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Matt Vierling or Alek Thomas

Who Should I Start? - Week 18 • Start New
Matt Vierling

Matt Vierling

CF • Philadelphia Phillies PHI
Alek Thomas

Alek Thomas

CF • Arizona Diamondbacks ARI
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Owners starting Vierling over Thomas

 
 
 
 
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Next Up ❱ Performance Comparison
Performance Matt Vierling
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AVG HR RBI R OBP SLG SB GP
.250131.3330.62513
Season stats based on the past 7 days

AVG HR RBI R OBP SLG SB GP
.281145.3030.37529
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Performance Alek Thomas
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AVG HR RBI R OBP SLG SB GP
.438122.4710.68804
Season stats based on the past 7 days

AVG HR RBI R OBP SLG SB GP
.235133.2970.353010
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Next Up ❱ Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Matt Vierling
OWN
 
0%
-0.47 compared to last week
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0%
-0.47 compared to last week
OWN/START Alek Thomas
OWN
24%
+8.17 compared to last week
START
21%
+7.5 compared to last week
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Matt Vierling
Not Ranked
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Alek Thomas
Not Ranked
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up ❱ Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Matt Vierling

    Overview

  • He is eligible to play multiple positions including: CF LF RF . However, he plays CF most often.
  • Experts don't even rank him among CF's. Based on his stats from the past 60 days, he is currently ranked 90th.
  • The current leader among CF's is Julio Rodriguez

    • Trending Batting Stats

  • Ranked 157th in BABIP (Batting Average on Balls In Play) with 0.318
  • Ranked 155th in batting average with 0.262
  • Not overly impressive with on base percentage currently ranked 227th with 0.319
  • Not too impressive with slugging percentage currently ranked 289th with 0.391
  • Not too impressive with on base plus slugging currently ranked 267th with 0.710
  • Not very impressive in steals and is currently ranked 460th with 4
  • Not too impressive and is currently ranked 459th in RBI with 22
  • Not too impressive and is currently ranked 391st in runs scored with 33
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: AVG: -0.098, OBP: -0.071, HRs: +2, RBI: +12, Runs: +12, Wlks: +12, Stls: +3,
Breakdown Alek Thomas

    Overview

  • Experts don't even rank him among CF's. Based on his stats from the past 60 days, he is currently ranked 73rd.
  • The current leader among CF's is Julio Rodriguez

    • Trending Batting Stats

  • Ranked 288th in BABIP (Batting Average on Balls In Play) with 0.292
  • Ranked 216th in batting average with 0.251
  • Not overly impressive with on base percentage currently ranked 287th with 0.309
  • Not too impressive with slugging percentage currently ranked 295th with 0.390
  • Not too impressive with on base plus slugging currently ranked 293rd with 0.699
  • Not very impressive in steals and is currently ranked 544th with 3
  • Not too impressive and is currently ranked 448th in RBI with 24
  • Not too impressive and is currently ranked 422nd in runs scored with 29
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: AVG: +0.251, OBP: +0.309, HRs: +6, RBI: +24, Runs: +29, Wlks: +16, Stls: +3,
Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury Matt Vierling

