So, should you choose Henderson or Lindor (9/29/24)?
Batter vs pitcher
Today, Lindor has the better matchup with an OPS of 1.031 against Rea (11 plate appearances). That's compared to Henderson's OPS of .599 versus Ober (14 PA). That's a huge difference, definitely start Lindor.
Weather impact
Heavy wind (blowing out), hot temps, ballpark elevation, etc can all have a big impact on long fly balls. An extra few feet can be the difference between warning track and a 3-run dinger. In Henderson's game, our HRForce Index at first pitch is 1.4 [40% more HRs expected]. Meanwhile, Lindor will be playing under an HRForce of 1.2 [20% more HRs expected (roof likely open)]. So, the ball will be flying better in Henderson's game. Weather edge goes to him.
Weekly Roster Lock Leagues
For those of you in leagues that require you to set your lineup before the start of each week, off-days can be a bummer. Everything else being equal, give the edge to guys that play at least one more game a week. This date falls during the MLB playoffs, so most fantasy leagues have wrapped up by now (not much importance here).
