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LaMonte Wade Jr. is a fantasy baseball waiver wire pickup for hitters heading into Week 12 (2023). Target Wade Jr. as a free agent first baseman or outfielder on the waiver wire.
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues
ROSTERED IN: 44% of Leagues
ANALYSIS: LaMonte Wade Jr.'s breakout season continues to impress. He's slashing .279/.420/.463 with eight home runs through 61 games. Operating as the Giants' primary leadoff hitter, Wade is getting plenty of opportunities at the dish. Additionally, he has remained in the lineup more often than not against left-handed pitching, despite San Francisco's typically strict platooning on other hitters.
There it is! Splash hit 💯 belongs to LaMonte Wade Jr. 💦
(via @NBCSGiants)pic.twitter.com/px2A0nbqQG
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) June 3, 2023
Looking under the hood, Wade's success doesn't appear to be a fluke. He sports a strong .387 xwOBA, .468 xSLG, .264 xBA, and 10.2% barrel rate. The most impressive part of Wade's game is his plate discipline. Despite striking out at an above-average rate, Wade carries an elite 17.9% walk rate and 16.3% chase rate. He's overhauled his approach at the plate in 2023, and the patience is paying dividends.
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