MLB Top Stacks 6/4/24

Today’s MLB DFS slate features several enticing matchups with strong offensive potential. Stacking the right teams can give you a significant edge. Let’s dive into the top three DFS stacks and one under-the-radar stack that could make a big impact today.

Top MLB DFS Stacks

1. Dodgers vs. Jared Jones (Pirates)

Key Insights:

• Pitcher Analysis: Jared Jones has shown vulnerability against left-handed hitters, allowing a .246 ISO and a .316 xwOBA.
• Dodgers Lineup:
  • Mookie Betts (R): .230 ISO, .390 xwOBA against RHP
  • Shohei Ohtani (L): .367 ISO, .452 xwOBA against RHP
  • Freddie Freeman (L): .223 ISO, .408 xwOBA against RHP
  • Will Smith (R): .164 ISO, .351 xwOBA against RHP
  • Teoscar Hernandez (R): .162 ISO, .336 xwOBA against RHP

Why Stack:

• The Dodgers boast several power hitters with excellent splits against right-handed pitching.
• Jones struggles particularly with lefties, making Freeman and Ohtani prime targets.

2. Yankees vs. Bailey Ober (Twins)

Key Insights:

• Pitcher Analysis: Bailey Ober has a .231 ISO against right-handed hitters and a .317 xwOBA against lefties.
• Yankees Lineup:
  • Juan Soto (L): .283 ISO, .440 xwOBA against RHP
  • Aaron Judge (R): .347 ISO, .464 xwOBA against RHP
  • Giancarlo Stanton (R): .231 ISO, .323 xwOBA against RHP
  • Gleyber Torres (R): .145 ISO, .334 xwOBA against RHP
  • Austin Wells (L): .180 ISO, .372 xwOBA against RHP

Why Stack:

• The Yankees have potent right-handed power bats that can exploit Ober’s weaknesses.
• Soto and Wells provide strong left-handed balance to the lineup.

3. Phillies vs. Jared Koenig (Brewers)

Key Insights:

• Pitcher Analysis: Jared Koenig has a .085 ISO against righties and struggles significantly against lefties, with a .077 ISO.
• Phillies Lineup:
  • Kyle Schwarber (L): .222 ISO, .354 xwOBA against LHP
  • Bryce Harper (L): .216 ISO, .365 xwOBA against LHP
  • Alec Bohm (R): .251 ISO, .353 xwOBA against LHP
  • Nick Castellanos (R): .224 ISO, .324 xwOBA against LHP
  • J.T. Realmuto (R): .243 ISO, .353 xwOBA against LHP

Why Stack:

• Harper and Schwarber are elite left-handed bats who can take advantage of Koenig’s struggles.
• The Phillies have depth with right-handed hitters who can also excel against lefties.

Under-the-Radar Stack

Guardians vs. Seth Lugo (Royals)

Key Insights:

• Pitcher Analysis: Seth Lugo has allowed a .159 ISO to lefties and a .139 ISO to righties.
• Guardians Lineup:
  • Steven Kwan (L): .119 ISO, .329 xwOBA against RHP
  • Andres Gimenez (L): .144 ISO, .306 xwOBA against RHP
  • Jose Ramirez (S): .205 ISO, .349 xwOBA against RHP
  • Josh Naylor (L): .208 ISO, .359 xwOBA against RHP
  • David Fry (R): .172 ISO, .306 xwOBA against RHP

Why Stack:

• The Guardians have a balanced lineup with left-handed hitters who can exploit Lugo’s weaknesses.
• Ramirez and Naylor provide significant power potential.

Conclusion

Today’s MLB DFS slate presents multiple opportunities for stacking powerful offenses against vulnerable pitchers. The Dodgers, Yankees, and Phillies stand out as top stacks, with the Guardians offering a sneaky, under-the-radar option. Utilize these insights to build a winning lineup and maximize your DFS potential. Happy playing!