Marty Tallman
@martytallman.bsky.social
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Just drafted Vierling as my OF9 at pick 583. It would only take an injury or two for him to step into a full-time role.
Matt Vierling struggled to stay healthy last year and when he did play, he wasn’t good (76wRC+).
But with that said, I am somewhat encouraged by these numbers. (100 PA)
84.60 Contact %
12.10 Barrel %
7 BB %
But with that said, I am somewhat encouraged by these numbers. (100 PA)
84.60 Contact %
12.10 Barrel %
7 BB %
January 20, 2026 at 1:56 AM
Just drafted Vierling as my OF9 at pick 583. It would only take an injury or two for him to step into a full-time role.
With the snow falling outside, this couldn’t have come at a better time. @baseballhq.com
January 14, 2026 at 10:38 PM
With the snow falling outside, this couldn’t have come at a better time. @baseballhq.com
Notable Bat X vs OOPSY HR differences:
• Cedric Mullins: Bat X 18 (475 PA) | OOPSY 11 HR (483 PA)
• Matt Olson: Bat X 27 HR (686 PA) | OOPSY 33 HR (686 PA)
• Samuel Basallo: Bat X 14 HR (443 PA) | OOPSY 20 HR (445 PA)
• Cedric Mullins: Bat X 18 (475 PA) | OOPSY 11 HR (483 PA)
• Matt Olson: Bat X 27 HR (686 PA) | OOPSY 33 HR (686 PA)
• Samuel Basallo: Bat X 14 HR (443 PA) | OOPSY 20 HR (445 PA)
January 11, 2026 at 8:24 PM
Notable Bat X vs OOPSY HR differences:
• Cedric Mullins: Bat X 18 (475 PA) | OOPSY 11 HR (483 PA)
• Matt Olson: Bat X 27 HR (686 PA) | OOPSY 33 HR (686 PA)
• Samuel Basallo: Bat X 14 HR (443 PA) | OOPSY 20 HR (445 PA)
• Cedric Mullins: Bat X 18 (475 PA) | OOPSY 11 HR (483 PA)
• Matt Olson: Bat X 27 HR (686 PA) | OOPSY 33 HR (686 PA)
• Samuel Basallo: Bat X 14 HR (443 PA) | OOPSY 20 HR (445 PA)
One of the biggest HR projection gaps I’ve seen between Bat X and OOPSY is Cedric Mullins.
PA are basically identical: • Bat X: 475 PA • OOPSY: 483 PA
But HRs? • Bat X: 18 • OOPSY: 11
Same playing time, very different view of the power.
PA are basically identical: • Bat X: 475 PA • OOPSY: 483 PA
But HRs? • Bat X: 18 • OOPSY: 11
Same playing time, very different view of the power.
January 11, 2026 at 7:52 PM
One of the biggest HR projection gaps I’ve seen between Bat X and OOPSY is Cedric Mullins.
PA are basically identical: • Bat X: 475 PA • OOPSY: 483 PA
But HRs? • Bat X: 18 • OOPSY: 11
Same playing time, very different view of the power.
PA are basically identical: • Bat X: 475 PA • OOPSY: 483 PA
But HRs? • Bat X: 18 • OOPSY: 11
Same playing time, very different view of the power.
Excited to debut at @RotoBaller with a breakdown of the top 12 fantasy prospects heading into this season.
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12 Fantasy Baseball Breakouts: Hitting Prospects to Target in Drafts (2026)
Marty's 12 top fantasy baseball prospects for redraft leagues in 2026. His top hitter sleeper and breakout picks, including Samuel Basallo, Konnor Griffin, Kevin McGonigle, and more.
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January 9, 2026 at 3:37 PM
Excited to debut at @RotoBaller with a breakdown of the top 12 fantasy prospects heading into this season.
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First Gladiator of the Year
December 28, 2025 at 4:03 AM
First Gladiator of the Year
I’m not worried about the Dodgers having a six-man rotation. No way that staff stays healthy enough for it to last.
November 25, 2025 at 10:29 PM
I’m not worried about the Dodgers having a six-man rotation. No way that staff stays healthy enough for it to last.
I’m taking full advantage of being in California for Thanksgiving by signing up for all of my NFBC drafts.
November 25, 2025 at 8:19 PM
I’m taking full advantage of being in California for Thanksgiving by signing up for all of my NFBC drafts.
