Fantasy Baseball: August stats and performances to know as we head into the September stretch run
Fantasy baseball managers looking to make or succeed in the playoffs need to be aware of these August performances.
As the final month approaches in the fantasy baseball season, a handful of players have stood out with impressive performances. Jacob Lopez of the Athletics, a left-handed starter, has an 79.8 mph average exit velocity, the lowest among qualified pitchers. Zack Wheeler of the Phillies has struggled in August, posting a 6.26 ERA and 1.72 WHIP.
Kyle Bradish of the Orioles and Framber Valdez of the Tigers have also shown inconsistency, with Bradish's 5.40 ERA and Valdez's 5.40 ERA and 1.59 ERA. Tyler Mahle of the Braves has been a bright spot, posting a 1.48 ERA and 0.96 WHIP after a solid start in August. Pete Crow-Armstrong of the Cubs has been a standout outfielder, hitting 14 homers and leading in several offensive categories.
Steven Kwan of the Guardians has also had a strong August, but his high batting average comes with a high BABIP. Jac Caglianone of the Royals has been a fantasy superstar in August, hitting .411 with 6 homers and 26 RBI. Pete Alonso of the Orioles has been one of the best power producers in the league, with a .332 OBP and elite exit velocity.
Alec Burleson of the Cardinals has also had a strong August, with a .311 batting average and 6 homers.
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