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3 Under-the-Radar MLB FanDuel Plays for 4/24/18

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Eric Thames, 1B, Milwaukee Brewers

FanDuel Price: $3,700

Coors Field has a way of drawing attention away from other strong hitting spots, and as we saw from last night's fireworks, there's a good reason for that. But we should see colder weather in Colorado tonight, so we may not necessarily get a repeat of those results.

If you're looking for a contrarian stack, the Milwaukee Brewers ought to fit the bill. Kauffman Stadium isn't exactly a top venue for home runs, though it was fourth in park factor entering 2018, and opposing pitcher Ian Kennedy is off to a strong start this season with a 2.35 ERA. But if there's one thing Kennedy is susceptible to, it's the long ball. Dating back to last year, he's allowed a 41.8% hard-hit rate and 46.2% fly-ball rate, which has helped lead to a 15.3% home-run-per-fly-ball rate.

Enter Eric Thames, who is bringing back memories of his strong April from last year. Thames has posted a 48.8% hard-hit rate this month, and since his return to the majors in 2017, he's posted a .393 wOBA and .305 isolated power (ISO) against right-handed pitching. Consider bringing Thames with some of his friends to a tournament lineup near you in case Kennedy is in a home-run-giving mood.