Best platoon guys?

[JT2111]

Who are some of the best players who maybe aren't great overall but they are really good hitters against either lefties or righties?

[shark547]

Re: Best platoon guys?

Joc Pederson destroys righties...

[seranth14]

Re: Best platoon guys?

This is a great topic. Interested to see the suggestions.

Some that come to mind are:

Chris Johnson 1B Orioles

Martin Prado 3B Marlins

Derek Dietrich IF Marlins

Nomar Mazara OF Rangers

David Peralta OF Diamondbacks

Yasmany Toma OF Diamondbacks

Marcus Semien SS Athletics

Mark Canha OF Athletics

Hyun Soo Kim OF Orioles

Matt Adams 1B Braves

Scooter Gennett 2B Reds

Alex Avila C Tigers

Steven Voght C Brewers

Michael Conforto OF Mets

Lucas Duda 1B Mets

Wilmer Flores IF Mets

Danny Valencia 1B Mariners

[Mav3rek7]

Re: Best platoon guys?

This is a great topic. Interested to see the suggestions.

Some that come to mind are:

Scooter Gennett 2B Reds

I'll also add in Marwin Gonzalez from Houston. He can play almost every position, great guy to have to get some regular guys a day off.

[enyc718]

Re: Best platoon guys?

Alex Castellanos. This guy plays every damn position and is a good contact hitter and has speed. Highly recommended.

[Armor and Sword]

Re: Best platoon guys?

Brock Holt. Probably my favorite platoon/all around utility guy in the game today.

[dplpbbp]

Re: Best platoon guys?

Two key guys on my DD team that I can move around the infield are Anthony Rendon (can play 3B, 2B and 1B) and Jose Ramirez (can play 3B, SS and 2B).

[seranth14]

Re: Best platoon guys?

Brandon Guyer OF Indians

Adam Lind 1B Nationals


I think the OP wanted guys who only hit well against either right or left handed pitchers. That would create a need to pair him with someone else who could hit the opposite.

The last couple suggestions are more utility type guys who can play multiple positions. I love getting Brock Holt for this reason but he doesn't really fit the platoon scenario since his contact is pretty even versus righties and lefties.

[kinsmen7]

Re: Best platoon guys?

Adonis Garcia, and he plays just about every position.

[JT2111]

Re: Best platoon guys?

This is a great topic. Interested to see the suggestions.

Some that come to mind are:

Chris Johnson 1B Orioles

Martin Prado 3B Marlins

Derek Dietrich IF Marlins

Nomar Mazara OF Rangers

David Peralta OF Diamondbacks

Yasmany Toma OF Diamondbacks

Marcus Semien SS Athletics

Mark Canha OF Athletics

Hyun Soo Kim OF Orioles

Matt Adams 1B Braves

Scooter Gennett 2B Reds

Alex Avila C Tigers

Steven Voght C Brewers

Michael Conforto OF Mets

Lucas Duda 1B Mets

Wilmer Flores IF Mets

Danny Valencia 1B Mariners

This is a great list. Also add to it Jake Lamb. He crushes righties

[Instant C1a55ic]

Re: Best platoon guys?

Just wanted to add Brock Holt. Dude is amazing.

[Cory4AU]

Re: Best platoon guys?

Tyler Naquin rakes vs righties in this game.

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[kenp86]

Re: Best platoon guys?

Corey Spangenberg, INF, SD
Kennys Vargas, 1B, MN (abdolutely rake with him)
Brock Holt, UTIL, BOS
Y.Solarte, INF, SD
Adonis Garcia, UTIL, ATL
Ketel Marte, INF, AZ

[JT2111]

Re: Best platoon guys?

Anyone willing to help me out even further and put together a list of the best platoon combo at each position? Example

RF- Mazara vs R / Tomas vs L

I want to have a good list by position going into my fantasy draft. Thanks in advance.

[The Yurpman]

Re: Best platoon guys?

All great names already listed but I'll add one more. 1B Chris Carter.

EDIT: If you want to include "special" cards (for Diamond Dynasty), All-Star 3B Josh Donaldson is a good platoon player.