Peralta struggles in playoffs: Detroit SS Jhonny Peralta went 1 for 4 with a solo home run and a strikeout in Game 6 of the ALCS against Texas on Saturday. His homer extended the Tigers lead -- briefly -- but the Rangers would rally for the 15-5 win. Peralta hit .225 with two homers and three RBI during the playoffs for Detroit. (Updated 10/16/2011)
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Fantasy Analysis
Peralta had one of his best seasons in the majors in 2011 as he finished with 21 homers, 86 RBI and a career-best .299 average. It was the third time he hit at least 20 homers and the fourth straight season he went over 80 RBI. Fantasy owners should target Peralta in the later rounds on Draft Day in 2012 as he's a borderline No. 1 SS option. (Updated 10/16/2011).
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Jhonny Peralta has had his share of productive seasons in Fantasy, but by one immeasurable quality, 2011 was his best. No, he didn't set career highs across the board (though his .299 batting average was a personal best), but he did perform in a way that he should be able to sustain. For the first time in his career, his "good season" didn't come with any warnings, caveats or red flags. It was simply ... good, which speaks volumes about the improvements he has made as a hitter over the years. No longer the free-swinger pushing 150 strikeouts every year, Peralta finished with less than 100 for the first time last year after dropping to 103 in 2010. And lo and behold, he still managed to hit 21 homers. He did have a stretch when he was a little too good to be true, hitting .332 with 15 homers and a .948 OPS over May, June and July, but the bottom line is he now has the bat control to post a respectable batting average along with that 20-homer pop. He doesn't rank among the elite shortstops in Fantasy, but he's a perfectly serviceable starter even in 10-team leagues. (Updated 1/5/12)
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