Daily Fantasy MLB Long Ball Targets for FanDuel and DraftKings- 6/17/16

Welcome to our new daily article breaking down some of our top targets to go yard on this slate. We covered our system's top value plays in our daily picks article  and pitching breakdown but here we will look at guys that have the best chances to hit one into the seats! Let us know what you think, comment below!

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Long Ball Targets

Paul Goldschmidt FD 4500 DK 5300
Opponent - PHI (Morgan) Park - @PHI
FD - 13 DK - 10.1

Paul Goldschmidt is one of the best hitters in the game and going up against southpaw Adam Morgan makes him a very appealing pickup tonight. Let's just say that Goldy owns a .448 wOBA and .235 ISO against southpaws, since 2015. He has just devoured lefties and going up against one that struggles against right-handed bats, makes this pickup even more intriguing.

Since 2015, right-handed bats own a .511 SLG and .355 wOBA against Morgan. They have roughed him up quite a bit and I see Goldy doing the same thing tonight. He won't be playing at Chase Field, but Citizens Bank Park is also friendly to hitters. Look for Goldy and his 42.8% hard contact rate against lefties to put one in the stands tonight!

Michael Saunders FD 3600 DK 5000
Opponent - BAL (Wright) Park - @BAL
FD - 10.64 DK - 8.26

Michael Saunders isn't a guy you typically think of when you hear "Blue Jays," but this kid has been spectacular this season. He is coming into this contest sporting a .386 wOBA, 143 wRC+ and .214 ISO against right-handed pitchers. And guess what -- he will be going up against a not-so-good righty in Mike Wright.

Mike Wright has only had three good starts this year and the rest -- well have just been awful. He is coming into this contest sporting a 5.49 FIP to go along with a 1.53 HR/9, since 2015. Things have not gone Wright's way, so look for Saunders to take advantage and put on a show for Orioles' fans.

Value Play Long Ball Target

Tommy Joseph FD 2900 DK 3400
Opponent - ARI (Ray) Park - @PHI
FD - 6.14 DK - 4.84

I know I touted Paul Goldschmidt earlier, but now I will go ahead and target one of his opponents, Tommy Joseph. Joseph has only had 25 plate appearances against southpaws this season, but boy has he done some damage already! He owns a .479 wOBA to go along with a .304 ISO. He has also hit 2 dingers against them. I know it's a small sample size, but you have to like what he has shown us so far.

He will be going up against Robbie Ray tonight. He is a decent starter, but right-handed bats own a .341 wOBA against him, so look for the 255 pounder to take advantage and have himself a night!

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