Fantasy, Reconstructed

Ron Shandler’s book examines the components of fantasy baseball—season length, roster structure, scoring, drafts, and in-season play—and proposes alternative formats to address shortcomings in the traditional rotisserie model.

Drawing on decades of experience running Baseball HQ and numerous reader-sourced ideas, he offers practical designs and crowd-sourced suggestions for innovations like monthly contests and modified roster rules.

The book aims to help commissioners and players experiment with formats that better match their time commitment and competitive preferences.

It also discusses buy-in strategies and how to pilot changes in leagues with resistant owners.

Overall, the work is both a critique of established fantasy norms and a playbook for creating more engaging, varied fantasy experiences.