Bobby Witt Jr. or Corey Seager

Who's Better?

DFS Contests

Most of last season, Witt Jr. cost quite a bit more than Seager (in general, at least 10% more). While most of that is due to the slighter better offensive numbers, the speed potential makes up the rest. Every time Witt Jr. is on base, hes a legit threat to steal... especially with the new rules. And we all know how a bag can give your daily score a huge boost.

With Seager, you get a bit more consistency overall. That comes from nearly a decade of MLB experience. So, he's faced the majority of the pitchers in the bigs and has a solid game plan going into most ABs. That usually results in quality ABs and increases his odds of getting on base... and tallying DFS points. Like most lefties, his splits take a significant hit against southpaws, especially the elite ones. So, when Texas faces a tough lefty, be sure to devalue Seager a bit or skip him altogether.

Traditional Roto Leagues

Established vet vs wunderkind, this one's a solid matchup. Seager's battled through injuries and a big trade to become a legitimate top 5 SS. He's found a home in Texas, already won a world series and has consistently produced over the past few years. A solid defensive shortstop with average range, his major weakness is speed. The lack of 20+ SBs puts him at a definite disadvantage compared to the new crop of power and speed shortstops. Even so, his slash line of .280/.360/.950 (BA/OBP/OPS) is still a great asset for most fantasy teams.

Bobby Witt Jr. is one of the fastest rising stars in the bigs. He has he pedigree (dad was a major leaguer), all the physical skills and the mental makeup. Just a few years into his career, he's already established himself as an elite SS. Heck, he's arguably the top shortstop in he game and will be the first one taken in most drafts. A slash line of .320/.380/.975 mixed in with 30 HR,30 SB potential will do that.

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