The plate discipline leap is the story — his K% is nearly half what it was last year, and the walk rate climbed to 8.6%. He closed April batting .385 over his last 15 games. The counting stats (especially those 7 steals) deserve a roster spot in 12+ team leagues.

A top-20 Yahoo player over the last two weeks — .341 with 5 SB, 9 R, and 8 RBI. The 1:1 K:BB ratio makes him especially valuable in points leagues. Rocchio's multi-position eligibility is the cherry on top. Top-20 2B/SS rest of season; claim in any league he's still floating.

Pitcher List's priority hitter. Rocchio cut his K rate dramatically (was 77:22 K:BB last year — now 17:16). 4 HRs and 8 SBs in 45 games. Top-25 2B/SS rest of season with the multi-position eligibility bonus.