Why You Should Add Ben Brown to Your Fantasy Roster Right Now
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Alright, fantasy baseball managers, it’s time to talk about a name you really need to have on your radar—Ben Brown. If you’ve been following THE BAT X projection system, which has been the most accurate fantasy model for five years running, then you already know where this is going. This week’s recommendations from Derek Carty and Jess Bryant at The Athletic put Brown front and center as a top waiver wire pick. And honestly, it makes a lot of sense when you dig into the numbers.
Let’s start with the basics. Brown’s season stats don’t exactly jump off the page—he’s sitting at a 3-4 record with a 5.37 ERA over 63.2 innings. On the surface, that’s not screaming “add me now,” right? But this is where you’ve got to look deeper. THE BAT X isn’t just looking at ERA or wins; it incorporates a broad range of advanced metrics—Statcast data, xERA, pitch velocity, matchup data, weather conditions, and even ballpark factors. Based on that full context, Brown actually stands out.
His expected ERA (xERA) is a more encouraging 4.23, showing that he's been the victim of some bad luck. More impressive are his percentile rankings: 74th in fastball velocity, 80th in strikeout percentage, and above 67th in key areas like chase rate, whiff rate, and walk control. That’s a pitcher who’s got the tools to dominate, even if the results haven’t fully caught up yet.
So what does this mean for your fantasy squad? Well, in a standard 12-team mixed league with 23-player rosters, Brown’s rest-of-season value is significantly higher than what he’s produced so far. He’s still available in many leagues, which means this is your window to make a move before he starts delivering on that upside. If you’re in need of pitching help—or just looking to stash a breakout candidate—Ben Brown might be one of the smartest, low-risk, high-reward additions you can make right now.
Bottom line: don’t let that 5.37 ERA scare you off. The underlying numbers tell a different story, and THE BAT X is buying into Brown’s future. He has the arsenal, the underlying metrics, and the role. Now, all he needs is a few solid starts to turn things around—and when that happens, his availability is going to vanish fast. So be proactive. Get ahead of the curve. Add Ben Brown to your fantasy roster while you still can.
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