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Baseball Point System

Understanding how points are scored is crucial to building a winning Baseball fantasy lineup. Our scoring system rewards both offensive and pitching performance based on real-life statistics.

Hitters Scoring

Action	Points	Description
Single	+3	Base hit resulting in batter reaching first base
Double	+5	Base hit resulting in batter reaching second base
Triple	+8	Base hit resulting in batter reaching third base
Home Run	+10	Ball hit over the outfield fence in fair territory
Run Batted In (RBI)	+2	Each run scored as a result of the batter's action
Run Scored	+2	Each time the batter crosses home plate
Stolen Base	+5	Successfully advancing to the next base
Walk (BB)	+2	Reaching first base via four balls
Hit By Pitch	+2	Reaching first base after being hit by a pitch
Caught Stealing	-2	Thrown out while attempting to steal a base

Pitchers Scoring

Action	Points	Description
Inning Pitched	+2.25	Each complete inning pitched (3 outs)
Strikeout	+2	Each batter struck out
Win	+4	Pitcher of record when team takes the lead
Complete Game	+2.5	Pitching all 9 innings (or 8.5 for home team)
Complete Game Shutout	+2.5	Complete game with no runs allowed (bonus)
Save	+5	Closer preserving the lead in the final innings
Earned Run	-2	Each earned run allowed
Hit Allowed	-0.6	Each hit given up
Walk Allowed	-0.6	Each walk issued
Hit Batter	-0.6	Hitting a batter with a pitch

How to Maximize Your Points

📊 Study Matchups

Research opposing pitchers and their recent performance. Target hitters facing pitchers with high ERAs or who struggle against certain batting sides.

🏟️ Ballpark Factors

Some stadiums favor hitters with shorter fences and favorable wind conditions. Select players competing in hitter-friendly parks when possible.

📈 Recent Form

Prioritize players on hot streaks. Check batting averages, home run totals, and RBI production over the last 7-14 games.

💰 Value Picks

Don't spend all your salary on stars. Find undervalued players with good matchups to free up budget for premium players at other positions.

⚡ Lineup Position

Top-of-order hitters (1-4 spots) get more at-bats and scoring opportunities. Middle-order power hitters (3-5) tend to accumulate more RBIs.

🎯 Starting Pitchers

For pitchers, prioritize those with high strikeout rates facing weak offenses. Check pitch count limits and recent workload.

Lineup Building Strategy

A successful Baseball fantasy lineup balances risk and reward. Here's a proven strategy:

Stack Hitters: Select multiple batters from the same team facing a weak pitcher. If that offense explodes, your lineup benefits from correlated scoring.
Ace Pitchers: Allocate significant salary to elite starting pitchers with high strikeout potential and favorable matchups.
Power Hitters: Home runs provide massive point swings. Target sluggers in hitter-friendly parks.
Speed Players: Stolen bases offer bonus points. Include at least one speedster who bats leadoff.
Weather Watch: Wind blowing out increases home run probability. Rain delays can cancel games entirely.

Pro Tip

Check lineup confirmations 30 minutes before game time. Last-minute scratches or weather postponements can derail your lineup. Always have backup options ready and monitor injury reports throughout the day.

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