No Injury Reported

Injury Alek Thomas

No Injury Reported

Next Up ❱ Matchup Comparison
Matchups Matt Vierling
DateOpponentResult
Aug 09VS MIAGarrett
Aug 10VS MIAAlcantara
Aug 11VS MIACabrera
Aug 12@NYMScherzer
Aug 13@NYMdeGrom
Aug 14@NYMBassitt
Week Today Home Away
AVG HR RBI R OBP SLG SB GP
.241035.2670.310013
Season stats based on this weeks opponents
Matchups Alek Thomas
DateOpponentResult
Aug 08VS PITBeede
Aug 09VS PITThompson
Aug 10VS PITKeller
Aug 11VS PITBrubaker
Aug 12@COLSenzatela
Aug 13@COLUrena
Aug 14@COLFeltner
Week Today Home Away
AVG HR RBI R OBP SLG SB GP
.217377.2600.478013
Season stats based on this weeks opponents
Next Up ❱ Ratings Comparison
Rating Matt Vierling
4.31
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Alek Thomas
2.99
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up ❱ Career Comparison
Career Matt Vierling
YEAR TM GP H HR R RBI SB BB AVG OBP SLG PTS
2021 PHI 32 23 2 11 5 1 4 .338 .375 .500 68
2022 PHI 65 41 4 23 17 4 16 .240 .304 .351 150
ON PACE 97 61 6 34 25 6 24 .240 .304 .351 225
3-YEAR AVG 32 23 2 11 5 1 4 .338 .375 .500 68
Career 97 64 6 34 22 5 20 .268 .323 .393
Career Alek Thomas
YEAR TM GP H HR R RBI SB BB AVG OBP SLG PTS
2022 ARI 66 56 6 29 24 3 16 .251 .309 .390 181
ON PACE 99 84 9 43 36 4 24 .251 .309 .390 274
3-YEAR AVG . . . 0
Career 66 56 6 29 24 3 16 .251 .309 .390
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  • Mekhi Becton OT • NYJ NFL

    The Jets tackle will have an another appointment Tuesday to assess the issue

    @AroundTheNFL

  • Matt Cole WR • NFL

    The Commanders announced the signing of WR Matt Cole

    @BenStandig

  • Nyheim Hines RB • IND NFL

    They expect Matt Ryan‘s timing to be a smoother fit with Frank Reich/Marcus Brady offense.

    @CameronWolfe

  • Mac Jones QB • NE NFL

    Mac Jones appeared to have an issue with his right index finger but after getting it looked at, didn't miss a rep

    @MikeGiardi

  • Caleb Benenoch G • NFL

    Jets signing OT Caleb Benenoch to a one-year deal, per @TomPelissero

    @AroundTheNFL

  • Leonard Floyd OLB • LAR NFL

    Rams OLB Leonard Floyd left practice early on Monday after feeling something in his "lower half," according to coach Sean McV

    @AroundTheNFL

  • Brent Honeywell 2B • MLB

    Brent Honeywell (elbow) will throw a simulated game on Friday.Honeywell

    rotoworld

  • Jonathan India 2B • CIN MLB

    He did stay in the game to run, which would seem to indicate it's not a severe strain.

    rotoworld

  • Jason Heyward RF • CHC MLB

    Cubs To Release Jason Heyward At End Of Season

    MLBTradeRumors

  • Javier Baez SS • DET MLB

    The Mariners Shouldn’t Ignore The Free Agent Shortstop Market This Year

    MLBTradeRumors

  • Kevin Durant SF • BKN NBA

    " Tsai's public support for his coaching staff and front office signifies an apparent impasse between Durant and the Nets, an

    rotoworld

  • Mekhi Becton OT • NYJ NFL

    Jets concerned about Mekhi Becton's knee injury, more tests set for Tuesday

    @ProFootballTalk

  • Mekhi Becton OT • NYJ

    The Jets tackle will have an another appointment Tuesday to assess the issue

    @AroundTheNFL

  • Matt Cole WR •

    The Commanders announced the signing of WR Matt Cole

    @BenStandig

  • Nyheim Hines RB • IND

    They expect Matt Ryan‘s timing to be a smoother fit with Frank Reich/Marcus Brady offense.

    @CameronWolfe

  • Mac Jones QB • NE

    Mac Jones appeared to have an issue with his right index finger but after getting it looked at, didn't miss a rep

    @MikeGiardi

  • Caleb Benenoch G •

    Jets signing OT Caleb Benenoch to a one-year deal, per @TomPelissero

    @AroundTheNFL

  • Leonard Floyd OLB • LAR

    Rams OLB Leonard Floyd left practice early on Monday after feeling something in his "lower half," according to coach Sean McV

    @AroundTheNFL

  • Mekhi Becton OT • NYJ

    Jets concerned about Mekhi Becton's knee injury, more tests set for Tuesday

    @ProFootballTalk

  • Mekhi Becton OT • NYJ

    Source confirms that Jets are more concerned about Mekhi Becton’s knee injury than earlier today, as @MikeGarafolo reported

    @BrianCoz

  • Mac Jones QB • NE

    The offense then drops for push-ups.

