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Fantasy Baseball 2016 > Rankings > Third Base > Mike Moustakas

#11 Mike Moustakas: Fantasy Predictions for 2016

Looking at Mike Moustakas’ stats over the past 2 years is a direct reflection of the Royals’ success: they just put the ball in play. But each of the last 4 seasons is quite telling as the data is a clear indication that Mike Moustakas has matured tremendously at the plate and it’s finally starting to pay off.
 
In 2012, his first, full season, he hit .242 with 20 HR with 73 RBI, but he struck out 124 times with only 39 walks… In 2013, he regressed significantly in power with just 12 HR, but he also struck out less (83 times). He still hit .233, though, which seems like an anomaly, but what it really is is a guy looking to make contact for the sake of making contact. He consciously worked harder to not strike out, but that’s not the same as working to get hits.
 
2014 was a pretty confusing year for Moustakas as his power went up a bit (15 HR, 54 RBI), but his average hit a career-low at .212. This appears to be a sign that he was sick of just putting the ball in play, so he would occasionally swing for the fences. With flashes of brilliance, it worked once in a while, but not enough, especially considering he struck out even fewer times (74).

Mike Moustakas Fantasy Stats and Indicators
YearAgeGABRH2B3BHRRBISBCSBBSOBAOBPSLGOPS
201122 8933826 89181 5302022 51.263.3090.3670.675
2012231495636913634120735239124.242.2960.4120.708
2013241364724211026012422432 83.233.2870.3640.651
20142514045745 9721115541035 74.212.2710.3610.632
2015261475497315634122821243 76.284.3480.4700.817
Royals 3b, Mike Moustakas Swinging
Mike Moustakas: nothing flashy, just solid production, just like everyone on the Royals.

Fantasy Statistical Indicators

*Walks up, strikeouts low, batting average up, power up. This indicates a higher OBP and more runs.
*Age: he’ll be 27 this season, a very typical breakout age for an offensive player.
*Power numbers increasing with batting average: a sign of a calm, patient hitter that pitchers have trouble getting out.
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