BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues
ROSTERED IN: 28% of Leagues
ANALYSIS: Although the White Sox have begun to climb themselves out of the early hole they've dug themselves in, Jake Burger has been a lone bright spot in an otherwise mediocre season for Chicago. Burger, a former first-round pick, has displayed immense power at the plate this year, swatting 13 homers in 159 appearances.
Jake Burger continuing to do Jake Burger things. 😤 pic.twitter.com/VXw5hdOC5a
— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) June 8, 2023
Strikeouts remain an issue, but the 27-year-old is slugging .589 alongside a .891 OPS. He's good for a spot start here and there, particularly against lefties, whom he boats a 1.007 OPS against.
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