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Educator 💻 Fantasy baseball & football writer Rotoballer, BaseballHQ, RotoViz ⚾️🏈 Data nerd 🤓 Fitness 💪🏼 Content: linktr.ee/corbin_young21

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corbinyoung21.bsky.social @corbinyoung21.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Several pitchers have been outperforming their SIERA. Some good, some not so good, but the results have been favorable. I dug a little deeper in a few starting pitchers in my latest at RotoGraphs fantasy.fangraphs.com/starting-pit...
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Starting Pitchers Who Have Been Outperforming Their SIERA
Several starting pitchers have been outperforming their SIERA, with four notable players requiring a deeper look.
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corbinyoung21.bsky.social @corbinyoung21.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
In my weekly rookie check in at RotoGraphs, I looked at what’s up with Bubba Chandler, Nolan McLean, and Parker Messick. fantasy.fangraphs.com/starting-pit...
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Starting Pitcher Rookie Check In: Bubba Chandler, Parker Messick, and Nolan McLean
Should we buy, sell, or hold these three rookie starting pitchers?
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corbinyoung21.bsky.social @corbinyoung21.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
My second fantasy baseball article RotoGraphs covers five rookie hitters. A somewhat deep look into their profiles and whether to buy, sell, or hold in different formats. I even adjusted my priors on a certain player. fantasy.fangraphs.com/rookie-check...
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Rookie Check In: Buy, Sell, or Hold These Five Rookie Hitters
Why trust the hype on these rookies when we now have data we can use to evaluate their production?
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corbinyoung21.bsky.social @corbinyoung21.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Really excited to join the RotoGraphs team! Something I’ve dreamt about since I started writing about fantasy baseball. Kicking it off with an article covering struggling starting pitchers! fantasy.fangraphs.com/buy-sell-or-...
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Buy, Sell, or Hold These Three Struggling Starters?
Three struggling SP; three different stories; three different outlooks.
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corbinyoung21.bsky.social @corbinyoung21.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
Notable hitters that increased bat speed + EV include: -Luisangel Acuña -Denzel Clarke -Luke Keaschall -Colt Keith -Thomas Saggese -Davis Schneider -Cam Smith -Leody Taveras -Tyrone Taylor -Tyler Tolbert -Jacob Young
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corbinyoung21.bsky.social @corbinyoung21.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
Here are the hitters with a 2.5 mph increase in their bat speed in 2026 compared to 2025, including the average exit velocity and ideal attack angle percentage.
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corbinyoung21.bsky.social @corbinyoung21.bsky.social · 07/03/2026
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Post-NFL Combine 2026 Rookie Rankings Update
Corbin Young examines the risers and fallers in projected NFL Draft capital and the adjusted scores after the 2026 NFL Combine.
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corbinyoung21.bsky.social @corbinyoung21.bsky.social · 07/03/2026
I finally updated the spreadsheet to include updated NFL Draft capital for the 2026 rookies at the running back, wide receiver, and tight end positions. See which RB, WR, and TE rose and fell in projected draft capital and their adjusted scores based on tons of inputs. Free to read at my Substack⤵️
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corbinyoung21.bsky.social @corbinyoung21.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
Unsurprisingly, we’ve seen the percentage of Strider’s pitches between 94-97 mph skyrocket to 45.5% in 2025, over 20 points higher than 2023 (36.2%). This made me think about how Jacob deGrom backed off his velocity and pitched the most innings since 2019.
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corbinyoung21.bsky.social @corbinyoung21.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
This led me to digging into Spencer Strider possibly avoiding that peak velocity band of 97-100 mph. In 2025, Strider had 3.5% of his pitches were 97+ to 100mph (small sample), compared to 36.2% in 2023.
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corbinyoung21.bsky.social @corbinyoung21.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
Hold or buy the dip if you believed in Strider before Spring Training.
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corbinyoung21.bsky.social @corbinyoung21.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
Strider lowered his arm angle in 2025 (42.5 degrees), dropping by 2-3 degrees in each of the past few seasons. That's mainly because Strider's horizontal release point shifted closer to his midline while maintaining a consistent vertical release point.
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corbinyoung21.bsky.social @corbinyoung21.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
Strider has been losing around 1 mph in each of the past few seasons, which coincided with a 1-inch decline in the four-seamer's induced vertical break (IVB). That's worrisome during the regular season because Strider's pitch movement goes from elite (2023) to mediocre (2025).
