Danny Jansen

Scouting the Stat Line: Top 1000+ Hitters Under 30 by Peak Projected Dynasty Performance
Note: data update 3/8/2021. Peak wRC+ and dynasty z-score are unchanged. Other metrics updated, but they remain consistent with peak wRC+ and dynasty z-score. See ‘Table note’ for more detail.

TDG’s Top 500 Dynasty Rankings February 2021
After a wild and crazy 2020 season, the 2021 MLB season is about to begin! Our staff of 27 writers and contributors have ranked, debated, re-ranked, and written up more than 600 players! Now for the big finale, the TDG Top 500 List.

Dynasty’s Child Episode 133: Scary Sanchez
In today’s episode of Dynasty’s Child, Keaton, Shelly, and Jake discuss the latest news from around the league (what’s up, Padres fans!!), discuss catchers to target and avoid, and also answer some listener questions!! Outro: Two High by Moon Taxi WRITERS’ PLUGS! Follow us on Twitter! The Dynasty

THE DYNASTY GURU’S 2021 TOP 40 DYNASTY LEAGUE CATCHERS, #21-40
WELCOME BACK!!! Despite a scorching hot stove (I can’t believe the player you’re thinking of did or did not sign with the team you thought they would!), these long winter months can be some of the darkest of the year (figuratively and literally). But fear not, restless readers. The Dynasty

New Dynasty League Draft Part VIII: Slow Drafting during a Pandemic-End of the Draft
We are entering the home stretch of the breakdown of a new, head-to-head, 16-team, Dynasty league draft that I joined at the end of March. As of today there is still the possibility of a 2020 season, albeit shortened. Many of you out there are in leagues where decisions will

Jordan’s Research Ramblings: Expected Power Based on Fly Ball Distance – MLB Observations
My social distancing experience thus far is best summed up in two ways: increased hours of Fallout 4 (underrated!) and Outer Worlds on PlayStation, and ruminations on baseball power metrics. Let’s continue with the latter!

Riser and Fallers: MLB Hitters
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, it is uncertain when the baseball season will officially begin. Fortunately, we were able to get at least a few weeks of Spring Training games to analyze and enjoy before the delay. Below, I look at six MLB Hitters whose values trended up, or down,

TDG’s Top 500 Dynasty Rankings March 2020
The 2020 season is just about upon us, and TDG ranking SZN is almost concluded. So far the incredible rankings team of 26 writers has ranked and written up more than 600 players. Now that all the positional rankings have been completed and released, that just leaves one left: The

Dynasty’s Child Episode 102: Catcher Rankings
Jake, Shelly, and Jordan review the latest news around the league, dive into the catcher rankings and answer some listener Q’s Catchers: Overrated: Jorge Alfaro Joey Bart Wilson Ramos Underrated: Sal Perez Danny Jansen Sean Murphy Poised to rise: Sam Huff Francisco Alvarez Tyler Stephenson Favorite Catching Prospect: Ivan

THE DYNASTY GURU’S 2020 TOP 50 DYNASTY LEAGUE CATCHERS, #1-20
WELCOME BACK!!! Despite a scorching hot stove (I can’t believe the player you’re thinking of did or did not sign with the team you thought they would!), January and February can be some of the darkest months of the year (figuratively and literally). But fear not, restless readers. The Dynasty