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3 Under-the-Radar MLB FanDuel Plays for 7/9/18

Kenyatta Storin  —  @KenyattaStorin Jul 9th, 2018
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Eric Thames, 1B, Milwaukee Brewers

FanDuel Price: $4,000

The Milwaukee Brewers are getting a park downgrade at Marlins Park, making them less appealing compared to some other spots tonight, but left-handed hitters could still see some success against Jose Urena. Although Urena is showing a respectable 3.83 SIERA this year, he remains susceptible to lefties, allowing a 44.0% hard-hit rate and .363 xwOBA with just a 16.7% strikeout rate.

While Urena is inducing more ground balls this season, that's less of concern against a fly-ball hitter like Eric Thames. Thames is producing a massive 48.8% hard-hit rate and 48.8% fly-ball rate versus righties, resulting in an excellent .328 ISO. Thames is as good a choice as any for a contrarian dinger tonight.


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