
Hidden Gems or Bust? Why AJ Smith-Shawver, Josh Smith, and Stephen Kolek Could Make or Break Your Fantasy Baseball Season
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He dropped his arm slot and release height a good bit so far this season and that’s added a few inches of arm-side run and a smidge more induced vertical break to that pitch. Compared to the only other meaningful MLB sample we have for Smith-Shawver back in 2023, the whiff rate on his fastball has jumped up from 11.4% to 20.5%.
Any more confidence in his fastball can instantly turn him into a reliable mid-rotation arm for a Braves team that’s desperate for consistency from their staff. With a secure role and legitimate strikeout upside, Smith-Shawver shouldn’t be so widely available.
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