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BALLER MOVE: Target ~275
CURRENT ADP: 323
ANALYSIS: Joe Panik is a former first-round pick who hasn't quite panned out yet, but the potential is there. After hitting .305 and .312 in his first two major league seasons, which included an All-Star appearance in 2015, he dropped to .239 last year. Panik’s injuries, although seemingly minor, may have played a big part in his decline. Consider too that his BABIP plummeted nearly 100 points from two years ago, down to .245. His plate discipline actually improved, as he walked more times than he struck out (50/47 BB/K) — a rarity in this era. Panik is a prime rebound candidate who should climb near the top of the pack where AVG and OBP are concerned. Fifteen homers might be his absolute ceiling and there isn't much speed to speak of, but Panik is a safe pick for deeper leagues when you might need to offset the averages of some of your hard-swinging sluggers at other positions.
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