PT TOMORROW: NL West—Outfield speculations
Mar 13 2014
It's a star-studded, highly-skilled outfield in Los Angeles with Yasiel Puig (OF, LA), Matt Kemp (OF, LA), and Carl Crawford (OF, LA) tabbed to be the starters. The problem is health and inexperience. Kemp and Crawford both have "F" health grades, and Kemp's recent injury struggles this spring have him questionable for Opening Day, so Andre Ethier (OF, LA) is certainly well worth a look in most league formats.
Ethier has the most potential of any backup OF in the NL West—he already has four $20 seasons under his belt with 60+ BPVs in five of his last seven seasons. Ethier has the ability to hit for average thanks to a stable plate approach, and while neither his PX nor Spd is elite, both are above-average, which...
Almost!
You’re just a few clicks away from accessing this feature and hundreds more throughout the year that have a singular goal in mind: Winning your league. Subscribe to BaseballHQ.com here!
Already a subscriber? Sign in here
More From PT Tomorrow
With the lack of RHH platoon power in Seattle, Patrick Wisdom could provide a boost.
Apr 8 2026 3:05am
Apr 8 2026 3:05am
Jeremiah Jackson (pictured) has seen more playing time than anticipated to open the season, but his time in the majors could be limited with Jackson Holliday's looming return. Plus, more from around the AL East.
Apr 7 2026 3:05am
Apr 7 2026 3:05am
It's time for the league and fantasy managers to start respecting the Marlins as a rising threat in the NL East. Plus: 1B at NYM; SP at PHI; 2B at WAS; DH at ATL; more.
Apr 6 2026 3:18am
Apr 6 2026 3:18am
For the NL West this week, we take a close look at Randy Vásquez's velocity changes, a looming pitching surprise in Arizona, and playing time outlooks for young guys trying to make a name for themselves.
Apr 4 2026 3:07am
Apr 4 2026 3:07am
News and notes from around the NL Central
Apr 3 2026 3:05am
Apr 3 2026 3:05am
