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ANALYSIS: Uber-utility man Niko Goodrum has flashed a nice combination of power and speed this season for the Detroit Tigers. He currently has eight home runs and 11 stolen bases in 83 games, putting him on pace for a 20/20 season if he continues to play nearly every day.
His recent production, a .341/.400/.510 slash line with two home runs in July, should ensure him regular playing time going forward.
The .248/.323/.403 slash line isn't really helping anyone, and his 27.7% strikeout rate is definitely a concern even though it comes with a nice 9.8% walk rate. As such, Goodrum isn't someone you should be racing to pick up in 10-teamers.
However, his versatility and combination of power and speed make him the kind of fantasy asset that you want as the last person on your bench in 12-teamers, and definitely in 14+ teamers, as he can fill in anywhere and is capable of providing a home run or a steal on any given day.
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