Jake Bauers

Bauers' three-run homer Friday (his 13th) continued one of the best weeks in baseball — eight RBI, two home runs, six walks over the last seven days. The .376 OBP and 1B/OF eligibility make him usable across almost any lineup. At 72% owned he is unavailable in most leagues, but if he is somehow sitting on your wire in an eight- or 10-team format, add him without question.

Career-best season continues in Milwaukee with multi-position eligibility (1B/LF/RF) adding even more flexibility. At 72% owned he's only relevant in the shallowest formats, but if he's somehow available in your 10-team league, add him without hesitation.

Bauers is posting career bests across the board — 18.7% barrel rate, 51.9% hard-hit rate, and a K rate that dropped from 27.1% to 20.3%. The Brewers have unlocked something real. At 45% he's still sitting in a lot of waiver pools in standard-sized leagues. Add before Sunday FAAB locks.

The breakout is data-backed — career-high hard-hit rate, 93 mph exit velocity, 12.5% barrel rate, and a walk rate above 10%. He's in a Brewers platoon role (mostly vs righties) but putting up corner-OF numbers that deserve a roster spot in 12-team leagues.

Pitcher List's priority hitter. Bauers is doing everything — 12.5% barrel rate, .500 SLG, .860 OPS, all with a manageable 21% K-rate. That's a rare combination to find on a wire. The Brewers are riding him with daily corner reps. Top-30 1B/OF rest of season.