HEAD-TO-HEAD: 2016 Homogeneous Player Pool
Mar 1 2016
Introduction
If you are one of our head-to-head players, you are likely familiar with the concept of building a homogeneous team. However, if this concept is new to you, we suggest you start by reading this seminal piece as well as our modification of the plan for the pitching era. In this article we will map how to create pools of homogeneous players so that you are ready to lock up your 6-8 core players when your draft day arrives.
The Basic Concept
In head-to-head fantasy baseball, you want to draft players that do the same thing well, as this will enhance your team's week-to-week consistency. In creating a homogenous team, we prioritize metrics that (1) ensure a baseline level of consistency (ct%, xBA, QC scores) and (2) target...
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