Okay, let’s get down to it. My post today is about something a bunch of you have been asking: “Who should I draft in fantasy baseball?”
First off, I needed to figure out when to even start thinking about this stuff. I mean, do I jump in now, or chill until like right before Opening Day? I decided to start prepping early. Not crazy early, but enough to get a lay of the land.
So I started by looking at players. Not just staring at their photos, but really digging into how they did last year, and what people are saying they’ll do this year. It’s like, you gotta know your stuff, right?
I spent a good few hours each day just reading articles, checking out stats, and seeing what the so-called experts were predicting. It was a lot, but hey, gotta put in the work if you want to win.
Then I moved on to thinking about positions. Like, do I grab a top-notch pitcher early, or focus on getting a solid hitter first? It’s a real head-scratcher. After some back and forth, I figured it might be smart to snag a great pitcher early. Seems like those guys are harder to come by later on.
- Looking at Pitchers: I made a list of pitchers who I thought were going to be hot this season. Looked at their past performance, how many games they played, all that.
- Checking Out Hitters: Did the same thing for hitters. Who’s been hitting it out of the park? Who’s likely to keep it up? You know, the usual stuff.
- Weighing Pitchers vs. Hitters: This was tough. Do I go for a killer pitcher or an awesome hitter? Decided to lean towards pitchers early, but I’m flexible.
I also started looking into those so-called sleeper picks. You know, the guys who aren’t big names but might just surprise everyone. Found a few that I’ve got my eye on. It’s always good to have a few wildcards up your sleeve.
But I also thought about the players to avoid. Some guys always seem to get injured, or they’re just not consistent. Those are the ones I’m steering clear of. No thanks.
My Plan
So, after all that, here’s my basic plan. I’m going for a solid pitcher in the first round, then maybe a couple of good hitters. I’ll keep an eye out for those sleeper picks later on, and I’m definitely not touching those risky players.
Of course, this is just the beginning. The draft’s important, but you gotta keep managing your team all season long. It’s a marathon, not a sprint, as they say.
Alright, that’s my brain dump for today. Hope this helps some of you figure out your own draft strategies. Remember, it’s all about doing your homework and then making the best calls you can. And hey, it’s supposed to be fun, so don’t stress too much!