9. Jesus Aguilar– Milwaukee Brewers
2018- 149 games .274/.352/.539 35 homers 108 RBI
2019 steamer- 132 games .242/.317/.454 27 homers 79 RBI
Sometimes it’s all about opportunity for a player. Injuries to Eric Thames early in the season opened up a lot of playing time for Jesus Aguilar at first base in 2018 and he took the ball and ran with it. Hopefully you took advantage of him on your fantasy baseball team last year, because he won’t be there as a waiver pickup this year.
Aguilar’s 35 homers were fifth in the National League last season as were his 108 RBI and his .352 slugging percentage. His 134 WRC+ was ninth in the league in 2018. He earned his first All-Star apperance in 2018 and participated in the Home Run Derby.
Not bad for a waiver claim.
So what does 2019 hold for Aguilar? I think it’s safe to assume that he will be the predominant first baseman for the Brewers this season, as the team looks to get back to the playoffs and past the NLCS. Of course, when you see somebody break out the way he did, you want to make sure he can do it again. He should have every opportunity, and in that lineup, he should have plenty of opportunities. I think you should draft him on your fantasy baseball team with confidence.