BATTERS: 2020 LIMA targets

The Low Investment Mound Aces (LIMA) Plan is a way for you to target consistent, affordable hitters who offer both solid plate discipline and some power/speed upside.

Our latest iteration of the LIMA model suggests that we should target hitters who are projected to meet some of the following thresholds:

  • CT% + BB% of 90% or greater
  • PX or Spd level of 100 or greater
  • Regular playing time
  • Projected R$ between $10 and $30

Last year in this space, we spotlighted guys like Max Kepler (RF, MIN), Ketel Marte (CF/2B, ARI), Anthony Rendon (3B, LAA) and Jeff McNeil (LF/2B/3B, NYM), all of whom delivered significant value to their owners in 2019.

LIMA values can vary based on your league context. We encourage you to use our Custom Draft Guides to...

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