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corbinyoung21.bsky.social @corbinyoung21.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
There have been notes that Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider has been working on his fastball shape after the velocity was at 93 and 94 mph earlier in February.
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corbinyoung21.bsky.social @corbinyoung21.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
A bit behind after building the spreadsheets in early February. But here are some quick write-ups in Part 1 of the 2026 wide receiver prospects projected for the first round and Day 2. More coming soon. open.substack.com/pub/corbinyo...
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Part 1: 2026 Wide Receiver Prospects: First-Round and Day 2 Projections (2026 NFL Draft)
Corbin Young examines several 2026 wide receiver prospects projected for first-round and Day 2 draft capital in Part 1.
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corbinyoung21.bsky.social @corbinyoung21.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
Here’s my latest (& probably one of my final) @baseballhq.com for a while, as other opportunities arise and I take a step back at the site. I covered George Kirby, George Springer, MacKenzie Gore, Spencer Torkelson, and Bailey Ober in this Facts/Flukes piece. www.baseballhq.com/articles/ski...
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Kirby, Springer, Gore, Torkelson, Ober
What happened to George Kirby? We examine the skills and metrics for Kirby, George Springer, MacKenzie Gore, Spencer Torkelson, and Bailey Ober.
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Brent Hershey @brenthershey.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
Also new FACTS/FLUKES up today from @corbinyoung21.bsky.social: www.baseballhq.com/articles/ski...
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Kirby, Springer, Gore, Torkelson, Ober
What happened to George Kirby? We examine the skills and metrics for Kirby, George Springer, MacKenzie Gore, Spencer Torkelson, and Bailey Ober.
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corbinyoung21.bsky.social @corbinyoung21.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
Now, we’re bringing five more breakout candidates. This time from the National League @rotoballer.com www.rotoballer.com/5-pitcher-fa...
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5 Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Breakouts, Sleepers: NL Edition (2026)
Corbin's starting pitcher fantasy baseball breakouts and sleepers from the NL, most of which have an ADP beyond pick 100. His favorite 2026 SP draft values.
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corbinyoung21.bsky.social @corbinyoung21.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
Three things I’m watching for in the AFC and NFC Championship Games ⤵️ open.substack.com/pub/corbinyo...
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Three Things to Watch in the AFC and NFC Championship Games (2025 Fantasy Football)
Corbin Young examines three things to watch for in the AFC and NFC Championship games between the Patriots versus Broncos and Rams against the Seahawks.
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corbinyoung21.bsky.social @corbinyoung21.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
🤕2023: -Sprained knee in late September: missed the rest of the 2023 season My conspiracy theory is Robert is more motivated to be healthy and ready to play on a much better team in 2026.
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corbinyoung21.bsky.social @corbinyoung21.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
🩼2024: 59 days on IL -Strained hip flexor in early April: 59 days on IL, 49 days past the eligible return date -Strained hip flexorscaused players to stay on the IL 13-14 days past the eligible return date (small sample of 6 players with strained hip flexors reported)
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corbinyoung21.bsky.social @corbinyoung21.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
-Hamstring injuries typically cause players to remain on the IL an average of 12.2 days past the eligible return date
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corbinyoung21.bsky.social @corbinyoung21.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
Let's review Luis Robert Jr.'s injury history, though there's some injury context (severity, reports) we don't have. 🤕2025: 55 days on IL -Hamstring in late August: 33 days on IL, 23 days past the eligible return date -Hamstring in late June: 12 days on IL, 2 days past the eligible return date
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corbinyoung21.bsky.social @corbinyoung21.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
Was looking through the spreadsheet at the 2026 running back prospects projected for the first round and Day 2, as an early look at their profiles. Free to read and subscribe ⤵️ open.substack.com/pub/corbinyo...
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2026 Running Back Prospects: First-Round and Day 2 Projections (2026 NFL Draft)
Corbin Young examines the way-too-early 2026 running back prospects for the NFL Draft, projected to in the first round and on Day 2.
