Orioles vs Jordan Lyles
The Baltimore Orioles’ lineup boasts several intriguing matchups against Jordan Lyles, making them an attractive stack option for today’s DFS contests. Despite Lyles being a right-handed pitcher, certain Orioles batters have displayed success against soft-throwing right-handers like him over the past two years.
Cedric Mullins, the leadoff hitter for the Orioles, has an impressive OPS of .912 in matchups against pitchers with a similar profile to Lyles. Although Mullins has struggled in his recent five games, batting just .133, his historical success against this type of pitcher suggests a bounce-back potential.
Adley Rutschman, the promising young catcher, also has a favorable matchup against Lyles. While the matchup data is limited, it tilts in favor of Rutschman. His presence in the middle of the Orioles’ lineup adds stability and upside to the stack.
Ryan Mountcastle brings power to the table, having slugged .509 over his last 112 at-bats. As a right-handed batter, Mountcastle benefits from Lyles’ susceptibility to right-handed starters. This matchup, combined with Mountcastle’s recent form, makes him an enticing option within the stack.
Anthony Santander, another right-handed hitter, possesses the potential to capitalize on Lyles’ vulnerability to left-handed batters with high isolated power (ISO) numbers. Over the past two years, Lyles has allowed a slugging percentage of .590 in such matchups. Santander’s lower ownership percentage adds value and differentiation to tournament lineups.
Gunnar Henderson, a rising star at third base/shortstop, has demonstrated prowess against right-handers with high flyball rates like Lyles. With a slugging percentage of .521 in his last 59 plate appearances against this profile of pitchers, Henderson offers solid upside and can be an underrated contributor to the stack.
Jorge Mateo, Austin Hays, Ramon Urias, Adam Frazier, Ryan McKenna, and James McCann complete the Orioles’ lineup. While their recent performances may not be as impressive, the favorable matchup against Lyles and the Orioles’ overall offensive potential make them viable low-owned value plays. These players can be strategic differentiators in tournament lineups, as they possess the capability to deliver impactful performances despite their lower ownership percentages.
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