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Author: Billy Jones Introduction What’s up fantasy sports fam? Ready for another round of insights? In our last chat, we broke down pitcher production in The Dinger 2022 and 2023 tournaments and what that meant in terms of advance rates and the optimal way to draft. Today, we're transitioning from macros level theories to the nitty-gritty of player level projections, focusing on some players who've caught my attention while reviewing the current Steamer projections posted on FanGraphs . It's time to zoom in on the micro-level, examining standout players throughout the draft set to dominate fantasy this upcoming season. Get ready for a deep dive into individual performances, as I iterate this offseason to find the strategy and players needed to win $100,000. Let's jump in! Data Source The source for today’s analysis will be Average Draft Position “ADP” from Underdog Fantasy and Steamer Projections as of 12/27/2023. Renowned as an industry standard, Steamer Projections ar

The below are the bylaws for the "Every Inch Counts" dynasty fantasy football leagues for the 2023 season. Any rules changes will be voted on during the league offseason. 1. League Overview 1.0. The Every Inch Counts League is a dynasty superflex fantasy football league established on May 23rd, 2023. This league is designed for multi-year commitment, emphasizing strategic team management, player development, and active participation throughout the season. The league aims to foster healthy competition, camaraderie, and an enjoyable fantasy football experience for all members. 2. Roster and Starting Lineup 2.0.  Rosters consist of 9 starters, 12 bench (21 total active squad players), 2 IR, and 2 Taxi 2.1. Rookies can be red-shirted for one year using the taxi squad. Taxi players can be activated to the active roster at any point but can only be moved to the taxi squad prior to season start. 2.2. The offseason bench expands by 4 spots to account for rookie draft picks. 3. Drafts

Author: Billy Jones Introduction What’s up fantasy sports fam? I’m thrilled to have you back for another deep dive into fantasy sports data. Following the exploration of the strategic intricacies of The Dinger 2023 in the last post, it's time to focus the lens of our investigation on the pitcher's mound. In our previous Underdog MLB post, I noted the undeniable power that steering clear of an early investment in pitchers had on advance rates. The success of this approach in The Dinger 2023 left me wondering if this was it a function of what happened in 2023, or could this drafting strategy be the skeleton key to success in the Underdog draft rooms? So, join me as I peel back another layer of secrets, digging into the data with the goal of helping you shape a winning drafting strategy for the upcoming 2024 tournaments. Let's dive in and find out! Data Source The scope of this investigation will include both The Dinger 2023 and 2022 contest data. The Dinger 2023 boasted 54,98

Author: Billy Jones Introduction What’s up fantasy sports fam? Welcome back to my blog. It’s great to be back writing again after a brief hiatus, as I have been full send on creating and publishing fantasy football visualizations on Twitter and bought a house. Today, I am excited to reconnect with you all by diving into the sport that is my true love, baseball, through a retrospective review of The Dinger 2023 hosted by Underdog Fantasy data.  Although I sat out this tournament last year, I'm gearing up to launch multiple entries in the upcoming 2024 tournaments. But before I dive headfirst into the action, I thought it prudent to dissect the meta from the previous year. Understanding the dynamics, strategies, and outcomes from the 2023 event will undoubtedly provide me with valuable insights to fine-tune my approach for the upcoming competitions. While this exercise is primarily retrospective and descriptive in nature, mining insights from the past can be the catalyst for crafting