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Scott Chu @scottchu.pitcherlist.com · 10/06/2026

James Wood has, at least for now, resolved one of his most exploitable weaknesses (and a key cause of his 2025 2nd half collapse) in a BIG way.

in 2025, breaking balls in 2-strike counts crushed Wood.

Wood has utterly excelled against 2-strike breakers over the last several weeks.

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Scott Chu @scottchu.pitcherlist.com · 07/06/2026

Brent Rooker has struggled in 2026 compared to expectations, and one reason might be that just 24% of the pitches he has seen are four-seamers and a whooping 32% are sliders. But I got good news for A's fans and fantasy folks - Rooker is adjusting

Brent Rooker is improving against breaking balls per Pitcher List's Process Plus metric

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Scott Chu @scottchu.pitcherlist.com · 09/04/2026

At this time last year, Logan O'Hoppe, Tommy Edman, and Wilmer Flores had 5 HR and Kristian Campbell was a top-20 hitter. This 10-12 game sample and a random 10-12 game sample at any point in the season are not different. One is not more meaningful than the other.

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Scott Chu @scottchu.pitcherlist.com · 30/03/2026

One of my biggest takeaways from the weekend? You can still run like crazy against the ChiSox. Activate your Marlins speedsters this week.

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Scott Chu @scottchu.pitcherlist.com · 07/02/2026

As a curling fan, I am so pumped there will be any curling fans for the next few weeks when they realize curling 60%+ of Olympic tv coverage

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Scott Chu @scottchu.pitcherlist.com · 31/12/2025

Indiana gets the #1 seed in the CFP and is rewarded by having to basically play a road game. Make Bama drive up to cold-ass Bloomington for the holidays and play against what would be an INSANE crowd for the Hoosiers.

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Scott Chu @scottchu.pitcherlist.com · 19/12/2025

You'd never know it by the narrative, but Junior Caminero hit more home runs on the road than in the extremely power-friendly park he called the home in 2025. His power plays everywhere, and the decision-making should improve with time.

Junior Caminero had elite power in 2025.

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Scott Chu @scottchu.pitcherlist.com · 17/12/2025

If you want to get pumped on Jorge Polanco and his small sample playoff doesn't do it for you, maybe this rolling K% chart will help. The 2025 version of Polanco can be a dangerous presence in the middle of the order if he keeps that 2025 trend.

Jorge Polanco's strikeout rate significantly improved at the start of 2025 and stayed that way all season.

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Scott Chu @scottchu.pitcherlist.com · 17/11/2025

Real chance Naylor swipes 30 bags again. Brilliant move.

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Scott Chu @scottchu.pitcherlist.com · 09/10/2025

Do you know who led the Mariners in stolen bases from Aug 1 to the end of the season? Hint: He was 2nd on the team in steals in July with 5...in 6 total games.

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Scott Chu @scottchu.pitcherlist.com · 08/09/2025

It's OK to drop Jakob Marsee in your fantasy playoffs. He will still take walks (because he's highly averse to swinging the bat) and steal bases, but the rest is - at best - a question mark.

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Scott Chu @scottchu.pitcherlist.com · 23/08/2025

Jakob Marsee has been amazing this far and has earned the results. You should absolutely keep holding, BUT there are some signs that an adjustment period might be coming. How he handles it will tell us a LOT about what to expect in '26.

Jakob Marsee's Decision Value+ has taken a nosedive

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Scott Chu @scottchu.pitcherlist.com · 10/08/2025

Big head, little arms, loud voice - this is undoubtedly a Tyrannosaurus Rex

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Scott Chu @scottchu.pitcherlist.com · 22/07/2025

At what point does doing everything right no longer matter? Because that's the story of Ben Rice for fantasy baseball right now. Great power, great contact, great swing decisions, mid results. Deep leagues it's an easy hold, but 12-teamers? Yeesh.

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Scott Chu @scottchu.pitcherlist.com · 08/07/2025

Please find the below example of the reasonable, logical, dispassionate, well-moderated content you can expect from me when recording podcasts such as Hacks and Jacks

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Scott Chu @scottchu.pitcherlist.com · 06/07/2025

In brighter news, the incredible revival of Marcus Semien after 100 games of looking washed is being driven by consistently strong decision-making and this rediscovery of how to make great contact

Marcus Semien's Contact Ability+ went from the 10th percentile to the 90th percentile very quickly

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Scott Chu @scottchu.pitcherlist.com · 06/07/2025

There ARE positive things happening for Tyler Soderstrom, like a rebound in his contact ability; however, there's also this and it's very sad. Power+ can be volatile but hoo boy.

