In this week’s episode of Batting Practice, your favorite baseball trio—Josh, Jacob, and Andrew—return with a fun, strategic deep dive into building the second-best fantasy baseball team using Sorare data. That’s right—we’re not drafting the obvious stars like Shohei Ohtani or Aaron Judge. Instead, we challenge ourselves to construct a powerhouse team without the top-ranked players at each position.We Cover:⚾️ Why second-best players offer sneaky value in Sorare fantasy baseball🧠 Real-time scouting using Sorare’s “Scout” tab for advanced stat comparisons💸 Tips for maximizing value with breakout players like Pete Crow-Armstrong and Cal Raleigh🔥 Debates over high-ceiling vs. consistent performers: José Ramírez vs. Seiya Suzuki, Bobby Witt Jr. vs. Ketel Marte🧢 Personal stories about second-favorite MLB teams and stadium experiences🧠 Historical baseball trivia: the incredible 76-pitch perfect game by Tomokazu Ohka🕵️‍♂️ Our favorite Sorare scouting strategies (hint: look for ceiling potential, not just averages)Timestamps:00:00 – Opening Banter + Weather Talk02:30 – Who’s Your Second Favorite MLB Team?08:00 – What Makes a Great “Second Best” Fantasy Team10:00 – Pitching: Hunter Brown vs. Zack Wheeler17:00 – Relief Pitching: Why Josh Hader Still Dominates24:00 – Corner Infield Debate: Seiya Suzuki, Freddy Freeman, José Ramírez30:00 – Middle Infield Madness: Bobby Witt Jr. or Ketel Marte?36:30 – Outfield Showdown: Kyle Tucker, Pete Crow-Armstrong, Corbin Carroll43:00 – Final Roster Reveal + Budget Breakdown46:00 – This Week in Baseball History: Tomokazu Ohka’s Perfect Game50:00 – Sorare Pickle Challenge + Wrap-UpSubscribe & Follow for More MLB Content!👉 YouTube: / @battingpracticepodcast 👉 Instagram: / battingpracticepod1 👉 TikTok: / battingpracticepod 👉 Twitter/X: / batpracticepod 👉 Join Sorare MLB with our exclusive link & get $50 in Market Credit: https://sorare.pxf.io/batting-practice🏃‍♂️ Want to listen on the go? We are also available on all 🎙️ podcast platforms https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show... 🎧 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more weekly baseball discussions, team breakdowns, and fantasy insights! #soraremlb #sorare #baseballpodcast #mlb #soraretutorial