Let's Rank Outfielders! Is JJ Bleday Legit? (5/15 Fantasy Baseball Podcast)
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On this episode of Fantasy Baseball Today, hosts Frank Stample, Scott White, and Chris Towers dive into the breakout potential of J.J. Bleday, who has surged with six home runs in 16 games for the Reds, a 1210 OPS, and a dramatic 3.2 mph increase in bat speed. The team debates whether Bleday’s hot streak is sustainable, drawing comparisons to Andrew Vaughn’s 2025 breakout, and ranks him ahead of emerging waiver wire outfielders Carson Benczkowski and AJ Ewing. They also spotlight deep league sleepers like Gage Workman and Austin Martin, while evaluating waiver wire pitchers including Ben Brown, Michael McGreevy, and Zebby Matthews. The episode features a detailed buy/sell analysis on players like Jordan Walker, Kyle Harrison, Ian Happ, and Kyle Schwarber, with strong emphasis on underlying metrics and sustainability. The hosts also discuss injury updates, lineup adjustments, and streaming advice for upcoming matchups.
J.J. Bleday’s 3.2 mph bat speed increase and 49.5% fast swing rate suggest a legitimate breakout, not just a hot streak.
AJ Ewing’s 110.5 mph home run with a 6.4-foot swing length places him among elite power hitters despite his small sample.
Gage Workman’s 93.9 mph average exit velocity and versatility make him a compelling AL-only deep league stash.
Ben Brown’s 8 shutout innings in two starts with elite ground ball rates and a strong curveball make him a must-add SPARP in shallow leagues.
Jordan Walker’s ability to rebound from a slump with improved expected stats signals a true breakout, not just volatility.
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J.J. Bleday’s Breakout: Is It Real?
“We're taking the previous best version that we've seen of J.J. Bleday and just kind of supercharging it.”
Waiver Wire Outfielders: Bleday, Ewing, and Benj
“The only two hitters to hit a home run that hard with a swing that short are Corey Seager and O'Neal Cruz. And now AJ Ewing showing he has that kind of power.”
Deep League Sleepers: Gage Workman & Austin Martin
Gage Workman’s 93.9 mph exit velocity and versatility at the plate and in the field make him a compelling AL-only option. Austin Martin’s 300+ average and 25+ steal pace since last season are praised as valuable in deeper leagues.
Pitching Breakouts: Ben Brown & Kyle Harrison
“He's getting two-plane movement on the four-seamer at 95. So I think that's the big thing.”
Buy or Sell: Jordan Walker, Ian Happ, Kyle Schwarber
Jordan Walker is upgraded to a top 24 outfielder due to his rebound from a slump and strong expected stats. Ian Happ is sold due to approach changes, while Kyle Schwarber is sold despite his 66-homer pace due to sustainability concerns.
“The only two hitters to hit a home run that hard with a swing that short are Corey Seager and O'Neal Cruz. And now AJ Ewing showing he has that kind of power.”
“It's just not real. To put that gap into perspective, so that's a three-run gap between the expected ERA and actual ERA.”
“The fact that Foster Griffin had this start and still came away with a .353 ERA and a .114 whip, a guy who gives up very weak contact is now up to 8.7K per nine.”
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Carson Benczkowski
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