Tyler Soderstrom's rolling Power+ has gone from above the 90th percentile to almost the 10th percentile.

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Scott Chu @scottchu.pitcherlist.com · 04/07/2025

Why have I held steadfast in my belief that Spencer Torkelson will be a solid player all season? Even though his ability to make contact fluctuates, he makes fantastic decisions at the dish. As long as he keeps doing that, the power can shine through.

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Scott Chu @scottchu.pitcherlist.com · 03/07/2025

"Whoa, what's going on with Gary Sànchez?!" The same thing that has been going on for 2+ years, actually. It just doesn't look that interesting by the end of the season.

Gary Sanchez has oscillated between very high and very low rolling wOBAs almost like clockwork over the last 2 seasons

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Scott Chu @scottchu.pitcherlist.com · 02/07/2025

If you started Marcus Semien from day 1, you'd have the 20th best second baseman. He was one of the worst regulars in baseball with a .484 OPS through 56 games), so bad that he still needs another amazing month to undo the damage. So, were you wrong if you dropped him?

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Scott Chu @scottchu.pitcherlist.com · 16/06/2025

The one thing that stands out to me with Pete Crow-Armstrong's breakout is this gradual growth in his ability to make contact in the zone. It moves somewhat tightly with his rolling wOBA and tells a pretty good story about his growth so far in his career.

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Scott Chu @scottchu.pitcherlist.com · 14/06/2025

Consider Jo Adell in the midst of a breakout WATCH, but not yet a WARNING (stealing meteorology terms). All the conditions are here - improved decision-making, plus contact (most important element for him), and that consistent sweet sweet power. If conditions hold, take cover.

Jo Adell's Process+ from Pitcher List shows excellent power with improved decision-making and contact.

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Scott Chu @scottchu.pitcherlist.com · 12/06/2025

Junior Caminero's production took off like a rocket and the reason why isn't terribly complicated - he just got the ball in the air. When that FB% is north of 35-40%, he can put up elite numbers.

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Scott Chu @scottchu.pitcherlist.com · 08/06/2025

Fernando Tatis Jr. can absolutely be a top-15 hitter this season, but if I said I wasn't concerned about the power outage for the short term, I'd be lying. At least the decision-making has stayed strong!

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Scott Chu @scottchu.pitcherlist.com · 07/06/2025

Sure, he's not running and will run less, but Ronald Acuña Jr. seems to have found that power again (small sample, of course) and he can be a top-15 hitter even without the steals.

Ronald Acuña Jr's Process+ chart shows plenty of power and solid decision-making in 2025

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Scott Chu @scottchu.pitcherlist.com · 07/06/2025

I'm still bullish on Spencer Torkelson as long as decision-making stays strong, which it has even during this slump. If that starts to fade, I'll be worried.

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Scott Chu @scottchu.pitcherlist.com · 03/05/2025

Coming into today's action, about 25% of Noelvi Marte's XBHs and RBI were against the fearsome pitching combo of Jorge Mateo and Gary Sanchez. Another 25% of his XBH and over 33% of his RBI were in Coors. Lots of talent here but current results are not true measures of it.

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Scott Chu @scottchu.pitcherlist.com · 01/05/2025

I've been doing fantasy baseball rankings for a while and it amazes me how many people seemingly come to see a ranking of a single player and it bothers them so much they comment. I'll take all the engagement I can get and am appreciative of every visitor, but like, why consume content this way?

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Scott Chu @scottchu.pitcherlist.com · 12/04/2025

After much thought, I have this analysis on Spencer Torkelson in 2025:

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Scott Chu @scottchu.pitcherlist.com · 10/04/2025

A list of guys who raked at this time last season (wRC+ of at least 150 as of April 10) MJ Melendez Alex Kirilloff (😔) Nelson Velazquez Michael Conforto Connor Joe Orlando Arcia Brandon Marsh Charlie Blackmon Jose Siri

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Scott Chu @scottchu.pitcherlist.com · 10/04/2025

Willson Contreras has had slumps like this before. Many times. And worse. And everything was OK.

