Jeff Zimmerman

Jeff Zimmerman, an award-winning author and Fangraphs contributor, shares his expertise in baseball analytics. He delves into 'Stuff+' metrics and their predictive power, sparking excitement about their role in fantasy baseball. Zimmerman discusses innovative bat speed metrics and their implications for player evaluations. He also reveals his methods for creating injury grades for pitchers and analyzes how recent ballpark changes impact player performance. The talk wraps up with insights on spring training buy/sell candidates, preparing listeners for the upcoming season.

Jeff Zimmerman, fantasy analyst and author focused on pitcher health and injury risk. Jordan Rosenblum, creator of the Oopsie projection system and projection-methods writer. They discuss Framber Valdez joining Detroit and rotation fits. Jordan explains projection methodology, Stuff+ influence, and defensive metric stickiness. Jeff covers health grades, injury inputs, and roster risk management.

Join fantasy baseball experts Jeff Zimmerman, a contributor and analytics guru, Phil Dussault, a seasoned player and strategist, Tanner Bell, co-author of 'The Process', and Toby Guevin, creator of the NFBC Champions League. They dive into lessons learned from the 2023 season, evaluate rookies, and discuss common player mistakes. Topics include the importance of data analysis, navigating multi-position eligibility, and the value of handcuffing relievers. They even debate the merits of emotional vs. strategic drafting—definitely a must-listen for fantasy enthusiasts!