Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball 2026 Outfield Preview, Part 2
Jan 27, 2026
A deep dive into outfielders going between picks 100–200 in early ADP. They break players into tiers and debate which are overvalued or bargain picks. Conversations include defensive value, health risks, strikeout concerns, speed versus power tradeoffs, and which hitters offer safer playing time late in drafts.
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Use Steven Kwan To Patch Batting Average Holes
- Steven Kwan is a high-average, low-power 'band-aid' target who helps batting average but costs homers; pair him with sluggers to balance roster.
- Derek suggests Kwan fits situationally when you need AVG stability, not as best available pick.
Doyle Looks Coors Dependent Not True Full Season Asset
- Brenton Doyle's Coors-inflated 2024 numbers mask road struggles; he profiles as platoon/venue-dependent rather than reliable full-season value.
- Eno warns his road splits and low walk/barrel rates make him an awkward mid-round pick.
Crews Ceiling Depends On Finding Contact Point
- Dylan Crews retains elite bat and sprint tools but remains stuck between letting the swing travel and pulling for power; ceiling is big if he finds contact point.
- Eno notes his flat swing and past AAA pull-heavy power suggest a path to more homers if he times contact better.