Matt Duffy 1B/2B/3B FA Mon 4/4/16 6:08 PM
Matt Duffy
1B/2B/3B FA
Duffy picked up right where he left off in 2015, going 2-for-5 with a home run and four RBI Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Duffy was hitting sixth today after batting third for most of Spring Training, but that may change if he hits the way he did Monday. The third baseman hit .295 with 12 homers and 12 stolen bases a season ago.
Matt Duffy 1B/2B/3B FA Fri 4/1/16 2:36 PM
Matt Duffy
1B/2B/3B FA
Duffy batted sixth in San Francisco's spring opener at AT&T Park on Thursday. Manager Bruce Bochy hinted that this could CSN Bay Area reports.
EDGE Analysis
The spring training finale between the Athletics and the Giants is usually when manager Bruce Bochy showcases his starting lineup for the regular season. While he wouldn't guarantee that this is his the exact look the Giants will have come Opening Day, he did hint that tonight could offer a good preview. If that's the case, Duffy would be slotted lower in the lineup than originally expected. From a fantasy perspective, this could hurt his run-producing counting stats. However, hitting third in front of Buster Posey and Hunter Pence would have limited his stolen base opportunities, but being slotted lower in the lineup could lead to higher steal totals closer to his minor league totals of 25 in 2013 and 20 in 2014.
Matt Duffy 1B/2B/3B FA Mon 3/21/16 3:36 PM
Matt Duffy
1B/2B/3B FA
Duffy collected three hits against the Rockies on Sunday, bringing his batting average up to .323 through 31 spring at bats.
EDGE Analysis
Duffy got off to a cold start this spring, but his bat has been heating up as we near Opening Day. He will look to build upon a surprisingly strong rookie campaign (.292/.331/.415) last season. Duffy will be the Giants' everyday third baseman and likely be slotted in either the two or three-hole in front of Buster Posey.
Matt Duffy 1B/2B/3B FA Tue 3/15/16 1:17 PM
Matt Duffy
1B/2B/3B FA
Duffy went yard for the first time this spring, taking Sonny Gray deep in Monday's loss to the Athletics.
EDGE Analysis
Duffy is batting just .211 through seven games. It usually isn't a wise practice to make fantasy decisions based on spring training stats, but we would have liked to see a bit more from Duffy after coming out of nowhere in 2015. This home run could be a sign that his bat is waking up, which would definitely ease the thoughts of his owners.
Matt Duffy 1B/2B/3B FA Thu 10/1/15 3:46 AM
Matt Duffy
1B/2B/3B FA
Duffy went 3-for-4 with a home run, two RBI, a steal and two runs scored in a 5-0 win over the Dodgers on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
This performance brought Duffy's average to an even .300 and he continues to impress. With 12 homers, 28 doubles, 12 steals and 76 RBI Duffy is becoming a must own in every format. The problem is that he showed no power in the minors or in college and it's tough to gauge if this is sustainable next season.
Matt Duffy 1B/2B/3B FA Sat 9/26/15 1:35 AM
Matt Duffy
1B/2B/3B FA
Duffy went 1-for-4 with a home run, two RBI and two runs scored in a 5-4 loss to Oakland on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
The breakout season continues for Duffy, as he recorded his 11th homer and 73rd RBI on Friday. All the numbers across the board are great, as he has a .299 average and 11 steals to go along with hat nice RBI total. Duffy showed almost no power in college and in the minors and it remains to be seen if he can maintain this going into next season.
Matt Duffy 1B/2B/3B FA Fri 9/25/15 1:01 PM
Matt Duffy
1B/2B/3B FA
Duffy collected three hits Thursday, including a double and a pair of stolen bases in the loss to the Padres.
EDGE Analysis
Duffy's 43 extra-base hits ties Buster Posey's rookie mark in 2010. Now we aren't saying that Duffy is going to develop into the caliber of player Posey has become, but it goes to show what a surprising rookie campaign he has put together. He is firmly entrenched in the Rookie of the Year conversation with a .299/.339/.429 slash line, 10 homers, and 11 stolen bases in 531 at-bats.
Matt Duffy 1B/2B/3B FA Mon 9/14/15 4:01 PM
Matt Duffy
1B/2B/3B FA
Duffy's contract was selected by the Astros Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Duffy had a great season at the Triple-A level, earning MVP honors with a .294/.366/.484 slash line to go along with 20 homers and 104 RBI. He'll likely serve as infield depth down the stretch, though it's possible he could see a few starts.
Matt Duffy 1B/2B/3B FA Sun 9/13/15 2:22 PM
Matt Duffy
1B/2B/3B FA
Duffy's contract will be selected by the Astros on Monday, Evan Drellich of the Houston Chronicle reports.
EDGE Analysis
Duffy earned MVP honors for the Pacific Coast League by batting .294/.366/.484 with 20 home runs and 104 RBI over 127 games. As a result, the Astros will add some depth to the corner infield by adding him to the roster Monday. While he could receive a few starts, it's hard to see him receiving consistent playing time.
Matt Duffy 1B/2B/3B FA Sat 9/12/15 2:35 AM
Matt Duffy
1B/2B/3B FA
Duffy went 2-for-4 with a walk, two RBI and a run scored in a blowout win over the Padres.
EDGE Analysis
Duffy continues to be a breakout player for the Giants this season as he seemingly produces night after night. The two-hit performance raised his average to an even .300 and he now has 68 RBI in 128 games played this season. For a player who showed no power in the minors or in college, a regression seems very likely.