Today's Fantasy Rx

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

Anaheim: Wilson Delgado, 31, IF
25/114 for .219/.274/.246 with 0 HR, 6 RBI, 11 R, 0/0 SB%,
and an 8:18 BB:K between St. Louis and Anaheim.
20/86 for .233/.313/.326 with 2 HR, 12 RBI, 11 R, 2/3 SB%,
and a 10:15 BB:K for AAA Memphis(PCL).

The Angels bought Delgado from St. Louis at the beginning of the month to help fill their injury-depleted middle infield. Obviously Delgado's season-long stats are terrible, however his .324/.405/.324 in 37 at-bats this September made him a decent roto play for the last few weeks. His surprising stats seem due to extreme skill ratios that wildly diverge from his career norms, including a 4.21 #P/PA and 5.33 G-F. Delgado previously posted similar numbers in different years, but combining excellent patience with limiting the number of weak fly balls he hits suggests he might develop into a decent fantasy option soon. Unfortunately the return to health of David Eckstein and Alfredo Amezaga sends him back to the bench, so you should deal or cut Delgado as he isn't a keeper and won't contribute over the balance of the season.

Previous Overachievers: April: Brad Fullmer; May: Jeff DaVanon; June: Garrett Anderson; July: Bengie Molina; August: Adam Riggs.

We'll continue tomorrow with National League overachieving batters.

Today's Fantasy Rx: Some youngsters with intriguing potential barely have played this year yet could break camp in the majors and approach double-digit value in 2004. Among the active AL offensive prospects meeting that definition who should be available bids in many leagues for last-minute minimum FAAB are Chicago 2B Aaron Miles, Kansas City OF David DeJesus, Minnesota C Rob Bowen, Oakland SS Bobby Crosby, Oakland 1B Graham Koonce, Seattle OF Jamal Strong, and Tampa Bay OF Jonny Gomes.