Colt Keith is a fine target at his current 312.90 ADP. In 468 PA last year, he was better than most people think (especially Tigers fans).
- 2B/3B eligible
- 79.40 Contact %
- 9.20 Barrel %
- 10.30 BB %
- .260 xBA
- . 339 xWOBA
- 109 wRC+
- Sprint Speed 66th percentile
- 2B/3B eligible
- 79.40 Contact %
- 9.20 Barrel %
- 10.30 BB %
- .260 xBA
- . 339 xWOBA
- 109 wRC+
- Sprint Speed 66th percentile
November 24, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Colt Keith is a fine target at his current 312.90 ADP. In 468 PA last year, he was better than most people think (especially Tigers fans).
- 2B/3B eligible
- 79.40 Contact %
- 9.20 Barrel %
- 10.30 BB %
- .260 xBA
- . 339 xWOBA
- 109 wRC+
- Sprint Speed 66th percentile
- 2B/3B eligible
- 79.40 Contact %
- 9.20 Barrel %
- 10.30 BB %
- .260 xBA
- . 339 xWOBA
- 109 wRC+
- Sprint Speed 66th percentile
Matt Vierling struggled to stay healthy last year and when he did play, he wasn’t good (76wRC+).
But with that said, I am somewhat encouraged by these numbers. (100 PA)
84.60 Contact %
12.10 Barrel %
7 BB %
But with that said, I am somewhat encouraged by these numbers. (100 PA)
84.60 Contact %
12.10 Barrel %
7 BB %
November 23, 2025 at 6:52 AM
Matt Vierling struggled to stay healthy last year and when he did play, he wasn’t good (76wRC+).
But with that said, I am somewhat encouraged by these numbers. (100 PA)
84.60 Contact %
12.10 Barrel %
7 BB %
But with that said, I am somewhat encouraged by these numbers. (100 PA)
84.60 Contact %
12.10 Barrel %
7 BB %
Most recent update on whether or not Kevin McGonigle will be on the Detroit Tigers Opening Day roster.
November 21, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Most recent update on whether or not Kevin McGonigle will be on the Detroit Tigers Opening Day roster.
Interesting Comparison
Fernando Tatis Jr. -
Contact%: 75.00
Barrel%: 10.90
K%: 18.70
BB%: 12.90
Sprint Speed: 83rd percentile
ADP: 15.67*
Wyatt Langford -
Contact%: 75.80
Barrel%: 14.00
K%: 26.40
BB%: 12.90
Sprint Speed: 88th percentile
ADP: 50.00*
* NFBC Draft Champions Leagues (18)
Fernando Tatis Jr. -
Contact%: 75.00
Barrel%: 10.90
K%: 18.70
BB%: 12.90
Sprint Speed: 83rd percentile
ADP: 15.67*
Wyatt Langford -
Contact%: 75.80
Barrel%: 14.00
K%: 26.40
BB%: 12.90
Sprint Speed: 88th percentile
ADP: 50.00*
* NFBC Draft Champions Leagues (18)
November 21, 2025 at 3:41 AM
Interesting Comparison
Fernando Tatis Jr. -
Contact%: 75.00
Barrel%: 10.90
K%: 18.70
BB%: 12.90
Sprint Speed: 83rd percentile
ADP: 15.67*
Wyatt Langford -
Contact%: 75.80
Barrel%: 14.00
K%: 26.40
BB%: 12.90
Sprint Speed: 88th percentile
ADP: 50.00*
* NFBC Draft Champions Leagues (18)
Fernando Tatis Jr. -
Contact%: 75.00
Barrel%: 10.90
K%: 18.70
BB%: 12.90
Sprint Speed: 83rd percentile
ADP: 15.67*
Wyatt Langford -
Contact%: 75.80
Barrel%: 14.00
K%: 26.40
BB%: 12.90
Sprint Speed: 88th percentile
ADP: 50.00*
* NFBC Draft Champions Leagues (18)
So far it looks like Tarik Skubal will line up against Michigan native, Hunter Brown, in Detroit on Tuesday. Simply, a must see game.
August 14, 2025 at 1:14 PM
So far it looks like Tarik Skubal will line up against Michigan native, Hunter Brown, in Detroit on Tuesday. Simply, a must see game.
Christmas came early folks
For the Tuesday episode of Rates & Barrels this week...
