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3 Under-the-Radar MLB FanDuel Plays for 7/23/18

Kenyatta Storin  —  @KenyattaStorin Jul 23rd, 2018
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Bryce Harper, OF, Washington Nationals

FanDuel Price: $4,100

Bryce Harper has gotten his share of love in this space, but a hot start to the second half could quickly see his price and ownership rise to where it was earlier in the year.

But for now, the public may still be iffy on Harper, and on a slate packed with hitting, he could remain lower-owned in spite of a stellar spot versus Jhoulys Chacin. Chacin routinely struggles against lefty bats, a split in which he's managing a mere 13.3% strikeout rate and 11.3% walk rate. He's also allowing a 39.0% hard-hit rate and 4.74 FIP to left-handers.

Harper has an elevated strikeout rate this season (25.1%), but much of his hitting woes have been the result of a .232 BABIP. Despite his sluggish finish to the first half, don't be afraid to take advantage of the guy producing a 43.1% hard-hit rate, 42.1% fly-ball rate, and .397 xwOBA versus righties this year.

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