Can these Players Bounce Back in Fantasy

Can these Veterans Bounce Back

Are you done with these guys in fantasy ? Or can they still help you win ?

Joey Votto - Votto is one if the best hitters in baseball when healthy. In 2012 Votto struggled to stay healthy and home run and RBI total dipped. In 2013 Votto played 162 games but just had 73 RBI. However he did hit 305 with 24 home runs. Last year Votto battled injuries and just had 220 at bats. He hit only 255. Votto when healthy is a high on base guy and a high average guy. In cbs and Espn format drafts Votto is a buy low guy so far and the rewards can be high.

2015' projection - 304 AVG , 23 HR , 87 RBI , 418 OBP

Matt Cain - In 2012 Cain was one of the best pitchers in baseball. In 2013 his era jumped from 2.79 to 4.00. However Cain was excellent in the second half and everyone figured it was just one bad half. In 2014 Cain saw his era jump even higher to 4.18 , he also battled an elbow injury. Cain is another buy low candidate but his whip and era have increased every year and that is not what you like to see.

2015' projection - 12-8 , 3.66 era , 1.15 whip , 170 K

Prince Fielder - Fielder saw his power numbers dip in each season with the Tigers. We saw 30 homers and then 25 , still solid stats. However in 2014 we expected at least 30 in that Texas ball park and we saw just 3 in 150 at bats. Fielder missed most of the season with a neck injury. Fielder is getting older and his home run numbers are decreasing but Fielder has always been healthy in his career.

2015' Projection - 268 AVG , 30 HR , 85 RBI , 404 OBP

Shin Soo Choo - Choo really went backwards from his 2013 season that landed him the big contract in Texas. He saw all of his major stats drop. His average dropped from 285 to 242 and his homers dropped from 21 to 13. He also stole 17 less bases. He also went from 107 runs scored to just 58. His OBP and RBI total dropped also. I don't think he will be this brutal this year but it's hard feel comfortable taking him after being so bad. However we have witnessed him having big bounce back years before. He does bring you some numbers in a lot of departments.

2015 ' Projection - 265 AVG , 17 HR , 59 RBI , 75 R , 10 SB , 380 OBP


By Peter Vitella
@realpete13