It's an Under the Radarrrrrrrr reunion episode with Nando Di Fino and Ian Kahn -- enjoy!
Audio: pod.fo/e/30b0d0
YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIFK...
It's an Under the Radarrrrrrrr reunion episode with Nando Di Fino and Ian Kahn -- enjoy!
Audio: pod.fo/e/30b0d0
YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIFK...
August 5, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Christmas came early folks
Reposted by Marty Tallman
Time to prep for The Week Ahead ™️ with @ftnfantasy.com
⚾ Promotions/Demotions
⚾ Schedule Notes
⚾ Players to add or bench
⚾ Injury notes & more.
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⚾ Promotions/Demotions
⚾ Schedule Notes
⚾ Players to add or bench
⚾ Injury notes & more.
ftnfantasy.com/mlb/big-name...
Big-Name Pitchers Enter the Fantasy Baseball Fold
Get set for the week ahead in fantasy baseball with key matchups, trending players, injury updates and more to keep you ahead of your competition.
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June 16, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Time to prep for The Week Ahead ™️ with @ftnfantasy.com
⚾ Promotions/Demotions
⚾ Schedule Notes
⚾ Players to add or bench
⚾ Injury notes & more.
ftnfantasy.com/mlb/big-name...
⚾ Promotions/Demotions
⚾ Schedule Notes
⚾ Players to add or bench
⚾ Injury notes & more.
ftnfantasy.com/mlb/big-name...
My brain cannot differentiate between Slade Cecconi and Cade Cavalli. So for the foreseeable future they are the same one person.
June 16, 2025 at 6:01 PM
My brain cannot differentiate between Slade Cecconi and Cade Cavalli. So for the foreseeable future they are the same one person.
I try my best to not miss a Hunter Brown start these days. By far my most favorite pitcher in the league not named Tarik Skubal.
June 14, 2025 at 9:50 PM
I try my best to not miss a Hunter Brown start these days. By far my most favorite pitcher in the league not named Tarik Skubal.
I really didn’t think Hunter Brown would come out for the 7th inning.
June 14, 2025 at 9:48 PM
I really didn’t think Hunter Brown would come out for the 7th inning.
At this point, Lucas Giolito doesn’t even have one decent pitch. I wonder for how much longer the Red Sox are going to run him out there.
4-seamer: .299 xBA
Changeup: .280 xBA
Slider: .384 xBA
Curveball: .399 xBA
4-seamer: .299 xBA
Changeup: .280 xBA
Slider: .384 xBA
Curveball: .399 xBA
June 14, 2025 at 7:00 PM
At this point, Lucas Giolito doesn’t even have one decent pitch. I wonder for how much longer the Red Sox are going to run him out there.
4-seamer: .299 xBA
Changeup: .280 xBA
Slider: .384 xBA
Curveball: .399 xBA
4-seamer: .299 xBA
Changeup: .280 xBA
Slider: .384 xBA
Curveball: .399 xBA
Never thought I would read this headline
June 11, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Never thought I would read this headline
It’s crazy the Tigers and White Sox game is even going on. Chicago has some of the worst air quality in the world right now.
June 5, 2025 at 8:04 PM
It’s crazy the Tigers and White Sox game is even going on. Chicago has some of the worst air quality in the world right now.
In my daily league, I debated whether or not to start Taylor Ward this afternoon. I almost benched him until I saw he had two career home runs off Giolito. I rarely look at batter vs pitcher stats but today it worked out.
June 4, 2025 at 7:17 PM
In my daily league, I debated whether or not to start Taylor Ward this afternoon. I almost benched him until I saw he had two career home runs off Giolito. I rarely look at batter vs pitcher stats but today it worked out.
I will only start Luis Severino on the road
I will only start Luis Severino on the road
I will only start Luis Severino on the road
I will only start Luis Severino on the road
I will only start Luis Severino on the road
I will only start Luis Severino on the road
I will only start Luis Severino on the road
I will only start Luis Severino on the road
I will only start Luis Severino on the road
June 3, 2025 at 3:10 PM
I will only start Luis Severino on the road
I will only start Luis Severino on the road
I will only start Luis Severino on the road
I will only start Luis Severino on the road
I will only start Luis Severino on the road
I will only start Luis Severino on the road
I will only start Luis Severino on the road
I will only start Luis Severino on the road
I will only start Luis Severino on the road
Keston Hiura
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June 2, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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