# WAF 212 - Barrel Rate Standouts & Surprises

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Podcast: [Wins Above Fantasy](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wins-above-fantasy-3545867)
Published: 2026-04-30T11:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Wins Above Fantasy – Van Burnett (@Van_Verified) and Steve Gesuele (@stav8818) break down early-season barrel rate trends now that batted ball data has begun to stabilize. They revisit last year’s approach—starting with barrel rate and layering in supporting metrics like pull air%, hard-hit rates, and plate skills—to identify 2026 standouts, underperformers, and year-to-year improvers. The episode focuses on hitters making meaningful skill changes (stance, swing decisions, contact quality), and what those changes might mean for fantasy value going forward.

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