Bio
Gavin is a native of the Pacific Northwest, and loves all things Seattle Sports- Seahawks, Mariners, Sounders and Kraken. He is an alumnus of Washington State University where he studied marketing; and loves his dear Cougs. Gavin has been an avid fantasy player since 2010 and loves strategizing for drafts (auction style in particular) and week-to-week matchups. He believes in analyzing advanced statistics to determine the value of players, and prides himself on keeping a finger on the pulse of the fantasy industry. When not writing for FantasyPros, Gavin is a sales professional and lives in Seattle,WA near Lake Union.
 | Let’s start with the obvious; a winning fantasy baseball lineup requires production at the plate. When a player puts the ball in play and records a barrel, production typically follows. At a minimum, barrels in the field of play yield … read more » by in Fantasy1 wk ago |
 | The evaluation of fantasy baseball players has evolved with the introduction of more advanced statistics. In 2015, MLB installed Statcast in all 30 big-league parks. The modern Statcast, which has been in place since 2020, is run with Hawk-Eye technology … read more » by in Fantasy3 wks ago |
 | Finding value where your competition cannot has always been a separator when playing fantasy baseball. The depth of the player pool makes this even more important, especially when using sites like Yahoo, which offers the average draft position (ADP) for … read more » by in FantasyThu, Mar 21 |
 | With spring training underway, fantasy baseball managers are at the height of draft season. Going chalk with the average draft position (ADP) of players can be misleading when building a roster that must produce through September. Yahoo remains a popular … read more » by in FantasyMon, Mar 18 |
 | Championship fantasy teams have various picks in their DNA. They include proven performers taken in early rounds and players taken later who outperform their draft position. As a supplement to the former group, the latter raises the level of output … read more » by in FantasyFri, Mar 1 |
 | As the 2024 NFL Draft approaches, fantasy managers must hallmark skill players set to join teams with offensive upside. These players can impact fantasy lineups during their rookie year and typically require less capital in a fantasy draft. Teams in … read more » by in FantasySat, Feb 24 |
 | Shohei Ohtani left the yard with authority on Tuesday. His solo HR in the ninth inning traveled 450 feet with an EV of 118.7. He would finish 1-for-4 with one RBI and a run scored. |
 | Cal Raleigh got the Mariners' offense started on Tuesday hitting a two-run HR in the top of the first inning. He would go 2-for-4 with a run scored and two RBIs. |
 | Julio Rodriguez hit his first HR of 2024 on Tuesday, a 435-foot two-run blast in the third inning. He would finish 1-for-3 with a run scored and two RBIs. |
 | Schwarber wasted no time Wednesday hitting a solo HR in the first inning, the 250th of his career. He would leave the yard again in the sixth, a two-run shot scoring Johan Rojas. Schwarber went 2-for-5, scoring twice with three RBIs in the Phillies' 7-6 win. |
