Fontaine's 5 Home Run Heroes of the Day

Fontaine's 5 Home Run Heroes of the Day

Hitting a home run is one of the most exciting plays in baseball, and selecting the right players can significantly boost your fantasy lineup. Here are Fontaine's 5 Home Run Heroes for today, chosen based on their recent performances and favorable matchups. Let's dive into the stats and see why these players are poised to go deep.

1. Luis Rengifo (LA Angels)

• Position: 2B/3B/SS

• Upcoming Matchup: Jordan Montgomery, Arizona Diamondbacks

• Fantasy Points Per Game (FPPG): 12.81

Why Pick Luis Rengifo:

• Expected to start at 2B and bat second.

• Arizona bullpen ranks 26th against switch hitters, giving up 3.05 FP per plate appearance.

• Rengifo is a top 5% hitter against left-handed pitchers, with 3.48 FP per plate appearance.

• Strong recent performance with 14.50 FPPG in high-scoring games.

2. Ketel Marte (Arizona Diamondbacks)

• Position: 2B

• Upcoming Matchup: José Suarez, LA Angels

• Fantasy Points Per Game (FPPG): 12.77

Why Pick Ketel Marte:

• Expected to start at 2B and bat second.

• LA Angels bullpen ranks 4th against switch hitters, allowing only 1.4 FP per plate appearance.

• Marte is a top 15% hitter against left-handed pitchers, with 2.82 FP per plate appearance.

• Recent hot streak with 21.8 FPPG over the past two games.

3. Josh Naylor (Cleveland Guardians)

• Position: 1B

• Upcoming Matchup: Brett Suter, Cincinnati Reds

• Fantasy Points Per Game (FPPG): 12.39

Why Pick Josh Naylor:

• Expected to start at 1B and bat fourth.

• Top 15% hitter against left-handed pitchers, with 2.78 FP per plate appearance.

• Great American Ball Park is the second most hitter-friendly park in the league.

• Naylor averages 16.60 FPPG in high-scoring games.

4. Yordan Alvarez (Houston Astros)

• Position: OF

• Upcoming Matchup: Jordan Hicks, San Francisco Giants

• Fantasy Points Per Game (FPPG): 14.08

Why Pick Yordan Alvarez:

• Expected to start in the outfield and bat third.

• Wind is blowing out to left field at 9 MPH, boosting his power potential.

• Hicks ranks 82nd against left-handed bats, allowing 1.89 FP per plate appearance.

• Alvarez is a top 5% hitter against right-handed pitchers, with 3.08 FP per plate appearance.

5. Teoscar Hernández (Seattle Mariners)

• Position: OF

• Upcoming Matchup: Aaron Civale, Tampa Bay Rays

• Fantasy Points Per Game (FPPG): 11.90

Why Pick Teoscar Hernández:

• Expected to start in the outfield and bat fifth.

• Tampa Bay bullpen ranks 20th against right-handed bats, giving up 2.75 FP per plate appearance.

• Hernández has been on a tear, hitting .300 with 4 home runs over his last 10 games.

• Strong power numbers with a .537 slugging percentage against right-handers this season.