Today's Fantasy Rx

Note: The beginning of most stat lines includes the following data: H/AB for BA/OBP/SLG.

Arizona: Matt Kata, 2B
18/48 for .375/.455/.667 with 3 HR, 7 RBI, 9 R, 0/1 SB%,
and a 7:10 BB:K.

Junior Spivey's injury created a starting job at second for Kata, and while he likely will hit the bench or even return to the minors once Craig Counsell returns, he certainly looks good right now. Kata turned 25 in March, and while he didn't look like a top prospect heading into the season, he at least owned a decent contact rate and displayed promising power potential. Of course, Kata's .289/.327/.448 this year in 201 at-bats at AAA Tucson(PCL), along with 3 HR, 25 RBI, 31 R, 2/5 SB%, and a 9:29 BB:K indicated little immediate upside, so although I like his walk rate and .60 G-F, a .79 contact rate and 3.38 #P/PA don't suggest he can maintain this level of play. Look to deal him now to a rebuilding team that believes he could continue starting.

May Overachiever: Chad Moeller, C
Old stats: 35/106 for .330/.381/.528 with 4 HR, 9 RBI, 12 R, 0/2 SB%,
and a 9:23 BB:K.
Recommendation: wait.
Stats since recommendation: 13/48 for .271 with 1 HR, 8 RBI, 10 R, 1/1 SB%,
and a 4:10 BB:K.

Previous Overachievers: April: Carlos Baerga, 2B.

We'll continue tomorrow with American League overachieving pitchers.

Today's Fantasy Rx: As we approach the mid-way point of the season, several surprising players look quite capable of maintaining their unexpectedly high level of player throughout the year. If a player is either approaching or in their prime years of production, owns both solid stats and skills, and should remain in the lineup every day, feel free to expect them to maintain their current level of production through September.