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          Fantasy baseball: Lessons learned from points-league mocks

          Fan-favorite Ronald Acuna Jr. is being selected too high in points leagues. Michael Reaves/Getty Images
          • Todd Zola, FantasyApr 24, 2020, 05:10 PM
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            • Writing on fantasy baseball game theory and player analysis since 1997
            • Winner of the 2013 Fantasy Sports Writer's Association Best Baseball Article
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          Recently, I conducted a mock draft experiment and a follow-up shadow drafting exercise based on standard rotisserie scoring. Now it's time to focus on points leagues. For this study, I participated in five standard ESPN points league mocks, drafting each from the six-hole. The objective is determining the optimal manner to set up the rankings cheat sheet.