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corbinyoung21.bsky.social @corbinyoung21.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
With Indiana playing in the National Championship Game, we've got Elijah Sarratt as WR9 and Roman Hemby as RB13 on the spreadsheet. Will have some written work eventually at my substack
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corbinyoung21.bsky.social @corbinyoung21.bsky.social · 18/01/2026
*Skyler Bell hasn't declared, but is definitely an intriguing WR
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corbinyoung21.bsky.social @corbinyoung21.bsky.social · 18/01/2026
13 wide receiver prospects for the 2026 NFL Draft averaged 2.50 yards per route run against man coverage and 2.00 yards per route run against zone in 2025. Those with projected first-round draft capital⤵️ -Carnell Tate -Makai Lemon -Jordyn Tyson -KC Concepcion -Denzel Boston
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corbinyoung21.bsky.social @corbinyoung21.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
I've got five American League starting pitcher breakout candidates for 2026 fantasy baseball leagues @rotoballer.com See my process for identifying these potential breakout options. www.rotoballer.com/5-pitcher-fa...
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5 Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Breakouts, Sleepers: AL Edition (2026)
Corbin's starting pitcher fantasy baseball breakouts and sleepers from the AL, most of which have an ADP beyond pick 250. His favorite 2026 SP draft values.
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corbinyoung21.bsky.social @corbinyoung21.bsky.social · 03/01/2026
-Recovery from Tommy John surgery, lat, and shoulder/rotator cuff injuries tends to cause players to stay on the injured list over a month beyond their eligible return date
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corbinyoung21.bsky.social @corbinyoung21.bsky.social · 03/01/2026
-Slightly fewer forearm injuries in 2025 -Nearly double the rate of oblique injuries in 2025 compared to 2024 (77 in 2025 vs. 40 in 2024) -Shoulder/rotator cuff, elbow, and oblique injuries were the highest occurrences over 10% of the time in 2025
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corbinyoung21.bsky.social @corbinyoung21.bsky.social · 03/01/2026
Here's a look at the league-wide baseball injury data over the past two seasons (2024-2025). -Ankle injuries increased by two percentage points in 2025, with 28 in 2025 vs. 13 in 2024 -Slight downtick in back and calf injuries in 2025
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corbinyoung21.bsky.social @corbinyoung21.bsky.social · 29/12/2025
We’ve got one more game in Week 17, so here’s the Week 17 Monday Night Football matchup between the Los Angeles Rams and Atlanta Falcons open.substack.com/pub/corbinyo...
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Week 17 Monday Night Football Matchup: Rams at Falcons (2025 Fantasy Football)
Corbin Young examines the Monday Night Football matchup in Week 17 against the Los Angeles Rams and Atlanta Falcons for 2025 fantasy football.
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corbinyoung21.bsky.social @corbinyoung21.bsky.social · 07/12/2025
More Kick Returns and Fewer Offensive Yards: 2025 Trend or Outlier? open.substack.com/pub/corbinyo...
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More Kick Returns and Fewer Offensive Yards: 2025 Trend or Outlier?
Researching more kick returns and fewer offensive yards, but could this be a trend moving forward in 2025 or an outlier season?
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corbinyoung21.bsky.social @corbinyoung21.bsky.social · 06/12/2025
Five Week 14 Matchups to Monitor (2025 Fantasy Football) at my Substack ⤵️ open.substack.com/pub/corbinyo...
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Five Week 14 Matchups to Monitor (2025 Fantasy Football)
Corbin Young examines five matchups to monitor in Week 14 of the 2025 fantasy football season.
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corbinyoung21.bsky.social @corbinyoung21.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
The Week 14 WR/CB Matchups, Upgrades, and Downgrades are live @rotoballer.com www.rotoballer.com/wr-cb-matchu...
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WR/CB Matchups for Fantasy Football: Sleepers, Targets for Week 14 (2025)
Corbin analyzes fantasy football WR/CB matchups to find sleepers, targets, avoids for Week 14 of 2025. His WRs to upgrade based on cornerback matchups data.
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corbinyoung21.bsky.social @corbinyoung21.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
Ten Week 13 Advanced Stats open.substack.com/pub/corbinyo...
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Ten Week 13 Early Advanced Stats (2025 Fantasy Football)
Corbin Young examines 10 Week 13 early fantasy football advanced stats.
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corbinyoung21.bsky.social @corbinyoung21.bsky.social · 30/11/2025
-Texans' slot corner Jalen Pitre will return in Week 13. That helps solidify the Texans' secondary with two really good outside corners. Safety Myles Bryant was covering the slot without Pitre. The slot matchup for Josh Downs was already tough to begin with.
