seattle Mariners, OF) – DK Salary: $3,900
Hernandez will be facing Drew Rucinski and the Oakland Athletics. Hernandez has performed well when hitting on the road, batting .287 in 161 at-bats over the last two years. Right-handed starters have allowed a batting average of .251 against the Mariners over the last two seasons. With his track record and the favorable matchup, Hernandez can be a valuable addition to DFS lineups34.

Gunnar Henderson (Baltimore Orioles, 3B/SS) – DK Salary: $3,700
Henderson will be facing Jordan Lyles of the Kansas City Royals. Henderson has excelled against right-handers with high flyball rates, similar to Lyles, over the last two seasons, slugging .521 in his last 59 plate appearances in such matchups. The Orioles have had success against right-handed starters recently, making Henderson a strong pick for DFS lineups5.

Brian Anderson (Milwaukee Brewers, 3B/OF) – DK Salary: $4,100
Anderson will be part of the Brewers’ lineup against Seabold and the Rockies. Anderson has shown success against right-handers with high flyball rates, similar to Seabold, over the last two seasons, slugging .511 in his last 163 plate appearances in such matchups. With a favorable matchup against Seabold, Anderson has the potential to contribute offensively and provide value to DFS lineups67.

In summary, when considering the top individual hitters for Thursday’s MLB DFS slate, Christian Yelich, Rowdy Tellez, and Jesse Winker of the Milwaukee Brewers stand out due to their favorable matchups against Connor Seabold and the Colorado Rockies. Ryan Mountcastle of the Baltimore Orioles has been in good form, and William Contreras of the Brewers has been producing well. Charlie Blackmon and Elias Diaz of the Rockies, Teoscar Hernandez of the Mariners, Gunnar Henderson of the Orioles, and Brian Anderson of the Brewers round out the list of top hitters for the day. These players have shown success in recent games and have favorable matchups that make them strong picks for DFS lineups.

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