Fantasy Baseball Today Mailbag! Strider, Quality Starts, Konnor Griffin & More! (2/27 Fantasy Baseball Podcast)
Feb 27, 2026
They answer reader mail on draft strategy, when to trust ADP versus gut instinct, and OBP/slug format adjustments. Pitching talk includes Spencer Strider compared to Brandon Woodruff, quality starts changing pitcher value, and which early aces to target. They debate keeper and dynasty choices, spotlight Dalen Lile as a breakout pick, and weigh the upside of Connor Griffin.
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Take Acuna Over Schwarber In OBP Leagues
- Do prioritize Ronald Acuna over Kyle Schwarber in OBP-focused drafts unless you truly want to punt speed.
- Chris Towers and Frank Stample note Acuna's 400+ OBP seasons and consistent 40-homer ceiling make him a safer 5x5 OBP pick than Schwarber or Kurtz.
Use ADP As A Guide Not A Rule
- Do use ADP as a loose guide and rely on your rankings; you can and should deviate when value appears.
- Chris Towers says ADP reflects averages across many drafts and late rounds (10th+) are freedom to take who you want.
Velocity Drops Need Pitch Shape And Arsenal Context
- Insight: A velocity drop doesn't guarantee failure; pitch shape and arsenal matter more for adaptation.
- Frank compares Brandon Woodruff's success after losing velocity to Spencer Strider, noting Woodruff had a broader pitch mix and a cutter to bridge lost velo.