    @MikeReiss

  • Mekhi Becton OT • NYJ

    The #Jets are very much preparing for the worst when it comes to Mekhi Becton news, I'm told

    @Connor_J_Hughes

  • Greg Joseph K • MIN

    Greg Joseph missed just enough kicks in 2021 to lose the right games that forced the Vikings to change coaching staffs

    @ArifHasanNFL

  • Zack Baun LB • NO

    That's pretty impressive, especially given the Saints' low draft slot most years

    @JeffDuncan_

  • Brent Honeywell 2B •

    Brent Honeywell (elbow) will throw a simulated game on Friday.Honeywell

    rotoworld

  • Jonathan India 2B • CIN

    He did stay in the game to run, which would seem to indicate it's not a severe strain.

    rotoworld

  • Jason Heyward RF • CHC

    Cubs To Release Jason Heyward At End Of Season

    MLBTradeRumors

  • Javier Baez SS • DET

    The Mariners Shouldn’t Ignore The Free Agent Shortstop Market This Year

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  • Mike Moustakas 3B • CIN

    Departs with calf injury

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  • Francisco Lindor SS • NYM

    What a catch by the ex-Met to take at least extra bases, and possibly a homer, away from Francisco Lindor

    @AnthonyDiComo

  • Francisco Lindor SS • NYM

    What a catch by the ex-Met to take at least extra bases, and possibly a homer, away from Francisco Lindor

    @AnthonyDiComo

  • Juan Soto RF • SD

    Padres pregame: Soto entrenched in two-hole, Snell looking to play stopper

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    389 BA) with 8 doubles and a homer 15 walks with just 8 strikeouts (

    @HighHeatStats

  • Ramon Urias 3B • BAL

    Ramon Urias goes from 2nd to 3rd.

    @masnRoch

  • Shohei Ohtani DH • LAA

    Nevin: "Nothing to do with his foot, by the way, he's fine."

    @SonjaMChen

  • Kevin Durant SF • BKN

    " Tsai's public support for his coaching staff and front office signifies an apparent impasse between Durant and the Nets, an

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  • Kyrie Irving PG • BKN

    From arrival with Kyrie Irving to his ultimatum with Joe Tsai and Steve Nash, it's been a rollercoaster ride during Kevin Dur

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  • Kevin Durant SF • BKN

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  • Kevin Durant SF • BKN

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  • Kevin Durant SF • BKN

    More on KD telling Nets ownership to pick a side:

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    These Nets are rare birds, indeed.

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    Nets governor Joe Tsai defends organization after KD reportedly told Tsai to choose him or GM Sean Marks and head coach Steve

    @BleacherReport

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  • Logan Thompson G • VGK

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Matchups

Week 1
ARI vs KC
ATL vs NO
BAL @NYJ
BUF @LAR
CAR vs CLE
CHI vs SF
CIN vs PIT
DAL vs TB
DEN @SEA
DET vs PHI
GB @MIN
HOU vs IND
JAC @WAS
LAC vs LV
MIA vs NE
NYG @TEN
Matchup Time Pitchers
ARI vs PIT 9:40 PM EST Gallen
Beede
BAL vs TOR 7:05 PM EST Lyles
Kikuchi
CHC vs WAS 8:05 PM EST Thompson
Sanchez
CIN @NYM 7:10 PM EST Dunn
Bassitt
LAA @OAK 9:40 PM EST Suarez
Irvin
NYY @SEA 10:10 PM EST Taillon
Gilbert
SD vs SF 9:40 PM EST Snell
Wood
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