Shohei Ohtani

The Angels won the Shohei Ohtani (82 ADP) sweepstakes. The Japanese two-way superstar is an amazing story, but creating a realistic fantasy value takes a little work. It’s going to be hard for fantasy owners to not buy into the hype. I’m going to aim for a realistic production value and possible outcome range.One aspect owners will need to immediately learn is how each league deals with his two-way potential. Some leagues are keeping him as one player, and the owner will decide if he is a hitter or pitcher before each…

Is there anything better in fantasy baseball than the element of the unknown? When a player dominates in a foreign country, like Cuba or Japan, and wants to come to MLB, it creates a ton of intrigue on how good can that player can be in the majors. Some have come over and had very successful careers, like Ichiro, Jose Abreu, Yu Darvish, Hiroki Kuroda, etc. Others, such as Hideki Irabu and Daisuke Matsuzaka, haven’t fared as well and had shorter, unproductive careers. This year, Shohei Ohtani, the most hyped prospect, perhaps…

Although it's still early in the 2018 offseason, it's never too early to get started analyzing next year's draft. For those of us that play in dynasty leagues, this means that not only do we likely have a supplemental draft, but also a first-year player or rookie draft. This kind of draft is always my personal favorite, as it can really make or break your team's future. As always, you need to consider your team's standings, rules, and minor league proficiency when determining your draft picks. So if you're loaded on…