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Scott Chu @scottchu.pitcherlist.com · 31/03/2025

Bedtime was supposed to be 30 min ago and they know it.

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Scott Chu @scottchu.pitcherlist.com · 23/03/2025

Are the Astros doing the right thing for Cam Smith? For the last 7-8 games he's looked really lost offensively and defensively to me, granted, I haven't been able to watch much. Do folks have a different sense?

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Scott Chu @scottchu.pitcherlist.com · 22/02/2025

DJ Stewart in for the Pirates today. He's had two UNBELIEVABLE stretches in his 327-game career: 7 home runs in 9 games in September of 2020 for the O's, and 8 home runs in 13 games in 2023 for the Mets. That's about 36% of his career production coming in 6% of his games. Lightning in a bottle.

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Scott Chu @scottchu.pitcherlist.com · 15/02/2025

If we were guaranteed that Ronald Acuna Jr. and Mike Trout would each play 145 games in 2025, and you could only pick 1 (ignoring draft cost), which one do you pick? Also, is it controversial to pick Trout? Because I think I would.

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Kyle Bland @blandalytics.pitcherlist.com · 01/02/2025

NFBC drafters are souring on a lot of injured players, but also Willy Adames (signed w Giants on 12/7) and Luis Castillo (?)

Table of players who have seen their Average Draft Position get later (ADP_early is rolling 14-days on 11/1/24, ADP_current is rolling 14-days as of 1/30/25)

Willy Adames' rolling 14-Day NFBC ADP. It was ~pick 60 on 11/1/24, and is now (1/30/25) 88

Luis Castillo's' rolling 14-Day NFBC ADP. It was ~pick 75 on 11/1/24, and is now (1/30/25) 106

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Scott Chu @scottchu.pitcherlist.com · 22/01/2025

The only explanation for whoever didn't vote for Ichiro on their HOF ballot is that they fought in WW2 and haven't let it go.

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Scott Chu @scottchu.pitcherlist.com · 11/01/2025

There are worse ways to spend a last pick than on Jonathan Aranda.

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Scott Chu @scottchu.pitcherlist.com · 03/01/2025

Riley Greene is a real threat to hit 30+ home runs in 2025, even in spacious Comerica Park.

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Scott Chu @scottchu.pitcherlist.com · 02/01/2025

Wyatt Langford got better at laying off fastballs out of the zone, and in doing so, honed in on the pitches he could drive. If he carries this into 2025, 🤑

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Scott Chu @scottchu.pitcherlist.com · 01/01/2025

The thought shared by all billionaires

Montgomery Burns, looking relaxed, is sitting next to Homer Simpson, saying "Oh, yes, but I'd trade it all for a little more," and holding a bottle of champagne

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Scott Chu @scottchu.pitcherlist.com · 28/12/2024

This is exactly what we needed to see from Jackson Holliday at the end of '24, even if the on-field results still sucked.

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Scott Chu @scottchu.pitcherlist.com · 19/12/2024

Noroviruses can go ahead and frack right off.

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Scott Chu @scottchu.pitcherlist.com · 13/12/2024

Reserve your tickets now for the Crawford boxes in Houston. Isaac Paredes is gonna send a ton of souvenirs that way for the Astros.

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Scott Chu @scottchu.pitcherlist.com · 08/12/2024

My 12-team fantasy baseball hitter ranks will publish in the next week. Who will end up ranked too low?

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Scott Chu @scottchu.pitcherlist.com · 23/11/2024

Jonathan India feels like a solid back-end MI type in KC. The elite decision-making skills keep the OBP floor high, and he should have a stable role. That said, Kaufman will be far less forgiving to India's limited/inconsistent pop and he's not a contact-oriented slap hitter either.

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Scott Chu @scottchu.pitcherlist.com · 19/11/2024

2023 Triston Casas is the one who can be a star. Excellent decisions, made contact as expected, and crushed baseballs. 2024 Casas regressed significantly in contact and decision-making (especially in the zone). Unless he finds that 2023 form again, it's hard to see a path to being a top-10 1B.

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