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corbinyoung21.bsky.social @corbinyoung21.bsky.social · 30/11/2025
-Dolphins' slot CB Rasul Douglas remains questionable. Douglas typically covers the slot, but safety Minkah Fitzpatrick has been covering the slot for the Dolphins. We're projecting Fitzpatrick to cover Chris Olave in Week 13.
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corbinyoung21.bsky.social @corbinyoung21.bsky.social · 30/11/2025
-Cardinals' Will Johnson is ready to return in Week 13 after missing three games with a back injury. With Max Melton nursing a heel injury, Johnson should return to starter reps as the other outside cornerback besides Denzel Burke.
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corbinyoung21.bsky.social @corbinyoung21.bsky.social · 30/11/2025
-Rams' Ahkello Witherspoon is back for Week 13. That should help improve the depth for the Rams' secondary, which is already one of the better ones in the league, ranking first in team coverage grades.
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corbinyoung21.bsky.social @corbinyoung21.bsky.social · 30/11/2025
-Jets' slot CB Jarvis Brownlee was downgraded to doubtful. Ja'Sir Taylor mostly played on special teams, with very minimal coverage snaps. We're projecting safety Malachi Moore to cover the slot as he has in the past.
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corbinyoung21.bsky.social @corbinyoung21.bsky.social · 30/11/2025
Notable CB updates: -Giants' CB Paulson Adebo will return on Monday, pushing Deonte Banks into a reserve role. Banks had a full practice on Friday to help the Giants' secondary depth.
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corbinyoung21.bsky.social @corbinyoung21.bsky.social · 30/11/2025
-Jets' WR Allen Lazard was added to the injury report on Saturday with a neck injury. It's probably insignificant, other than maybe Isaiah Williams getting more slot reps.
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corbinyoung21.bsky.social @corbinyoung21.bsky.social · 30/11/2025
-Marvin Harrison Jr. expects to play after missing the past two games. I'm still advising to start Michael Wilson because Harrison has 3 games in 2025 with a target share at 25% or higher. Trey McBride had 7. Michael Wilson had 2 straight weeks with 15+ targets. Harrison has never done that yet.
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corbinyoung21.bsky.social @corbinyoung21.bsky.social · 30/11/2025
Xavier Restrepo was elevated from the practice squad, which initially suggested Ayomanor might not play. Restrepo isn't on the spreadsheet, but a deep, dynasty player to monitor.
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corbinyoung21.bsky.social @corbinyoung21.bsky.social · 30/11/2025
-There was an optimistic note about Titans' Elic Ayomanor expecting to play, so we took James Proche off the spreadsheet. The Jaguars' pass defense has been middle of the pack, allowing the 16th-most fantasy points per dropback on deep passes. That's where Ayomanor has been targeted.
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corbinyoung21.bsky.social @corbinyoung21.bsky.social · 30/11/2025
Notable WR updates: -It sounds like Chris Olave expects to play, but he's dealing with a back issue. The Dolphins' secondary has been sneakily keeping opposing receivers in check, allowing the 20th-most PPR to the slot and 30th-most to WR out wide.
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corbinyoung21.bsky.social @corbinyoung21.bsky.social · 30/11/2025
We made a late-Saturday update to the Week 13 WR/CB matchup charts, which you can find at @rotoballer.com. www.rotoballer.com/wr-cb-matchu...
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WR/CB Matchups for Fantasy Football: Sleepers, Targets for Week 13 (2025)
Corbin analyzes fantasy football WR/CB matchups to find sleepers, targets, avoids for Week 13 of 2025. His WRs to upgrade based on cornerback matchups data.
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corbinyoung21.bsky.social @corbinyoung21.bsky.social · 30/11/2025
Five (More) Week 13 Matchups to Monitor (2025 Fantasy Football) corbinyoung.substack.com/p/five-week-...
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Five Week 13 Matchups to Monitor (2025 Fantasy Football)
Corbin Young examines five more Week 13 matchups to monitor for 2025 fantasy football.
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corbinyoung21.bsky.social @corbinyoung21.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
I wrote up one matchup to monitor for the Thanksgiving slate of games at my Substack. Six Matchups to Monitor in a he Week 13 Thanksgiving Games open.substack.com/pub/corbinyo...
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Six Matchups to Monitor: Week 13 Thanksgiving Games (2025 Fantasy Football)
Corbin Young examines six matchups to monitor for the Week 13 Thanksgiving Games for 2025 fantasy football purposes.
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