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Lars Nootbaar is a fantasy baseball waiver wire pickup for hitters heading into Week 17 (2023). Target Nootbaar as a free agent outfielder on the waiver wire.
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues
ROSTERED IN: 46% of Leagues
ANALYSIS: Lars Nootbaar encountered a bit of a rough patch but has picked things up again lately. He's now hit safely in eight consecutive contests and has recorded a base hit in 10 of 11 appearances since July began. Overall, Nootbaar sports a respectable .262/.360/.398 slash line with six home runs across 61 games played. His power numbers aren't likely to elevate much, but he consistently works his way on base and will continue to get opportunities near the top of a Cardinals batting order starved for left-handed production.
Lars Nootbaar goes oppo. 💪 pic.twitter.com/Q74UqhO81u
— MLB (@MLB) July 15, 2023
There's nothing about Nootbaar's batted-ball profile that indicates he does anything exceptionally well. Instead, he's above average in just about every way. That includes a strong .348 xwOBA, 42.2% hard-hit rate, .263 xBA, and 90 MPH average exit velocity. Nootbaar's elite 17.1% chase rate and 13.6% walk rate illustrate the reason for his success. He has outstanding plate discipline and picks his moments well. That's generally indicative of a sustainable approach.
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