Shane Victorino is still available in a few leagues out there despite a long history of producing.
Analysis: Victorino has played in just 47 games this year but he’s hitting .291 with 8 stolen bases, 28 runs and 3 bombs. He’s the 60th rated roto outfielder this year despite missing 30 games. Over the last two weeks Victorino is the 16th best fantasy outfielder which takes us directly to the point- why isn’t he universally owned? He’s available in 12-17% of fantasy leagues yet Colby Rasmus and Kyle Blanks are getting all the attention on the wire.
What is not to like? He’s hitting in the two-spot in the BoSox lineup and the Sox are scoring runs in bunches. Victorino is a proven power/speed, five-cat outfielder but he isn’t being hyped any longer… perhaps it has to do with all the rookies breaking out or his age. Regardless, if he’s available he is worth a serious look. I don’t see second baseman Jose Altuve outperforming Shane by much going forward and Altuve is considered an absolute stud.
Whether it’s post hype or just plain fantasy negligence Shane Victorino is being lost in the mix.